Fist 666 Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 anyone ever had a fizik seat? i've test ridden one, read good reviews, so i think thats what i'm shopping for. any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbish heap two Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Arione's the most popular Fizik saddle; it personally doesn't fit me but your ass may differ. The Aliante is a nice antithesis to the Arione by the way, but Fizik saddles in general just don't really shine in the durability category, and I'm rough on mine so I pretty much roll Selle Italia or San Marco. There's saddle demo programs out there if you're really not sure where to start, too. Soup - you're gonna be the most difficult eBay customer ever if you keep that up... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everybodysfavorite Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 cannondales are just over engineered... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acer910 Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 ive got a fizik gobi, its okay. starts to squeak every once in a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 In Crocodile Dundee voice, "Thats not over engineered. This is over engineered" Rubbish im with you on the white cross bike tip. Or at least a light color to really show off the grime. But I'll take what i can get off ebay/sffixed. That said, it blows how cheap road bikes are compared to cross bikes. Cross needs to hurry up and blow out so I can reap the hipster fire sale. Case in point, Choc: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/2046720635.html $1500 for a built up colnago. Really? Really... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mn1_fuckos Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 saw a cat riding one of these pedersen bikes the other day. it actually looked like it could have been a comfortable ride it was pretty tight lookin as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count chocula Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 damn soup — that shit has to be stolen. and probably from that coffee shop off claremont that people steal high end bikes from. seems like your size though - nh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacken Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 These were in a Major Taylor book. Those drop bars are sick. ^ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Yeah that colnago is my size, but who wants to own a carbon conago? (dont answer that) I have a dream bike. Just found it today. Those guys at Competitive Cyclist just get me. http://www.ibiscycles.com/bikes/hakkalugi/ ooooohhhhhhhhh they even call it "phlegmish yellow" hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count chocula Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 ^those bikes are SO nice _______________ this morning: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAMER Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Joker how'd you do at Hillsboro? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Hillsboro... not good. Race started fast due to the completely flat course. It was super muddy but that's not what did me in. It was the chain shifting up and down consatntly... up one cog, down three, up two down one, up two down three... this started about two minutes into my race. I was with the lead group, four of us, and even with the skipping I wasn't losing ground. Eventually, several laps into the race, my chain seized up and I had to slow my roll and get the bike going again. Within about five minutes the chain seized up again and I felt I was going to do some serious damage to the bike if I kept going. By this time I was probably in 30th or further back in the race. So I picked up my bike and ran with it for a lap and a half till the finish line. Sucked. One more race in the series to go. I'm out of the money for the overall, now, so I'm just going to try and have some fun at this last one. All I know is my legs are tired from a full season and I still have USGP and Nats to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 I had an Arione saddle and it sucked. Most uncomfortable thing I've ever ridden. However, I'm a big boy so that may have something to do with it. I ride a Specialized Toupe Gel and it's easily the best I've ever ridden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbish heap two Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Co-signed on being a 'big boy'... although Joker's being way humble because neither of us are 'fat' by any regard, just larger than your run of the mill roadie hill climber. Anyway, Selle San Marco Regal... if you have wide sit bones, you'll be in heaven on that saddle. Total support, no numbness ever, and flattish profile with a little kick up in the back that serves as a nice cushion for your sit bones. YMMV though because I only have to sit on mine for 50 minutes at a time with dismounts in between, but I'll definitely be trying them out for base miles this winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Just shot this guys an email. System Six for 1200 2008 System Six - Carbon front triangle/Aluminum rear. Super stiff racing machine! Just custom painted to look alot like the new Cannondale lineup, the Super Six, Six, and Synapse all kind of have a similar scheme this year. This mimics it, and looks awesome - you will not see another bike like it. Pictures here - http://community.webshots.com/album/578849878hhZUhR The bike and components are in good condition with the components having been used very little. I actually recently built this bike with the intentions of racing crits. I just don't think I'm going to end up going that direction. The frame is a 2008 Cannondale System Six - perhaps the best frame Cannondale's made? Chorus shifters are near new condition - Carbon levers painted a clear blue, so you can see the carbon weave underneath Chorus Front Derailleur near new condition. Record Ti/Carbon rear Derailleur has a couple of scuffs, nothing bad at all The brakes are Veloce and are shiny, no issues. Cranks are FSA carbon pro 172.5, 53/39, Octalink, sanded and polished to remove the graphics and leave a very nice carbon weave, painted clear blue, to see the carbon weave underneath! Stem is 100mm System Six oversized! Saddle is Phenom by Specialized Yokuzuna Reaction Cables - BRAND NEW Wheels are Neuvation R28 Aero - 16 spoke front, 20 rear. Tires are Pro Race 3 white wall (nice) 11/23 Record Cassette This is a SOLID bike and you will not be disappointed with your purchase! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 joker, you're big? shit. i weighed in at 180 this week. that doesn't make me think i've got much hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count chocula Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 base, base, base been up at 5:30am all week -- feels great, i LOVE sunrise rides. switched up the work sched to accommodate the morning routine and enjoy the daylight. i have a feeling this will change a bit when the crossbike is built *ahem* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Like Rubbish said, I'm being humble. I consider myself big in the world of cycling but in the everyday I'd say I'm fairly thin. I mean, size 32 waist and small shirt... that's fairly thin. Weight is about 165... less during the summer months. Supposed to be riding right now but I'm so exhausted, just need to relax. Did a nice kettlebell session last night. Finally made it to the 45lb weight to two hand swings. Shit is hard... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Holy ridley crosswind chocula. Shit just got real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count chocula Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 yup yup just waiting on the group to come in and i'm set. actually managed to build this one up for under a grand. go me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 holy shit. What group did you go with and whered you get it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acer910 Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 http://www.good.is/post/cat-6-competitive-commuting-turns-bike-rides-into-races/ im guilty of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbish heap two Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Joker.... I should be seeing you out at the Barton race this weekend. Knocking on wood for a lucky number in the call ups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 HAHAHA "Cat 6." I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 That Cat 6 stuff is pretty funny. I get that from time to time when I'm on my way home from a long ride, or a ride where I've done some crazy intervals and I'm dog-tired. A guy will test me or ride past me real fast and look back to see if I'm chasing. Sometimes, if it's on this long paved trail that runs along the river, I'll let them get way ahead of me and then hammer to catch, and pass them. It cracks me up because they've looked back and seen how far ahead of me they had rode so I know to have me pass them minutes later is defeating. It's my little way of making myself feel better. Rubbish... I'll be there! I have to leave right after my race because I have to work that afternoon/night, which sucks. If I can hang a little bit and see some of the SS race I'll yell at you! Last one! Not doing the OBRA champs or Kruger's. Definitely USGP and Nats, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Just bought this rig for $600. Picking up some tires for Cross tires for my AC420's tomorrow and going riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbish heap two Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Looks solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Solid enough. Choc I cant wait to see that Ridley built up. I saw those crosswinds built up on CC for 1400 with rival and thought if i bought one I'd blow the paint off it and do this to the frame and fork. If i end up liking this bianchi i still might. A bit trickier with the naval jelly around carbon stays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Nice find, Soup! And with Choc building up that Ridley... Cyclocross is in full effect. Can't wait to hear some ride reports... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbish heap two Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Barton, OR was the funnest cross course I've raced yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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