Endurance

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Endurance

Postby Ivanerrol » Wed Aug 08, 2018 12:21 pm

Opinions.

New Wilier GTR Team Dura Ace hydro disks at very good discount

or

Specialized Roubaix Ultegra hydro disks at near normal price

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Re: Endurance

Postby MichaelB » Wed Aug 08, 2018 12:58 pm

I'd pick the Wilier, as that's not how you spell 'specialised'.

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Re: Endurance

Postby Duck! » Wed Aug 08, 2018 1:52 pm

MichaelB wrote:I'd pick the Wilier, as that's not how you spell 'specialised'.
It is when it's the brand name. And it's not how you spell "disc".
I had a thought, but it got run over as it crossed my mind.

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Re: Endurance

Postby cyclotaur » Wed Aug 08, 2018 2:30 pm

MichaelB wrote:I'd pick the Wilier, as that's not how you spell 'specialised'.
American brand, American spelling.
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Re: Endurance

Postby Ivanerrol » Wed Aug 08, 2018 3:15 pm

disc or disk is also subjective - especially coming from an I.T. perspective.

But in the case of vehicles of all types - Disc is the correct way. .........For which I apologise. :? or is it apologize :shock:

As far as American spelling goes. Does a specialist specialize?

Back to the bikes.

The Wilier is 40% off which brings it way under the Roubaix RRP.

I took the Wilier for a test ride yesterday. The Melbourne wind was blowing it around a bit. Other than the wind it was smooth as silk.

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Re: Endurance

Postby cyclotaur » Wed Aug 08, 2018 3:26 pm

Ivanerrol wrote:...
As far as American spelling goes. Does a specialist specialize?
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Fair call - I never said American English spelling is any more coherent than anyone else's. :D
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Re: Endurance

Postby Cardy George » Wed Aug 08, 2018 3:51 pm

Depends which type of bike snob you'd like to be.

Personally I'd be the biggest I could be and go the Wilier :lol:

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Re: Endurance

Postby nickobec » Wed Aug 08, 2018 3:56 pm

Ivanerrol wrote:The Wilier is 40% off which brings it way under the Roubaix RRP.
Personally I can not see a reason why you should buy an Ulterga equipped Specialized when the Wilier with DuraAce is cheaper. Assuming the Wilier is available in your size.

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Re: Endurance

Postby Newcastle Dave » Wed Aug 08, 2018 4:58 pm

I just want to know where I can get a Willier at 40% off ?

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Re: Endurance

Postby Ivanerrol » Wed Aug 08, 2018 5:06 pm

Newcastle Dave wrote:I just want to know where I can get a Willier at 40% off ?
I'll let you know after I've bought it.

There's a couple of specials left - but in odd sizes.
nickobec wrote: Assuming the Wilier is available in your size.
That probably be why it's 40% off.

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Re: Endurance

Postby Mububban » Wed Aug 08, 2018 5:27 pm

Yeah I vote for the Willier too. Dura-Ace for the price of Ultegra and what is reportedly a very good bike - why not?!?
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Re: Endurance

Postby jaythefordman » Wed Aug 08, 2018 6:38 pm

Mububban wrote:Yeah I vote for the Willier too. Dura-Ace for the price of Ultegra and what is reportedly a very good bike - why not?!?
Yep, that would be my thinking too :)

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Re: Endurance

Postby MichaelB » Thu Aug 09, 2018 8:35 am

cyclotaur wrote:
MichaelB wrote:I'd pick the Wilier, as that's not how you spell 'specialised'.
American brand, American spelling.
Still not how it's spelt here. :twisted:

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Re: Endurance

Postby Duck! » Thu Aug 09, 2018 8:55 am

Ivanerrol wrote:disc or disk is also subjective - especially coming from an I.T. perspective.
Not subjective at all.... Like break/brake and metre/meter (which the Americans have completely failed to grasp), they're different words with quite distinct definitions.
I had a thought, but it got run over as it crossed my mind.

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Re: Endurance

Postby cyclotaur » Thu Aug 09, 2018 10:43 am

MichaelB wrote:
cyclotaur wrote:
MichaelB wrote:I'd pick the Wilier, as that's not how you spell 'specialised'.
American brand, American spelling.
Still not how it's spelt here. :twisted:
Ah well....you can buy the S-Works version then. :lol: :lol:
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