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  1. #1
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    Now that we've hijacked the thread . . . The gearing is for flatlands. Larger chainrings than the Litespeed and same cassette.

    Bill and I decided against the Holstein because we have so much travel right now. We'll be doing a part of the Napa Valley course this weekend. Maybe Saturday to avoid the actual century which is on Sunday, I think.

    When are you doing the TT in Davis?
    Frends know gud humors when dey is hear it. ~ Da Crockydiles of ZZE.

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    I was actually talking about the Marin Century/Mt Tam Double this weekend.

    TT... probably never. I'm too chicken.

    V.
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    I know you were talking about Mt Tam. I just wasn't clear. You are supposed to follow my ping-pong mind.

    The TT -- It's not about winning. It's about your own goals . . . and getting faster. It's helped my speed.

    And the frozen margs after.
    Frends know gud humors when dey is hear it. ~ Da Crockydiles of ZZE.

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    Towing a trailer has done great things for my speed.

    Seriously all you folks who want to go faster... get a BOB trailer, load it up with 60 pounds worth of gear and haul it around for three weeks, doing 20 - 80 miles a day.

    You will get stronger.

    V.
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    SK- Hmmmm- actual Napa Century is Sunday August 20th- same day as the fundraiser up your way, I believe.

    Now to get back to topic- I have a Jamis Quest which I bought in 2003. It has a lot of miles on it. Right now it's resting as I also have a Scott CR1 all carbon bike which I dearly love as well.

    My Jamis has carbon forks which does make a difference in road feel. Yes, it is a very comfortable road bike.
    Nancy

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bike Goddess
    SK- Hmmmm- actual Napa Century is Sunday August 20th- same day as the fundraiser up your way, I believe.
    Well, good. We'll definitely miss the crowds, won't we?
    Frends know gud humors when dey is hear it. ~ Da Crockydiles of ZZE.

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    Narrowing down the field...

    subject to change without notice, of course...

    Jamis Aurora, $825 with Tiagra/Deore/Sora http://www.jamisbikes.com/usa/bikes/06_aurora.html

    Burley Vagabond, $1600 with 105 and made in Oregon http://www.burley.com/images/PDF/Vagabond-Spec-WEB.pdf

    (and then there's the Burley Hudson with Ultegra and custom paint for $2200) www.burley.com/images/PDF/Hudson-Spec-WEB.pdf

    It appears that it really is cheaper to buy a full bike than it is to build-up a frame, even with short cuts. I'm leaning toward the Vagabond. I can't get a bike for at least a year, so I have lots of time.
    "If Americans want to live the American Dream, they should go to Denmark." - Richard Wilkinson

 

 

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