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Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-12, 03:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,411
Posted By jtmi

Awesome. However, the pig on the table in the...

Awesome. However, the pig on the table in the first pic scares me a little.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-12, 04:50 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,411,450
Posted By jtmi

It sure is!!!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!

It sure is!!!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-12, 03:00 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,411,450
Posted By jtmi

http://www.trekbikes.com/images/bikes/2011/large/1...

http://www.trekbikes.com/images/bikes/2011/large/15_black.jpg

My new 2011 Trek 1.5. My first roadbike since my early-80's Schwinn Traveler (photo credit: www.trekbikes.com...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-12, 11:41 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,642
Posted By jtmi

Thanks to all the info and advice. It's 55 today...

Thanks to all the info and advice. It's 55 today in metro detroit and I went to the LBS, rode both the Secteur and the Trek 1.5 and chose the Trek. To me it just felt right.

Looking forward to...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-12, 02:37 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,642
Posted By jtmi

I wouldn't disagree with you but the point is now...

I wouldn't disagree with you but the point is now moot as the LBS with the Caad sold the 61 and all they have left is a 56 that will be too small for me.

Going to the other LBS tomorrow and will...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-12, 09:54 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,642
Posted By jtmi

I talked to the dealer with the Specialized and...

I talked to the dealer with the Specialized and the Trek yesterday. He seems to be really pushing the Specialized Triple (2300 and Sora) but at the same time say's he doesn't really care which bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-12, 09:29 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,642
Posted By jtmi

Interesting that a guy with two Treks and a...

Interesting that a guy with two Treks and a Schwinn says the Caad will win. Why?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-12, 09:22 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,642
Posted By jtmi

I'm quite amazed about the overwhelming response...

I'm quite amazed about the overwhelming response on the Cannondale. Either that or it's just the Cdale guys/gals that are posting.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-12, 06:18 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,642
Posted By jtmi

Three for the caad and out'a left field one for a...

Three for the caad and out'a left field one for a schwinn.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-12, 01:45 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,642
Posted By jtmi

Help me pick my new bike

Thanks to all who have offered fit advice in the last several weeks as well as those who have weighed in on minimum level components and used vs new.

I've decided to buy new for my first bike and...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-12, 06:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 761
Posted By jtmi

Used Road Bike - What do you think?

Looking for a Road bike and have narrowed it down to two new bikes (Trek 1.5 and Specialized Secteur), but am now looking at used ones.

Are these any good?
...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-12, 05:41 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,146
Posted By jtmi

Definately...long legs and normal/short torso. ...

Definately...long legs and normal/short torso. The 58 Cannondale Synapse looks possible (on paper) too.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-12, 01:30 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,146
Posted By jtmi

Thanks. I've made up my mind that I want at...

Thanks. I've made up my mind that I want at least Tiagra, so that leaves the Secteur out (unless I can upgrade with used Tiagra or 105 fairly inexpensively). Also complicated matters and am now...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-12, 08:48 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,146
Posted By jtmi

Thanks for the info. I dont give a rodent's...

Thanks for the info. I dont give a rodent's behind about looks, I want to be comfortable so I can rack up miles, improve my performance and fitness.

I talked again to the LBS and he did indicate...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-12, 06:36 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,146
Posted By jtmi

Wow...great responses...I really appreciate it. ...

Wow...great responses...I really appreciate it.

As mentioned by several, I'm paying attention to the effective top tube length. I agree the the 58 is probably too "small/aggressive" for me at...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-12, 08:50 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,146
Posted By jtmi

I tried the competitive cyclist site. Using a...

I tried the competitive cyclist site. Using a level, my inseam is actually closer to 37.5 but my top-tube calc result indicates anywhere between 58.6 to 59 for competitive and Eddy fit to about 60...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-12, 07:58 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,146
Posted By jtmi

Thanks for the replies. I guess the main issue I...

Thanks for the replies. I guess the main issue I have is one Trek dealer says 62, one says 58 and one says 60 all on the same Trek 1.5. Not knowing what "proper" reach I should go with, I'm at a...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-12, 06:41 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,146
Posted By jtmi

Need help with sizing...not getting the straight scoop from bike shops

Hi all...am new to the forum and new to cycling (except for my Schwinn Traveler that I got new in 1984).

Anyway, want to get into the sport for fitness and to do my first triathlon this summer. ...
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