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12-28-15 | 12:07 PM
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12-28-15 | 02:13 PM
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From: Arlington, TX
Bikes: 2008 Surly Cross Check, 2010 Fuji Track Comp
I had ordered a Look AC 364 from an authorized local dealer. After driving an hour to the shop, I was severely disappointed with the lack of detail on the frame. For $1K on a frame pulled out of the box you'd expect: precise/evenely cut integrated seat tube collar, centered lugs, no rust, and non janky welds at the bottom bracket - not to mention the cheap looking chrome used.. I had no problem paying the 15% restocking fee as the AC 364 looked similar to a knockoff. If you have an eagle eye for detail, stay away from the Look AC 364! The pictures/info on looks website are far from what is actually shipped to customers/shops and not worth the hefty price tag.
I have in delivery Campy pista hubs on Mavic open pros to match Campy pista cranks/bb. I also found a vintage Campy seat post on CL that will be polished up in coming days. Due to not accepting the janky Look AC 364, I ordered a Wabi special! The information and support Mr. Snook offered over the phone is greatly appreciated after my disappointment with the Look frame set.
**Cliff notes: I ordered a Wabi special in anthracite, silver Chris King headset, Nitto classic dropbars, and Campy pista hubs on silver Mavic open pros (32h x2 front and rear). Delivery and pictures next week, I cant wait!
I have in delivery Campy pista hubs on Mavic open pros to match Campy pista cranks/bb. I also found a vintage Campy seat post on CL that will be polished up in coming days. Due to not accepting the janky Look AC 364, I ordered a Wabi special! The information and support Mr. Snook offered over the phone is greatly appreciated after my disappointment with the Look frame set.
**Cliff notes: I ordered a Wabi special in anthracite, silver Chris King headset, Nitto classic dropbars, and Campy pista hubs on silver Mavic open pros (32h x2 front and rear). Delivery and pictures next week, I cant wait!
12-28-15 | 03:35 PM
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From: Phoenix, AZ
My Evo is a 2013 and isn't the high mod carbon, but I still like it quite a bit. I've finally slammed the stem down all the way to the top tube (removing the 10mm supersix spacer reveals a small supersix 1mm or so spacer) and just threw on a 100mm -6 enve stem, but I'm not happy with the position. I think I might try a -17 stem if I can find one for cheap just to see what it's like.
Also, Ash vs Evil Dead isn't bad.
12-28-15 | 08:33 PM
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Joined: Mar 2011
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From: San Jose, CA
Bikes: Cannondale CAAD12, Specialized Rockhopper, Norco Fluid FS1
Have you posted a photo of the Evo yet? I don't think I've seen it.
My Evo is a 2013 and isn't the high mod carbon, but I still like it quite a bit. I've finally slammed the stem down all the way to the top tube (removing the 10mm supersix spacer reveals a small supersix 1mm or so spacer) and just threw on a 100mm -6 enve stem, but I'm not happy with the position. I think I might try a -17 stem if I can find one for cheap just to see what it's like.
My Evo is a 2013 and isn't the high mod carbon, but I still like it quite a bit. I've finally slammed the stem down all the way to the top tube (removing the 10mm supersix spacer reveals a small supersix 1mm or so spacer) and just threw on a 100mm -6 enve stem, but I'm not happy with the position. I think I might try a -17 stem if I can find one for cheap just to see what it's like.
Also, Re: cheap stem, look into the Kalloy stems. I'm using a -7 one right now, and once you acetone the terrible logos off, its actually really really nice. I tuned it with Ti bolts and the thing weighs like 113g for a 130mm stem, and I only paid like $35 total.
12-28-15 | 09:03 PM
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From: PHL
Bikes: Litespeed Catalyst, IRO Rob Roy, All City Big Block
This store is pretty good for getting small parts on the cheap: New Home items in The Pros Closet store on eBay!
I picked up my Syntace stem there for $10 or $15 I think.
I picked up my Syntace stem there for $10 or $15 I think.
12-28-15 | 10:07 PM
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From: Seattlish
Bikes: SWorks Stumpy, Haibike Xduro RX, Crave SS
Went for a ride in an area quite a ways from my house so I could meet up with a friend after the ride. Forgot my rain jacket, but luckily it was one of the few days this month it did not rain. But, there were some huge puddles. Getting your feet soaking wet in 35 degree weather about 30 minutes into a two hour ride SUCKS!!!
I was never happier to have brought clean socks and DRY shoes!!!
I was never happier to have brought clean socks and DRY shoes!!!
12-28-15 | 11:03 PM
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From: San Francisco, CA
Bikes: R. Sachs Simplicity; EAI Bareknuckle; Madone Gen 8
Went for a ride in an area quite a ways from my house so I could meet up with a friend after the ride. Forgot my rain jacket, but luckily it was one of the few days this month it did not rain. But, there were some huge puddles. Getting your feet soaking wet in 35 degree weather about 30 minutes into a two hour ride SUCKS!!!
I was never happier to have brought clean socks and DRY shoes!!!
I was never happier to have brought clean socks and DRY shoes!!!
12-29-15 | 08:55 AM
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From: SD
Bikes: Handsome Fredward, Trek 1.1
Went for a ride in an area quite a ways from my house so I could meet up with a friend after the ride. Forgot my rain jacket, but luckily it was one of the few days this month it did not rain. But, there were some huge puddles. Getting your feet soaking wet in 35 degree weather about 30 minutes into a two hour ride SUCKS!!!
I was never happier to have brought clean socks and DRY shoes!!!
I was never happier to have brought clean socks and DRY shoes!!!
12-29-15 | 08:59 AM
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From: Portland / ME
Bikes: CAAD10/Wabi
Today I have a snow day from work so I'm cleaning both bikes.
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12-29-15 | 10:18 AM
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Shoe covers only add maybe 5 extra minutes of dry feet out here, I just wear two pairs of wool socks and I'm usually good up to like 2.5/3 hours.
I want to burn my bike today, got two flats within a half mile on my way to the DMV. Ended up making me late and stuck in line now.
And before anyone gets smart, it was a front and rear flat separately.
I want to burn my bike today, got two flats within a half mile on my way to the DMV. Ended up making me late and stuck in line now.
And before anyone gets smart, it was a front and rear flat separately.
12-29-15 | 10:38 AM
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From: Seattlish
Bikes: SWorks Stumpy, Haibike Xduro RX, Crave SS
I think shoe covers are helpful on road bikes, but not as helpful MTBing, especially when you are stuck riding through puddles that are above your BB and long enough that pedaling is required. My feet were completely submerged on each pedal stroke. Definitely should have had the smart wool yesterday! But, on a short riding like that I was just really happy I had remembered clean socks and dry shoes!
12-29-15 | 12:17 PM
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Joined: Dec 2011
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From: North Carolina
Bikes: En plus one
For wet and cold I wear cycling sandals. I put on thick wool socks and neoprene booties like scuba divers wear (think wet suit). Apparently it is a common solution for some Portland commuters.
An added advantage is that a fresh set of sock is all that is required to have dry feet again. Shoes take much longer to dry than sandals.
An added advantage is that a fresh set of sock is all that is required to have dry feet again. Shoes take much longer to dry than sandals.
12-29-15 | 12:39 PM
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From: The Bad Woods.
protip for commuters with wet shoes:
remove insoles
open the shoe up as much as possible
stuff with newspaper
leave in front of a fan or near a warm heatsource
this is guaranteed to give you dry shoes by the time you leave, maybe just change out the newspaper once
remove insoles
open the shoe up as much as possible
stuff with newspaper
leave in front of a fan or near a warm heatsource
this is guaranteed to give you dry shoes by the time you leave, maybe just change out the newspaper once
12-29-15 | 04:26 PM
Clark W. Griswold
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From: ,location, location
Bikes: Foundry Chilkoot Ti W/Ultegra Di2, Salsa Timberjack Ti, Cinelli Mash Work RandoCross Fun Time Machine, 1x9 XT Parts Hybrid, Co-Motion Cascadia, Specialized Langster, Phil Wood Apple VeloXS Frame (w/DA 7400), R+M Supercharger2 Rohloff, Habanero Ti 26
