The Shopping Thread!
11-07-06 | 10:03 PM
#1026
Scum, Freezebag!
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Poway, CA
Bikes: 2007 Leader 796R w/ 10sp DA and 2005 Jamis Dakar XLT FS MTB
Yep...
The SS wheelset are Ritchey Girder wheels...32 spoke and seem to be fairly bombproof, which is nice.
All in all, a fairly fruitful couple of days of shopping with the Swapmeet on Sunday.
The SS wheelset are Ritchey Girder wheels...32 spoke and seem to be fairly bombproof, which is nice.
All in all, a fairly fruitful couple of days of shopping with the Swapmeet on Sunday.
11-07-06 | 10:11 PM
#1027
Scum, Freezebag!
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Poway, CA
Bikes: 2007 Leader 796R w/ 10sp DA and 2005 Jamis Dakar XLT FS MTB
Re: My Jamis Dakar I picked up at the swap meet...it looks like the sellers just recently either built it up from parts or it was beaten up in its former life. The rear wheel needs to be trued...it's at least 1/2" outta whack. The rear hydraulic brake hose or tube or whatever is about 6" too long...probably robbed from a larger bike. The front caliper is way too tight, and I don't know squat about adjusting disc calipers. The rear caliper is way too loose, and I think I need to re-bleed the brakes...which I don't know how to do. Both derailleurs are terribly maladjusted.
Other than that, it's a fantastic bike.
Theoretically, I should have known this, but when I was checking it out, it only had the front tire on it, and that was flat. The rear was still in the back of the truck...so I couldn't test ride it. I figured I could fix whatever was wrong with it.
Other than that, it's a fantastic bike.
Theoretically, I should have known this, but when I was checking it out, it only had the front tire on it, and that was flat. The rear was still in the back of the truck...so I couldn't test ride it. I figured I could fix whatever was wrong with it.
11-07-06 | 10:52 PM
#1028
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Joined: May 2006
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From: Huntington Beach, CA
Bikes: Bianchi San Mateo
There's a Bell X-Ray helmet on Steep and Cheap right now...
11-07-06 | 10:55 PM
#1029
Originally Posted by Tiffanie
There's a Bell X-Ray helmet on Steep and Cheap right now...
11-07-06 | 10:57 PM
#1030
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Joined: May 2006
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From: Huntington Beach, CA
Bikes: Bianchi San Mateo
Originally Posted by BigSean
Are you buying? I thought you needed a Toupe.
I'm on a saddle mission right now, as everyone knows.
I exchanged yet another saddle today. Between this new one, and a couple of others that I'm borrowing, I'm bound to hit the jackpot sooner or later!
11-07-06 | 11:06 PM
#1031
Originally Posted by Tiffanie
Nope. I don't need a helmet.
I'm on a saddle mission right now, as everyone knows. I exchanged yet another saddle today. Between this new one, and a couple of others that I'm borrowing, I'm bound to hit the jackpot sooner or later!
I'm on a saddle mission right now, as everyone knows.
I exchanged yet another saddle today. Between this new one, and a couple of others that I'm borrowing, I'm bound to hit the jackpot sooner or later!
11-07-06 | 11:17 PM
#1037
mother F'in headwinds!
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Bikes: 2005 Fuji Team Pro
Originally Posted by BigSean
Markdown Madness sale at Performance starts thursday. Yahoo, what do I want next? I need a XT chain and XTR cassette for my Yeti, and a front derailer cable.
11-07-06 | 11:24 PM
#1038
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Joined: May 2006
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From: Huntington Beach, CA
Bikes: Bianchi San Mateo
Originally Posted by voltman
A lee us?
I exchanged for an Avatar today. This will be the last Specialized saddle I'll try. I think my rear-end is telling me it needs a different brand.
11-07-06 | 11:25 PM
#1040
It is fantastic.
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: The OC
Bikes: 05 Specialized Allez Elite; 06 Fuji Team Pro
Originally Posted by Tiffanie
That one didn't come in wide width. I exchanged for an Avatar today. This will be the last Specialized saddle I'll try. I think my rear-end is telling me it needs a different brand.
I exchanged for an Avatar today. This will be the last Specialized saddle I'll try. I think my rear-end is telling me it needs a different brand.
11-07-06 | 11:30 PM
#1043
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Joined: May 2006
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From: Huntington Beach, CA
Bikes: Bianchi San Mateo
Originally Posted by voltman
They didn't stock the Alias in 155? I have the 143 Avatar. Maybe you just need narrower?
11-07-06 | 11:30 PM
#1044
Embracing the fredness
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 4,672
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From: Beautiful Downtown Burbank
Bikes: Habanero Ti ,Trek Pilot 2.1 , Niner Jet9 29'r, Giant Cadex 380
Originally Posted by Tiffanie
That one didn't come in wide width. I exchanged for an Avatar today. This will be the last Specialized saddle I'll try. I think my rear-end is telling me it needs a different brand.
I exchanged for an Avatar today. This will be the last Specialized saddle I'll try. I think my rear-end is telling me it needs a different brand.
11-07-06 | 11:31 PM
#1046
It is fantastic.
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: The OC
Bikes: 05 Specialized Allez Elite; 06 Fuji Team Pro
Originally Posted by Tiffanie
It didn't even show that 155 was available in the Alias in the catalog they had. I see it's available on the Specialized website though. Any narrower and my sit bones won't be supported.
Did you get the newer model without the stitching?
11-07-06 | 11:35 PM
#1047
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From: Huntington Beach, CA
Bikes: Bianchi San Mateo
Originally Posted by herbm
Try Fizik next...I think you'll be pleased...and the Arione comes in colors!!
11-07-06 | 11:36 PM
#1048
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Joined: May 2006
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From: Huntington Beach, CA
Bikes: Bianchi San Mateo
Originally Posted by voltman
You may end up liking the Avatar anyway. Mine is fine.
Did you get the newer model without the stitching?
Did you get the newer model without the stitching?
That's one concern I have by just looking at it. I think the seams may be a problem...
