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Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-14, 08:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,196
Posted By Mellowman

yea, $1300 or maybe $1350 is a start. if they...

yea, $1300 or maybe $1350 is a start. if they don't counter offer or take time to think about it you can say something like you really like the bike but have limited means and the most you can...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-14, 03:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,196
Posted By Mellowman

I wouldn't worry about the gearing on the Orbea...

I wouldn't worry about the gearing on the Orbea Diva. 44x11 100rpm is ~31mph changing that to 50x11 100rpm is ~35mph. Unless you routinely ride north of 25mph you won't notice a difference, while...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-13, 05:57 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,525
Posted By Mellowman

isn't just sunscreen. I've ridden out late in...

isn't just sunscreen. I've ridden out late in the afternoon and forgone sunscreen and gotten a light sprinkle of rain and it was slippery as hell.

And yea, does stick too well with gloves...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-13, 05:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,251
Posted By Mellowman

contrast matters more than "high-vis" neon...

contrast matters more than "high-vis" neon color.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-13, 04:44 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,525
Posted By Mellowman

I'm on black Lizard Skins 2.5 now and its crap. ...

I'm on black Lizard Skins 2.5 now and its crap. Looks the biz when you first put it on (sessy even) but it has very little cushion and once it gets wet you have to hold on and pray because it then...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-09, 03:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,342
Posted By Mellowman

shimano/sram only, no campagnolo. you have to...

shimano/sram only, no campagnolo. you have to shave the heads to make them fit campy.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-09, 01:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 535
Posted By Mellowman

sell your old wheels, put proceeds towards an...

sell your old wheels, put proceeds towards an ultegra/Blackset race wheel at BWW (~$290). go ride your bike and have fun.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-09, 02:02 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,884
Posted By Mellowman

paypal is NOT safe. Do not assume you will be...

paypal is NOT safe. Do not assume you will be treated by paypal like your credit card company does.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-09, 09:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,724
Posted By Mellowman

The magic eraser works because it scrapes off a...

The magic eraser works because it scrapes off a layer of the seat material. I would imagine you can only do this soo many times before you'll get a tear.

You do realize the whole point of white...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-09, 07:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,951
Posted By Mellowman

hehe, yes moot. I thought it looked funny when I...

hehe, yes moot. I thought it looked funny when I typed it, I was tired but couldn't sleep.

I don't really want to argue aero tipping points because it's like arguing how long is a piece of...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-09, 03:07 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,951
Posted By Mellowman

^^ I remember that one. Aero benefits went...

^^ I remember that one. Aero benefits went something like.

1.) position
2.) helmet
3.) gloves
4.) wheels
5.) frame

think there was even bottle on the downtube before wheels.\
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-09, 03:51 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,264
Posted By Mellowman

go for the 105, same as ultregra or splurge for...

go for the 105, same as ultregra or splurge for the DA (they spin easier than the 105 or ultregra, not that this matters much really).
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-09, 12:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,373
Posted By Mellowman

they didn't change, DT started offering a double...

they didn't change, DT started offering a double eyeleted version in addition to the single eyelet.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-08, 05:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 452
Posted By Mellowman

wheelbuilder.com, at least use them to price...

wheelbuilder.com, at least use them to price match on other sites.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-08, 06:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,253
Posted By Mellowman

yes, out of the 3 wheelsets they list it is the...

yes, out of the 3 wheelsets they list it is the only non-carbon wheelset. But you were the one saying they are budget conscious choice and the spider is their cheapest offering and rather expensive....
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-08, 05:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,253
Posted By Mellowman

nimble is a bit expensive for what they are. ...

nimble is a bit expensive for what they are. they hide it on their website by showing what they used to sell years ago.

You can get the same niobium rims and china made hubs from a lot of...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-08, 01:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,389
Posted By Mellowman

wider rim means less tire side wall which means a...

wider rim means less tire side wall which means a harsher ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-08, 04:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,389
Posted By Mellowman

doubt it, they spend a lot on marketing the rim...

doubt it, they spend a lot on marketing the rim to get you to buy the expensive wheelset.

btw, I think what they claim is the exact opposite of reality.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-08, 09:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 874
Posted By Mellowman

you can find the same gloves with other labels on...

you can find the same gloves with other labels on them besides assos. they are just "ok". I wouldn't buy another.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-08, 02:56 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 7,117
Posted By Mellowman

why, you looking for a job? sorry, but I don't...

why, you looking for a job? sorry, but I don't think you'll pass the psych eval or drug screening.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-08, 05:16 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 7,117
Posted By Mellowman

blah, what's with all the red/pink (coral?)...

blah, what's with all the red/pink (coral?) furniture, drapes and lamp shades. Think he needed to chose a designer that plays for the same team as he does.

does look like he just wrote the check,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-08, 05:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,946
Posted By Mellowman

you need wider shoes.

you need wider shoes.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-08, 09:44 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 5,037
Posted By Mellowman

I thought his jet setting around in a private jet...

I thought his jet setting around in a private jet on foundation business to be more damaging.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-08, 09:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,535
Posted By Mellowman

only because the open pros are easier to find and...

only because the open pros are easier to find and generally a little cheaper. But the RR 1.1 rims are just as good if not better than the open pros. The single eyelet versions weigh about the same...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-08, 02:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,535
Posted By Mellowman

open pro/dura-ace 3x all around will ride better...

open pro/dura-ace 3x all around will ride better than those others.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-08, 01:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 497
Posted By Mellowman

interesting thread. anyone know if the $3/day...

interesting thread. anyone know if the $3/day $10/month fee includes or excludes associated data fees?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-08, 01:16 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,337
Posted By Mellowman

I'd avoid. Had one where the zipper busted.

I'd avoid. Had one where the zipper busted.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-08, 05:07 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 9,818
Posted By Mellowman

but it's noisy and missing teeth.

but it's noisy and missing teeth.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-08, 04:02 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 9,818
Posted By Mellowman

Amazing how rumors get started. Where did you...

Amazing how rumors get started. Where did you get 11-27 from? me? 12-27 is 11sp already.

OP should have posted the original link to the info.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-08, 11:40 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 9,818
Posted By Mellowman

If the widest cassette Campy is gonna offer for...

If the widest cassette Campy is gonna offer for 11-speed is a 12-27, I'll pass. They should learn something from SRAM offerings, especially given how popular compact cranks have become.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-08, 12:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 772
Posted By Mellowman

just remember to put a pillow or something under...

just remember to put a pillow or something under your seat when you flip your bike over, otherwise you really are losing money by scratching up your seat....or buy a cheap truing stand...or maybe you...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-08, 12:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 772
Posted By Mellowman

do you really need a dishing tool? can't you...

do you really need a dishing tool? can't you just flip it in the truing stand and measure against a fixed point such as whatever you use for normal left/right dishing.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-08, 02:21 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,247
Posted By Mellowman

I've only tried Look (delta version, PP3XX...

I've only tried Look (delta version, PP3XX something) and SPD-SLs. Prefer SPD-SLs because they are easier to walk on and have a wider pedals.

Entry and exit are about the same. Some of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-08, 11:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 564
Posted By Mellowman

I should google more often. FYI. ...

I should google more often.

FYI.

http://www.helmets.org/bighead.htm
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-08, 10:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 564
Posted By Mellowman

Helmet for riders with XL Heads

My bro got a nice 2007 Tarmac Expert on his B-day from his wife and now he needs a helmet. Seems his head is big and none of the large helmet sizes he's tried fit him. He wears a headsweat bandana...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-08, 08:47 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,094
Posted By Mellowman

Couple of years ago a cougar killed a man and...

Couple of years ago a cougar killed a man and mauled a woman, both on mountain bikes but two separate attacks near Santiago Canyon in Irvine, Ca. The mauled woman was saved by her riding friends. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-08, 04:09 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,365
Posted By Mellowman

Anyone try or can find a source for Roeckl Solar...

Anyone try or can find a source for Roeckl Solar gloves? They have tan through backhand sides.

http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:LK--haQzl1qgQM:http://www.bike24.com/images/products/p024278.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-08, 09:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 557
Posted By Mellowman

size M or the 56. I'd go for the scattante given...

size M or the 56. I'd go for the scattante given the choices.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-08, 08:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 805
Posted By Mellowman

^^ yup, and that was before info about the new...

^^ yup, and that was before info about the new 7900 group was leaked.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-08, 08:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,614
Posted By Mellowman

I just wished they would replenish a lot of their...

I just wished they would replenish a lot of their items which have been "out of stock" for months.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-08, 12:27 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,747
Posted By Mellowman

in the UK the duty and taxes are the same for...

in the UK the duty and taxes are the same for petrol and diesel.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gasoline_tax

Diesel is a dirtier fuel that should concern us as bicyclist as diesel exhaust...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-08, 12:41 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,747
Posted By Mellowman

Europe prices are higher because the tax/duty on...

Europe prices are higher because the tax/duty on gas is much higher than in the US. Diesel is taxed less in Europe so that's why it's cheaper than petrol as well.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-08, 02:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,224
Posted By Mellowman

just get chorus

just get chorus
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-08, 12:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 759
Posted By Mellowman

may help if you fix the typo in the thread title.

may help if you fix the typo in the thread title.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-08, 03:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 641
Posted By Mellowman

are you sure about that? what happens when you...

are you sure about that? what happens when you coast? Seems silly to get a read out of 120rpm when you're coasting downhill. :lol:

Campy Ergobrain needs a cadence sensor for cadence, speed...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-08, 12:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 691
Posted By Mellowman

takes up space so you have to wrap it tight. ...

takes up space so you have to wrap it tight. mine did go under the hood (size 42 bar) but is manageable.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-08, 05:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,011
Posted By Mellowman

speed bumps, for the cars and bikes.

speed bumps, for the cars and bikes.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-08, 03:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 806
Posted By Mellowman

cxp33/ultegra 32h DT comps $250 ...

cxp33/ultegra 32h DT comps $250
http://www.bicyclewheelwarehouse.com/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=38

though, if it were me I'd pay extra for DA 7850 hubs.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-08, 03:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 569
Posted By Mellowman

well be happy someone else placed an order. ...

well be happy someone else placed an order. Eventually Cervelo will have enough orders backlogged to place a group buy order to china.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-08, 03:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 309
Posted By Mellowman

yes, before "ultra narrow" there was an "ultra". ...

yes, before "ultra narrow" there was an "ultra". the chain is wider and is still a 10sp chain so will work with current systems. again the only difference is it is wider (6.1mm?? vs 5.9mm or...
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