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06-26-2017, 05:45 AM
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#7426 | | Need my Daily Fix of RS
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Can you guys recommend me a Bicycle shop please, I want to purchase my first Bicycle. Been riding my brother's bike since last year but he wants to ride again. Thanks !
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06-26-2017, 05:49 AM
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#7427 | | RS Veteran
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Originally Posted by 6793026  I have seen some unprofessional shops out there who would sell what's in stock instead of sizing you properly, just FYI. | What is an unprofessional shop? Could you name a few so I don't end up going there?
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06-26-2017, 09:53 AM
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#7428 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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Originally Posted by 6793026 Go to a shop and talk to people; try 3 bikes. 2 within your price range and 1 totally way beyond. This way you can tell what's going on.
1) Always buy a smaller size than you need. There are ways to fit you on a smaller but you can't size down. I'm 5'5 and definitely a 52cm for Specialized was still a bit big. I wish there were 50' out there on CL.
2) I have seen some unprofessional shops out there who would sell what's in stock instead of sizing you properly, just FYI. | I went to check out the bike yesterday and the sales person was really really nice and helpful. I told him I was interested in getting my first road bike and the ALR01 caught my eye and was within my budget.
He spent a good amount of time just telling me about bikes and all the different components and told me what to look for when shopping around. Showed me a couple different bikes and why they were different as well as different price points and what you get at certain ranges. Told me about sizing and measured me. Turns out i'm a 51.5 and how to properly measure the bike to see if it would work for me.
Said the same thing about testing the bikes, just keep on testing to see how different bikes ride even though it's outside of my budget.
I'm planning on going back to do a test ride, didn't have time yesterday as I was just dropping by while the wife did groceries lol.
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06-26-2017, 10:06 AM
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#7429 | | I'll never be Diggy, no matter how hard I try
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Originally Posted by Doubl3_H Finally pulled the trigger on a new bike.
2018 model, coming in 10 days from Wisconsin. Stay tuned for pics when it gets here. | why the teaser? ..or is the manufacturer "Wisconsin"?
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06-26-2017, 10:08 AM
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#7430 | | RS.net, where our google ads make absolutely no sense!
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Originally Posted by trollguy why the teaser? ..or is the manufacturer "Wisconsin"? | Guessing Trek or Trek family of brands if it's coming from Wisconsin...
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06-26-2017, 10:43 AM
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#7431 | | Say NO to blade grinders!
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Originally Posted by Doubl3_H Finally pulled the trigger on a new bike.
2018 model, coming in 10 days from Wisconsin. Stay tuned for pics when it gets here. | Project One Emonda SLR 10...Please!
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06-26-2017, 10:54 AM
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#7432 | | RS Veteran
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Do you guys even know what you are talking about? It's a Canyon. 
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06-26-2017, 12:51 PM
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#7433 | | Rs has made me the man i am today!
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Originally Posted by Expresso Project One Emonda SLR 10...Please! | Pockets not that deep, although certain colors available were very unique.
Super excited, the anticipation
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06-26-2017, 02:02 PM
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#7434 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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What do you guys think of https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5044-4...0-Road-Bicycle
Someone messaged me selling one in my size for $1200 minus wheels or $1700 with wheels.
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06-26-2017, 02:42 PM
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#7435 | | Old School RS
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Originally Posted by ForbiddenX | Classic manufacturer bait and switch... "Shimano 11-speed Ultegra groupset."
You mean... Ultegra Brifters & Derailleurs, 105 cassette, and worse than 105 non-series chainset and brake calipers.
Mark
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06-27-2017, 07:33 AM
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#7436 | | I *Fwap* *Fwap* *Fwap* to RS
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Originally Posted by ForbiddenX | That's not bad imo. I almost bought one when it was new, it was $3250 then. I'd be interested in it if it's in size!
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06-27-2017, 07:40 AM
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#7437 | | I *Fwap* *Fwap* *Fwap* to RS
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Originally Posted by tomatogunk trollguy is right, it's setup with Ultegra mechanical at the moment. I'm contemplating of swapping it up with Di2 but I'll wait until I've ridden the bike long enough before making the swap. The overall geometry is a lot more aggressive than my old bike. I typically ride a 52, I got this one as a 50 but I wish I got a 48. The frame is huge!
I was looking at all around wheels from In the Know Cycling and he recommended these Reynolds as the best value all-around wheelset. Originally I was gunning for a Dura-Ace C35 but couldn't resist getting these when I found a slightly used pair being sold for less than $1000 | That's a pretty good deal on the wheels, nice score! I think I saw you at Ride Don't Hide on the weekend? Well, recognized the bike anyways...
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06-27-2017, 09:32 AM
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#7438 | | Say NO to blade grinders!
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Originally Posted by azncreationz That's not bad imo. I almost bought one when it was new, it was $3250 then. I'd be interested in it if it's in size! | $3K and not even full Ultegra, damn!
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06-27-2017, 11:09 AM
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#7439 | | Old School RS
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Originally Posted by Expresso $3K and not even full Ultegra, damn! | Yeah that's ridiculous. My Cervelo R3 was $3k new with a full Ultegra build kit.
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06-28-2017, 09:11 AM
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#7440 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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So I ended up getting the Giant TCR SLR2 2016 instead of the Ridley. Taking whitev70r's advice and just going to ride this as much this season and look into getting a better setup next year (if I find I need to). 
Besides a helmet and new pedals what would you guys suggest getting? Thinking of getting padded shorts
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06-28-2017, 09:16 AM
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#7441 | | I subscribe to the Fight Club ONLY
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you will need padded shorts for sure
1) bike pump (for home)
2) spare tube
3) Co2 X 2 (each is ~$2); saves u doing 100 pumps on a mini pump
4) water bottle
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06-28-2017, 10:06 AM
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#7442 | | I answer every Emotion with an emoticon
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Originally Posted by ForbiddenX So I ended up getting the Giant TCR SLR2 2016 instead of the Ridley. Taking whitev70r's advice and just going to ride this as much this season and look into getting a better setup next year (if I find I need to).
Besides a helmet and new pedals what would you guys suggest getting? Thinking of getting padded shorts | Beautiful looking bike! Wow, that Giant TCR is no slouch ... where did you find that gem? Set a goal, like when you can do a 100 kms ride/race or when you can climb one of the three local mountains, then reward yourself with next level bike ... carbon frame, ultegra, etc.
Yah shorts and a jersey, now you got to look the part!
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06-28-2017, 10:45 AM
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#7443 | | My AFC gave me an ABS CEL code of LOL while at WOT!
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Originally Posted by ForbiddenX So I ended up getting the Giant TCR SLR2 2016 instead of the Ridley. Taking whitev70r's advice and just going to ride this as much this season and look into getting a better setup next year (if I find I need to).
Besides a helmet and new pedals what would you guys suggest getting? Thinking of getting padded shorts | Sick Giant. I've always liked the TCR.
Get padded shorts for sure, some padded riding gloves and sunscreen in addition to the things already mentioned above.
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06-28-2017, 10:59 AM
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#7444 | | Say NO to blade grinders!
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What's wrong with the current pedals? Just add some shoes and cleats.
Spare tubes/CO2 not needed, just call wife.
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06-28-2017, 12:50 PM
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#7445 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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Thanks for the suggestions as to what to get guys!
I wanted just flat pedals so I could ride the bike a little more comfortabley. Was a little hard riding it without the proper shoes. I wanna get the helmet and get used to biking again before getting shoes :P
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06-28-2017, 01:26 PM
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#7446 | | I answer every Emotion with an emoticon
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Originally Posted by ForbiddenX Thanks for the suggestions as to what to get guys!
I wanted just flat pedals so I could ride the bike a little more comfortabley. Was a little hard riding it without the proper shoes. I wanna get the helmet and get used to biking again before getting shoes :P | Try these, these will be your best friend as you start out. Dual, flat on one side, clip on the other, best of both worlds, that's what I got on mine. Just means you have to go with SPD instead of Look cleats/shoes.
Shimano SPD Dual Platform PD-A530 - https://www.ebay.com/p/Shimano-SPD-D...als/1300012003 
Here is another option, convertible pedals - https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rds/bop/6180904547.html
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06-28-2017, 02:51 PM
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#7447 | | I'll never be Diggy, no matter how hard I try
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there's nothing wrong with falling over at intersections because clipped in 
and great pick up!
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06-28-2017, 04:53 PM
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#7448 | | My AFC gave me an ABS CEL code of LOL while at WOT!
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Originally Posted by ForbiddenX Thanks for the suggestions as to what to get guys!
I wanted just flat pedals so I could ride the bike a little more comfortabley. Was a little hard riding it without the proper shoes. I wanna get the helmet and get used to biking again before getting shoes :P | they aren't meant to be used without cleats. I respectfully disagree with getting the shimano a530s. Those things are straight garbage.
1) the platform side have very little grip. they absolutely suck in the rain unless you ride on the cleat side in which case you might as well just use the pedals you have now.
2) weening off the platform side, you might as well get el cheapo plastic ones for half the cost and ride around in them until you feel comfortable with the spd sl.
3) those a530s are wide and your crank arms are already like 170-175mm? those pedals will be kissing the ground or curb.
I used to use the a530s for commuting. once you get use to something that clips in, you'll never use the platform side again.
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06-28-2017, 09:37 PM
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#7449 | | RS Veteran
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+1
The A530s are a complete waste of time and money.
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06-28-2017, 09:53 PM
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#7450 | | I answer every Emotion with an emoticon
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