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Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-12, 04:37 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,071
Posted By Igo

I couldn't get close to a Secteur or a right...

I couldn't get close to a Secteur or a right sized Madone to investigate and the Trek worked. It was APEX I was targeting. So far I've had a jackpot.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-12, 03:42 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,071
Posted By Igo

Most intuitive shift mechanism I've ever used on...

Most intuitive shift mechanism I've ever used on a multi-speed bike. Just a tiny hint of spread across the gears with a 11 small and 32 big on the cassette but a none issue with 10 speeds. I thought...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-12, 03:35 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,071
Posted By Igo

That's a very interesting perspective. I also...

That's a very interesting perspective. I also just picked up a hybrid and put lights and racks on it. Even with my commute going from 7 miles one way down to 2 miles; twice a day I won't spin a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-12, 09:59 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,071
Posted By Igo

It's an aluminum endurance frame with the drive...

It's an aluminum endurance frame with the drive set I wanted. I didn't pit it against anything else. I figure all the sub $2000 aluminum bikes are about the same. I work in a mechanical engineering...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-12, 09:36 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,071
Posted By Igo

Well I'll tell you tomorrow. I've got a half mile...

Well I'll tell you tomorrow. I've got a half mile of them to digest in the morning. LOL.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-12, 08:00 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,071
Posted By Igo

I really appreciate everybody's input. I made my...

I really appreciate everybody's input. I made my chose and brought home a new Trek 2.1 Apex today. It's an entry level road bike but its low bail out gear will help me develop the legs I need to get...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-12, 06:13 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,071
Posted By Igo

I have to have the ratio.

I have to have the ratio.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-12, 06:11 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,071
Posted By Igo

The overwhelming big point some have missed here...

The overwhelming big point some have missed here is that I don't have a bike to put a new cassette in. My bike was stolen. The only practical recourse now is to purchase a new bike with the APEX set...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-12, 05:14 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,071
Posted By Igo

I couldn't find a Sectuer in all of Las Vegas and...

I couldn't find a Sectuer in all of Las Vegas and I've been in every shop in town in the last two days. I did ride the 2.1 and I'm betting you are right, it is sporty but I really liked it and may go...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-12, 05:05 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,071
Posted By Igo

The Defy has the perfect geometry but Defy chose...

The Defy has the perfect geometry but Defy chose not to build a metal bike with the Apex drive set in it. You have to go to the Defy Comosite before you can get the Apex in the bike. I much prefer...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-12, 08:44 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,071
Posted By Igo

Ooops. I'm not sure I know what you are saying...

Ooops. I'm not sure I know what you are saying when you mention ..curved, flat seat stay..."?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-12, 08:32 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,071
Posted By Igo

I don't have a bike to change cassettes out to. I...

I don't have a bike to change cassettes out to. I do have the same cassette on a hybrid I use for commuting and have easily acclimated myself to getting into the 32t without munching hardware in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-12, 04:30 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,071
Posted By Igo

Cool calculator. Can't wait to spend some time...

Cool calculator. Can't wait to spend some time with it tomorrow.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-12, 04:29 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,071
Posted By Igo

My road bike was stolen. I don't have anything...

My road bike was stolen. I don't have anything to put the 11-32 cassette in except my hybrid which already has the same rear cog set. I figure the most cost effective way to get the Apex drive set...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-12, 04:21 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,071
Posted By Igo

REI has been my favorite store for almost 40...

REI has been my favorite store for almost 40 years.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-12, 11:09 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,071
Posted By Igo

So far the Trek is winner but its winning with no...

So far the Trek is winner but its winning with no other qualifications other than its geometry, on paper anyway, is nearly identical to the Giant Defy 2 I had that was just stolen, that and it is...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-12, 11:06 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,071
Posted By Igo

I saw the Felt today but it costs more than my...

I saw the Felt today but it costs more than my budget. I saw it when I was looking at the 2.1.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-12, 11:04 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,071
Posted By Igo

I will investigate this one further.

I will investigate this one further.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-12, 11:03 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,071
Posted By Igo

I love that bike but can't afford the carbon.

I love that bike but can't afford the carbon.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-12, 11:01 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,071
Posted By Igo

Wow. That Cannondale is absolutely sexy but I...

Wow. That Cannondale is absolutely sexy but I can't afford the carbon. Still, if I had known, I could have used my 20% off one item and bought this one $380 off sticker. I didn't think about REI. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-12, 08:50 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,071
Posted By Igo

SRAM Apex equipped

Hello all, I normally post in Commuting but I have a question better suited for you folks.
Three current events cause me to rethink my approach to road bikes.

I'm getting older.
My last road...
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