Dear* Scrod: Which do you prefer and why?
1. FSA track pro chainring vs Sugino ZEN chainring?
2. Vittoria Randonneur vs Continental Gatorskin vs Panaracer RibMo?
3. Thomson X2 vs X4?
4. Toshi double straps vs MKS fit-alpha double straps?
5. 32H vs 36H wheel
6. Push heavy gears vs spin fast?
7. Aluminum frame vs Steel frame?
8. Ascending vs descending a hill?
9. Opinion on 2013 Leader Kagero frame?
10. Opinion on Miche Pistard wheel set?

Seriously? Are you sure you didn't leave anything out?

83 vs 84% humidity?

Srsly you killed him.

I'll come up with more questions later on! :thumb:

Reads like two "Top 5" lists:

The most dipsh1t questions whose answers are based on the opinions of others that I am too lazy to research for myself and decide which might be my best personal choice.

CyclingDaily - have you dialed in your saddle angle yet?

Talking to me ?

Yes they are at 0 degree now.

I believe he was.

I don't mind answering questions but I'm not going to do all your thinking for you regarding such elementary things as whether I prefer riding up or down hills. Use your own brain.

I like riding up hills where I used to live, challenging but not impossible.
And I didn't know retrogression shipped to Japan !

What reverse levers fit in RB-018 bars? Can't get a ****ing straight answer anywhere. Also, are they 22.2 or 23.8 diameter?

I'm not asking him "What should I get?" I'm asking him what his personal preferences are.

That's pretty cold.

I could use a water cooled saddle.

Why does it matter? What's good for me won't necessarily be good for you.

Just want to know your personal preference :thumb:

Be a sport Scrod, he really wants to know what style underwear you prefer but is too embarrassed to ask outright so he's building up to it.

ive already asked; didnt get an answer

He drinks Miller and you're gonna give a crap about his preferences?

I'm not the type of person who criticize other people's opinion/preference.

Well, that stuffs a promising conversation.
Seriously mate, you need to ask yourself if you weren't asking him to specify your bike for you. You can get a feel for what he knows works by visiting his shop. Take into account your budget, ask specfically, and most questions will be answered. Beyond that, there are plenty of thoughts on the forum. Scrod's very good at specific questions, general questions are so common, I understand his reticence. Ask yourself, how often would I like to answer this question? It usually sends me scrabbling for the search function ;)

need another opinion:

I'm not too great with the geometry thing. If a 55cm kilo tt fit me well should I go with a 56 or 59cm kilo wt?

http://bikesdirect.com/products/merc...tt_wt_xiii.htm

Go by top tube length.

Scrod, I'm considering a new roadie. What do you personally think of the Caad 10 105?