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Old 08-30-11, 08:42 PM
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NBD (New Bike Day)

Picked up my 2012 Trek Madone 3.1 today. Love it!




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I want one! Nice bike, enjoy!
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Sweet ride! Congrats...
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Old 08-30-11, 09:22 PM
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I was able to put about 15 miles on it this evening. Love the Std. shifters. Glad I didn't go for the double tap.
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She's a beauty.... Time to update your sig.
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Originally Posted by Duckles McGee
She's a beauty.... Time to update your sig.
Ha...I was doing it before I read your post!
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Very nice bike

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NICE! I love that sparkly blue color!
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Definitely nice. I like!!
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So pretty! Or maybe I should say "handsome."

What is "double tap?"
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Happy Bike Day to you! Love the color.
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Beautiful bike

https://www.bicyclewarehouse.com/arti...vers-pg463.htm

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So pretty! Or maybe I should say "handsome."

What is "double tap?"
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Very nice congrats!
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It's funny, I went from at 27 spd to a 20 spd and feel like I have more gears! Guess because I rarely dropped to the small chainring in front, but with 10 in the rear, I feel I have more range. I was worried about loosing 7 spds, but now I see why the three combo in the front is not needed.
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It's gorgeous! I love the shade of blue, and the "sparkly" look it has.

But what's that suitcase doing on your stem???

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What is "double tap?"
SRAM shifters work differently. Double Tap lets you shift in one direction the same way you would on Shimano, but you shift the other way by pushing the paddle lever even further than normal. I didn't like it, either, but mostly because of unfamiliarity.
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Flip it!
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Congrats! Great looking ride. Love the colors and scheme.
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You have a very nice garage floor.
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