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Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-08, 11:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,272
Posted By james_robert

man i know how you feel, i got hit head on by a...

man i know how you feel, i got hit head on by a car and it broke my knee cap into multiple pieces, now i have a big huge zipper across the front of my knee thanks to the wires now residing there, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-08, 04:49 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,521
Posted By james_robert

Levi's also an oompa loompa compared to Fabian...

Levi's also an oompa loompa compared to Fabian and less frontal drag (ie. levi's miggity body) is a much bigger contributor to the speed than whether or not Fabian pushes out 50W more, so it's hard...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-08, 02:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,271
Posted By james_robert

that being said though, I don't really think that...

that being said though, I don't really think that a 10% increase in stiffness and 74g weight reduction over the carbon version is going to mean the world to the average cyclist, myself included, so...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-08, 02:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,672
Posted By james_robert

Thanks, I feel priviledged to be here :)

Thanks, I feel priviledged to be here :)
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-08, 01:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,271
Posted By james_robert

cannondale put out an article a while ago.... ...

cannondale put out an article a while ago....
http://www.cannondale.com/bikes/06/cusa/cats/si_crank.html
go to "the bottom line"
apparently the carbon version is only 11g lighter than the Dura Ace...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-08, 01:52 PM
Replies: 2,831
Views: 681,210
Posted By james_robert

Here's my Cannondale Six13 Team replica with full...

Here's my Cannondale Six13 Team replica with full campy, mavic ssc sl wheels, fsa os-115 stem, fsa k-force carbon bars, shimano dura ace pedals, thomson elite post, fizik arione saddle, hollowgram si...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-08, 09:40 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,174
Posted By james_robert

I second that... stop being pissed and go ski...

I second that... stop being pissed and go ski some Utah cold smoke...
01-08-08, 09:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 526
Posted By james_robert

Way to run Shimano Wh wheels with Campy?

Hey, I was wondering if people knew if it was possible to convert Shimano wheels to be able to be ridden with a campy drivetrain aside from using a conversion cassette.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-08, 09:33 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,174
Posted By james_robert

PS I know how you feel, I live in Winnipeg...

PS I know how you feel, I live in Winnipeg (commonly known as Winterpeg) Manitoba in Canada where the snow is on the ground and its too cold to bike for at least 4 months out of the year...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-08, 09:31 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,174
Posted By james_robert

haha just a bit, but it's pretty effective in...

haha just a bit, but it's pretty effective in proving surgeons wrong when it comes to recovery times...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-08, 09:30 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,912
Posted By james_robert

when you get hit by a car! (silver lining is I...

when you get hit by a car! (silver lining is I bought a Cannondale Six13 team replica with full campy, mavic scc wheels, and full FSA cockpit for less than the insurance quote i'm getting :)
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-08, 09:28 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,174
Posted By james_robert

BOO FREAKING HOO, try having major reconstructive...

BOO FREAKING HOO, try having major reconstructive surgery on your knee and missing the rest of summer along with the whole winter and most of next summer, so please don't complain about the weather,...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-06-08, 02:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,672
Posted By james_robert

Here are those pics some of you asked for... ...

Here are those pics some of you asked for...
http://thumb3.webshots.net/t/68/68/8/95/73/2426895730089774843IbrdWU_th.jpg...
01-05-08, 10:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 471
Posted By james_robert

Opinion on Cannondale Six13 Team

Hey, I was wondering on what some of your opinions are on the ride of the 2006 Cannondale Six13 Team complete with full campy and Mavic ssc sl wheels and Si Hollowgram cranks.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-08, 10:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,672
Posted By james_robert

Just thought I'd let all of you know that I ended...

Just thought I'd let all of you know that I ended up buying a 2006 Cannondale Six13 Team with full Campy Record, Mavic SSC SL wheels, FSA OS-110 stem, FSA K-Force carbon bars, Tacx tao cages, Fizik...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-16-07, 05:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 333
Posted By james_robert

Mavic Cosmic Carbone Pro

Hey, I was wanting to know your guys' opinions on a few wheelsets and the pros and cons of buying deep dish carbon; I've recently come into some insurance money after a car hit me and am looking for...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-07, 09:59 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 18,470
Posted By james_robert

Here's my Cannondale Six13 with full Campy ...

Here's my Cannondale Six13 with full Campy
http://thumb3.webshots.net/t/68/68/1/35/31/2346135310089774843RANIii_th.jpg (http://sports.webshots.com/photo/2346135310089774843RANIii)...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-07, 09:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,612
Posted By james_robert

I'm not worried at all about the brokerage fees...

I'm not worried at all about the brokerage fees because I'm just going to pick them up myself without having a broker clear them, so thats not a problem, I've done it before.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-07, 06:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,612
Posted By james_robert

Canadians, how much duty cost to bring wheels across border?

Hey to all you Canadians... I'm interested in buying some racing wheels from the states as a gift to myself using insurance money from when a car hit me on my bike and was wondering what sort of duty...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-07, 01:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 244
Posted By james_robert

Shimano WH wheels campy compatible?

Hey, this may seem like a stupid question, but can you buy Shimano WH wheels compatible with campy? or would you have to buy an intermediate "shimano-campy" conversion cassette, or just not be able...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-07, 11:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,347
Posted By james_robert

+1 I personally hope that they don't go away...

+1

I personally hope that they don't go away from aluminum because they work magic with it; I owned a Cannondale Caad8 frame until a car hit me, and everything people say about the newest caad...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-07, 11:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 961
Posted By james_robert

Hey, So I bought the bike and I've posted...

Hey, So I bought the bike and I've posted pictures at the top for all who were interested...thanks for the advice
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-07, 10:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 961
Posted By james_robert

I think the headtube difference will be fine...

I think the headtube difference will be fine because I've been riding the bike with a couple of centimeters or close to it of spacers, so if I just get rid of the spacers and slap on a smaller stem...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-07, 11:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 961
Posted By james_robert

actually its kind of funny, I had originally...

actually its kind of funny, I had originally ordered a Cannondale R1000 in a 58cm frame (my old bike) but out of frustration just got the 56cm because my 58cm never came in, so the frame is pretty...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-07, 10:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 961
Posted By james_robert

URGENT help needed; my dream bike is one frame size to big

***So I bought the bike and here are some pictures*** thanks for all the advice...

Hey, my name is Bryan, and recently I was in a car accident and my bike got trashed and so did my knee; now I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-07, 10:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,672
Posted By james_robert

http://thumb3.webshots.net/t/24/565/6/44/91/275064...

http://thumb3.webshots.net/t/24/565/6/44/91/2750644910089774843NfCLab_th.jpg (http://sports.webshots.com/photo/2750644910089774843NfCLab)...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-07, 10:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,672
Posted By james_robert

haha fair enough, I know what you mean I intially...

haha fair enough, I know what you mean I intially jumped at the idea of having a supersix because I loved my R1000 so much, and I'm fairly certain the supersix has a few more things going for it than...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-07, 10:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,672
Posted By james_robert

2008 Trek Madone 5.2 vs. Cannondale SuperSix 3

Hey, I'm wondering what, if any, opinions people have out there about these two bikes, especially those who have experience on either of them. I was recently in a pretty serious car accident (ie I...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-07, 09:38 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 4,935
Posted By james_robert

it would be a no-brainer for me, Mavic Cosmic...

it would be a no-brainer for me, Mavic Cosmic Carbone Sl's
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-06, 06:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 543
Posted By james_robert

haha sorry for the double post, it had said that...

haha sorry for the double post, it had said that the reply hadnt gone through originally.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-06, 06:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 543
Posted By james_robert

That's a very valid point, and one that I've...

That's a very valid point, and one that I've considered. I am just thinking about this because it is the off season and during my 3 hour endurance rides I have a lot of time to ponder my position. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-06, 06:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 543
Posted By james_robert

That's an extremely valid point, and one that...

That's an extremely valid point, and one that I've considered as well. This normally was not a consideration that I took very seriously, its just that lately while doing my 3 hour base training rides...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-06, 05:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 543
Posted By james_robert

Thanks for the suggestions, I'll take a lot at...

Thanks for the suggestions, I'll take a lot at cyclingnews, I am very familiar with the site, I guess it just didn't occur that I should take a closer look there. I think a seatpost with more setback...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-06, 04:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 543
Posted By james_robert

Unusually long-legged cyclist needing a bit of advice

Hi, I have a bit of dilemna, and if anybody could maybe give me some suggestions that would be awesome. I am 5'11'' or 180.5cm tall, and I have an inseam of 87cm. I bought a cannondale R1000 with a...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-06, 01:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,118
Posted By james_robert

Hey, I am curious...what is your inseam? I am...

Hey, I am curious...what is your inseam? I am having a bit of a hard time trying to determine whether or not my 172.5mm cranks are too short for my 89cm inseam. I'm thinking I may test a set of 175mm...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-06, 04:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 616
Posted By james_robert

I had this pain exactly a year ago, and it turned...

I had this pain exactly a year ago, and it turned out that it was achilles tendon bursitis, which is the inflammation of the tendon sheeth. I dont know if you are in the same boat, but this led to a...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-06, 10:21 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 3,709
Posted By james_robert

Oh by the way I ride 200-250miles a week even...

Oh by the way I ride 200-250miles a week even despite school, usually around 40miles, maybe a bit more, mon-fri, and then on the weekend 90-110miles.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-06, 10:19 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 3,709
Posted By james_robert

Hi, I'm 17 years old and have been road cycling...

Hi, I'm 17 years old and have been road cycling for 3 seasons now. Before cycling I didn't have anything to look forward to in the day and was over weight and out of shape. Now I ride between...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-06, 08:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 870
Posted By james_robert

go for the R1000, most amazing bike ive ridden...

go for the R1000, most amazing bike ive ridden for the price
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-06, 07:52 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 14,748
Posted By james_robert

what ive found is that unless you spend more...

what ive found is that unless you spend more money on the cat eye, they are useless. I have a $30CAN sigma computer and it works absolutely amazingly, there has been absolutely nothing wrong with it...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-06, 03:22 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,420
Posted By james_robert

37mph or so by myself on a completely flat road...

37mph or so by myself on a completely flat road here in winnipeg, the freaking flatest city in north america
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-06, 09:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 744
Posted By james_robert

ohhh i just found out today that my discount on...

ohhh i just found out today that my discount on any which one of the bikes is around %50 because im an employee at my lbs, so that might change things.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-06, 11:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 694
Posted By james_robert

go for the devinic, i have a 2004 devinci...

go for the devinic, i have a 2004 devinci chicane, and ive put well over 10 000km on it and it still rides like the day i got it. Devinci makes quality bikes, go for it.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-06, 04:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 744
Posted By james_robert

yea thats a very good point, im actually thinking...

yea thats a very good point, im actually thinking i might invest my money into saving for a set of racing wheels, and buying some sidi 5.5 high tec carbon shoes
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-06, 01:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 744
Posted By james_robert

by the way those prices are rounded up possibly...

by the way those prices are rounded up possibly around a few hundred $
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-06, 01:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 744
Posted By james_robert

More $$, should I buy a different bike?

Hi, I had originally ordered an 06 Cannondale R1000, but my boss has recently told me that the one we ordered may be too big, so recently I've decided that if it is indeed too big that I might...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-06, 08:04 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,374
Posted By james_robert

im turning 17 in a couple of days, :D, and have...

im turning 17 in a couple of days, :D, and have done a couple races previous to this season, but this year ive joined with the bike shop im working for now, and i do around 70km on interval days, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-06, 07:51 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,660
Posted By james_robert

55km/h - 62km/h on a flat road, with next to know...

55km/h - 62km/h on a flat road, with next to know wind
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-06, 09:06 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 10,662
Posted By james_robert

Ive put on close to around 25 000km on my devinci...

Ive put on close to around 25 000km on my devinci all aluminum bike, and it rides the same as the day i bought it. I havent noticed any cracks, fatigue, nothing, no change. Personally i think your...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-06, 05:07 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 286
Posted By james_robert

Sidi Ergo1's?

Hey, im looking to buy a new pair of racing road shoes for this season, and I was wondering, excluding maybe a perfect fit, if the sidi ergo 1's are really worth $400 as they are posted on the...
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