Yes, it's custom. I bought a CAAD10-5, stripped the 105 parts and put it on my old CAAD8 frame and sold that to a friend of a friend. The SRAM parts and HollowgramSL cranks are a mix of stuff I had on my CAAD8 and some newly purchased upgrades.   Complete build:   50cm CAAD10 Bars: PRO...

   

If you want to see beautiful welds, go check out the Tumblr feed for Firefly bicycles: http://fireflybicycles.tumblr.com/   One example:

Really short inseam compared to torso/arm length?

This is my regular set up.  

  Quote: Of course the day I bring out deep wheels, we get nothing but head/cross wind. I'm a small guy (5'7" and ~130lb, give or take a few on either end) and I didn't get blown around, but it definitely took more physical and mental effort to track a straight line. They also took more...

Got to try some deep carbon on this morning's shop ride:     [

I have a Tissot PR50 chrono that's my daily beater watch, but the leather strap is getting destroyed by my sweat. I've tried looking for a 19mm synthetic band, but haven't had much luck. I'd be fine with a silicone/rubber band with a deployant clasp or even something like the kevlar patterned...

^^ Correct. True Oxfords can come in plain or capped toe, but the distinguishing feature is the closed lacing:    

Just replaced my SD870IS with an S90. I was going to hold out for the new Nikon DSLRs, but given that my favourite subject matter is architecture, still life, and abstract, I didn't need the speed of the SLR. That, and the S90 is so much easier to cram into my pocket as a daily carry camera.

Yup, it's fully chromed. I'd actually like to have it stripped again and redone in a white/cream and sky blue palette, but I'm happy with the way it is for now. It certainly turns heads.

 

The Cyrene is Ti.   http://www.merlinbike.com/bike.aspx?content=RD-cyrene

Anyone?

Is there something out there that will give me the sound signature of the Denon D1001s as an IEM? I use the Denons un-amped, connected to my Macbook at home. I've tried the following portables in the past: Klipsch Image X5 - loved the sound, but hated the shape and the way the housings...

Quote: Originally Posted by Old Pa And air out your bike shorts inside out and wash them regularly gentle cycle with mild soap or they WILL grow things. Easiest way to do this is to take them into the shower with you after the ride and lather them up. I've done this since I...

Quote: Originally Posted by Canman Do you road bikers do club rides or fly solo? I ride a lot with Philly bike club. Solo rides during the week, club run on Sunday mornings.

No, it's not stock. My journey started with a 2005 54cm R700 (CAAD7) that came with a 9sp. 105/Ultegra mix. After riding it for a season, I realized that the frame was a bit big for me, so I sold it and picked up a 50cm CAAD8 on eBay. All the bits and pieces have been picked up from eBay or...

17.4 lbs as seen. Still waiting on my computer, latex tubes, and some KCNC skewers, but the weight probably isn't going to fluctuate much. And some fixie love:

Tissot PR50 chrono on original Tissot leather for dress occasions on the left. I obviously haven't worn it for a while since the date is a day off. Modified Seiko 5 automatic on a rubber strap with deployment for everyday wear.

Quote: Originally Posted by DanTheMiataMan In other bad news I still cant find any shoes under 200. Balls. Go check out probikekit.com. They're UK based, but offer free shipping to the US and the stuff often arrives faster than if you had ordered domestically. I just picked up...

They need to include better strain relief at the plug. I'm getting mine replaced because the slightest movement will cause my right channel to cut out.

As I already mentioned, I will not be going back to the Klipsch Image series because of the shape of the bud and the way they protrude. Managed to find an IE7 for a decent price, so I'm waiting for those to arrive.