Recent content by racer1192

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    shops/rentals in Seville or Jerez, Spain

    When we are in Seville we will use Sevici for getting around town, but I am looking for a more proper road bike to get in some nice long rides when I am in the area.
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    shops/rentals in Seville or Jerez, Spain

    I am going to be in Jerez for a week in February, and I was wondering in anyone knows of a good shop or place that rents road bikes. I can't seem to find much online. I found some decent rentals in Ronda, but that is too far away to make it practical.
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    Giant is Going VERY Low on CF

    Racist? No. A realist? Yes. I am not sure what you think about factories that pump out frames, but they are manned by people who should not be making them. I do business with them all of the time. I guess I have to call my, Chinese, wife racist also since she agrees with me. I love...
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    Giant is Going VERY Low on CF

    I live for the day when Chinese carbon is no longer needed or desired. I have gone back to Ti. A much better ride. Many of my friends here have also. I have spent the last decade in China, and let me tell you, you don't want these people making frames or components for you out of a material...
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    Chinese cycle clothing

    I bought one of the knock-off jerseys this last summer. An XXL barely fit me like an L. Considering the price, I said why not try one out. $18 all in was worth it. The stupid thing was I bought it when I was home in the States on a visit even though I live in China. When I am in China I...
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    The official debate: Should Contador have waited for Schleck?

    The fact that people would expect him to wait is ridiculous. Why not put the favorites on trainers and just compare the results? They race on the road not indoors, and that can change things. To drop a chain in this day and age just shows poor bike prep or no mechanical sympathy whatsoever.