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  1. DuncanWatson

    Riding in the dark (lights)

    Terracycle has a mount that will attach to the euro-style light tab on the Silvio and Vendetta. It is a small section of bar that fits on it. Then the american standard mounts will work on the bar. T-cycle.com. It may not be in the web catalog but if you email them they will have it. I...
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    Vendetta arrived work in progress

    Here is an album of my progress so far: https://www.flickr.com/gp/watson_house/t09qBc The latest pictures show the reflective strips and lights: Vixen with Lights by Duncan Watson, on Flickr Vixen with Lights by Duncan Watson, on Flickr
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    The Road to 500 miles in 24hrs

    Thanks for the link to the deal. You just saved me a bundle. I won't get to use it until Christmas though :)
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    150 mm extension wanted - OBTAINED

    You can change the title. Go into thread tools while in this thread and edit away.
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    Vendetta arrived work in progress

    The next change will be to lower the head tube. This is the way it came from Rat Rider. It did make it easier to learn but it will get dropped down later.
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    Vendetta arrived work in progress

    Here is my Vixen. I am going to hold off on the headrest for a while, I have had enough of drilling. Vendetta with Seatbag by Duncan Watson, on Flickr
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    Vendetta arrived work in progress

    Rick, thank you for your detailed notes and pictures. I will finalize the seat tomorrow afternoon and over the weekend. I may get the headrest done this weekend. I am considering a strut like Rick did to keep the bag from drooping too. When I am complete I will post pictures and video for...
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    Lighting Solutions

    We had another thread that followed a tangent into discussions about lighting but I thought we could use a dedicated thread. The impetus for this is the new Cateye Volt 6000 that I saw Robert Holler post an article about. Here is the link . The basics is a very bright light, with a light...
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    Training info and various tools

    StravistiX looks awesome, thank you.
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    Vendetta arrived work in progress

    Vendetta by Duncan Watson, on Flickr I have a test install of the seat, I will be putting the dense rubber for firmer fit in tomorrow. As you can see this also solves my bag issue with the Aero bag in place.
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    Training info and various tools

    I was looking at ratz's data from this thread . And looking at some of my data as well. I compared the various output in ridewithgps, strava and garmin connect. It is interesting how they differ. I like garmin connect's graphs: Screenshot-Garmin Connect - Google Chrome by Duncan Watson, on...
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    Keeping the drills fresh and fun

    It is stop signs only and all right turns. I will need to be strategic about time of day. This one is close and therefor easy. I will search for other possible venues as well.
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    Keeping the drills fresh and fun

    Thank you. I think I can use this location near my house for similar work https://www.google.com/maps/@47.7715971,-122.1612436,221m/data=!3m1!1e3 I was thinking about this route as a potential hill repeat circuit. http://ridewithgps.com/routes/10519170
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    Keeping the drills fresh and fun

    Bob, Very nice. I appreciate the notes and maps. How much time are you putting on each?
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    Coeur d'Fondo, Sept 2016

    I have been looking for a good fast century route to train for in 2016. I think I found a target - Coeur d'Fondo. It is a 108 mile event that follows the local triathlon century route. It should be beautiful and not have any annoying bike trail 15 mph limits or odd stop sign issues. It is...
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    Seattle Area Cruzbike Test Ride

    Tim just wants a 12 lb version of the Vendetta.
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    Vendetta arrived work in progress

    I received my Bent-Up Cycles Aero Bag today and the Adem Headrest: Bent-Up Cycles Aero Bag by Duncan Watson, on Flickr ADEM headrest by Duncan Watson, on Flickr The seat arrives on Wednesday according to the tracking. As you can see the reindeer approve of the new bag.
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    questions about power meters?

    The simplicity and reliability of power meter hubs is undeniable. I appreciate the comments.
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    questions about power meters?

    Ratz, et all, I can wait since this is something I will think about next year after I hit my goal weight. Thank you for the pointers, I bookmarked it all. djw
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    questions about power meters?

    I was considering looking into power meters sometime next year. What do people find works on their Vendettas? I was thinking about maybe the Garmin Vector pedals or something similar. Any thoughts and what works for you all?
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