Now you can wear your frock to work Vlad.

Scott Kuhlke said:

Speaking of new bikes, I have a question about insurance.  I have a renters policy through State Farm, which protects my bike in the apt.  Naturally, I'm at risk of breaking / losing / theft outside the apt than inside.  Any suggestions on what type of insurance, or insurance companies, who will insure bikes while on the road or racing?

BTW, I did ask State Farm to insure the bike under a Personal Article Policy, and they said it would be ~$400/yr (for a $4,000 value ... I've insured my computer, camera equipment, jewelry, etc. for much much less that 10% of insured value).  I did think that was a bit steep, but not sure if that was to be expected ....  

https://velosurance.com/

http://www.markelbicycleinsurance.com/

For me the options didn't make financial sense. Get a quote!  Velosurance covers in-race damage.

Brendan Rigby said:

Scott Kuhlke said:

Speaking of new bikes, I have a question about insurance.  I have a renters policy through State Farm, which protects my bike in the apt.  Naturally, I'm at risk of breaking / losing / theft outside the apt than inside.  Any suggestions on what type of insurance, or insurance companies, who will insure bikes while on the road or racing?

BTW, I did ask State Farm to insure the bike under a Personal Article Policy, and they said it would be ~$400/yr (for a $4,000 value ... I've insured my computer, camera equipment, jewelry, etc. for much much less that 10% of insured value).  I did think that was a bit steep, but not sure if that was to be expected ....  

https://velosurance.com/

http://www.markelbicycleinsurance.com/

For me the options didn't make financial sense. Get a quote!  Velosurance covers in-race damage.

Realistically unless the entire bike gets nicked you're more likely to break a single component than the entire thing.

Word to the wise on travel - Virgin America paid for the total replacement cost of my bike that they broke in transit largely because I didn't use points for the ticket.
#ymmv

Gues what I'm being for Halloween? A guy with a new bike. 

Welcome to the dark (Di2) side!

Mines Not quite Halloween colors Condon but I'll take it. 

SO JEALOUS.

carbon clinchers?

Yacks - they both come with carbon clinchers 30mm deep, 23mm wide

me likey 

Yacks you're still going to double flat at PP. 

After years of talking about it, I finally followed through and bought the Ritchey Breakway. This is the titanium cross version, a do-it-all bike that breaks in half and packs in a suitcase within airline luggage rules. I already flew it back to Switzerland and was charged no fees. It flew as regular luggage. Components are mix of stuff left over from the past few years. This bike is perfect for my trips to Croatia, the States or out my front door. Now all I need is for my knee problems to go away so I can ride again. I'm looking forward to a ride with my old Kissena buddies the next time I visit. Or even a race now that USA Cycling has 1 day permits within your old category. 

That's a sweet ride Nathaniel, look forward to seeing it in person. Where does it decouple? 

If tragedy should ever befall my Spooky....this thing could slot right in...

twoyacks said:

If tragedy should ever befall my Spooky....this thing could slot right in...

Having ridden next to that very steed, I've got to tell you, it's one smoking' hot whip.

No it ain't new....It's the Spooky...But Papa's Got Some Brand New Shoes !!!! Thanks Mark Taylor....Carbon you wily temptress....knew I couldn't stay away for long

Santa was good to me

Magnificent!

Just in time for cross season!

Is it wrong that I'm more jealous of all that room in a basement than I am of that super sweet ride?

I've seen that room before.....but where????

Ewwwwwwwwww.

I was told this would make me fast.......



Thanks to the Redbeard folks for an awesome buying experience.

Boom!

^ Jim, that thing looks fast stoop sitting.

Curious about the fit, why the smaller frame and lotsa spacers vs a bigger frame and stem slammage?

John - I hear ya but it's about the top tub length. The next size up has a top tube length 2 cm longer and I'm already running a short stem (working on my flexibility so hopefully I'll get a bit longer stem on there soon).

All my preconceptions about fit went out the window after a trip to ACME...forget the optics...if a fit specialist tells you "this is where u need to be on the bike" go with it.  I'm running a 70mm stem for a few years now and my back pain is completely under control now.