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Old 04-16-13 | 07:13 PM
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Finding stuff like that on ebay second-hand in Aus is not as easy as it is in the states, I did also manage to find a coupon code for the website that gives me 20% off, so 20% off those prices again! I think the 200 is out of the picture, it doesn't have the possibility of adding cadence or heart rate monitors if I feel like it. I think I may end up buying the 510 because pretty.
There's a seller in taiwan (closer )who sell's them NIB for cheap on ebay.
Only catch is you have to navigate the menu to change from traditional chinese to english (it's on there) and update using garmin's tw site.
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Old 04-16-13 | 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Leukybear
There's a seller in taiwan (closer )who sell's them NIB for cheap on ebay.
Only catch is you have to navigate the menu to change from traditional chinese to english (it's on there) and update using garmin's tw site.
That's so much effort haha, i'm more than happy to pay $240 brand new in box for the edge 510, I think i'll buy that!
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Old 04-16-13 | 09:15 PM
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Also I couldn't find them for anything less than 297 with a quick ebay search so i'm guessing 240 is going to be pretty hard to beat!
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Old 04-17-13 | 06:39 AM
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What website are you grabbing it from? And what's the coupon code? I want a 510 bundle, haha!
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Old 04-17-13 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by SpeshulEd
What website are you grabbing it from? And what's the coupon code? I want a 510 bundle, haha!
I got it off Wiggle.com! and the coupon code was '20-OFF'. The $240 was with the 20% off and not including the bundle so just the basics. Hope that helps!
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Old 04-17-13 | 08:13 PM
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Actually after going back to wiggle and putting in your US settings I don't think you can send it to America Sorry for getting your hopes up! haha
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Old 04-18-13 | 07:05 AM
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Ha, the 510 doesn't even come up on the US site. No big deal, thanks anyway! Sooner or later I'll find a good deal on one.
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Old 04-22-13 | 08:26 AM
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instead of caad10, should i build 1x10/1x11 do everything cross bike?
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Old 04-22-13 | 08:43 AM
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2x10 is more do everything tho
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Old 04-22-13 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by yummygooey
2x10 is more do everything tho
True, but i like to be a little difficult
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Old 04-22-13 | 10:00 AM
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Old 04-22-13 | 10:40 AM
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finally got parts to build my 1x10 mtb
I think 2x10 is better tho. i just bork
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Old 04-22-13 | 10:42 AM
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what ur gearing?

and what ur wheelz
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Old 04-22-13 | 11:01 AM
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I think 2x10 is better tho. i just bork
+1, i figure ill try it out with 1x10, if i want more geerz ill add a ring and fd
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Old 04-22-13 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by yummygooey
what ur gearing?

and what ur wheelz
me?
or hims?
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Old 04-22-13 | 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by jdgesus
me?
or hims?
you ha?
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Old 04-22-13 | 03:38 PM
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Should i upgrade my bike with a raw track frame with a black fork? current setup has white deep v's, with orange pedals, seat, and grips (color question)
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Old 04-22-13 | 03:45 PM
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what does your current bike look like?
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Old 04-22-13 | 08:26 PM
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Should I keep brown saddle with white tape or get matching honey tape?
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Old 04-22-13 | 10:05 PM
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Should I keep brown saddle with white tape or get matching honey tape?
Honey tape.

Should I half wrap my RB021? Lul.
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Old 04-22-13 | 10:26 PM
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Honey tape.

Should I half wrap my RB021? Lul.
Yeah, wrap the left side.
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Old 04-22-13 | 10:31 PM
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Yeah, wrap the left side.
Lol this is what I mean:
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Old 04-23-13 | 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by yummygooey
you ha?
stans arch for vaya, take vaya DT rims for mtb and go 32 front and 11-36 rear
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Old 04-24-13 | 05:57 PM
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Should I go 48x18 (70.3) or 48x19 (66.6) with my Leader build? I feel a little over-geared, for my fitness level, on my Clockwork which is 46x17 (71.4). I'm afraid 70.3 would feel almost the same, while 66.6 would be too extreme a change. FWIW I start bouncing at cadence of about 110+.

Also, I miss the general questions thread.
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Old 04-24-13 | 06:03 PM
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Should I go 48x18 (70.3) or 48x19 (66.6) with my Leader build? I feel a little over-geared, for my fitness level, on my Clockwork which is 46x17 (71.4). I'm afraid 70.3 would feel almost the same, while 66.6 would be too extreme a change. FWIW I start bouncing at cadence of about 110+.

Also, I miss the general questions thread.
You'll love 48/19. I'm currently 42/17 (65 GI) and it feels so good. That's coming from 46/17, which i was actually ok with, but I wanted something more knee-friendly for brakeless riding.
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