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Owlie, I feel like I'm not qualified to respond since mostly everyone has more experience than I. I do find your question raises a tough dilemma because I myself love CX bikes but I think you have to...

This is great, Swan. Please keep us posted on how you feel on your test bike, the differences on your rides. It's helpful to jot down notes of how you feel after your rides, areas you are sore...

Unfortunately, I see this far too often here in the city where I live. Just saw one yesterday, stripped and left for dead. It's terrible.

;) surely, not....I thought that two bikes ago, but now am lusting over a mini velo road bike that I can't for the life of me get over here in the U.S. It's going to require a trip to Japan or...

If you're going to try other socks, I really like my swiftwicks, in all varying styles. They have been durable and comfy.

Only thing keeping me from getting more bikes is I have nowhere to store anymore. I've contemplated renting a garage I saw for rent across the street from me for storage and bike workshop but that's...

What is the price delta between the 2011 and 2013 versions of Bike2? Cog and chain are inexpensive to change over time when you are ready. I just swapped out the cassette that came with my new bike...

uh, No. :p
If you have the space. I'd get more if I had the space but we already have 6 bikes and I need to get rid of at least one before I can get that mini-velo roadie Tyrell I want from Japan....

Yeah, we named our big guy after the main ewok in SW :). I love my lil ewoks

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Yawza....Soooooo Gorgeous!

I love how you choose to celebrate your father's life. I know how it is to lose a father. You have a beautiful attitude. I wish you much enjoyment on your new beauty -...

So exciting! :D. Can we see some photos? so we can ooh, aah and ogle over it :)

nottoospecial, be happy with your bike - You got a great bike! :D I've got a Ruby Comp myself, paid quite a bit more than you if that makes you feel better ;). I just went out and got new Lake pedals...

Hi Swan, the Ladies on this forum offer a wealth of wisdom and knowledge so I'm not sure I can add anything valuable. I just want to encourage you to ride; but riding should not be painful. Riding...

I felt similarly overwhelmed in deciding. In fact, I think car-buying decisions are much easier to make!

Try Vitamin E Stick by Reviva Labs for around your eyes, and Kiss My Face Sport Lip Balm (spf 30) for lips. I always get some degree of smudging on my Oakleys but it's more from my sweat than...

Wheels also can make a significant difference in climbing. The Amira is supposed to have the advantage over the Ruby for climbing but when I tried to compare these two on some 14% incline hill...

The two pillars are the worst sections of riding the GG. The wind can be wrathful. I have to slow down to a crawl, unclip one pedal just in case there is anyone rounding the corner whom I can't see....

It's scary when the wind gushes suddenly, unstabilizing me. I ride the GG quite a bit. It's always the least pleasurable part of my ride to cross over to Marin. I went down last night.

anyone get buffeted by winds so hard to cause you to crash?

Hmm, let me add yet another former lawyer's opinion. Is it that we have a propensity for the sport of cycling or for giving career advice?

Anyhow, there are some philosophical issues embedded in...

Well, you two wise ones, you were right. Parts got delivered earlier than I expected yesterday so I swapped it out and was able to sneak a ride in before dark last night. I took to the steepest...

Yup, you're absolutely right OakLeak - excellent point; thanks. I'm learning. It'll be too big of a jump from 24 to 30.

New cassette: 11,12,13,14,15,17,19,21,24,28
Old cassette: ...

I like to go fast; and I want to go faster.

I guess I can always just easily swap out the single 28 tooth cog on the new cassette and replace it back with another 30-tooth cog if I find that I need more on my climbs.

I'll have a better idea...