MexicanDragon

Hmmm... I seem to remember that verbage almost verbatim in the reviews. Did you post a review there? Well, the 520s are a bit cheaper and a bit lighter than the 530s, so I think I'm going to give them a shot, though it IS tempting to try 530s on both. I wonder if the 530 is more like the 520 or 540. Any ideas? **BRENT**

Hey guys. A buddy of mine has a couple Breitling B-1s, and he's wanting to get rid of one. He has both a blue and a black face version. If there's anyone interested, LMK and I'll get more info and whatnot. **BRENT**

Nice, Knucks! You have it? You up for a game? I'll make Colin play, and we'll wake up some of the other boys too. **BRENT**

Thanks Nate. I doubt I'll want to pay in-store prices, but I'll see what they have. I don't mind lower end shoes (for now). OK, 100$ for the entry level mtn bike shoes. Well, maybe they'll have some 2012 stock in clown-shoe size on clearance. **BRENT**

Nate, back in the day, I rocked Specialized Team Mountain shoes. 200$ list, paid 50$ for the last pair that a shop had, on the last day it was in business. Wish I could still get stupid deals like that, and I can't believe I didn't even think of those guys. Justin, the two Shimano pedals I posted are both good, and around half price right now. If you wanted to grab a pair to try for the future, I'd look at the M530 Trails. For 34$, worth having around when you feel up to it. They're probably about SLX level, if you look at it that way (one step down from XT). I haven't really seen Specialized shoes online, will have to look harder. I'd love to go to a shop to pick something up but in my size (12 Wide, probably a 46 in a shoe), I hardly EVER see a shoe that will fit me (I've been shopping for dress shoes for a couple weeks, and I haven't found a worthwhile pair locally yet, out of about 12 stores.) **BRENT**

Justin, you have some very nice flats. Also, what size do you wear? Mike, what was that 5.10 shoe you were interested in? **BRENT**

Yeah, the M520s are about 5.6oz lighter/pair than the M530 Trails (which are still a good bit lighter than my flats. I'm thinking, for 11$ more than ONE pair of Egg Beaters, that's a killer combo. Now to find some shoes (and kick myself for not combining shipping from the bike purchase, but I think these prices are new, I'm sure I would've noticed that last night). **BRENT**

I used to use CrankBros Egg Beaters when they first came out. I think I had the second pair in town. I think I may just wait around and see if I can find a deal on them. Another option is to get some SPDs. OK, Shimano M520L for 27$, and the M530 Trail for 34$. Hmmm... maybe I'll just get a combo of those. M530 Trail seems to be well thought of, in comparison to the XT and XTR Trail versions. **BRENT** Edit: Nate, you're insane.

Thanks for the advice, Jim, but I meant to say that I think I want to get some mtn shoes. As much as I'd like to have 2 shoes and specific pedals for each, I think I'd like the option to run, say, Egg Beaters (what I used to run back in the day) on the road bike, and then have another set on the mtn bike. It's not a big deal to have mtn shoes on a road bike, but other way around? I'm not up to clipless on the hardtail yet, but eventually, sure. The extra drag from mtn shoes won't matter relative to, you know, "the engine." **BRENT**

Nate: http://forums.watchuseek.com/f233/suunto-core-standing-lugs-nato-zulu-strap-issue-solution-715779.html **BRENT**

Suunto Vector, black on black on black. **BRENT**

Heh. I was thinking about a Nato strap for the Vector a few days ago. **BRENT**

I'm tired of hearing people bitch about me bitching about wanting a road bike. No name (carbon) frame, Tiagra/105 mix, Shimano R500 (Tiagra) wheels, about 18.5 pounds. Yeah, I know, I've gotta upgrade the wheels, drivetrain, bars, stem, post, saddle, and frame, but this will do til that happens. OK, so I'm counting on you guys to make my lazy ass get up and ride. **BRENT** P.S. Now I need some pedals and shoes. Inexpensive stuff. Haven't looked in ages, what do you guys think?

No single speed here, but I dig that bike. I think something running the new SRAM XX1 group would be great, but SS? Not even on my best day. I did see a guy on a Niner Air9Carbon with Niner RDO carbon fork as a single speed, the guy was STUPID fast. Enjoy the new toy (if you've already gotten it!) **BRENT**

Jeff, I dig that bike in the wild. Looks good. **BRENT**

HD580/600 Grill/650 cable... b/c the 600 is one of the ugliest headphones I've ever seen. Pairs great with the AriPower Extreme. Also, it's the only full size can I have, so I gotta like it, no? **BRENT**

55 Gallon drum of lube... http://www.amazon.com/Passion-Natural-Water-Based-Lubricant-Gallon/dp/B005MR3IVO/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top Check out the comments **BRENT**

Dinny... we should buy bikes today. Let's make it happen. **BRENT**

Very nice! I was looking at that for Xavier at one point. **BRENT**

Dammit! http://www.airbornebicycles.com/products/99-delta.aspx 53/55/57cm Airborne disc brake/Apex equipped cross bikes, 749$ shipped. REALLY wish I could do this right now. We'll see. They were supposedly sold out, but they found a few and put 'em up earlier today. Rack mounts, clearance for I think a 42 or 44mm tire. **BRENT**

You beat me AND Jeff to that one. Well done! **BRENT**

Yeah, handlebars need to be rotated 40-60* forward, I'd say. probably did slip when you were tightening them. Lookin' good, Justin! Now, to get you a shock pump and Camelbak and Stan's Tubeless kit and dropper post and... **BRENT**

Post the model that you're looking for, CJ. That would help. **BRENT**

Hey guys, this is a buddy of mine who has a good shot at winning a contest to be a professional racer via a contest. Top 10 get to do a 3 day competition for a spot at Michael Waltrip Racing, and if they pass the driver's certification, they get a sponsored car. I remember when he would hop in anyone's car and demolish their time at Autocross. He's a fantastic kid and has a shot at getting to compete for a racing/R&D driving gig. He had to get out of his WRX a while back and had to stop racing, but the kid's a natural. Watching the video and voting here gets him votes. I think the top ten get to compete, and he just broke in to the top ten. You can click to vote 5 times daily, share on FB, e-mail, watching the video, that all gets points too. I've confirmed pit passes and 1st round on him once he's a rich and famous racer for the people who help. **BRENT**

Awwwwwwww! **BRENT**