They gotta' compete with that Trek carbon fixie thing those guys came up with. I saw where someone else just came out with a carbon city bike, too. I guess there's a market (I don't see it), yet, very few mfrs see a need for touring bikes (huge opportunity).

I was diggin' on the Roubaix Elite Compact Apex in Carbon/Gloss Gold.

Forgot: They really screwed with the Tricross lineup. If you want any kind of carbon, you gotta' go with the CruX Expert Carbon ($2500), which means no eyelets whatsoever. The Tricross is only available in a triple 105 setup, or less. They offer a CruX Comp with Apex, but, nothing in the Tricross where it makes sense. They should at least offer something with carbon stays and eyelets for those who want a higher-end commuter/tour bike. I'm glad I bought my Tricross when I did.

My riding buddy had a Trek Madone Carbon built for him this year. A mix of Ultegra and DA. I think it was over 7,000 bucks. Weighs about 15 lbs. A real nice bike.

Got in another hour tonight at about 16 mph average. Yes, it is a pretty flat course. It works though. Legs feel good. Weather is definitely cooling off. If it doesn't rain tomorrow I'll ride some more.

Ouch.

:cry

Hey dudes...Nice thread.
Pardon the subject change....
But I'll pass reading 1,100 posts, to see if we're sticking to 2 wheels rigs only.
So, Question..."Are there any here, who ride ONE Wheel"?
Just curious.

:norton

Have you done a century on one wheel?

have you done one on two?







:photog

If you combine it all together... yes.

lol...good question, Yea I have...on two wheels, more than once.
Can I join now?...lol

Yeah, I guess so.

Hey pierce
You might have heard of the Marin (no of S.F.) and Riverbank(Stanislaus Co.) centuries, But I'd bet you guys have more saddle miles than me.

I haven't ridden a century since the early/mid 80s. last one I did was the Mt Hamilton Challenge, circa 82 or 83.

Well thanks...It's 109 degrees this week in the shade in central Calif. Hard to train/ride anywhere.
So It's a little boring, Glad someone is getting outdoors.
Appears you guys are getting in some hard rides at a good pace.

Well I just poped in to say hi...carry on gentlemen...as you we're

Oh yea?
Thats about the time I was doing the same. Did you do crits as well?

Stop by anytime you want.

I barely qualify to post in this thread, but I don't let that stop me.

:lol3