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08-06-2015, 11:06 AM
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#6226 | | My AFC gave me an ABS CEL code of LOL while at WOT!
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Originally Posted by TurboTalon  So clearly, I was all dazzled by components and colour of my new supersix Evo, that gear sets were something I've NEVER paid any attention to. And holy SHIT! I can't climb worth a damn with this thing. Standard crank and 11-25 cassette, and there are a lot of mountains near me. | Get used to it, eventually those mountains will seem like hills, then bumps in the road.
I am going standard 53/39 and 11-25 for my next set up.
After riding a fixie on a 81 gear inch set up for a while, you start appreciating cassettes and having more than one chain ring.
It will be a "greener grass on the other side" scenario once you change your gearing setup to compact.
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08-06-2015, 01:02 PM
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#6227 | | RS controls my life!
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Originally Posted by ZN6 Get used to it, eventually those mountains will seem like hills, then bumps in the road.
I am going standard 53/39 and 11-25 for my next set up.
After riding a fixie on a 81 gear inch set up for a while, you start appreciating cassettes and having more than one chain ring.
It will be a "greener grass on the other side" scenario once you change your gearing setup to compact. | I hear ya, but I caved and bought an 11-28 cassette. I agree that the 2 weeks I rode the 11-25, that I could feel myself getting stronger and faster, but I needed a bailout gear. I have no plans on going back to a compact crank, in fact, I still try my best to climb with 39/25, but it's nice to have that one last gear when I'm gassed.
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08-06-2015, 01:24 PM
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pfft bailout gear? why don't you try a triple then? 
(so kidding lol don't hurt me pls)
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08-06-2015, 02:11 PM
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#6229 | | Mr.Spahkle, So BLING it hurts!
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Anyone into luxurious butt cream?
Someone on CL is selling Rapha Chamois Cream for $15 per tin.
Definitely the best scent out of all the one's i've used (assos, dznuts, generic, alchemy).
Reg price is $25++. One tin last me 1+ year.
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08-06-2015, 02:16 PM
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#6230 | | RS controls my life!
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Originally Posted by dat_steve pfft bailout gear? why don't you try a triple then?
(so kidding lol don't hurt me pls) | lol! Love the triple on my hybrid/baby trailer hauler, I can pedal that thing up a mountain with one leg.
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08-06-2015, 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 604CEFIRO Anyone into luxurious butt cream?
Someone on CL is selling Rapha Chamois Cream for $15 per tin.
Definitely the best scent out of all the one's i've used (assos, dznuts, generic, alchemy).
Reg price is $25++. One tin last me 1+ year. | I honestly felt that the Rapha stuff was just "okay."
I personally prefer DZ Nuts. The Assos stuff sucked.
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08-06-2015, 06:02 PM
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#6232 | | Mr.Spahkle, So BLING it hurts!
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FYI, just like in previous years, Rapha has released more items into their Sale
Tempted to get an aero suit LOL. I have a credit voucher to use too. Tempting!
[edit] also price drops on some items. The trade team jerseys are $90.00, they are the same material and cut as the pro team version ((just questionable colors and design)
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08-06-2015, 09:42 PM
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#6233 | | My AFC gave me an ABS CEL code of LOL while at WOT!
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looking for a $300-400 hybrid for just some recreational cycling. how's the giant escape? any other recommendations?
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08-06-2015, 11:35 PM
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Is it worth it or possible to convert a triple chain ring to a double/compact?
(Sorry, noob here, don't hurt me)
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08-07-2015, 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by monkeywrench Is it worth it or possible to convert a triple chain ring to a double/compact?
(Sorry, noob here, don't hurt me) | It's a valid question.
I think the real answer is: It depends.
Some rear derailleur cages are meant for triple cranks and may not support double chain rings. I mean, it will work, but you'll have to mind where you are when shifting to prevent cross-chaining and the length of the chain etc.
More importantly, you'll have to factor in costs. Imagine your bike is only worth $200, and the crank itself is $200 (just food for thought.) That's when you have to ask yourself, "Is it worth it?" Lots of variables to consider. I'm missing more, but that's the gist of it.
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08-07-2015, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Jer3 looking for a $300-400 hybrid for just some recreational cycling. how's the giant escape? any other recommendations? | I haven't really followed the hybrid scene for a while, but I can only imagine for something within that price range, the Giant Escape is not a bad buy. Also consider some Kona hybrids that are out there. I believe Sport Check might have some GT hybrids too.
I recall seeing a few Scott SUB30s and what not on Craigslist that were reasonable.
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08-07-2015, 06:03 PM
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#6237 | | I *Fwap* *Fwap* *Fwap* to RS
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Originally Posted by monkeywrench Is it worth it or possible to convert a triple chain ring to a double/compact?
(Sorry, noob here, don't hurt me) | The short answer is yes, but why? Weight savings or ? Personally, I would keep the triple, if you ever find yourself on some really steep climbs. Or if you want, you could always just remove a chainring, set your limit screw on your derailleur, and voila, you got yourself a double.  Or remove your big ring and stick on a bash guard. =P
If you want to do it all properly, then yeah, what BCRDukes said, you should consider costs. New front derailleur, new double shifter, possibly new chain (or remove some links).
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08-07-2015, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by bcrdukes It's a valid question.
I think the real answer is: It depends.
Some rear derailleur cages are meant for triple cranks and may not support double chain rings. I mean, it will work, but you'll have to mind where you are when shifting to prevent cross-chaining and the length of the chain etc.
More importantly, you'll have to factor in costs. Imagine your bike is only worth $200, and the crank itself is $200 (just food for thought.) That's when you have to ask yourself, "Is it worth it?" Lots of variables to consider. I'm missing more, but that's the gist of it. | Quote:
Originally Posted by azncreationz The short answer is yes, but why? Weight savings or ? Personally, I would keep the triple, if you ever find yourself on some really steep climbs. Or if you want, you could always just remove a chainring, set your limit screw on your derailleur, and voila, you got yourself a double. Or remove your big ring and stick on a bash guard. =P
If you want to do it all properly, then yeah, what BCRDukes said, you should consider costs. New front derailleur, new double shifter, possibly new chain (or remove some links). | Thanks for the input guys. Honestly the main reason is because I never use the granny ring and I don't feel like a true roadie with a triple.
It is an older bike, I love the thing, but you guys are right, I'll have to bear in mind with the costs. Perhaps I'll save that cash for a newer road bike one day lol.
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08-07-2015, 10:45 PM
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#6239 | | I *Fwap* *Fwap* *Fwap* to RS
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^ good looking bike! What do you mean you never use the granny ring? Maybe you're not riding steep enough grades then! =) There are a number of road bikes with triple rings, and I wish I had triple on a couple of my bikes when I'm climbing SFU. The only bike I have a triple on, is my touring bike, which is pretty standard. And yeah, in no way does it feel like a road bike.
If you do love the bike and plan on keeping it around, then I would just continue riding it until your drive train wore out, and then swap in a double at that time. Why waste perfecting good working parts unless you're racing & trying to save some weight or you can sell it for some money, just my personal opinion. (Or buy a new road bike at that time, but I bet you'll want to keep this around for a back up or rainy day bike or whatever).
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08-09-2015, 03:52 PM
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#6240 | | Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?!
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Originally Posted by 604CEFIRO What was the damage ? And where did you find it? | Quote:
Originally Posted by ZN6 Holy mother of god. I think It's time for me to get a new bike. And yeah, where do you pick up Look? I don't see many dealers that carry them, even though I've seen a few Looks around. |
I've always been casually checking eBay around for used Look 675's to see if there were any good deals. I came across a listing for one that was my size and checked the "item location" and saw that it was at Langley. So I messaged the seller and offered to take the sale private & in CDN$
Bike came w/ Ultegra Di2 & Reynolds Stratus Pro wheelset. It was from Fort Langley Cyclery; they're an official Look dealer
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08-09-2015, 09:59 PM
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08-10-2015, 08:53 AM
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fking brutal. that was actually kinda hard to watch
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08-10-2015, 10:18 AM
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#6243 | | My AFC gave me an ABS CEL code of LOL while at WOT!
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Holy shit. It looks like he's actually very lucky the porsche was there; He was airborne at 0:20 and there was no way to slow doing going too fast for that turn and might have gone straight and down the cliff.
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08-10-2015, 10:28 AM
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I wonder if he had a mechanical failure of some kind?
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08-10-2015, 10:44 AM
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#6245 | | Mr.Spahkle, So BLING it hurts!
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It was a blind hairpin after a 50mph descent and many overshot the corner
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08-10-2015, 10:53 AM
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#6246 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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Originally Posted by bcrdukes I wonder if he had a mechanical failure of some kind? | I think he was probably just zoned out. You could see his wheels locking up at the apex of the turn. But i guess even the best of brakes wont do much when you're going 60+ on 25cc tires.
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08-10-2015, 01:08 PM
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#6247 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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Awww yis. Hello honey  
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Originally Posted by PeanutButter Damn, not only is yours veiny AF, yours is thick AF too. Yours is twice as thick as mine.. That looks like a 2" or maybe even 3"? | | 
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08-10-2015, 08:36 PM
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Holy fuck hope that guy's ok. I wonder what went flying over the hill after he slammed into the car.
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08-10-2015, 09:33 PM
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#6249 | | RS.net, helping ugly ppl have sex since 2001
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Spent some time at my grandparents over the weekend and found my old "race bike" in the shop. A little more rusty, a little more beat up, but still with those nasty tri bars. I tossed her in the trunk and brought her back to vancouver with me.
She will get the full hipster meal deal. Stripped, and ill make my first single speed. I was also thinking about polishing up all the aluminum, and giving the frame a good spray. But at the same time, I don't exactly want it to look flashy as the whole point of bring it back was so I could have a bike to ride and lock up in the city.
EDIT: I think I have the two most ghetto bikes on Revscene haha. Love it. This beast may have been decent in it's day though. Made in Japan Chromoly frame (Araya?), Shimano drivetrain, Dia-compe brakes. Not too shabby 
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08-10-2015, 10:07 PM
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She's assembled and ready to go...! Excited. 
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