Official Pedal Power Thread
Apr 11, 2012 | 12:01 PM
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Cousin just got this in the mail not too long ago:
Any thoughts on the build? We're think Di2 and Sram S80s (he currently has a front S80 already) or just getting a Zipp 1080 in the rear. As far as the bars and saddle are concerned, it's up in the air. The annoying part seems to be the fact that it uses a BB86 bottom bracket, which limits him to Shimano, Sram, Rotor, and FSA (I was hoping C'dale would make the Hollowgrams BB86-compatible but as far as I've found, nothing yet). Of those, I think Rotor is the coolest but I've got no experience with the Q rings so I can't comment.
Either way, it's gonna be a sick sick sick build to compliment his Felt F5 and Jamis Sonik.
Any thoughts on the build? We're think Di2 and Sram S80s (he currently has a front S80 already) or just getting a Zipp 1080 in the rear. As far as the bars and saddle are concerned, it's up in the air. The annoying part seems to be the fact that it uses a BB86 bottom bracket, which limits him to Shimano, Sram, Rotor, and FSA (I was hoping C'dale would make the Hollowgrams BB86-compatible but as far as I've found, nothing yet). Of those, I think Rotor is the coolest but I've got no experience with the Q rings so I can't comment.
Either way, it's gonna be a sick sick sick build to compliment his Felt F5 and Jamis Sonik.
Apr 11, 2012 | 01:46 PM
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^^^ Very nice!
I vote DI2 if he got the money and if he competes on hilly terrain. the only advantage on a Tri bike I see(besides the super crisp shifting) is the ability to change gears on the drops. Im thinking of going with the new Sram Red. I currently have Ultegra and would save nearly a pound and a half! That is freaken huge!
I vote DI2 if he got the money and if he competes on hilly terrain. the only advantage on a Tri bike I see(besides the super crisp shifting) is the ability to change gears on the drops. Im thinking of going with the new Sram Red. I currently have Ultegra and would save nearly a pound and a half! That is freaken huge!
Apr 11, 2012 | 03:58 PM
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Taken from the top of a state park in New Haven, CT. Mines the dark grey CAAD 9 (last of the made in the USA). I have a mountain bike, it's old and retired. I really want the 29er I've eyed at the shop.
Apr 11, 2012 | 06:43 PM
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Cycling and your diet do not go together. It's all that junk your eating. Also gaining weight will do you NO good on the bike.
Apr 11, 2012 | 06:56 PM
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When you figure out how to post pics from the iPhone Lmk. I have been stumped
Apr 11, 2012 | 08:00 PM
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