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Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-14, 02:37 PM
Replies: 1,131
Views: 179,477
Posted By bigfred

:thumb:

:thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-14, 06:36 PM
Replies: 1,131
Views: 179,477
Posted By bigfred

Sorry about the highjack everyone. My last...

Sorry about the highjack everyone.

My last post on this subject. Luis, let's take this to one of your other threads. But, that information and the video would have been extremely helpful in...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-14, 06:28 PM
Replies: 1,131
Views: 179,477
Posted By bigfred

What a difference.

What a difference.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-14, 05:38 PM
Replies: 1,131
Views: 179,477
Posted By bigfred

Good. Pull up your big boy undies, 'cause I'm...

Good. Pull up your big boy undies, 'cause I'm about to outwardly insult you in a big way.



WTF? You're still half assing around! Are you ever going to get serious about fixing the issue...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-14, 04:00 PM
Replies: 1,131
Views: 179,477
Posted By bigfred

Indeed. And in the eye of the...

Indeed.



And in the eye of the community as a whole. Hence this thread and its de facto voting.

I was simply pointing out that while you presented a view as somewhat factual, it is infact...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-14, 03:33 PM
Replies: 1,131
Views: 179,477
Posted By bigfred

I don't know that I agree with this position. ...

I don't know that I agree with this position.

In the case of a bicycle which is obviously set up for criterium or short course racing, a single cage is perfectly acceptable and even part of "the...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-14, 03:26 PM
Replies: 1,131
Views: 179,477
Posted By bigfred

I'm revisiting this one. 362035 Take...

I'm revisiting this one.

362035

Take the before bike:

Loose the tail lamp.
Flip the stem and place a 5mm spacer on top, even with the remainder of the stack.
Level the aerobars....
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-14, 03:17 PM
Replies: 1,131
Views: 179,477
Posted By bigfred

So, what's the current solution with the Roubaix?...

So, what's the current solution with the Roubaix? New left shifter, derailleurs, rings and chain?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-14, 11:14 PM
Replies: 1,131
Views: 179,477
Posted By bigfred

I agree that $2000 is a fair bit of dosh. But,...

I agree that $2000 is a fair bit of dosh. But, don't underestimate the value of a truly "Hot" bike. There have been a few bikes that have truly been "hot" regardless of which thread they were...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-14, 09:58 PM
Replies: 1,131
Views: 179,477
Posted By bigfred

People, for the love of all that is velo, quit...

People, for the love of all that is velo, quit setting yourselves up with excuses.

This is a beauty contest.

You get one shot at first impressions.

We need a sticky at the top of just about...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-14, 09:27 PM
Replies: 1,131
Views: 179,477
Posted By bigfred

Don't confuse "loud" for "hot" :-) And, I...

Don't confuse "loud" for "hot" :-) And, I believe the agreed budget for the thread was $2,000.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-14, 09:26 PM
Replies: 1,131
Views: 179,477
Posted By bigfred

Ditch the floor pump strapped to your ST. Get...

Ditch the floor pump strapped to your ST. Get rid of the oversized saddle bag. Or, at the very least pair it down to tube, levers and credit card size. Flip and slam the stem. This is after all a...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-14, 06:34 PM
Replies: 1,131
Views: 179,477
Posted By bigfred

Sorry, but, a big NOT from me. I've never been a...

Sorry, but, a big NOT from me. I've never been a fan of colored tires. Also, it might simply be the photo angle, but, your aerobars appeared to be angled up significantly. This would be fine if...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-14, 08:38 PM
Replies: 1,131
Views: 179,477
Posted By bigfred

On a purely aesthetic, damn the fit, basis: ...

On a purely aesthetic, damn the fit, basis: While the bars look about right, the brifters are too high. Moving them down so that they provide more of a level hood area would help the look quite a...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-14, 07:14 PM
Replies: 1,131
Views: 179,477
Posted By bigfred

In addition to the gear selection, the valves...

In addition to the gear selection, the valves stems aren't aligned and the cranks are WAY TOO short. ;) 62cm?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-14, 05:54 PM
Replies: 1,131
Views: 179,477
Posted By bigfred

Well sorted, but, unfortunately not hot for me.

Well sorted, but, unfortunately not hot for me.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-14, 05:53 PM
Replies: 1,131
Views: 179,477
Posted By bigfred

Sweet! Well done!

Sweet! Well done!
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-14, 05:42 PM
Replies: 1,131
Views: 179,477
Posted By bigfred

"Parts bikes" or "Donor bikes" are where it's...

"Parts bikes" or "Donor bikes" are where it's at! I picked up an all 6600 Ultegra donor last year for Project Bierwagen for less than $350. Kept the entire drivetrain and auctioned the rest for a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-13, 05:53 PM
Replies: 1,131
Views: 179,477
Posted By bigfred

I hear exactly what you are saying. From an...

I hear exactly what you are saying. From an optical stand point, it's simply an illusion that the saddle is slammed forward. In reality it is moved back as far as the manufacturer's indicated...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-13, 08:31 PM
Replies: 1,131
Views: 179,477
Posted By bigfred

Given my input, it's probably only fair that I...

Given my input, it's probably only fair that I submit my ride latest ride for consideration:

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a611/forbigfred/DSCF1099_zps2404d71c.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-13, 07:11 PM
Replies: 1,131
Views: 179,477
Posted By bigfred

From one big dude (6'5" 250lb) to another: ...

From one big dude (6'5" 250lb) to another: Sorry, but, NOT.

Big frames always start with a disadvantage. No matter how we dress them up, they're still like a 6'5" female volleyball player. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-13, 06:58 PM
Replies: 1,131
Views: 179,477
Posted By bigfred

This is an excellent example of just how well...

This is an excellent example of just how well "sorted" a bike can be and still not quite hit the "hot" button (at least for me). There's absolutely nothing wrong with this bike. I like it. It's...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-13, 09:23 PM
Replies: 1,131
Views: 179,477
Posted By bigfred

What do you guys think of this:? [ ...

What do you guys think of this:?

[



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I know it's a bit hard to see at the moment. But, it's currently stock and I'm going to modify it once I've bought the parts.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-13, 09:20 PM
Replies: 1,131
Views: 179,477
Posted By bigfred

Then why bother! posting a photo that you know is...

Then why bother! posting a photo that you know is less than optimal in "hot or not" when you already knew the bloody answer? Not. Until you make "and photograph" the modificaitons.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-13, 08:07 PM
Replies: 1,131
Views: 179,477
Posted By bigfred

I'm curious. Alex, please enlighten us to the...

I'm curious. Alex, please enlighten us to the qualities of your $599 Raleigh that you believe make it "hot".
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-13, 07:17 PM
Replies: 1,131
Views: 179,477
Posted By bigfred

The Klein on the other hand. That's pretty...

The Klein on the other hand. That's pretty sweet. I like.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-13, 07:16 PM
Replies: 1,131
Views: 179,477
Posted By bigfred

Seattles resale market does not effect whether a...

Seattles resale market does not effect whether a bike is hot or not.

Not.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-13, 12:02 AM
Replies: 1,131
Views: 179,477
Posted By bigfred

The $2k limit seems about right to me. I haven't...

The $2k limit seems about right to me. I haven't posted my ghetto build in here yet, but, probably should. But, for around $1500 I was able to piece together a second hand custom Alu frame, carbon...
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