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10-27-08, 03:34 PM
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10-27-08, 03:53 PM
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10-27-08, 08:04 PM
let's race
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as for the "need" for Zipps, i don't need them. i got the $2300 set for $750 in almost new condition so i had to jump on the deal with extra cash i had laying around. then i'll make a little money selling my hed3 and corima because i got those wheels for cheap. and on and on. the cycle never ends, i buy for less and sell for more until i have enough for my TT/Tri bike by next summer.
i know i can get less costly wheels that may better serve my purpose, but naahhhhhhhhh!!!
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10-27-08, 08:58 PM
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35 miles minimum. non stop, one way, single gear, no brakes, backpedalling, and 1/3 to 1/2 the ride going through hills of San Francisco and Marin. then i gotta ride back home, that's another 35 miles non-stop. that makes 70 miles with one break. for someone who hasn't ridden a bike in 6 years, 40lbs heavier, older, and only been back on a bike since June, i think i'm improving at a good pace. good enough reason for me to "try out" some zipps.
as for the "need" for Zipps, i don't need them. i got the $2300 set for $750 in almost new condition so i had to jump on the deal with extra cash i had laying around. then i'll make a little money selling my hed3 and corima because i got those wheels for cheap. and on and on. the cycle never ends, i buy for less and sell for more until i have enough for my TT/Tri bike by next summer.
i know i can get less costly wheels that may better serve my purpose, but naahhhhhhhhh!!!
as for the "need" for Zipps, i don't need them. i got the $2300 set for $750 in almost new condition so i had to jump on the deal with extra cash i had laying around. then i'll make a little money selling my hed3 and corima because i got those wheels for cheap. and on and on. the cycle never ends, i buy for less and sell for more until i have enough for my TT/Tri bike by next summer.
i know i can get less costly wheels that may better serve my purpose, but naahhhhhhhhh!!!
10-27-08, 10:14 PM
let's race
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thanks. last time i weighed it was with the hed/corima set up. it weighed in at 16.5 lbs. if i change the seatpost back to the dura-ace and lighter saddle i have, it will be 15.2. i haven't weighed the bike with the Zipp's yet, but the 404's are way lighter than the hed/corima.
10-27-08, 10:52 PM
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10-28-08, 07:21 AM
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10-28-08, 08:12 AM
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10-28-08, 08:19 AM
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It looks like a bianchi pista.
10-28-08, 08:22 AM
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10-28-08, 08:49 AM
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I'd guess a leader 721tr. https://www.leaderbikestore.com/pd_ld720tr.cfm
10-28-08, 09:15 AM
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Suddenly this 35 mile ride through the hills turns into a 70 mile grueling no brake hill climb. Yeah, ok.
If you want to actually train and go faster, gear down and spin more and run brakes. Or buy an actual road bike (not a time trial bike), and keep your RPMs over 90+ the whole time up and down the hills. You can be a "strong rider" all you want, but training with that kind of gearing is silly unless you're running on a 'drome the whole time.
If you want to actually train and go faster, gear down and spin more and run brakes. Or buy an actual road bike (not a time trial bike), and keep your RPMs over 90+ the whole time up and down the hills. You can be a "strong rider" all you want, but training with that kind of gearing is silly unless you're running on a 'drome the whole time.
10-28-08, 09:51 AM
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10-28-08, 11:32 AM
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Nice Leader T...
I am building mine today. I can't wait to get it together
I'll post pics soon
I am building mine today. I can't wait to get it together
I'll post pics soon
10-28-08, 11:51 AM
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10-28-08, 12:15 PM
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The back wheel doesn't go all the way into the track end, not enough clearance. Not a problem for me because I don't change my gearing, I can see how it would be annoying if you did though, because you would probably have to break the chain and add a half link or take one out.
10-28-08, 12:23 PM
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10-28-08, 12:40 PM
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10-28-08, 02:13 PM
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and me...
10-28-08, 02:14 PM
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10-28-08, 04:25 PM
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The back wheel doesn't go all the way into the track end, not enough clearance. Not a problem for me because I don't change my gearing, I can see how it would be annoying if you did though, because you would probably have to break the chain and add a half link or take one out.
10-28-08, 07:12 PM
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10-28-08, 07:17 PM
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how else would u like me to use the buttons? on my shirt?....
and the fizik is as comfy as the turbo i swapped it for...
and the fizik is as comfy as the turbo i swapped it for...