well I want to work wherever gigantor is working.

was there something you didn't like about that BMC? what size is it

Sweet!

You will most certainly NOT regret it, you have my word. I was at first apprehensive of di2 over a feeling of "disembodiment" with the bike regarding the lack of the traditional mechanical/ cabled response but you'll get used to it. Shifting is effortless throughout and front shifting from both fringes of chainring size limits are "sweet jesus" moments, trust me, you'll find out. ;)
The only pet peeve of mine against di2 is the inability to dump gears with one subtle motion of the shift lever; you have to tapshift, tapshift, tapshift, tapshift.... to desired rear gearing.
Call me lazy but the only side effect is the awkwardness when you ride a older bike with period correct friction shifting. :lol:

Hey Gigantor. Di2 upgrade kits are really cheap on eBay at the moment. sub 1400

Today I started throwing parts on the Creamsicle frame that's been sitting in the corner of the shop since I started toiling there. Just need to pick a gear combo, space/dish rear wheel, get super long brake bolts for the front brakes, get rimstrips and saddle.

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We're losing him! Quick, somebody post up some bike porn!

54cm. Fit me like a glove. Rode it 3000 miles and love it to this day. Call me crazy but it doesn't quite feel as stiff and lively as my bolt. I wanted all of the characteristics of my bolt, but on a road bike. I hear that if you buy a CAAD10, you get something aggressive and comfortable all in one.

What sold me was playing with Di2 at a shop. I was just clicking away and trying to break it, and had an epitome - this thing will give me a proper shift everytime. Playing with the shifter buttons was the equivalent of a mouse-clicker. Plus, I'll probably save some weight by upgrading my crankset to 2011 dura ace, as the electric components are lighter.

I'll probably throw a set of these (mavic ksyrium SLR for those that don't wanna click) on the bike to complete the ninja black look. I'm still getting the c-dale frame with white logos on it.

Yeah, I plan to likely buy it from competitive cyclist ($1350 or something I believe?)

This should overall get me a lighter road bike than my current setup (It's something like 18 to 19 pounds).

I may have to go ride a CAAD10 tomorrow with that endorsement.

I rode one, and although it was a size bigger than I was comfortable, I really liked it. Probably the nicest of the handful of modern road bikes I've ridden lately.

Hahaha. Creamsicle will be total pr0n when done. ;)

After hitting the local teaser trail yesterday I've decided my next personal project will be a fixed MTB. While riding I was wishing I still had SS MTB, then I thought hell, this is mellow enough to rule on fixed.

Today I worked on bikes all day :)

• Polished the groupset on my roadie with Mother's Mag/Al polish
• Removed soon-to-be replaced parts (bars, cables, saddle)
• Cleaned the frame
• Cleaned and regreased headset
• refaced headtube
• Removed burrs from steertube
• Tried to remove Sakae SA cranks from Raleigh
• Stripped drive side arm because whoever installed them cranked them the hell down
• Couldn't get non drive-side off either
• Crank puller was too bulky to remove Shimano 600 cranks from the Soma
• Reassembled Raleigh as much as possible.

So tomorrow after I do a trail ride with the fam...

• Go to LBS
• Have them surgically remove Sakae SA cranks from Raleigh
• Replace rumbly old cup+cone bottom bracket with new type
• Install Shimano 600 cranks
• Buy inner chainring for 600 cranks
• Wait for the rest of my stuff from Universal Cycles to arrive :)

just back from a company recreation/party trip over the weekend in Kernville, CA by lake Isabella.

on sat morning 4 of us rode the cannell plunge. our shuttle van broke down at about 6500' feet, but most of us decided to spin up the road to 9200' for the trailhead.
the trail dumped us out about 1.5 miles from Kern Brewing, where we met up with other co-workers for food and brew. I was dirty, itchy, sticky and my limbs were all cut up. Epic.

at night we drank lots of beer and us younger ones stayed up pretty late engaging in debauchery of various sorts :D.

I haven't had a weekend this good in a long time. So awesome.

Today I laced a new wheelset, silver formula hubs to black m13's, for my track bike. I'm getting better at it!

http://i.imgur.com/K5zM8.jpg

Today the highlight of my work filled day (wouldn't be the case if I wasn't afflicted with this fatal disease called procrastination) was going to the local crackcake place called sprinkles with my lady; massive disparity in the time required to consume them between the both of us.
Now I'm typing this just to fit in with all the other guys waiting in a 40+ minute queue @ extraordinary desserts downtown SD while our ladies all huddle around and oogle at the dessert cabinet.

track cycling is awesome.

I know this girl from highschool that went to UCSD. Sprinkles was her ****.

ya cuz u got gf out of the deal

heh, typo on my cog change. now running 45:13 (not 12). 91.3 gi according to Sheldon's calculator.

at 195-200# i carry a lot of inertia. :)

old gearing i could stay on the saddle/flats up the hill on my normal commute. new gearing i had to hit the drops about 1/2 way up, then come out of the saddle for maybe the last 1/5 of it. although i think it had more to do with technique. i've got the recent climbing article in my office for lunchtime reading...

was so tired.

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aw man
My aunt used to have a really rustic cabin out there and I used to go there as a kid. shoot, I gotta get out of LA

Today I had no classes in the morning so I rode some nearby trails.
Did 25km with lots of climbing.
I need to remember to take some pictures as I'm riding.
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Today I discovered why I shouldn't ride in vans when it's raining. RIP dry socks

today I saw this guy in real life

http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/haters_gonna_hate.gif

his sweater is vibrant green FYI

Ya it's nice out there.
Not too far from LA either.

for us it was a 5 hr drive.

Today I purchased a brand new 2012 Leader 722 on ebay for only $200. My size, and the color I wanted, too! I really wasn't planning on buying a new frame right now, but it'll be a solid upgrade from my kilo TT, and for the price, I just couldn't resist purchasing a frame I've been wanting so badly. FREE SHIPPING TOO!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/320917208911...#ht_500wt_1210

I messaged the guy to be sure it wasn't a defect frame or anything, and he mentioned that he actually helped design the frame at Leader. Cool stuff. I'm super excited. Guess I need to pick up a new fork, headset and seatpost!

Does anyone know if the green 2011 722 fork will match the 2012 frame?