Is anyone doing the Cypress Challenge? I work with a few guys from Glotman Simpson, but I've only done Cypress twice before.

2013 Cypress Challenge | Glotman?Simpson Cycling

Finally did seymour this morning.

It's definitely more difficult than Cypress...

Bike Ride Profile | Seymour Mountain - Killing horse flies with my FACE near Vancouver | Times and Records | Strava

edit: so instead of bees swarming u like when going up cypress, there are massive HORSE FLIES... and i think one bit my thigh because when i got back down from the top, i stopped at the gas station jokin with my buddy about the dead bug splatter on my thigh.

i get home, and theres a tiny round bruise, and i was able to squeeze blood out of the bruise... one of those flies took a bite outta my leg lol

good job. i thought cypress is hard enough :okay:

i forget if anyone here rides with carbon wheels, but i have an in for a cheap-ish set and i have some questions. what's this i hear about 'squealing' noises during braking? is that normal or all carbon rims?

mine squealed quite loud with sticky brake pads.

rollinnnn zippppp style:fullofwin:

Aliexpress woes.... Order shipped on July 23 and still hasn't arrived. Just shows "left china on july23rd enroute to Canada"


Anyone know of any deals on 700x23c gp4000s? For less than $40 each?!

wiggle has it for 41 each

I ordered mine on the same week as you and its bound for destination Aug 5th... :rukidding:

kinda jelly of bcrdukes he got his jersey in a week!

for those doing the fondo, where are you guys staying or are you guys taking the bus back?

looked at few hotels and they're expensive as fk compared to regular days lol. might just head back same day.

My wife is driving up and we're staying at The Coast Blackcomb Suites At Whistler for $135/night (priceline)

Yeah, it's expensive, but its to be expected for that weekend.

Staying at the Whistler Cascade Lodge... yep, it's going to be an expensive weekend to book, especially now as it's coming closer to event date.
Hope you don't have to ride back the same day! Although possible, but a shame to miss all the post-ride activities.

they do have shuttle service which is 20$, but i kinda want be up there to take it all in,

Hey guys,

I recently purchased a bike frame from a shop in the UK ( I am there right now ). It used to be a demo frame. I looked at it in store and it seemed fine. Once I got home, I noticed a large crack on the chain stay tube.

The shop contacted BMC with pictures, and they said that it is a paint crack rather than a crack in the carbon.

I have the option of returning it and getting a different frame but I really do like this frame.

Just wanted your guys take on this. Should I take the risk?

pics!

http://i42.tinypic.com/31616k9.jpg

http://i43.tinypic.com/t0ribm.jpg

pic of the full frame?
if they're offering to replace it then why not? :)

They don't have A/C fyi, LOL

My gf booked accommodations for us months ago so we are paying something like $95 a day. She's going up Friday and we leave Monday :)
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My Cervelo R3 with Campy record and REynolds DV46 carbon tubular wheelset is up for sale. Need to downsize.

http://images.craigslist.org/01212_d...oh_600x450.jpg

Details here:Cervelo R3: Campagnolo Record and Reynolds tubular carbon wheel set

Compare with other race-ready bikes (especially cervelos) on craigslist and you'll see it's priced competitively. Message me for more info.

*sigh*... why is it that i never see cervelo's in size 51/52 being sold... lol

confirmed! im going to be doing the fondo this year as well. really wanted to participate in such an event and ride the s2s and take in the scenary and riding with cyclists from all over. aiming to finish and hopefully not last. hopefully get to meet some of you up there!

chunk your bike is hawwwwwwt

My take, I'd return it. How can BMC state it's 'just' a crack in the paint through photos. I would return it and get another frame, don't think I'd like to chance it. If you kept the frame, and it does blow apart when you ride it, what recourse will you have then? They can say, 'we gave you a choice' already. Be on the safe side. My 2 cents.

i think its because if he goes with replacement he isnt getting the same frame. it'll be different model and he really likes his current model.

that being said, id still would risk it. you'll be out of options other than buying a new frame if this one craps out. and how does one figure the damage by just pictures.