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08-27-15, 06:29 AM
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I was thinking of suggesting red or yellow chainrings, but I'm pretty sure you'd have to paint those yourself. 
I always liked the idea of the white gruppo. Had thought it would look especially sharp on a black, white, gray or certain metallic frames. I also have been wistful that there seem to be so few of them. Have only heard good things about their performance.
I always liked the idea of the white gruppo. Had thought it would look especially sharp on a black, white, gray or certain metallic frames. I also have been wistful that there seem to be so few of them. Have only heard good things about their performance.
08-27-15, 07:12 AM
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I think the bike looks great! My only reservation is the red bits. I would change them to white. But what do I know about aesthetics?
After getting Sante DT shifters, I thought of starting to collect the other bits but decided the shifters should be used by someone with a higher need.
After getting Sante DT shifters, I thought of starting to collect the other bits but decided the shifters should be used by someone with a higher need.
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08-27-15, 08:03 AM
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Dag-nammit Aaron! Now you really got me looking at it...and...hmmm...the cranks DO blend into the white of the frame a good bit, particularly when I look at the "beauty" shots...but...at this point, more important to ride RB than it is to change the looks...sounds like I have a new winter project (probably going to have to have RB painted anyway)...
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08-27-15, 08:11 PM
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YES!
White bar tape and cages.
Duane is a nice guy, letting us redesign his favorite bike without telling us all to go to hell
White bar tape and cages.
Duane is a nice guy, letting us redesign his favorite bike without telling us all to go to hell
I think the bike looks great! My only reservation is the red bits. I would change them to white. But what do I know about aesthetics?
After getting Sante DT shifters, I thought of starting to collect the other bits but decided the shifters should be used by someone with a higher need.
After getting Sante DT shifters, I thought of starting to collect the other bits but decided the shifters should be used by someone with a higher need.
08-28-15, 05:57 AM
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)...I LIKE the RED on it...so...
...all white, to me, would be quite boring!!!! So...LINE DRAWN!!!
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