I've been tempted to go into gas stations, but when I'm on the road bike, I don't have a lock with me and feel like a dork walking in with full kit and bike shoes.

swallow your pride.

If I decided to bring an extra bottle i just go ahead and carry two in the jersey pockets because it is more comfortable than one in the middle pocket. But I will need a saddle wedge to then carry my spare tube/wallet/phone

Swallowing my pride seems far more economical than spending $45 on something I don't really want in the first place. Works for me.

Thanks for the words of reason, everyone!

Crap, I thought you were one of the experts. I've been listening to you???

:p

The Pre Cursa frameset comes with the option of a drilled or a non-drilled Alpina fork. Note that the non-drilled version isn't suitable for drilling, should you at some point decide to mount a front brake.

On the topic of Pre Cursas, should I run my wheels off my cheap fixie for my Pre Cursa build? Wheels are Joytech hub with no name aluminum rims. My LBS trued them and replaced some spokes about 6 months ago so they are are in good shape for what they are. I am already over my budget on the build so my options are:

A. Buy a good but not great wheelset for now such as these Sun/Formula wheels for $120 now:

http://www.velomine.com/index.php?ma...roducts_id=531

B. Transfer over my current wheelset and save money for about 6 months and then buy a better wheelset for $200-300?

Ride now. Spend later.

B.

OK, thanks. Part of me just wants a shiny new everything now that I've started down this path of buying parts. Have to fight the urge and let reason prevail!

Should I buy a relatively new black full carbon trek time trial frame w/ chris king headset for $190 even though I dont time trial or have any significant use for it? My only thought on what to do with it is to throw a spare sora groupset onto it which seems a little odd.

No

+1

TT bikes are for TT's and triathlons. If you don't do either, don't buy.

should i klein quantum race for ~$300 instead of merckx?

does this or this look like its worth $600?

Klein for sure. Is the paint glittered?

The Merckx is too beat for $600, If the klein fits scoop it up.

Of course, its a Klein.


I want one for some reason. The paint is that reason.

only thing thats giving me second thoughts is the klein is aluminum, reviews say the quantum race isnt the most pleasant ride but it is plenty stiff

also would have to rethink some stuff about the build like rims and cockpit/post

Merckx isn't orange? PASS

I wouldnt buy a high end racing frame expecting a plush ride but tires, inflation habits, and fit make a difference.
An interesting article on two nearly identical frames and how different they can feel. http://www.bgcycles.com/frame-tubing-selection.html

Should I bring my cross bike or road bike to Burlington, vt?

Should I bring my cross bike or road bike to Burlington, vt?

Yes. (If I had to choose, I'd go with the cross bike.)

I have never been up there, but anyone know of any good fire roads or anything like that around there?

I hear they have a good coat factory.

ive been to stowe, ben and jerrys factory was great. would be some great riding though, whole state is a mountain forest

should i switch out my paul cranks for some sugino 75's?

Yes.

Anyone see any problems with using a 46t 3/32 110 bcd chainring?

I found some nice vintage 165 crankset but later realized that the body was 110 instead of 130mm I have already decided on 3/32 chain and have purchased a 16t cog and chain already. My concern is that 110mm bcd combination with 3/32 would be too flimsy.

Thanks!

You'll be fine.

Should I buy a Aventon Mataro frameset?

http://ts2.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.47106...9&pid=15.1

Looks like welds are smooth but a bit pricey.

I ride a 110bcd crankset with a 3/32" drivetrain and it's held up very well. 42/15