The Hudson Road Bike http://the-huds.com This is a road bike site that mostly reviews road bikes, and parts. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 02:13:14 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Motobecane Fantom Cross Cyclocross Review | Motobecane Fantom Cross For Sale http://the-huds.com/motobecane-fantom-cross-cyclocross-review-motobecane-fantom-cross-for-sale/ http://the-huds.com/motobecane-fantom-cross-cyclocross-review-motobecane-fantom-cross-for-sale/#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2012 02:13:14 +0000 http://the-huds.com/?p=152 Bike looks good, was easy to adjust/assemble. Was a bit heavier than expected, but that isn't a real concern of mine. I'm not going to throw on the spandex and join in on race day just yet. Bike is stiff, nimble, and with ulterga down to the socks... shifts smoothly. This bike will get me to work all Summer and help me train a bit as I plan on touring n maybe race. Wanna spend a few days and nights cruising through the sierra with friends. Bike seems up to the challenge. the 6066 frame is a bum killer but I don't want anymore kids anyway. This frame should help that cause. The carbon fork is lovely. All in all the bike has impressed me. It's replacing a Gary Fisher that I'll keep for real mtbin'. Bike is awesome. Good deal. If ya have even more money to burn... go steel.

Below is a list of new and used Motobecane Fantom Cross for sale.

2011 Motobecane Fantom Cross Team Ultegra – 56CM, LOOK! (Under 200 Miles!) 2011 Motobecane Fantom Cross Team Ultegra – 56CM, LOOK! (Under 200 Miles!) Paypal US $1,395.00 5d 6h 12m
 
]]> http://the-huds.com/motobecane-fantom-cross-cyclocross-review-motobecane-fantom-cross-for-sale/feed/ 0 Soma Double Cross Cyclocross Review | Soma Double Cross Cyclocross For Sale http://the-huds.com/soma-double-cross-cyclocross-review-soma-double-cross-cyclocross-for-sale/ http://the-huds.com/soma-double-cross-cyclocross-review-soma-double-cross-cyclocross-for-sale/#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:40:03 +0000 http://the-huds.com/?p=150 I purchased this bike as a tweener while I wait on my new Orbea Orca. I built it up with a Kona Project fork. I have been running it on dirt roads with 35 tires on it and running it on the road as a training bike with kysriums and I would now say that this bike is a fantastic do it all bike. It is not super light but it rides great on the road and it handles well off road. I have not had trouble keeping up with bikes 4 pounds lighter. I would definitely race cross on it if I wanted to hurt that bad but it is winter so screw it. I am thankful I purchased this bike.

Below is a list of new and used Soma Double Cross Cyclocross for sale.

Soma Double Cross Campagnolo Cyclocross Cross Road Bike 62cm Steel Soma Double Cross Campagnolo Cyclocross Cross Road Bike 62cm Steel Paypal US $2,700.00 28d 3h 39m
Soma CX LUGGED CROMO GUNMETAL BLUE FOR THE DOUBLE CROSS Soma CX LUGGED CROMO GUNMETAL BLUE FOR THE DOUBLE CROSS Paypal US $118.83 1d 22h 37m
 
]]> http://the-huds.com/soma-double-cross-cyclocross-review-soma-double-cross-cyclocross-for-sale/feed/ 0 Surly Cross-Check Cyclocross Review | Surly Cross-Check Cyclocross For Sale http://the-huds.com/surly-cross-check-cyclocross-review-surly-cross-check-cyclocross-for-sale/ http://the-huds.com/surly-cross-check-cyclocross-review-surly-cross-check-cyclocross-for-sale/#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:30:41 +0000 http://the-huds.com/?p=148 Great commuter, i rode a regular road bike to work for 12 years both in San Diego and here in Hawaii. "What a difference", Hawaii has some crummy roads and bike paths and the Surly alleviates most of that with its smooth ride. I noticed a difference immediately and have grown to appreciate the comfort that the cross check provides.

Below is a list of new and used Surly Cross-Check Cyclocross for sale.

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]]> http://the-huds.com/surly-cross-check-cyclocross-review-surly-cross-check-cyclocross-for-sale/feed/ 0 Scram Gxp Blackbox Ceramic BB Cups Review http://the-huds.com/scram-gxp-blackbox-ceramic-bb-cups-review/ http://the-huds.com/scram-gxp-blackbox-ceramic-bb-cups-review/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:39:10 +0000 http://the-huds.com/?p=145 There is a mix of feelings how how well the Scram Ceramic bottom brackets perform. They were designed to be durable and the best thing ever. Many riders have found them to be faulty and fail way beyond their life expectancy. Though SCRAM offers 2 year warranty on their product, it seems to be a hit or miss for this BB.

Below is a list of new and used Sram Gxp Blackbox Ceramic BB for sale.

SRAM RED BLACK BOX Ceramic Bearing BB Bottom Bracket 68mm GXP NEW SRAM RED BLACK BOX Ceramic Bearing BB Bottom Bracket 68mm GXP NEW Paypal US $95.97 19d 6h 3m
New SRAM Blackbox Ceramic Italian Bottom Bracket GXP MegaExo Guerciotti BB $189 New SRAM Blackbox Ceramic Italian Bottom Bracket GXP MegaExo Guerciotti BB $189 Paypal US $115.90 27d 22h 5m
SRAM BlackBox GXP Ceramic Bearing BB Cups Italian SRAM BlackBox GXP Ceramic Bearing BB Cups Italian Paypal US $172.00 27d 20h 33m
Sram Red BlackBox CERAMIC GXP Bottom Bracket BB, NEW Sram Red BlackBox CERAMIC GXP Bottom Bracket BB, NEW Paypal US $84.99 27d 18h 34m
SRAM GXP BlackBox BB Bottom Bracket w/ Ceramic Bearings PressFit Road BB86 SRAM GXP BlackBox BB Bottom Bracket w/ Ceramic Bearings PressFit Road BB86 Paypal US $209.99 23d 21h 24m
SRAM BB Bottom Bracket GXP BlackBox Cups w Ceramic Bearings Italian Thread 70 SRAM BB Bottom Bracket GXP BlackBox Cups w Ceramic Bearings Italian Thread 70 Paypal US $206.99 23d 21h 23m
SRAM BB Bottom Bracket GXP BlackBox Cups Ceramic Bearings English MTB/Road 73/68 SRAM BB Bottom Bracket GXP BlackBox Cups Ceramic Bearings English MTB/Road 73/68 Paypal US $206.99 23d 21h 23m
SRAM BlackBox GXP Ceramic BB Set Road or Mtn EngliSh SRAM BlackBox GXP Ceramic BB Set Road or Mtn EngliSh Paypal US $224.93 16d 23h
CK2150 SRAM BlackBox GXP Ceramic BB Set Road/Mountain CK2150 SRAM BlackBox GXP Ceramic BB Set Road/Mountain Paypal US $184.19 7d 20h 42m
Sram Italian GXP BB cups Black Box Ceramic bearing Sram Italian GXP BB cups Black Box Ceramic bearing Paypal US $159.00 2d 2h 12m
SRAM TruVativ GXP BlackBox Ceramic BB, 68/73mm English SRAM TruVativ GXP BlackBox Ceramic BB, 68/73mm English Paypal US $170.99 23d 20h 34m
SRAM GXP BB92 Ceramic BlackBox Bottom Bracket MTN BB SRAM GXP BB92 Ceramic BlackBox Bottom Bracket MTN BB Paypal US $179.99 22d 19h 40m
SRAM GXP BB86 Ceramic BlackBox Bottom Bracket Road BB SRAM GXP BB86 Ceramic BlackBox Bottom Bracket Road BB Paypal US $179.99 21d 23h 59m
SRAM GXP BB BlackBox Ceramic Bottom Bracket English Rd SRAM GXP BB BlackBox Ceramic Bottom Bracket English Rd Paypal US $140.99 18d 2m
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]]> http://the-huds.com/scram-gxp-blackbox-ceramic-bb-cups-review/feed/ 0 Shimano 105 BB-5500 Bottom Bracket Review http://the-huds.com/shimano-105-bb-5500-bottom-bracket-review/ http://the-huds.com/shimano-105-bb-5500-bottom-bracket-review/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:30:37 +0000 http://the-huds.com/?p=143 My 2000 Trek 530 Touring bike came with a Shimano BB-5500 bottom bracket. For the 10 years I have owned the bike and thousands of miles I have rode on it, the bracket has functioned flawlessly. Many people claim or have problems with their brackets which I think has more to do with a flawed installation of the bracket rather then a faulty bearing.

Below is a list of new and used Shimano 105 BB-5500 Bottom Bracket for sale.

SHIMANO 105 BOTTOM BRACKET BB-5500 68X109.5 ENG NEW SHIMANO 105 BOTTOM BRACKET BB-5500 68X109.5 ENG NEW Paypal US $33.87 5d 20h 29m
SHIMANO 105 BOTTOM BRACKET, BB-5500, 118.5x68, NEW IN BOX SHIMANO 105 BOTTOM BRACKET, BB-5500, 118.5x68, NEW IN BOX Paypal 0 Bid US $60.25 1h 11m
SHIMANO 105 BOTTOM BRACKET, BB-5500, 109.5x68, NEW IN BOX SHIMANO 105 BOTTOM BRACKET, BB-5500, 109.5x68, NEW IN BOX Paypal 0 Bid US $60.25 1h 11m
*NIB $60* SHIMANO Triple 105 BB-5500 BOTTOM BRACKET (Italian Thread 70x118.5 mm) *NIB $60* SHIMANO Triple 105 BB-5500 BOTTOM BRACKET (Italian Thread 70x118.5 mm) Paypal US $29.99 28d 8h 10m
SHIMANO 105 BB-5500 OCTALINK BOTTOM BRACKET DOUBLE 68 X 110 BC137 SHIMANO 105 BB-5500 OCTALINK BOTTOM BRACKET DOUBLE 68 X 110 BC137 Paypal US $52.50 29d 6h 29m
Shimano 105 BB-5500 Bicycle Bottom Bracket 70x118 Octalink Shimano 105 BB-5500 Bicycle Bottom Bracket 70x118 Octalink Paypal US $49.99 27d 17h 5m
Shimano 105 BB5500 68x118.5mm English V1 Spline BB Trip Shimano 105 BB5500 68x118.5mm English V1 Spline BB Trip Paypal US $53.95 24d 7h 49m
Shimano 105 BB-5500 English 109.5mm Bottom Bracket Shimano 105 BB-5500 English 109.5mm Bottom Bracket Paypal US $55.93 23d 9h 1m
Shimano 105 BB-5500 Cartridge Bottom Bracket 70x118mm Italian Triple $60 Shimano 105 BB-5500 Cartridge Bottom Bracket 70x118mm Italian Triple $60 Paypal US $49.95 22d 7h 20m
SHIMANO 105 BOTTOM BRACKET BB-5500 68X109.5 ENGLISH SHIMANO 105 BOTTOM BRACKET BB-5500 68X109.5 ENGLISH Paypal US $48.14 15d 34m
Shimano 105 BB-5500 Octalink Bottom Bracket Road Bike 109.5mm English 68 New Shimano 105 BB-5500 Octalink Bottom Bracket Road Bike 109.5mm English 68 New Paypal US $50.27 21d 14h 20m
Shimano 105 Octalink BB, 68m x 110m, English, BB-5500 Shimano 105 Octalink BB, 68m x 110m, English, BB-5500 Paypal US $66.39 18d 5h 7m
Shimano 105 BB5500 68x109.5mm English V1 Spline Bottom Bracket Shimano 105 BB5500 68x109.5mm English V1 Spline Bottom Bracket Paypal US $59.99 18d 35m
Shimano 105 Ocatalink Bottom Bracket BB-5500 Used Shimano 105 Ocatalink Bottom Bracket BB-5500 Used Paypal 0 Bid US $10.00 4d 1h 34m
Shimano 105 BB5500 68x118.5mm English V1 Spline Bottom Bracket for Triple Cranks Shimano 105 BB5500 68x118.5mm English V1 Spline Bottom Bracket for Triple Cranks Paypal US $51.33 10d 1h 29m
Shimano 105 BB5500 68x109.5mm English V1 Spline Bottom Shimano 105 BB5500 68x109.5mm English V1 Spline Bottom Paypal US $52.31 9d 21h 43m
Shimano 105 BB5500 68x109.5mm English V1 Spline BB Shimano 105 BB5500 68x109.5mm English V1 Spline BB Paypal US $53.95 8d 19h 56m
Shimano 105 BB-5500 Cartridge Bottom Bracket 70 x 118m Italian Triple Silver Shimano 105 BB-5500 Cartridge Bottom Bracket 70 x 118m Italian Triple Silver Paypal US $19.99 4d 17h 31m
Shimano 105 BB-5500 Bottom Bracket 70x118 Octalink Brand New In Box!!! Shimano 105 BB-5500 Bottom Bracket 70x118 Octalink Brand New In Box!!! Paypal US $39.00 3d 20h 38m
Shimano 105 BB5500 68x118.5mm English V1 Spline BB Shimano 105 BB5500 68x118.5mm English V1 Spline BB Paypal US $53.96 6d 20h 25m
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]]> http://the-huds.com/shimano-105-bb-5500-bottom-bracket-review/feed/ 0 Fsa Mega Exo Bottom Bracket Review | FSA Mega Exo For Sale http://the-huds.com/fsa-mega-exo-bottom-bracket-review-fsa-mega-exo-for-sale/ http://the-huds.com/fsa-mega-exo-bottom-bracket-review-fsa-mega-exo-for-sale/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:19:38 +0000 http://the-huds.com/?p=141 It was actually less than 3 months... I bought the crank set, with these bearings, in November, and started riding this bike (one of 5 I own, but it is my best and most used) in late February... I ground the bearings to powder by the end of March! I replaced them with Shimano Ultegra bearings, and they seem to work better, however the crankset won't stay together unless I torque the bold close to snapping and put enough lock-tight to glue a dragster to the starting line of a race, and even then it will come lose over a long ride!

Below is a list of new and used Fsa Mega Exo Bottom Bracket for sale.

FSA K-Force MegaExo Ceramic Cartridge Sealed English BB-8000 Road Bottom Bracket FSA K-Force MegaExo Ceramic Cartridge Sealed English BB-8000 Road Bottom Bracket Paypal 0 Bid US $150.00 6h 25m
New! Light FSA Mega Exo Ceramic ATB Mountain Bicycle Bottom Bracket 68/73mm New! Light FSA Mega Exo Ceramic ATB Mountain Bicycle Bottom Bracket 68/73mm Paypal 0 Bid US $199.99 22h 14m
FSA BB86 Ceramic Bottom Bracket for MegaExo Light Cranks FSA BB86 Ceramic Bottom Bracket for MegaExo Light Cranks Paypal US $177.99 27d 23h 50m
FSA Team Issue Crankset With Mega Exo English Bottom Bracket 2008 FSA Team Issue Crankset With Mega Exo English Bottom Bracket 2008 Paypal 9 Bids US $34.00 1d 3h 17m
NEW FSA Carbon Crank BB30 Mega Exo Chrome Bottom Bracket Adapter // Road Bike NEW FSA Carbon Crank BB30 Mega Exo Chrome Bottom Bracket Adapter // Road Bike Paypal 1 Bid US $.99 1d 6h 1m
FSA K-Force MegaExo 8010 Ceramic Road Bottom Bracket NEW FSA K-Force MegaExo 8010 Ceramic Road Bottom Bracket NEW Paypal US $151.95 28d 21h 2m
FSA MegaExo 9200 Ceramic Mountain Bike Bottom Bracket NEW FSA MegaExo 9200 Ceramic Mountain Bike Bottom Bracket NEW Paypal 5 Bids US $39.00 4h 38m
FSA MegaExo 9010 Ceramic Mountain Bike Bottom Bracket NEW FSA MegaExo 9010 Ceramic Mountain Bike Bottom Bracket NEW Paypal 4 Bids US $15.50 4h 38m
FSA Gossamer MegaExo S10 170mm 39-53 Black Crankset with Bottom Bracket FSA Gossamer MegaExo S10 170mm 39-53 Black Crankset with Bottom Bracket Paypal US $151.99 13d 21h 46m
FSA BB-7000 MegaExo Cartridge Sealed Bottom Bracket English FSA BB-7000 MegaExo Cartridge Sealed Bottom Bracket English Paypal US $46.45 28d 3h 36m
FSA BB-8681 MegaExo SL-K Light Road Cart Bottom Bracket 68mm NEW FSA BB-8681 MegaExo SL-K Light Road Cart Bottom Bracket 68mm NEW Paypal US $44.95 16d 8h 15m
FSA Mega Exo 68/70 Ceramic Bottom Bracket **NEW** FSA Mega Exo 68/70 Ceramic Bottom Bracket **NEW** Paypal 0 Bid US $45.00 2d 21h 2m
FSA Mega Exo Adaptor for BB90 Bottom Bracket FSA Mega Exo Adaptor for BB90 Bottom Bracket Paypal US $13.99 11d 11h
FSA BB-8681 MegaExo SL-K Light Road Cart Bottom Bracket FSA BB-8681 MegaExo SL-K Light Road Cart Bottom Bracket Paypal US $43.21 9d 21h 43m
2012 FSA BB 8681 Mega Exo Road Bottom Bracket English 1.37 2012 FSA BB 8681 Mega Exo Road Bottom Bracket English 1.37" x 24T 70/68 NEW Paypal US $28.99 3d 16h 27m
FSA SLK Carbon Road Crankset 172.5 mm W/MegaExo Bottom Bracket/ NEW /Floor Model FSA SLK Carbon Road Crankset 172.5 mm W/MegaExo Bottom Bracket/ NEW /Floor Model Paypal 0 Bid US $175.99 3d 20h 24m
FSA MEGA EXO SHIMANO BICYCLE BOTTOM BRACKET WRENCH TOOL FSA MEGA EXO SHIMANO BICYCLE BOTTOM BRACKET WRENCH TOOL Paypal US $45.95 24d 4h 51m
FSA MEGA EXO CARTRIDGE SEALED BOTTOM BRACKET, ROAD, ENGLISH THREADED, NEW FSA MEGA EXO CARTRIDGE SEALED BOTTOM BRACKET, ROAD, ENGLISH THREADED, NEW Paypal 0 Bid US $8.99 4d 4h 54m
FSA BB-8010 Ceramic MegaExo Bottom Bracket Cartridge Sealed English Red Cups FSA BB-8010 Ceramic MegaExo Bottom Bracket Cartridge Sealed English Red Cups Paypal US $244.99 29d 23h 33m
FSA Energy Crankset 170mm 34/50t S-10 Rings with MegaExo Bottom Bracket Black FSA Energy Crankset 170mm 34/50t S-10 Rings with MegaExo Bottom Bracket Black Paypal US $239.99 29d 23h 33m
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]]> http://the-huds.com/fsa-mega-exo-bottom-bracket-review-fsa-mega-exo-for-sale/feed/ 0 Trek 2008 Madone 5.2 Review | Trek Madone For Sale http://the-huds.com/trek-2008-madone-5-2-review-trek-madone-for-sale/ http://the-huds.com/trek-2008-madone-5-2-review-trek-madone-for-sale/#comments Fri, 23 Sep 2011 04:57:17 +0000 http://the-huds.com/?p=137 I have a 2005 Trek 5200 and the Trek sizing fits me well. Very happy with the 5200. A guy at the club got the 2008 5.2 madone and let me ride it immediately after a race - I was amazed at the difference, the 2008 Madone 5.2 is supposedly way stiffer, and you can feel it, standing up and stomping and you can feel the stiffness, it is beautiful and comfortable to ride. Descends nicely too, easier than my 5200 (of which i have no complaints) I compared it to the Scott Addict R4 - also beautiful to ride, but more like the 5200, the Madone was stiffer than both and noticeably different to ride. This is a great bike. I'd suggest you test ride other bikes with similar components to get the feel - in my experience it was heads an shoulders above the competition.

Below is a list of new and used Trek Madone For Sale.

58cm 2008 Trek 5.5 Madone Frame Frameset Road Bike OCLV Carbon Fiber Fork 58cm 2008 Trek 5.5 Madone Frame Frameset Road Bike OCLV Carbon Fiber Fork Paypal US $899.99 29d 2h 23m
2008 Trek Madone 5.5 frame and fork 58cm road bike cycling 2008 Trek Madone 5.5 frame and fork 58cm road bike cycling Paypal US $1,250.00 20d 6h 2m
Used 2008 58cm Trek Madone 5.5 with Campy group Used 2008 58cm Trek Madone 5.5 with Campy group Paypal US $1,850.00 19d 7h 55m
NEW! FORK BONTRAGER XXX Lite Carbon Yr 2008 For TREK MADONE 6.9 PearlWhite Sz 50 NEW! FORK BONTRAGER XXX Lite Carbon Yr 2008 For TREK MADONE 6.9 PearlWhite Sz 50 Paypal US $429.00 14d 7h 16m
2008 Trek Madone 5.5 2008 Trek Madone 5.5 Paypal US $2,100.00 4d 27m
2008 Trek Madone 6.9 Pro Fit(H1) 2008 Trek Madone 6.9 Pro Fit(H1) Paypal 15 Bids US $610.00 1d 21h 34m
2008 Trek Madone 4.5 only 500 miles!!! 2008 Trek Madone 4.5 only 500 miles!!! Paypal US $1,399.99 2d 22h 1m
2008 Trek Madone 5.2 58cm - Less than 50 miles 2008 Trek Madone 5.2 58cm - Less than 50 miles Paypal 18 Bids US $1,232.07 4d 2h 13m
2008 Trek Madone 5.2 Carbon road bike Shimano Ultegra 2008 Trek Madone 5.2 Carbon road bike Shimano Ultegra Paypal 24 Bids US $730.00 4d 3h 54m
Trek Madone Seat Mast 2008 Trek Madone Seat Mast 2008 Paypal US $65.00 5d 21h 21m
2008 trek madone 5.2 carbon fiber pro road bike 2008 trek madone 5.2 carbon fiber pro road bike Paypal US $1,800.00 8d 9h 39m
Trek Madone 56 dura ace, Mavic, specialized, 2008 Trek Madone 56 dura ace, Mavic, specialized, 2008 Paypal US $2,395.00 9d 6h 25m
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]]> http://the-huds.com/trek-2008-madone-5-2-review-trek-madone-for-sale/feed/ 0 Giant Tcr Composite 0 Review | Giant Tcr Composite For Sale http://the-huds.com/giant-tcr-composite-0-review-giant-tcr-composite-for-sale/ http://the-huds.com/giant-tcr-composite-0-review-giant-tcr-composite-for-sale/#comments Fri, 23 Sep 2011 04:46:56 +0000 http://the-huds.com/?p=135 I was not quite sure what type of bike to buy. I tried Litespeed (Sienna, Tuscany, Trek (5200), Kestrel (Talon), Klein and the Giant Composite. It had to be the easiest bike buying decision in the world. The compact frame handles like a race car. I weigh 200 lbs and was tired of getting beat up on my Serotta steel frame, not to mention frame flex. The TCR Composite 0 is the most solid bike I have ridden.

Below is a list of new and used Giant Tcr Composite for sale.

GIANT TCR COMPOSITE FRAME SPEED BIKE BYCYCLE RACER EASTON, SELLE ITALIA SHIMANO GIANT TCR COMPOSITE FRAME SPEED BIKE BYCYCLE RACER EASTON, SELLE ITALIA SHIMANO US $1,499.00 27d 23h 2m
NEW GIANT 2012 TCR ADVANCED SL frameset SIZE：M/L Matte Composite/Red/Black NEW GIANT 2012 TCR ADVANCED SL frameset SIZE：M/L Matte Composite/Red/Black Paypal US $2,499.00 12d 20h 12m
Giant TCR Composite Men's Size M road Bike Giant TCR Composite Men's Size M road Bike Paypal US $1,500.00 9d 1h 50m
Brand New, 2012 Giant TCR Composite Carbon Frameset, Size: M Brand New, 2012 Giant TCR Composite Carbon Frameset, Size: M Paypal US $1,350.00 14h 8m
06 Giant TCR composite limited 55.5 size L full carbon frameset roadbike MINT! 06 Giant TCR composite limited 55.5 size L full carbon frameset roadbike MINT! Paypal 0 Bid US $399.99 1d 4h 30m
2003 Giant TCR Composite Road Bike // XL Carbon Shimano Dura Ace 7800 2003 Giant TCR Composite Road Bike // XL Carbon Shimano Dura Ace 7800 Paypal US $1,499.99 5d 6h 30m
 

There is no frame flex, but the carbon soaks up the road without being numb (Trek, Kestrel). I never thought that I would buy a Giant, but after reading reviews and talking to the LBS it was a no brainer. The TCR 0 is set up and ready to ride. The new Dura-Ace is wonderful and the Mavic wheels may be the best wheel built. The bike also comes with Time pedals (which I traded) but they were nice. You cannot go wrong with this bike!

]]> http://the-huds.com/giant-tcr-composite-0-review-giant-tcr-composite-for-sale/feed/ 0 2010 BMC Pro Machine Review | BMC Pro Machine For Sale http://the-huds.com/2010-bmc-pro-machine-review-bmc-pro-machine-for-sale/ http://the-huds.com/2010-bmc-pro-machine-review-bmc-pro-machine-for-sale/#comments Thu, 15 Sep 2011 04:31:49 +0000 http://the-huds.com/?p=131 I first saw the Pro Machine a while back (probably 05 tour). I went to my LBS the middle of this year to get a price quote on it. To my surprise, they had one in their basement built up with campy record. So they asked me if i wanted to give it a try. After riding it for the first time i was hooked. about 2 months afterward i finally got my hands on my own. I got a 53cm (they run big because of the compact design) I have been riding it now for about 4 months from the time of this review. It is VERY stiff in the BB. Super light. All of the road buzz gets absorbed thru the bike. The only thing i feel is bumps in the road.

Below is a list of new and used BMC Pro Machine For Sale.

2010 BMC PRO MACHINE SLC01 ROAD BIKE NEW SHIMANO ULTEGRA COMPONETS LOOK ZIPP 2010 BMC PRO MACHINE SLC01 ROAD BIKE NEW SHIMANO ULTEGRA COMPONETS LOOK ZIPP Paypal US $2,300.00 19d 22m
EASTON BMC ROAD CARBON FORK 700C 1 1/8 EASTON BMC ROAD CARBON FORK 700C 1 1/8" PRO MACHINE SLX01 - 2009 YEAR Paypal 0 Bid US $139.00 7h 16m
BMC SLC01 Pro Machine Limited Edition Size 51 SRAM Red Shimano Dura Ace Wheelset BMC SLC01 Pro Machine Limited Edition Size 51 SRAM Red Shimano Dura Ace Wheelset Paypal US $2,900.00 23d 1h 28m
2008 BMC SLC01 Pro Machine Carbon Road Bike 57cm 2008 BMC SLC01 Pro Machine Carbon Road Bike 57cm Paypal US $3,099.99 8d 3h 49m
BMC SLC01 Pro Machine Campy Super Record, Fulcrum Racing 1 tubeless Size 53 BMC SLC01 Pro Machine Campy Super Record, Fulcrum Racing 1 tubeless Size 53 Paypal 0 Bid US $2,999.00 5d 18h 3m
BMC Pro Machine Road Bike BMC Pro Machine Road Bike Paypal US $2,100.00 6d 18h 59m
 

The bike loves to corner, the handling is second to none. Climbing is a lot easier, bike don't want to twist, so you tend to stay in a straight line, no zig zags. It is also great for descends, because of the compact design, you have a lower center of gravity. Which makes the bike respond very quickly to turning at high speeds. Its a very strong bike, i feel very secure on it while i ride, whether it be down a hill, or up one.

I was skeptical with the carbon dropouts. -- i was climbing up a pretty steep hill.. and one of my spokes broke. My rear derailed got stuck in one of the spokes and ripped off. I checked out the dropouts of my bike, and because they have replaceable derailure hangers, nothing was wrong with the frame itself.. just have to buy a $20 part to fix it up (outside of a new $250 derailed). If you want an attention grabber with the guys on your local ride, this will sure do it. i personally didn't want to be too flashy, so i got the black one. Good thing about that is your not restricted to color coordination (your stuck with red if you go with that one) .. although, im just happy i have one. And my LBS had both red and black when i got to pick them up, and both look awesome.

]]> http://the-huds.com/2010-bmc-pro-machine-review-bmc-pro-machine-for-sale/feed/ 0 2011 Kuota Kharma Review | Kuota Kharma For Sale http://the-huds.com/2011-kuota-kharma-review-kuota-kharma-for-sale/ http://the-huds.com/2011-kuota-kharma-review-kuota-kharma-for-sale/#comments Thu, 15 Sep 2011 04:28:07 +0000 http://the-huds.com/?p=129 I just recieved my new Kuota Kharma yesterday and have only had one 20 MI ride but I wanted to give my first impressions for those considering this bike. For context my last bike was a Colnago C50 which by many is considered the standard by which all other bikes are measured. Compaired to the C50 (using the same seat and tires) I first noticed that the stiffness in the bottom bracket was equal to or better than that of the Colnago. Power transfer was immediate and I felt that every ounce of energy I put on the crank arm was transfered into forward motion.

Below is a list of new and used Kuota Kharma for sale.

2011 KUOTA KHARMA 700C Frame Set For Lady Size 2011 KUOTA KHARMA 700C Frame Set For Lady Size Paypal US $2,199.95 2d 17h 21m
KUOTA KHARMA FULL CARBON FIBER FRONT FORK 700C 1-1/8 20.5 CM USED #6 ROAD BIKE KUOTA KHARMA FULL CARBON FIBER FRONT FORK 700C 1-1/8 20.5 CM USED #6 ROAD BIKE Paypal US $89.99 28d 22h 24m
KUOTA KHARMA 56CM SHIMANO TIAGRA 9 SPEED KUOTA KHARMA 56CM SHIMANO TIAGRA 9 SPEED Paypal 0 Bid US $1,500.00 3d 19m
2008 50cm Kuota Kharma Carbon Road Bike 2008 50cm Kuota Kharma Carbon Road Bike Paypal US $1,100.00 4d 18h
New 2011 KUOTA KHARMA Road BIKE Shimano 105 DT Swiss 1900 Carbon Frameset New 2011 KUOTA KHARMA Road BIKE Shimano 105 DT Swiss 1900 Carbon Frameset Paypal 0 Bid US $1,999.00 6d 1h 58m
 

This was not totally unexpected due to the fact that the C50 is a lugged carbon design and the Kharma is a monocoque design with a larger area of construction at the bottom bracket. What did surprise me was the the rest of the ride provided by the Kharma. Stability was spot on (riding with no hands on the bar is was easy) I found that after just a few miles I could place the bike inches off the edge line on the road and hold it there up, down, and around corners without thought or effort. Vertical compliance is sopt on delivering a ride that is very comfortable while not feeling dead or wooden as some carbon frames can. I would rate the comfort a tick behind the C50 but road feel is a tick ahead which is quite a statement considering the C50 frame alone cost half again as much as the entire Kharma built up and out the door.

Some areas that need improvement are not related to the frame at all. The Fulcrum Racing 7 wheels are heavy look kind of cheap (I guess they are cheap) and the front wheel seam where the rim was joined grabs when breaking but they seem to roll pretty well. I will probably grab a set of lighter wheels pretty quick. I ended up with the FSA SLK Megaexo crank which everyone slamms because the non drive side crank arm I guess falls off frequently, we will see. The Ultegra stuff works and as always is beyond finding fault. Overall so far I am very pleased with the Kharma and I expect to enjoy my new ride.

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