The drive-train on my Virata is nearly shot, with the cassette, chain, chainrings in serious need of replacement, the left shifter on it's last hurrah, and the right shifter nearing it's end as well. I've put a tonne of miles on it all over the past few years! Anyway, this prompted to action a long-standing desire to change out the drive train completely. I can still sell off the current Ultegra RD, FD, and Triple Crankset and BB which are, remarkably, still in great condition. Until all the parts for the upgrade are ready to be installed I'll be riding what's left of the gears over the next few weeks much like Selma and Louise holding hands about to drive off a cliff. The final send off! :D

Within the past 48 hours:

SRAM Red shifters:

http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/images/p...arge/13490.jpg

SRAM Rival/Force Cassette (11-26):

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...hL._AA160_.jpg

SRAM Force FD:

http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/images/p...arge/10954.jpg


SRAM Force RD:


http://www.fullcycles.com/images/sra...-derailler.jpg


That's all for now - but I think a few more things will be acquired within a few days.

GSI Dualist Cook System:

http://media.rei.com/media/a/1408008.jpg

Footprint for my tent (Kelty Yellowstone 4):

http://media.rei.com/media/715472_9996Prd.jpg

Century Trail Scout Stove:

http://media.rei.com/media/t/1139241.jpg

Going camping in 2 weeks and i need to start building up my stash of camping gear (so i don't have to depend on my sister/parents to bring their camping stoves). :lol:

http://www.jensonusa.com/store/imgWr...B00.jpg&type=3$22 at Jenson Kenda C2C. Unbelievable price to ride ratio.

Just bought these Fulcrum Racing 5 Rev wheels - I needed a new 'everday' set - I hope they're as good as I've read. Anyone use these?

http://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/p...um/FURA5HG.jpg

i was playing with the cook system at REI just the other day! let me know how you like it! although itll be tough to give up(or beat) my little titanium pot!

I have some, they came on my bike. They seem to be fine for training. Not the fastest rolling wheel, and they seem kinda heavy. However they are still on my bike, and I have 2 sets of wheels that are much lighter, so they cant be all bad.;)

More purchases for the Virata:

Token Carbon + Ti ISIS BB w/ Ceramic Bearings :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4.../TK872CT-1.jpg

Token ACCURA Chain in Silver (same as the Yaman Chain, which is virtually identical to the KMC x10sl, both highly heralded chains)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4.../YBN-SLV-1.jpg

finally, after 3 weeks of ordering, getting the wrong size, returning, and waiting...
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b5...2468Medium.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b5...2467Medium.jpg

Kirklee bike frame. It will be here in a couple months. where does all my money go?http://www.shawnealy.com/Gallery/Upl...s/dsc01246.jpg

Finally ordered it...

Stuhrling Apocalypse Chronograph

After experiencing (right) ankle pain with the new Specialized shoes, I went back to my (black) Sidi Ergo 2's, and they fit like a glove! :)
I wanted the white Ergo 2's, but did not like all the yellow in them. Enter the new 2008 Ergo 2's :beer:

NEW Updated 2008 SIDI Road Shoe ERGO 2 CARBON MESH - WHITE

http://i17.ebayimg.com/08/i/000/bf/1b/9ab2_12.JPG

I almost forgot

Boeshield T9

http://www.boeshield.com/t9bike.jpg

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...IL._AA280_.jpg
http://www.jensonusa.com/store/imgWr...B00.jpg&type=2
Night riding is fun.
Need a bottom bracket.

i'm about to order a track frame...but i need help.

someone push me over the edge so i'll pull the trigger....

You're already over the edge. Just buy the #*&&$ thing and be done with it.



Did that help?

Buy one. I will follow like a lemming. What are you buying?

thanks, i think.


i like my leader road bike so i'm thinking of giving their new track frame and fork a try as a first track bike:
http://leaderbikeusa.com/Auction%20R...arge/735TR.jpg


leader is in san diego. they have their frames made in the far east and then package and ship from their office.

Thanks Sean, they should be delivered today. I'm hoping they're better than my ALX295s which came stock on my Specialized Tarmac Expert. They're lighter anyway!

Friday after work I stopped in at Pacific Coast Cycles in Oside and ordered me one of these:

http://www.masibikes.com/cycles/speciale_commuter.php

I pick it up on Wednesday. I'm happy. Pictures to come once I get her home.

Looks very cool. I hope you like it.

Another SoCal fixed gear head. :beer:

ust got a pair of those myself......super fast shipping from jenson!

Are they brownish in color as shown or are they yellow and black?

more gold and black than anything....

yup gold. the new konstrictors are a updated version with a different color.