Road Cycling - I am now officially a double "purist"

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ericmorin
08-07-04, 04:37 PM
So I finally got rid of my triple crank Oryx road bike and moved to a Fuji Team SuperLite which as a Double ultegra crank.. so I guess officially I have moved into the purist category as coined by I think Greg Lemond a few years back...

good deal too, 2004 Fuji Team SuperLite with FSA crank, full carbon fork, Full ultegra grupo.. All for $999

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jfmckenna
08-07-04, 05:26 PM
And you live in Boulder. Good job.
Jakey
08-07-04, 06:06 PM
Are there any advantages to a double? How much harder is the easiest gear on your average double setup than a triple? Cause while I don't use my lowest gears that much, I do find them neccesary on certain climbs around here...

Guest
08-07-04, 06:12 PM
For discussions on doubles vs. triples, please refer to this thread: http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=60326

For discussion on what ericmoran was talking about with his bike, refer to the thread he started on this page!

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ericmorin
08-07-04, 08:43 PM
Hey, the only thing i was commenting on was that, after 2700 miles, never road riding really until about a ago.. 30 lbs lighter a century ride under my belt.. Finally, I hope, i'm worthy...
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Panoramic
08-07-04, 09:08 PM
Why do they call them purists?? I bought a double, and want out. I have 53/39 and 12-23t. Hopefully my legs will be whipped into shape and will become pure.
sparknote_s
08-07-04, 10:11 PM
WHAT?!?! You got THIS: http://www.hotcycles.co.nz/mainpages/bikes%20fuji%20Team%20SL.htm

for $1000?!?!?!?!?
peakkaboo
08-07-04, 10:16 PM
Yeah, I'd like to know how you got this bike for $999 too. That's less than half MSRP.
BillyBob
08-08-04, 10:32 AM
LOL! I felt really jealous that he bought the same bike that I did 3 weeks ago for $800.00 less than I paid for it!

BTW, It is a really sweet bike!
boze
08-08-04, 03:36 PM
yeah, eric - where is that deal for $999? don't hold out on us!
ericmorin
08-08-04, 10:46 PM
oh sorry, I wasn't holding out.. i just wasn't online :)

it was offered locally here in Denver area at Bicycle Village shops... I thought it was a misprint in a newspaper ad.. the sales guy thought it was too.. but sure enough it was true.. the ad only said it as for a 56cm size.. which was my size :D but when I came back a second time to pick it up, the guy offered my friend the same bike in another size..
They have a web site.. but it's a local chain.. www.bicyclevillage.com you might wanna call to see if they'll still honor the price. if I can find the ad, i'll post it.