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Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-20, 11:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,825
Posted By cloud5

Thanks! I love this color combo myself! Yeah the...

Thanks! I love this color combo myself! Yeah the challenge is I cant find anyone close who does ultrasound testing which means tearing it down, shipping it having it tested and then putting...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-20, 08:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,825
Posted By cloud5

I appreciate all the responses so far. Im just...

I appreciate all the responses so far. Im just really bothered by this. I saved up for three years and sold another bike to get this one and the first season I have it I discover this. Cycling is so...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-20, 08:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,825
Posted By cloud5

This was the first thing I checked, the...

This was the first thing I checked, the handlebars dont meet the top tube at the point of the crater.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-20, 08:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,825
Posted By cloud5

Honestly im not sure, the only thing i can think...

Honestly im not sure, the only thing i can think of is a low speed crash (12 mph) I had middle of the season last summer where I laid the bike down while turning on wet pavement. But at the time I...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-20, 08:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,825
Posted By cloud5

It was actually my LBS that noticed this crack,...

It was actually my LBS that noticed this crack, they are a giant dealer. The mechanic who found this while doing an annual maintenance overhaul on the bike suggested keeping an eye it and if the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-01-20, 01:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,825
Posted By cloud5

Paint Crack?

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/23e17769_ccb1_4ac0_ab84_dfd5deea7ea9_83360bcf29bd586ee28609319ea4beaf9b6b5621.jpeg
So the above pic is of a small crack on the top...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-19, 07:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,021
Posted By cloud5

The Giant TCR advanced 2 has a more race oriented...

The Giant TCR advanced 2 has a more race oriented geometry than the Defy, it retails for about $1950, I looked around and found a brand new 2017 Giant Advanced Disc for $1900 with Ultegra components...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-19, 09:11 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 27,331
Posted By cloud5

I agree, to get full ultegra and disc brakes for...

I agree, to get full ultegra and disc brakes for $2500 is a great value!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-19, 08:32 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 27,331
Posted By cloud5

Awesome this is good to hear. I really think they...

Awesome this is good to hear. I really think they are going to be fine for me.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-19, 10:32 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 27,331
Posted By cloud5

Yeah Im pretty pumped about it, I didnt see much...

Yeah Im pretty pumped about it, I didnt see much difference between the 2017 and the current year besides the shifters and the tubless setup. And at a $600 savings it does leave plenty of room for...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-19, 04:20 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 27,331
Posted By cloud5

Yeah they are not my ideal but I personally...

Yeah they are not my ideal but I personally thought it was better than the conduct set up. My plan is to get the RS685s when I get a chance.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-19, 12:37 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 27,331
Posted By cloud5

So here is what I ended up doing. I asked LBS...

So here is what I ended up doing. I asked LBS about swapping conduct brakes for either 105 or ultegra full hydro, basically they said it would be the full cost of the new group set plus installation...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-01-19, 10:47 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 27,331
Posted By cloud5

This is really unfortunate, I think this would be...

This is really unfortunate, I think this would be a deal breaker for me. I would love to buy loca,l but if this is the case I think a Canyon ultimate disc is my next go to, full hydro disc with 105...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-01-19, 10:27 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 27,331
Posted By cloud5

In short: Yes, they are as ugly as you...

In short: Yes, they are as ugly as you surmise.[/QUOTE]

Thats what I was afraid of.

The frame on the TCR advanced one disc does not look any different than the advanced two. So I think what I...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-01-19, 10:23 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 27,331
Posted By cloud5

I dont know, this is one of my other questions...

I dont know, this is one of my other questions with this setup, the mount would have to stick out pretty far to clear the brake adapte faceplate on the front of the stem.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-01-19, 10:21 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 27,331
Posted By cloud5

Im going to talk to my LBS to see if they are...

Im going to talk to my LBS to see if they are willing to swap out the conduct brakes for hydraulic levers. I don't want to go much above the $2500 price tag on the TCR Disc 1. Im also going to check...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-19, 12:36 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 27,331
Posted By cloud5

Giant Conduct Braking System?

Im looking at buying a new bike, a Giant in order to support my LBS. Im look at the TCR Advanced disc 1 KOM but im a little leery of their hybrid brakes, especially the unsightly conversion faceplate...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-19, 08:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,717
Posted By cloud5

Yep you're right the wheelsets are the same. I...

Yep you're right the wheelsets are the same. I like the idea of disc brakes but I wasn't sure about Giant's hybrid mechanical/hydraulic setup, Im curious if these will be substantially better than...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-19, 03:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,717
Posted By cloud5

Yeah I didnt mean to start another disc vs rim...

Yeah I didnt mean to start another disc vs rim brake thread. Im really just trying to figure out if the TCR Advanced KOM is worth the extra money. I don't love the hybrid disc model, but the Ultegra...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-19, 02:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,717
Posted By cloud5

TCR Advanced 2 or Advanced disc

So, Im on the verge of pulling the trigger on a new bike. After riding a Kestrel Talon 105 for about eight years im looking to switch to a Giant TCR. I have narrowed it down to two options:

Giant...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-18, 08:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 903
Posted By cloud5

Yeah i saw the bike radar bike of the year review...

Yeah i saw the bike radar bike of the year review which got me interested in the TCR and the LBS is a giant dealer so I would like to buy local. Im 33 and mostly ride for personal fitness, in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-18, 07:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 903
Posted By cloud5

I dont know how I missed this! I just assumed I...

I dont know how I missed this! I just assumed I would be a size large, but I had not even looked at the M/L geometry, thanks for noticing this!
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-18, 08:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 903
Posted By cloud5

I Was Never Good at Geometry

So I am in the process of getting a new bike. I currently ride a 2010 Kestrel Talon (57 cm) and I am looking to get a Giant TCR Advanced 2 size L. The LBA doesn't have the new TCR's in stock yet so I...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-18, 09:54 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 15,366
Posted By cloud5

Thanks its helpful to have a direct comparison by...

Thanks its helpful to have a direct comparison by someone who has ridden both bikes. I love the look of the Bianchi but really overall feel more drawn at this point to the TCR.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-06-18, 03:52 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 15,366
Posted By cloud5

Haha fair enough!

Haha fair enough!
Forum: Road Cycling
11-06-18, 03:52 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 15,366
Posted By cloud5

Yeah this was my thought also, I wish there was a...

Yeah this was my thought also, I wish there was a way to test ride the Canyon so I could compare ride quality to the TCR. Although I've heard great things about Canyon bikes.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-06-18, 11:57 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 15,366
Posted By cloud5

This the general consensus of what I keep...

This the general consensus of what I keep hearing, i'm starting to lean more towards the Giant now. My heart says Bianchi but my budget and my brain are saying Giant TCR!
Forum: Road Cycling
11-06-18, 07:21 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 15,366
Posted By cloud5

What do you love about it?

What do you love about it?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-06-18, 07:20 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 15,366
Posted By cloud5

These are great points, Im not racing I mostly...

These are great points, Im not racing I mostly ride for fitness and I do a weekly fast group ride. The Bianchi is more than I need for sure, but I've always had a thing for Bianchis, they are just...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-18, 01:46 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 15,366
Posted By cloud5

Bianchi, Giant or Canyon?

So I have been riding for over a decade now. i got started on used bikes off of ebay and then bought a Kestrel about eight years ago, but I am ready to make a more serious investment in a bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-13, 12:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,294
Posted By cloud5

Here it is from the front:329992 The entire...

Here it is from the front:329992

The entire derailleur hanger is what fell off the bike, apparently the front side of the hanger bolt (whatever it is) worked itself lose. This is the same type of...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-13, 11:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,294
Posted By cloud5

its an 05 Bianchi Giro

its an 05 Bianchi Giro
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-13, 07:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,294
Posted By cloud5

I dont think its a threaded insert that same...

I dont think its a threaded insert that same nut/bolt whatever it is, is the same one on both of my bike frames. The bolt on the bike that fell out was installed by the bike manufacturer.

Ill ask...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-13, 06:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,294
Posted By cloud5

Wow that went downhill real quick to attacking my...

Wow that went downhill real quick to attacking my competency. Im pretty sure the bolt/nut whatever you want to call it that attaches the rear derailleur hanger to the bike frame is called a chainring...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-13, 10:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,294
Posted By cloud5

That was Close!

I ordered a new wheelset from the LBS and eagerly went home to swap the cassette from the old wheel to the new one. I opened the quick release on the rear wheel and popped it off, but as the wheel...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-12, 11:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,744
Posted By cloud5

Is this a pain to do? I know they have the grease...

Is this a pain to do? I know they have the grease port but the instructions made it seem pretty complicated
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-12, 09:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,744
Posted By cloud5

Thanks for the suggestions, i got the pedal off...

Thanks for the suggestions, i got the pedal off finally, will be investing in a pedal wrench for sure. I did clean the threads and re-greased them using some stuff i picked up at the LBS.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-12, 02:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,744
Posted By cloud5

Pedal Installation Question

SO i just got a new bike and i am switching my speedplay X2s from the old bike. The reverse threaded pedal was incredibly difficult to get off of the old bike. So here is my question:

Installing...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-09, 10:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 479
Posted By cloud5

Thanks ill look into his website! Dang VIP...

Thanks ill look into his website!

Dang VIP seatin and all that sounds amazing! Enjoy!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-09, 10:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 479
Posted By cloud5

Going to See the Tour De France!

Well, not the whole thing!

MY fiance' and i are going to be in France for about 8 or 9 days so we are going to try to catch at least one stage of the tour.

Anyone gone to france to see the...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-09, 05:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,056
Posted By cloud5

Cervelo s1 yay or nay?

So i am looking to buy a new bike in the near future. I currently ride an 05 Bianchi Giro. However, i bought the bike used and needless to say the fit is a little bit off. I have been looking at...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-07, 10:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,973
Posted By cloud5

That price is good for an 05 with no scratches i...

That price is good for an 05 with no scratches i wouldn't hesitate to pay $800, i happened to get a great deal from and ex-racer trying to help me get into collegiate racing. But the bianchi 57 does...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-07, 09:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 819
Posted By cloud5

Try mapmyride.com (http://mapmyride.com) this...

Try mapmyride.com (http://mapmyride.com) this website is really easy to use you can map out a route and look at the elevation and all kinds of stuff. Usually I will map out a route on there and then...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-07, 09:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,973
Posted By cloud5

I just recently purchased an 05 Bianchi Giro off...

I just recently purchased an 05 Bianchi Giro off off e-bay and love it. Granted i upgraded from a 12 year old trek 1000. The frame is a nice smooth ride with the carbon fork and carbon stays. The...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-07, 09:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 573
Posted By cloud5

Cycling Nutrition - Whats a good diet?

I have been riding for about a year now and want to seriously train this summer so i can race for my college team next year. I have been training pretty hard already and putting in lots of miles and...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-07, 08:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 686
Posted By cloud5

check out leader frames at ...

check out leader frames at http://leaderbikeusa.com
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-07, 09:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,156
Posted By cloud5

IS there a trick to trackstanding, or a good way...

IS there a trick to trackstanding, or a good way to practice without causing major damage to the bike?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-07, 11:48 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 7,731
Posted By cloud5

This probably means that i am one, but what is...

This probably means that i am one, but what is OCP?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-07, 04:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 449
Posted By cloud5

I just bought the bike on e-bay im not sure what...

I just bought the bike on e-bay im not sure what kind of BB is on there. As for the crankset its a cheap shimano RSX crankset that needs replaced anyways. Im not sure when the previous owner last had...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-07, 04:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 449
Posted By cloud5

I thought of that so i rode with normal shoes to...

I thought of that so i rode with normal shoes to see if it was possibly the cleats on my cycling shoes and the sound was still there.
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