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Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-08, 01:17 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,082
Posted By xtabi

I would love to ride on the roads, but there is...

I would love to ride on the roads, but there is not a chance in heck that I am going to leave my wife and soon to be born child fatherless. To me its not worth it to ride on the roads. I live in a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-08, 12:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,141
Posted By xtabi

HAHA! I miss the orange break at half-time! ...

HAHA!

I miss the orange break at half-time!

That sure did beat the grilling by the coaches in my later career playing...and I'm not talking steaks out on the grill. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-08, 12:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,141
Posted By xtabi

Thank you for pointing that out! I did mean...

Thank you for pointing that out!

I did mean soccer (Football). Not that other sport (American Football).

I also like float in my pedals. Although these are the only pedals I have, I do like...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-08, 11:23 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,141
Posted By xtabi

Soccer Players and Riding Ability?

I just got into cycling a few years ago. I bought my first road bike this season. I find it very easy to maintain high speeds and go long distances.

I guess I attribute this conditioning and...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-08, 11:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,661
Posted By xtabi

what is a tyre?

what is a tyre?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-08, 11:36 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,986
Posted By xtabi

Good post any other suggestions?

Good post any other suggestions?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-08, 11:21 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,742
Posted By xtabi

Congrats Beef! It was funny...before opening...

Congrats Beef! It was funny...before opening this post I was reading one about gear ratios. Someone made a detailed post about how everything worked. I learned a ton from it.

Then I came to...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-08, 07:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,384
Posted By xtabi

If you are talking about the 2008 Madone, than...

If you are talking about the 2008 Madone, than yes I have this same issue. Well actually I just bought the bike from a Trek Concept store. While the guys were trying to fit me they kept having...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-08, 02:01 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,687
Posted By xtabi

Two.5 years ago I purchased two Trek 7200's. One...

Two.5 years ago I purchased two Trek 7200's. One for me and one for my wife. I was not sure if I would like biking or not. Turned out I loved it more than I can express. It did not take me long...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-08, 02:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,134
Posted By xtabi

It was pretty cool last night! I bought an 08...

It was pretty cool last night! I bought an 08 5.2....and then came home and was flipping through the cable channels and remembered, after seeing the red dot next to it, that last week I had set this...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-08, 09:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 877
Posted By xtabi

Thank you everyone! I have been dying to get a...

Thank you everyone! I have been dying to get a new Mandone. I have 6 dealers, 2 of which are trek concept stores, within 20 miles of my home. But NONE of them have a 5.2 in stock!!! This is my...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-08, 09:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 877
Posted By xtabi

Ok I was just wondering if these is a yearly...

Ok I was just wondering if these is a yearly thing Trek does. Meaning if their resellers offer discounts on the bikes is probably because Trek is subsidizing them. I guess I'll call up my local...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-08, 10:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 877
Posted By xtabi

Trek Spring Sale?

I read on a post just now that Trek is having a 'Spring Sale' starting 3/26. Is this true? How do I find out more info on this? I searched around and can't find any info.

Thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-08, 07:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,118
Posted By xtabi

Send me a copy and I'll check it out! ;)

Send me a copy and I'll check it out! ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-08, 08:05 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,650
Posted By xtabi

Same here I still don't see a pic of a bike...

Same here I still don't see a pic of a bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-08, 12:58 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,279
Posted By xtabi

Anyone know how these are for walking and riding?...

Anyone know how these are for walking and riding? I'm a first time road biker that is trying to research shoes. I don't want anything at the top of the line. Just something that gets the job done...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-08, 09:23 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,279
Posted By xtabi

Had a chance to check them out yet?

Had a chance to check them out yet?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-08, 09:10 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,454
Posted By xtabi

I graduate from grad school in...1 week! My...

I graduate from grad school in...1 week! My reward to myself is a new road bike! My first! Although two months ago I got a new car and called that my reward.... hehe

Good thing my workplace...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-08, 08:37 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,673
Posted By xtabi

Wait until you need to go up a hill...then let...

Wait until you need to go up a hill...then let your little turbo booster kick in. Helps me every time!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-08, 07:58 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,650
Posted By xtabi

what bike?? Did someone post a pic of a bike?

what bike?? Did someone post a pic of a bike?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-08, 11:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,028
Posted By xtabi

I know that on some bike websites you can look at...

I know that on some bike websites you can look at previous model years. Some go back only one year, some multiple years. Not sure if this will help out with any of the info you are looking for.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-08, 10:45 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,454
Posted By xtabi

Very cool! Have fun riding!

Very cool! Have fun riding!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-08, 07:12 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,277
Posted By xtabi

Thanks for posting again I appreciate it. Sorry...

Thanks for posting again I appreciate it. Sorry I thought I responded to you. Great info and I actually did see that website before. And as the wonderfully friendly person above me stated, I was...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-08, 06:17 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,277
Posted By xtabi

Actually I would buy my washing machine at Home...

Actually I would buy my washing machine at Home Depot and use a 20% off coupon from ebay. I bought 5,500 worth of furnature from Crate & Barrel two weeks ago..used a coupon from ebay for 10%. 58"...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-08, 02:57 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,277
Posted By xtabi

This is exactly the point of my thread. Which...

This is exactly the point of my thread. Which only one person has been able to somewhat answer.

Again I will go back to my car buying example. I buy all my cars by first finding out how much the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-08, 10:10 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,277
Posted By xtabi

If a bike shop is selling the bike I want at MSRP...

If a bike shop is selling the bike I want at MSRP it means something to both them and I.

Same thing when you go to a car dealership. They are selling the cars at MSRP. But what you can...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-08, 09:46 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,650
Posted By xtabi

Good luck on what you decide to go with! One...

Good luck on what you decide to go with!

One of the shops near me only sells Trek and Orbea. Both ride nice. I going with the Trek. I'm a big fan of good warranties and the track record of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-08, 09:42 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,277
Posted By xtabi

No harm done I did not take your remarks in a...

No harm done I did not take your remarks in a negative way at all.

Thanks for the info on Baer. Do they sell Trek? I was in there last fall but I don't recall.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-08, 08:31 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,687
Posted By xtabi

I'm in the same boat as you. I am looking at the...

I'm in the same boat as you. I am looking at the 08 5.2 as my first road bike.

I bought a hybrd bike two years ago since it was a cheap way to see if I liked biking, plus my wife got one too so...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-08, 08:11 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,277
Posted By xtabi

No it was offered at MSRP at the bike shop. It...

No it was offered at MSRP at the bike shop. It was a bike I was looking at, and it still had the original sticker on it with a red marker line through the MSRP price.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-08, 08:06 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,277
Posted By xtabi

No I bought all of my gear and both bikes at a...

No I bought all of my gear and both bikes at a LBS.

Yes dealers pay invoice for their cars. Once sold they are paid a holdback from the factory. This is why they can sell cars at invoice price...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-08, 08:00 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,277
Posted By xtabi

I purchased my present two bikes in the spring of...

I purchased my present two bikes in the spring of 2006. They are Trek Hybreds. One for my wife one for me. I a hybred as my first bike because of two reaons. First I wanted to see if I would...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-08, 07:56 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,277
Posted By xtabi

Thanks for the info!

Thanks for the info!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-08, 03:23 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,277
Posted By xtabi

Thanks for the input I appreciate it. However, I...

Thanks for the input I appreciate it. However, I have considered all of these points.

However, my question still stands. I am just amazed at 2007 model year bikes with an MSRP of $5,500 selilng...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-08, 02:39 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,277
Posted By xtabi

Bike Prices...Invoice/MSRP?

I am very new to road biking and am looking to buy a new bike in the upcoming months.

I have always wondered when I go into shops around here (Columbus Ohio), and there are a TON of them, and see...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-08, 12:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 667
Posted By xtabi

Looks like I found the answer to my question......

Looks like I found the answer to my question... I'm such a noob to all of this lol!

What I saw was the lettering on the Tires NOT the WHEELs. The tires say X Lite DUH!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-08, 12:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 667
Posted By xtabi

So sorry! It is an 08. Can't believe I left out...

So sorry! It is an 08. Can't believe I left out that detail!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-08, 09:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 667
Posted By xtabi

Trek 5.2 Madone Included Wheels???

I am going to be buying my first road bike in the upcoming weeks. I have ridden and like the 5.2. I was on Trek's website just now and noticed something odd.

The wheels listed in the specs say...
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