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Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-10, 06:09 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,128
Posted By Erik B

I'm pretty sure he's not shopping 3 year old...

I'm pretty sure he's not shopping 3 year old Madones, so unless you broke a second 2008 or newer trek your BB argument while fun is not really relevant to the frames in question.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-09, 04:38 PM
Replies: 938
Views: 67,106
Posted By Erik B

Do you live in Texas? Do you know which rep WR...

Do you live in Texas? Do you know which rep WR dealt with? If not the only thing you can take away from this is that in this particular circumstance they chose not to replace a 2nd owners frame.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-09, 01:02 PM
Replies: 938
Views: 67,106
Posted By Erik B

I've seen Trek do what you are talking about. I...

I've seen Trek do what you are talking about.
I still say getting this kind of coverage is all about regions/reps/relationships with your LBS. Consequently YMMV
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-09, 12:52 PM
Replies: 938
Views: 67,106
Posted By Erik B

REally it should.

REally it should.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-09, 12:51 PM
Replies: 938
Views: 67,106
Posted By Erik B

It should be a substantial amount.

It should be a substantial amount.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-09, 12:50 PM
Replies: 938
Views: 67,106
Posted By Erik B

How many internets will be rewarded for post 500?

How many internets will be rewarded for post 500?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-09, 11:31 AM
Replies: 938
Views: 67,106
Posted By Erik B

One of the local hammers rides the same frame....

One of the local hammers rides the same frame. He's big,incredibly strong and his hasn't fallen apart 4 years later...ergo WR's failure is probably a manufacturing defect.

NOT a design flaw, his...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-09, 10:55 AM
Replies: 938
Views: 67,106
Posted By Erik B

As reported the failure appears to be a...

As reported the failure appears to be a manufacturing defect. Which IMO warrants handling a little differently than a typical JRA. they didn't, for whatever reason and so it goes.

Happily it...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-09, 06:30 PM
Replies: 938
Views: 67,106
Posted By Erik B

I get your issue, but if they (rep/store/Trek...

I get your issue, but if they (rep/store/Trek proper) have already made the decision that they won't warranty it (a crappy one given WR version of events as presented) then it's just a waste of money...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-09, 05:37 PM
Replies: 938
Views: 67,106
Posted By Erik B

Trek's Austin rep told him to pound sand, ...

Trek's Austin rep told him to pound sand, unless I missed him going up the chain further.

Based on his stated buying tendencies WR is probably not somebody that the LBS is going to really go to...
12-08-09, 03:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,108
Posted By Erik B

Did you swap the axle shims around or just swap...

Did you swap the axle shims around or just swap the freehub out?
http://www.saris.com/pdfManuals/308.pdf I think page 25 shows the two different washer configurations.
12-08-09, 12:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,336
Posted By Erik B

That's a whole lot of sharp edges sticking out...

That's a whole lot of sharp edges sticking out waiting to slice and dice. Is there clearance to flip that angle so the edges are at least pointed in?
Forum: Framebuilders
12-07-09, 12:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,630
Posted By Erik B

I must say I prefer your approach to Richard's...

I must say I prefer your approach to Richard's for selfish reasons, as I have a set of your lugs sitting on my desk waiting for my abilities to warrant using them.
11-30-09, 01:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,132
Posted By Erik B

There is store that carries Redline, but it...

There is store that carries Redline, but it doesn't show up on their dealer locator thing.:shrug:
11-25-09, 01:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,132
Posted By Erik B

It's simply a voluntary recall at this point. ...

It's simply a voluntary recall at this point.

I've been given an RMA number and been asked to pay to ship my defective fork back to where I purchased it from and they'll ship me a good new one....
Forum: Road Cycling
11-06-09, 02:23 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,831
Posted By Erik B

Pretty sure he was asking about...

Pretty sure he was asking about these:http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31g70a2JWCL._AA280_.jpg
Commonly referred to as cross top levers.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-03-09, 12:53 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 11,028
Posted By Erik B

Not set up for brakes unless they have recently...

Not set up for brakes unless they have recently changed the spec.
Forum: Framebuilders
11-02-09, 01:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,411
Posted By Erik B

http://bikesmithdesign.com/Welding/Tips.html ...

http://bikesmithdesign.com/Welding/Tips.html

It Depends.....I think most builders use the equivalent to Victor 0 to 2 size tips depending on exactly what they are doing and how long they have...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-09, 12:45 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,193
Posted By Erik B

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p180/75cj/IMG_0...

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p180/75cj/IMG_0001.jpg
10-09-09, 02:00 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,772
Posted By Erik B

Which is dangerous? "Filtering" ahead on the...

Which is dangerous? "Filtering" ahead on the right side to get ahead of a vehicle stopped at light or waiting your turn behind them?

Obviously I don't do much "city" riding because I don't see...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-09, 02:00 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,253
Posted By Erik B

Add in the 70's bassboat silver metalflake...

Add in the 70's bassboat silver metalflake highlights on the Dogma frames and it's a perfect storm of blech.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-09, 09:59 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,013
Posted By Erik B

He's easy to work with, quick on the turn around,...

He's easy to work with, quick on the turn around, will or would work with whatever product line the customer wants and seems to build a very nice wheel.

I don't have 20,000 miles on his build yet...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-09, 12:12 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 14,217
Posted By Erik B

So according to you DT Swiss is a "small-fry...

So according to you DT Swiss is a "small-fry manufacturer". :twitchy: All-righty then.
Forum: Framebuilders
09-28-09, 09:46 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,946
Posted By Erik B

X2 My frame was ready earlier than promised. ...

X2
My frame was ready earlier than promised.

Good luck to the OP, both on actually getting your frame and recovering your build parts if you don't.
09-25-09, 11:26 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,806
Posted By Erik B

My hub required a rebuild when it went into that...

My hub required a rebuild when it went into that mode. Mine had about 600 miles on it when it broke. would work, then not work then work , then sense that it was raceday so not work...good luck.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-09, 01:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,500
Posted By Erik B

Not just those things, it also has the newer and...

Not just those things, it also has the newer and better internals that should wear longer than the older ergo stuff.

Ultrashift>>Ergo's without Escape>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Ergo's...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-09, 10:54 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,500
Posted By Erik B

Yes (non improvement "improvement") No...

Yes (non improvement "improvement")

No (shipping, I've never been hit with customs fees)


In my case it comes from having 08 Record, Escape equipped Centaur, 09 Ultrashift Centaur (carbon),...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-09, 05:16 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,500
Posted By Erik B

Get the ultra-shift version. Simply not having...

Get the ultra-shift version. Simply not having the craptastic escape mechanism makes it worth far more than the $50 dollar upcharge. The better ergonomics are just icing on the cake.

Centaur will...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-09, 10:10 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,647
Posted By Erik B

They don't want the crappy stock pre-builts...

They don't want the crappy stock pre-builts anymore than you do, I've had friends who have managed to get them to match online wheel pricing with much grumbling on their preferred wheels provided...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-09, 05:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 20,675
Posted By Erik B

:puzzled: Current Campy site shows G3/...

:puzzled:

Current Campy site shows G3/ radial for Sciroccos. Going down to Vento gets you the wonderfullness of G3 front and Rear
Mine seem relatively bombproof though heavy.(08' Scirocco)
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-09, 03:54 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,470
Posted By Erik B

It'd motivate me a whole lot more if they'd start...

It'd motivate me a whole lot more if they'd start where they are supposed to instead of rolling out early.

When the race organizers are asking you to stop, perhaps you should. That and take your...
09-02-09, 03:06 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,909
Posted By Erik B

Hmmm it'll be a long winter and I'd rather not...

Hmmm it'll be a long winter and I'd rather not have wires on my bike.
09-02-09, 01:04 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,909
Posted By Erik B

Is it really that low now? IIRC they quoted me...

Is it really that low now? IIRC they quoted me much more, I'd have been all over that when mine had to go back for the warranty work.:crash:
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-09, 12:31 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,470
Posted By Erik B

http://weightweenies.starbike.com/images/lightbike...

http://weightweenies.starbike.com/images/lightbike/bike.jpg
Something like this would also help with all the steep climbs the paper was mentioning in the captions to the photos.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-09, 10:23 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,470
Posted By Erik B

http://www.specialized.com/media/2010/bikes/9004-1...

http://www.specialized.com/media/2010/bikes/9004-11_d.jpg
09-02-09, 10:18 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,481
Posted By Erik B

What pressure are you running? Have you...

What pressure are you running?

Have you thoroughly checked the tire for the original flat culprit. Multiple flats in quick succesion and "Snakebite" with only one hole sounds more like you've...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-09, 05:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,825
Posted By Erik B

This should end well. :popcorn:

This should end well.
:popcorn:
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-09, 10:32 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,470
Posted By Erik B

Rock Racing Recumbent guy >>>>>>>>> all No...

Rock Racing Recumbent guy >>>>>>>>> all

No flag lowrider with iPod plugged in both ears so he can't hear a damn thing is a close second and third is held by back of his paceline aero-helmet and...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-09, 06:16 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,470
Posted By Erik B

We rolled by some crashes that looked pretty bad....

We rolled by some crashes that looked pretty bad.

I have never seen so many people slow down so much, for so little, climb wise.


Congrats on the non-stop. How many bottles?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-09, 03:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 761
Posted By Erik B

http://www.probikekit.com/PIMAGE/Stems.jpg ...

http://www.probikekit.com/PIMAGE/Stems.jpg

http://www.excelsports.com/new.asp?page=8&description=Stem+WCS+4axis+OS+Road&vendorCode=RITCHEY&major=1&minor=22
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-09, 04:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 399
Posted By Erik B

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p180/75cj/Pictu...

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p180/75cj/Picture002.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-09, 09:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,124
Posted By Erik B

I'm shorter than you, so haven't looked at...

I'm shorter than you, so haven't looked at framesets that would fit the OP.Ride a custom 50X56.5 with a 136 HT. That said,
Madone Pro series is relatively long for it's HT height and ST...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-09, 01:13 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,610
Posted By Erik B

Older LEW's

Older LEW's
08-20-09, 11:27 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 518
Posted By Erik B

Any other Felt F1x owners here?

If so, have you recieved the replacement fork yet?

Still waiting here FWIW.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-09, 01:18 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,610
Posted By Erik B

Look for something that fits in stock form or a...

Look for something that fits in stock form or a custom.

If you want a color other than bare Ti (for shame)choose somebody that does that.

You'll not go far wrong with any of the mentioned...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-09, 12:28 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,610
Posted By Erik B

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p180/75cj/IMG_0...

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p180/75cj/IMG_0002_1.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-09, 12:05 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,630
Posted By Erik B

It's from Chucksbikes before they went out of...

It's from Chucksbikes before they went out of business. It takes 540's but 24's will work with longreach calipers.

There is one for sale built up or mostly built up over on slowtwitch....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-09, 01:34 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,726
Posted By Erik B

Infidel.

Infidel.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-09, 12:39 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,630
Posted By Erik B

Not so much. Thats a standard with 12-2X gears...

Not so much.
Thats a standard with 12-2X gears and 170's drilled/shortened to 148's.

Dad(me) rides the compact with 13-26 almost junior gears.

I don't expect him to be in the big ring very...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-09, 12:32 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 18,311
Posted By Erik B

Your desire for a much shorter toptube does not...

Your desire for a much shorter toptube does not really jibe with your claim of being all torso.

Your ability to even stand over a 58 means your original inseam measurements are suspect at best.
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