Do not attempt to break in a new bike on a century ride unless you're dead certain on the fit. (as in, it's identical to the bike your currently ride distance on) Otherwise you're just asking for some massive soreness.
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Who cares what a pro team, or anyone else, thinks about your bike? I rode quite a few miles of STP with a guy on a chipped up mid-80s Raliegh converted to a single speed. I don't recall the fast paceliners pointing and laughing as they sped past us.
Last edited by CliftonGK1; 08-27-08 at 02:58 PM.