Recent content by Erok32

I’m a fairly new member and I can already tell that Mr. Beanz posts will give me a perpetual headache.

Not to hijack this thread or anything, but November bicycles has some carbon wheel sets for <$1500. Has anybody tries their all road or cafe racer wheels?

I previously started a thread regarding a Cervelo and Colnago. However, I’ve definitively reduced my options to a Trek Emonda. I was sold on the SL 6, but considering that I am a tad too long for the 62cm frame, my salesperson. recommended the SL 5 with a 105 group set, and upgrading the...

Thanks for the suggestions. I retired my old computer a couple of years ago, and have since been using my Garmin watch and bike brain or Strava apps on my phone. I like options on the newer Wahoo and Garmin computers, so I’ll definitely look into those. Also, thanks for reiterating that bikes...

First off, my sincere apologies for not using the search function before beginning this thread. I used this forum roughly 10 years ago to purchase my first decent road bike (Trek 1.5), and it’s seen a ton of love and miles. However, I’m at the point of upgrading. I went to my LBS recently for a...

I actually went ahead and pulled the trigger on a 1.5. However, I bought a very gently used 2008 version for far less than 1/2 the price of new, and with some nice accessories to go along with it. I know the 08' doesn't have tiagra shifters, but I think this will still suit me very nicely. I...

From what I've seen, trek makes some in 64cm and giant XL frames can fit up to 67cm

Hello, Sorry for another "new to road bike" thread. I ride 2-3 x per week on mainly paved trails near chicago. Typical rides last 1-4 hrs and go for up to 45 miles. I love to ride fast, and I'd love to be able to ride longer, but the ergonomics of my hybrid trail bike causes my hands to...