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  1. ratz

    New Cruzbike Accessories

    In case you missed the email Check out the new stuff that many of you have been waiting for. http://cruzbike.com/cruzbike-accessories
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    V20 finding that fit

    Ok here's an audience participation exercise. I would like to see how other people current setups compare to the following calculations This assumes the straight Boom/Slider for the boom length calculation. This assumes the Stock seat pan for the boom position calculation. Boom length has...
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    Prior Bachetta owners?

    Is there anyone in the tribe that previously owned a bachetta and switched to a v20. We have a potential convert considering a v20 that would love to email/talk to someone that made the change.
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    Hammer time

    But they are so multi purpose.... Unfortunately they sometimes interfere with my training for 2 full weeks. :emoji_hammer::emoji_hammer::emoji_hammer::emoji_hammer::emoji_hammer::emoji_hammer::emoji_hammer::emoji_hammer::emoji_hammer::emoji_hammer::emoji_hammer::emoji_hammer:
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    Bikeism infects even kids toys

    http://mentalfloss.com/article/90570/fisher-price-wants-give-tablet-obsessed-kids-workout-their-new-toy-exercise-bike Or maybe not for tall kids it's recumbent and for shorties it's crank forward; maybe there is hope.
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    What I did to prepare for Sebring 2017 ---today

    For some winter fun..... This will be the "We" are training for Sebring 2017 thread. If you did something today to prepare for Sebring 2017 go a head and post it here. Sort of a motivation journal for everyone working toward the event. Everyone is welcome to add their daily activity here.
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    Roads not built for cars

    A fun little listen for anyone who enjoys the bike. https://soundcloud.com/metrolosangeles/episode-2-roads-were-not-built-for-cars?in=metrolosangeles/sets/off-peak
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    Sold: Quest v2 559/451 for Sale

    Quest v2 with 559 and 451 wheels Once more with flare. Now that the Vendetta is of to new hands and destined for racing. It's time to find a Quest a new home. This was my Daughter's bike. She used it to master the MBB over the last 3 years; and has graduated to both the Di2 Silvio and to...
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    Vendetta - Medium Yellow - Di2 - For Sale.

    Vendetta TT (2.0) Medium Yellow (Hydro formed FrameStyle) Ok it’s time to move the Yellow Vendetta out of the basement trainer role. The Di2 Setup is completely going to waste on the trainer. Before I just pull the Di2 off it to sell; I thought I'd see if anyone would like a completely setup...
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    Heads up; Flo Wheels are back in stock

    Probably will last for 48 hours at most. http://www.flocycling.com/store_cc_wheels.php
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    Testing Dérailleur Pulleys

    Testing two new pulley's. Hmmm which one goes on my bike and which one goes on pluckyblond's If I keep #2 for myself I guess that would be admitting I need the most help watt/kg
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    Even the pro's use what just works

    Next time you wonder if that part are you bike is good enough... remember this photo from today's Vuelta a Espana. Multi thousand dollar team TT bike in the team time trial; with a $8 wheel skewer. Yes I notice these things while watching.....:confused:
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    Do it .... because

    The PluckyBlond, through the miracle of time-hop, was reminded that August 8th was the six year anniversary of my bike trying to kill me. I am So happy to be riding today. So in honor of my not death; everyone do me a big favor and before your next ride inspect the physical structure of your...
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    2016 - Social Tour Season

    In the north of the U.S., August marks the start of Social Bike Tour season. So here's a thread to post those events. Tour de Tonka 2016 was on our list for this summer; it's usually 3000+ bikers riding routes from 16 to 100 miles. It's one of the better run Social tours I've been to over the...
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    Vendetta hunt

    Ok before I scoff up one of the new frames. If someone is considering upgrading to a new v20 and has a Vendetta 2.0 Yellow or Red Medium frame; then PM me. My daughter just took over PluckyBlonds Silvio and I need a Frameset to recreate her permanent trainer rig. I don't need any of the...
  16. ratz

    S30 Shock disablement

    So you want to see what it's like to ride the newer S30 without the front shock....To see if you like it better. Well I can't make your Silvio 2.x or suspended S30 have a 33degree seat angle, you can do that with a Towel or other seat shim. That's left as an exercise for you to sort out for...
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    Hawkeye Downs HPRA Weekend 2016

    On a rather Spur of the Moment idea, it looks like PluckyBlond and I will be venturing down to Race at Hawkeye Downs HPRA Weekend on Sept 17th. 2016. Http://midwesthpv.blogspot.com We'll run the V20's in they unfair 1 hour, the flying TT, lap race and the drag race. This is not really the...
  18. ratz

    Quickr #2

    One of the nice parts of upgrading the V20's is trickling parts down the fleet. Plucky Blond really liked the change I made to the Quickr with the new 20x1⅜ Schwalbe Shredda tire and Qrings. So with a frame on hand it was time to build Quickr #2 Since we are on the road this is mostly going to...
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    When the weather is this good

    When the weather is this good.... I really want to get an Air Dog or other sports drone. Until then this about the best we can do with a perfect blue sky..... oh and with a fast bike.
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    Gravity for the win

    Gotta admit that looks like fun
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