Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) - My new ride!

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1FatBikeRider
03-30-11, 12:22 PM
Finally upgraded from the heavy MTB to a carbon road bike. MTB weighs in at 35lbs, this one hit the scale at 16.99lbs with cages and pedals.

http://i55.tinypic.com/6zsx8j.jpg

I like the look of the carbon weave.

http://i51.tinypic.com/2hd9ybp.jpg

Aahzz
03-30-11, 12:28 PM
Nice lookin' ride!
exile
03-30-11, 12:42 PM
Its customary here to give your old ride to the #3 poster. Oh wait, that's me.

Nice pics, that's a great looking bike. Now go out and enjoy.

Mr. Beanz
03-30-11, 01:07 PM
Wow, that's nice!:thumb:
bitphire
03-30-11, 01:07 PM
That's 1 sexy ride!
cyclist2000
03-30-11, 01:17 PM
Nice looking bike but you need to provide a photo of the other side so we can see the drive train. There never is enough bike porn
bautieri
03-30-11, 01:24 PM
Very nice! How was your first ride?
mkadam68
03-30-11, 10:05 PM
Okay, we have the pics. Great. Now, how 'bout a ride report?

:D
Seve
03-31-11, 01:04 AM
Very nice .... :thumb:
aboatguy
03-31-11, 01:39 AM
Nice bike
InsanityBeckons
03-31-11, 04:42 AM
Very sweet looking bike.
rumrunn6
03-31-11, 04:59 AM
wow that's quite a shift in rides! nice bike! party on Garth!
CraigB
03-31-11, 05:10 AM
I'm guessing his ride report will say he felt no difference between the mountain bike and this one.

Right. ;)
bautieri
03-31-11, 06:45 AM
I'm guessing his ride report will say he felt no difference between the mountain bike and this one.

Right. ;)

Maybe he is still out riding, liked it so much he decided to keep on pedaling!
1FatBikeRider
03-31-11, 07:25 AM
The ride difference is amazing!

As far as comfort, I was really worried. Coming from a MTB to my first bike, I was worried that I would be miserable. Honestly, I feel no difference. My MTB was set up a little bit on the "agressive" style. I feel very comfortable on this bike.

One thing is for sure - when I push down on the pedal, this thing ACCELERATES! I have noticed that there is a lot of power loss in my aluminum framed mtb compared to this carbon framed bike. Virtually no flex in this one and it more power is transferred to the rear wheel.

Also, the ultegra groupo is AMAZING! Fast, crisp shifting is very nice.

Gonna do some longer rides this weekend and I will report back.
maidenfan
03-31-11, 07:31 AM
Pretty nice man - enjoy it.
natbla
03-31-11, 07:56 AM
What a sexy looking bike. I need to wipe the drool off my keyboard now.
1FatBikeRider
03-31-11, 08:13 AM
Thanks for all the compliments!
iforgotmename
03-31-11, 09:50 AM
It's so pretty I'd be afraid to ride it:thumb:
fsc
03-31-11, 09:59 AM
Does anyone but me have the problem with Orbea that when you see one of their bikes you immediately start to tent?

I think I am in love with that bike...........
psalm
03-31-11, 10:00 AM
Now that is one pretty bike.
Marauder9
03-31-11, 10:10 AM
Hope you enjoy FatBikerRider :thumb:
ericsday
04-01-11, 08:37 AM
Now ride the hell out of it! awesome bike man. looks good.:thumb:
motobecane69
04-01-11, 08:47 AM
i think that might be the nicest looking bike i've ever seen. i love the matte black paint, cannondale uses it quite a bit but everything about that bike just looks fast and sexy. How much was it if you don't mind me asking?
seenoweevil
04-01-11, 12:57 PM
That bike is a beauty! Can I borrow it? I'll bring it back...soon! Really!
butterfinger15
04-01-11, 03:10 PM
Way to still my thunder, I was excited about my bike I get to pick up in a few hours/ Now, I don't want to post mine, lol.

congrats that bike looks amazing.