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Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-09, 10:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,617
Posted By michelito

Got stung twice by the same ?$/&?$*"? bee while I...

Got stung twice by the same ?$/&?$*"? bee while I was enjoying my vacation in Tuscany last month... I can still see the mark left on one spot. Must have been some bee!!! :notamused:
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-09, 02:48 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,021,774
Posted By michelito

Finally got mine a couple of weeks back: ...

Finally got mine a couple of weeks back:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3569/3543910389_6405d1cfb7_o.jpg

first Ti bike and I :love::love: **love**:love::love: it!!!
:D
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-09, 05:57 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,201,158
Posted By michelito

Oh and as far as computers go, since I'M going to...

Oh and as far as computers go, since I'M going to Tuscany and will be traveling on unknown roads a bit, I was thinking about a Garmin 705, but I have to admit it's getting expensive. Might just have...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-20-09, 05:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 777
Posted By michelito

Thanks - with shipping to Canada it becomes quite...

Thanks - with shipping to Canada it becomes quite expensive, and that's before any potential custom duties... I did find that mec.ca sells it, although without the speed/cadence sensor, for $545 CAD....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-09, 05:52 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,201,158
Posted By michelito

Marinoni Piuma Ti complete specs: Custom 3/2.5...

Marinoni Piuma Ti complete specs:
Custom 3/2.5 grade 9 Titanium frame
Campy Super Record gruppo
Compact cranks 50-34 / 12-25 cassette
FSA K-Force shallow drop handlebars / OS-99 CSI stem /...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-20-09, 06:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 777
Posted By michelito

Anyone? Anyone? :)

Anyone? Anyone? :)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-09, 09:45 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,414,478
Posted By michelito

This: ...

This:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3543/3448498799_e643c7541b_b.jpg

And just last week, got this:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3569/3543910389_6405d1cfb7_o.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-09, 09:37 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,201,158
Posted By michelito

This last week :D ...

This last week :D
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3569/3543910389_6405d1cfb7_o.jpg

Now all I need is a computer, pump, saddle bag...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-09, 09:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,828
Posted By michelito

This one guy that works at Marinoni and fitted me...

This one guy that works at Marinoni and fitted me is really really good and is taking ultra good care of me. The bike he had built for me just fits :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-09, 08:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,828
Posted By michelito

The tubeless wheels and tires are, with the...

The tubeless wheels and tires are, with the little mileage I've done so far, really amazing... all you hear is a soft humming as you roll along, and the feel reminds me of the wheels on my first...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-09, 04:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,828
Posted By michelito

Talked to Marinoni this morning - they will...

Talked to Marinoni this morning - they will replace the derailleur and triple check the adjustment.
Good call about the link pin: I will have them check that as well. It *does* look like it sticking...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-09, 08:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,828
Posted By michelito

Guess I just have to chalk it up to bad luck......

Guess I just have to chalk it up to bad luck... never had anything bad happen with Campy stuff before... I just hope they have a replacement in stock!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-09, 08:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,828
Posted By michelito

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3569/3543910389_640...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3569/3543910389_6405d1cfb7_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2285/3543910471_cc4472ed84_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2092/3544719492_d3b4b489b9_o.jpg
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-09, 07:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,828
Posted By michelito

Anyone else had Campy SR front derailleur delaminate?!?!?

I mean damn - second ride with the new bike (which is amazing btw), going from big chainring to small chainring and everything jams, I immediately put my foot down but next thing I know the front...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-18-09, 07:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 777
Posted By michelito

Best place to buy Garmin Edge 705 in CANADA?

Hi guys,

I've been looking for a Garmin Edge 705 with cadence for a while, but can't seem to find any place in Canada that has interesting prices...

There is wavesource:...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-09, 08:30 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,328
Posted By michelito

Like I told the gang I sneakily passed last...

Like I told the gang I sneakily passed last weekend:


"I'm *really* fast...




... when I have the wind in my back"
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-09, 06:38 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 12,390
Posted By michelito

kid: Peugeot 10 speed, purple (I loved that color...

kid: Peugeot 10 speed, purple (I loved that color when I was a kid)
teenager: Torpado 10 speed, silver
little bit older: Alan, aluminium, Campy Super Record, anodized silver
1984: Marinoni...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-09, 05:25 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,875
Posted By michelito

Good one :thumb:

Good one :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-09, 04:53 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,875
Posted By michelito

Learn to read french and buy Le Cycle...

Learn to read french and buy Le Cycle (http://www.lecycle.fr/) :D
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-09, 04:33 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 11,975
Posted By michelito

Three Bikes: - 1 Marinoni SL Steel Campy...

Three Bikes:
- 1 Marinoni SL Steel Campy C-Record from 1984 that I haven't ridden since 2004
- 1 Kutoa Kredo from 2004
- 1 Marinoni custom Ti that's coming next week :D

Why? The Marinoni was...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-09, 06:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,793
Posted By michelito

The skullcap is great as you can drip water on it...

The skullcap is great as you can drip water on it and the evaporation will help keep you cool - I wear mine all the time :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-09, 06:28 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 14,619
Posted By michelito

I look at it this way: I'll probably never be...

I look at it this way: I'll probably never be able to afford that Ferrari or Porsche, but I can afford that Super Record, Shamal Ultra equipped custom Ti frame, and it's my reward for working hard...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-09, 05:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,570
Posted By michelito

I'll have mine on the 12th of May... only reason...

I'll have mine on the 12th of May... only reason I went with SR is because the Ti bits will match the Ti frame :lol:
(well, not the *only* reason... ;) )
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-09, 08:57 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,445
Posted By michelito

I use Assos every time I go out... always confy...

I use Assos every time I go out... always confy and allows me to always "slide" in the proper position without any kind of chaffing whatsoever :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-09, 08:42 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,063
Posted By michelito

good idea if you ever fall over your...

good idea if you ever fall over your handlebars... :lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-09, 08:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 675
Posted By michelito

This :)

This :)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-09, 08:36 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,310
Posted By michelito

nice - very nice :thumb:

nice - very nice :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-09, 05:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,109
Posted By michelito

Look KEO Ti :D

Look KEO Ti :D
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-09, 07:04 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,452
Posted By michelito

The more in shape I am the less sleep I need......

The more in shape I am the less sleep I need... which is why I need a good 8 hours these days :cry:
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-09, 07:10 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,590,781
Posted By michelito

Nice bike :thumb: How do you like the tubeless ???

Nice bike :thumb: How do you like the tubeless ???
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-09, 05:31 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 12,556
Posted By michelito

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3500/3464254644_4e2...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3500/3464254644_4e2f2bce81_b.jpg

Grunge italian style :D
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-09, 05:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,755
Posted By michelito

:lol: I was expecting a reply in that range - but...

:lol: I was expecting a reply in that range - but made me laugh just the same :lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-09, 05:09 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 4,179
Posted By michelito

I have a great big total of.... 12 km :( ...

I have a great big total of....

12 km
:(

Gotta stop working and get on the bike - if it can stop raining on weekends would help too :(
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-09, 08:52 PM
Replies: 498
Views: 72,264
Posted By michelito

^ is that a fixie?? Holy quads batman !!! :thumb:

^ is that a fixie?? Holy quads batman !!! :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-09, 03:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,618
Posted By michelito

Nice :thumb: (man I can't wait to get my Ti......

Nice :thumb: (man I can't wait to get my Ti... should be within a couple of weeks now!!!)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-09, 09:40 AM
Replies: 498
Views: 72,264
Posted By michelito

Bump 'cause I want to see more mountains and nice...

Bump 'cause I want to see more mountains and nice bikes :D
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-09, 09:35 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,986
Posted By michelito

Yes but that's mostly because of availability...

Yes but that's mostly because of availability concerns at the moment... at 5-6 bikes/rider we wouldn't be able to get ours if they were all riding 11 already.

As for the OP, only italian on a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-09, 06:42 AM
Replies: 498
Views: 72,264
Posted By michelito

:thumb: That's the comment I was expecting and...

:thumb:
That's the comment I was expecting and answer I had planned just in case... :roflmao2:
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-09, 09:02 PM
Replies: 498
Views: 72,264
Posted By michelito

Near Lungern, Switzerland ...

Near Lungern, Switzerland
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3603/3448499897_c1d50299cc_b.jpg

Switzerland, you can see Mont-Blanc way in the background :)...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-09, 08:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,320
Posted By michelito

wow really nice looking bike for $1150 :D ...

wow really nice looking bike for $1150 :D
Congratulations!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-09, 08:51 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,215
Posted By michelito

I'm buying a bike I don't need this year... but...

I'm buying a bike I don't need this year... but then it's the insurance company's fault: I had a bike stolen last summer and they cut me a check for a significant amount of money, but only if I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-09, 10:46 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,342
Posted By michelito

The girlfriend changed the stem/handlebars on her...

The girlfriend changed the stem/handlebars on her bike last week and just had to go try them out yesterday... on the streets of Montreal (if you've ever been here after the winter you know how...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-09, 08:50 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,415
Posted By michelito

hmmm... looks like my first pics didn't make it...

hmmm... looks like my first pics didn't make it (darn picasa) - let's try flickr:

Tuscany
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3553/3424887449_d8e59b1126.jpg
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-09, 10:10 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 7,899
Posted By michelito

Tuscany at the beginning of the summer hopefully....

Tuscany at the beginning of the summer hopefully.
Mallorca in the fall.
:D
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-09, 08:58 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,415
Posted By michelito

2 weeks in Europe every year since 2003 - 6 weeks...

2 weeks in Europe every year since 2003 - 6 weeks when I quit my job a couple of years ago :D best way to enjoy a vacation :thumb:
This year will be Mallorca :)

Austria...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-09, 06:08 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 16,638
Posted By michelito

Now that was funny :lol:

Now that was funny :lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-09, 04:51 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 8,483
Posted By michelito

First time I did it my gf was pissed... because...

First time I did it my gf was pissed... because we were in a hotel room in Avignon on a 2-week cycling vacation and she was waiting for me to go visit the town... and all I had was a hand-razor and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-09, 07:43 PM
Replies: 786
Views: 127,789
Posted By michelito

It is right before a small tunnel - and it really...

It is right before a small tunnel - and it really says forbidden to pass bicycles - which is why I took the pic, since it's so unusual for bikes to have precedence :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-09, 12:28 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,414,478
Posted By michelito

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_A47Ut6uY4m8/Sc0aXt_bJhI/AAAA...

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_A47Ut6uY4m8/Sc0aXt_bJhI/AAAAAAAAEqE/1zfSQZjiCwY/s800/DSC02226.JPG

Waiting for a new one in the next month or so... this one in Ti
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-09, 11:51 AM
Replies: 786
Views: 127,789
Posted By michelito

Cool pics everyone!!! ...

Cool pics everyone!!!

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_A47Ut6uY4m8/Sc0Pgv1sbhI/AAAAAAAAEpM/WrmtxZg4ggI/s800/DSC01993.JPG
Going down the other side of the Col de Joux Plane... goats at ease.
...
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