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Forum: Road Cycling
11-07-16, 10:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,884
Posted By KickinA

Just installed my Reynold Assaults with 25mm...

Just installed my Reynold Assaults with 25mm Continental 4000s II with Vittoria latex tubes and I'm very happy with them.

Coming from my Aksiums, its incredible how much faster the acceleration...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-16, 02:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,884
Posted By KickinA

ok, I'm returning my Cosmic Carbone 40's and have...

ok, I'm returning my Cosmic Carbone 40's and have ordered the Reynolds Assault 2016's instead. I really love the look of the Cosmic's, but the fact that they don't work that well with wider 25mm...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-16, 12:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,165
Posted By KickinA

Mavic Cosmic carbone 40 clincher on 25mm tires?

Will putting on a set of GP4000 25mm on a Mavic Cosmic Carbone 40 with 13c internal width be better than staying with the stock 23mm tires?

thank!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-16, 09:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,884
Posted By KickinA

Will the width difference between the Cosmic...

Will the width difference between the Cosmic Carbone 40 and the Assault 2016 make that much of a differences if I put 25mm tires on the Cosmic?.

I think the exterior width the Cosmic Carbone is...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-16, 10:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,884
Posted By KickinA

Honestly, it does not get that cold in the...

Honestly, it does not get that cold in the Seattle area :-) If I decide to ride in the rain or when it does get colder, I would use my stock Mavic Aksiums.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-16, 09:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,884
Posted By KickinA

Mavic Cosmic Carbone 40 or Reynolds Assualt 2016?

There are some good deals around for the Mavic Cosmic Carbone 40 and the Reynolds Assault 2016, about ~1200USD on the web.

Which one do people think is the better wheelset?

The one concern I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-15, 11:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,008
Posted By KickinA

transporting carbon road bike

Its been a while since I've had a road bike, about 20years ago since I had a road bike. Since then, I've had a string of mountain bikes. Recently, I decided to get back into road bikes and I just got...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-15, 05:43 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 16,758
Posted By KickinA

Anyone try ordering these mavic cosmic's from...

Anyone try ordering these mavic cosmic's from DHGATE? Not sure if they are fakes, seconds or just come out of the same factory. They are asking $400, which is dirt cheap.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-15, 12:00 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 16,758
Posted By KickinA

Directly from Boyd, $975 ...

Directly from Boyd, $975

http://www.boydcycling.com/2015-closeouts/
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-15, 11:49 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 16,758
Posted By KickinA

Reynolds vs Williams vs Boyd carbon wheels for ~$1K

I'm looking at carbon wheels in ~1K price range and Reynolds, Williams and Boyd has come up in my research. Does anyone have feedback on these wheels? How do they compare to more expensive brands...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-15, 09:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,554
Posted By KickinA

oops, mis-read. too good to be true :-)

oops, mis-read. too good to be true :-)
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-15, 08:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,554
Posted By KickinA

How about these Easton EC90 Aero 55 @ $788? These...

How about these Easton EC90 Aero 55 @ $788? These seem pretty cheap compared to the other name brands. Anyone have experience with them?
...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-15, 05:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,554
Posted By KickinA

I have no issues with no-name china made wheels,...

I have no issues with no-name china made wheels, as I'm sure most of the "name" brand carbon wheels are made in China and probably even come out of the same factories. However, the no-name brand...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-15, 04:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,554
Posted By KickinA

best bang for buck carbon wheel opions in 2015 for ~1K or less

What is the best bang for buck carbon wheelset options in 2015 for ~1K or less?

Just doing some basic research, I've found some options out there, but wanted to get everyone's feedback

Mavic...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-15, 12:48 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,121
Posted By KickinA

The new moto-g is cheap at $180 (cheaper than a...

The new moto-g is cheap at $180 (cheaper than a nice Garmin bike computer) and is waterproof enough that you could swim with it (IPx7). If you get a nice rugged case, I'm sure it could handle most...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-15, 12:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 582
Posted By KickinA

Tubeless, Tublar?

Its been a while since I've had a road bike, over 20 years ago. I've just ordered a 2016 Cannondale Synapse Carbon and thinking about upgrading the wheels. Should I go with Tubular wheels? What about...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-15, 10:54 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,121
Posted By KickinA

Is size and battery the main concerns around...

Is size and battery the main concerns around using a smartphone?

I currently use a lumia 635 which is very small and battery life with Runtastic and streaming music to my wireless Bluetooth...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-15, 07:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,314
Posted By KickinA

The list price was $2660 for the 2016 synapse...

The list price was $2660 for the 2016 synapse carbon ultegra 4 and I got a 20% discount. I notice on the Cannondale website, they don't even list all the 2016 bike info yet, but my LBS had the 2016...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-15, 11:48 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,121
Posted By KickinA

I was also concerned about breaking my phone also...

I was also concerned about breaking my phone also in a crash, so I got a cheap unlocked phone that is quite small. I'm thinking of getting the new Moto g, as its cheap at $180 and water proof. The...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-15, 10:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,314
Posted By KickinA

Thanks for all the replies. I finally ordered a...

Thanks for all the replies. I finally ordered a 2016 Synapse Carbon Ultegra 4 in the 58cm size instead of the 56cm size. I just felt that with the more upright position, the 56cm seemed a bit too...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-15, 10:35 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,121
Posted By KickinA

Dedicated bike computer\gps or smartphone?

What are people using for tracking bike speed, gps and fitness tracking on their bikes? I've using my smartphone GPS app (Runtastic) to track my bike rides and also have my Garmin Forerunner 225...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-15, 03:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,314
Posted By KickinA

2016 EVO SuperSix 105 vs 2015\2016 Synapse Carbon 105

Hello All,

I'm trying to decide between 2016 EVO SuperSix 105 or a 2015\16 Synapse Carbon 105. I've ridden a 2015 Synapse Carbon 105 and it felt very responsive and definitely more of an upright...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-15, 02:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,557
Posted By KickinA

2014 Specialized Roubaix SL4 vs 2015 Trek Emonda S4 vs 2015 Kestrel Talon

2014 Specialized Roubaix SL4 vs 2015 Trek Emonda S4 vs 2015 Kestrel Talon

I can get the 2014 Specialized Roubaix SL4 (Sora) on sale for about $1300, the 2015 Trek Emonda S4 (Tiagra) is ~$1500 and...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-15, 09:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,537
Posted By KickinA

Anyone have feedback on Kestrel bikes? Seems to...

Anyone have feedback on Kestrel bikes? Seems to be an awesome deal. Eg: Kestrel Talon for ~$1299 for a full carbon bike. I haven't seen anyone around my neck of the woods ride around on Kestrels,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-15, 10:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,537
Posted By KickinA

Newbie help on choosing road bike, budget: $1500

My last road bike was a Bianchi I had as a teen which was over 20 years ago. Since then, I've had a string of mountain bikes from Trek, with my current mountain bike being a 29er from Cannondale....
Forum: Introductions
07-12-15, 10:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 436
Posted By KickinA

Newbie help recommendations for beginner\intermediate road bike

My last road bike was a Bianchi I had as a teen which was over 20 years ago. Since then, I've had a string of mountain bikes from Trek, with my current mountain bike being a 29er from Cannondale....
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