MexicanDragon

Thanks Chris. Yeah, I just got things installed, not adjusted at all. I REALLY wish I had a stand, trying to hold everything together once my helper left was a bit tough. Really cold and rainy soon, and as I haven't been on a road bike in a while, not the the inaugural conditions I was hoping for. **BRENT**

Oh, wheels are Shimano R500. **BRENT**

If you're talking to me, it's supposed to be a 12-25 105 cassette. I live in a hilly/small mountain area, but I don't plan on pointing skyward very much for a while. **BRENT**

Heh. That's just how I had it installed, liked the look for the pix, but I don't even have pedals installed yet. This weekend, I'll get something worked out. I'd love to have the drop like that, though. **BRENT**

Colin has 626 hours and STILL sucks. Great, no? **BRENT**

I pulled in to a big box on the porch. Gotta open the box Best. Helper. Ever. Well, he's cute, anyways. Was trying to build before the sun went down... so didn't take pix of the in-between stuff, but when she was done. So, I haven't installed pedals or taken it for a spin yet, but I need to upgrade the Front D, shifters, wheels, saddle, seatpost, stem, bar, brake pads (ok, brakes), Rear D, and paint. Oh, and crank and chain, oh, and tyres. The d-_-b way, no? Of course, I'm busy from 8am-9:30pm tomorrow, and it's raining until Sunday, but I already have a Sunday ride planned with a buddy. Can't wait to get out there! **BRENT**

Dammit! I confirmed Vicki is out too Shelly, Jim, tkam, DP, Scoot, SO, Wayne -- you guys have GOTS to make up for it! Alex, if you're driving, you should pick Vicki up on your way. I'll make it worth you're while. (This involves me doing something humourous, like chugging REALLY spicy mustard, or something like that. Come on, guys! Mike, I'm bummed your not gonna make it. **BRENT**

Literally LOL'd. **BRENT**

<taps foot, disapprovingly, as my Huffy sits 10 ft away> **BRENT**

Yay for V! Boo for no Di2. When we riding together? **BRENT**

Biscuit holder found http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_547715_-1___ *BRENT**

That really sucks, JP. Hope your situation starts to look up soon. You'll be missed. **BRENT**

OK, the M530 Trails went down 2$, and I got free shipping. One pair of 530 Trails, one pair of 520L. For 5$ more, I should've just gotten 2 530 Trails, but it was like, 75 grams heaver, and that's make or break in recreational/fitness/enjoyment riding, no? Oh, Nashbar is doing free shipping on your entire order when you order anything Nashbar branded, including water bottle bolts that run 99 cents. (I picked up the velcro leg-band set for 2.49, which would actually useful. Now, to just pick up some shoes that fit. Oh, bike comes in Wednesday, shipped out this morning. **BRENT**

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Hey guys. My friend Troy is selling his FairWheelBikes/Form Cycles NAHBS 2012 bike. It's big, about a 61cm, but Chris, you need a Ti bike, no? Take a look, and if you know anyone who may be interested, LMK, and I'll get people in touch. FYI, this is the guy who built some wheels for Jeff's Niner. More pix here. **BRENT**

Awesome! So happy for you two! **BRENT**

Hey, it's been a few weeks, just a friendly reminder to take off work if you need to, buy tickets/rooms/save up for gas, ask significant others if it's OK (or tell them that you're going and they can deal), whatever it is you gotta do. Getting close, kids! Oh, and I have a brand new set of Stax SRS-002s I'm bringin' as well. **BRENT**

Nice, CJ. Hate about the cold, but I'm glad you're happy. See you at CanLanta, no? **BRENT**

Justin has those pedals. Brand new Shimano Saint pedals. These JUST came out, and from the looks of it, they're pretty damn good. http://www.vitalmtb.com/product/feature/Tested-2013-Shimano-Saint-Brakes-Derailleur-Cranks-and-More,118 There's a blurb at the bottom. I think if he just gets a 5.10 shoe, or something grippy like that, you'll be doing fine. If you want to go clipless, plenty of options that way too. You probably want to go to a few shops and try shoes on to get ones that fit, though, if you go that way. **BRENT**

Justin, that is what I feel like when people start talking about amp topology. **BRENT**

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**