I have the greatest wife in the world...
02-01-08, 11:31 PM
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I have the greatest wife in the world...
she got me a new bike and today it finally arrived. 2008 Litespeed Icon. I have been longing for a Litespeed for too many years to count. I can't wait to get it out on the road. I just finished the assembly and set up. I still need to fine tune the fit and trim the forks. Here's the run down:
2008 Litespeed Icon Frame (I opted for the nude frrame seemed timeless to me)
Easton EC90 carbon fork
Dura Ace- F&R derailers, brakes, flightdeck
Ultegra SL-crank (compact 50-34), cassatte
Ritchey Pro handlebars, wcs 4axis 110mm stem, Carbon Pro seatpost
Chris King Headset
My old Specialized Alias 143 (can't part with it I love this saddle)
all rolling on some Mike Garcia fabricated Velocity Aerohead rims laced with 28 spokes in the front and 32 spokes in the rear wrapped in Conti Grand Prix 4000's. All for just a hair over 17lbs
(I think my last Thanksgiving meal weighed more than that)
Here's some photos. I'll post more after the fit is complete.
2008 Litespeed Icon Frame (I opted for the nude frrame seemed timeless to me)
Easton EC90 carbon fork
Dura Ace- F&R derailers, brakes, flightdeck
Ultegra SL-crank (compact 50-34), cassatte
Ritchey Pro handlebars, wcs 4axis 110mm stem, Carbon Pro seatpost
Chris King Headset
My old Specialized Alias 143 (can't part with it I love this saddle)
all rolling on some Mike Garcia fabricated Velocity Aerohead rims laced with 28 spokes in the front and 32 spokes in the rear wrapped in Conti Grand Prix 4000's. All for just a hair over 17lbs
(I think my last Thanksgiving meal weighed more than that)
Here's some photos. I'll post more after the fit is complete.
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02-02-08, 12:20 AM
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02-02-08, 12:58 AM
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That is fantastic! Enjoy!
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2006 Bianchi Cross Concept, 1989 Miyata Sportrunner, 2006 Bianchi Axis, 2008 Specialized Crosstrail Expert
Lullaby Of Foo
Now I lay me down to sleep
Keep my bike safe from the bicycle thief
Keep my tootsies toasty warm
keep my carbon from any harm
Good Night Road Bike
Good Night Moutain Bike
Good night all you Foosters
And good night Moon
Go raibh an chóir ghaoithe i gcónaí liom!
2007 Specialized Tricross Comp Triple, 2007 Trek T1, 2006 Specialized Roubaix
2006 Bianchi Cross Concept, 1989 Miyata Sportrunner, 2006 Bianchi Axis, 2008 Specialized Crosstrail Expert
Lullaby Of Foo
Now I lay me down to sleep
Keep my bike safe from the bicycle thief
Keep my tootsies toasty warm
keep my carbon from any harm
Good Night Road Bike
Good Night Moutain Bike
Good night all you Foosters
And good night Moon
02-02-08, 01:16 AM
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you're going to trim the forks??!!! How much of the forks do you take off?
02-02-08, 09:07 AM
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02-02-08, 09:27 AM
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That's an awesome looking ride. We want reports and more pix when you're done with the fitting and get some miles under your belt.
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02-02-08, 12:18 PM
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Very nice! Was this a Valentine's gift? Or does she just love you that much 
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02-02-08, 12:25 PM
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Man, that is nice. If I pm you my number, can you have your wife call my wife? Maybee some of this will rub off on her....
02-02-08, 02:47 PM
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she got me a new bike and today it finally arrived. 2008 Litespeed Icon. I have been longing for a Litespeed for too many years to count. I can't wait to get it out on the road. I just finished the assembly and set up. I still need to fine tune the fit and trim the forks. Here's the run down:
2008 Litespeed Icon Frame (I opted for the nude frrame seemed timeless to me)
Easton EC90 carbon fork
Dura Ace- F&R derailers, brakes, flightdeck
Ultegra SL-crank (compact 50-34), cassatte
Ritchey Pro handlebars, wcs 4axis 110mm stem, Carbon Pro seatpost
Chris King Headset
My old Specialized Alias 143 (can't part with it I love this saddle)
all rolling on some Mike Garcia fabricated Velocity Aerohead rims laced with 28 spokes in the front and 32 spokes in the rear wrapped in Conti Grand Prix 4000's. All for just a hair over 17lbs
(I think my last Thanksgiving meal weighed more than that)
Here's some photos. I'll post more after the fit is complete.
2008 Litespeed Icon Frame (I opted for the nude frrame seemed timeless to me)
Easton EC90 carbon fork
Dura Ace- F&R derailers, brakes, flightdeck
Ultegra SL-crank (compact 50-34), cassatte
Ritchey Pro handlebars, wcs 4axis 110mm stem, Carbon Pro seatpost
Chris King Headset
My old Specialized Alias 143 (can't part with it I love this saddle)
all rolling on some Mike Garcia fabricated Velocity Aerohead rims laced with 28 spokes in the front and 32 spokes in the rear wrapped in Conti Grand Prix 4000's. All for just a hair over 17lbs
(I think my last Thanksgiving meal weighed more than that)
Here's some photos. I'll post more after the fit is complete.
02-02-08, 03:13 PM
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