I did my part to help the economy.
03-04-09, 11:25 PM
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I did my part to help the economy.
I decided to upgrade my ride during the winter. Madone 5.5 Pro with SRAM force. If only I could upgrade my legs!!
03-05-09, 06:41 AM
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Sweet rig. Love the yellow/black. Too bad you have to sell all your red, blue, and green jerseys now...
03-05-09, 09:17 AM
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very nice indeed. later.
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Damn, that's sharp!
03-05-09, 12:11 PM
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Love it! Looks sweet, great choice on the colors.
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Yes! Stryper! Awesome.
In that second pic with the chainring, it says "anodized". I thought only aluminum got anodized? Educate me, please.
In that second pic with the chainring, it says "anodized". I thought only aluminum got anodized? Educate me, please.
03-05-09, 02:19 PM
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I did not have a choice of colors. Yellow is what the Madone 5.5 Pro came in. The 5.5 Performance was black and red. The difference between the two 5.5 models is the height of the steer tube. The 5.5 Pro is lower allowing you be more aero. For me, it was more comfortable. However, I really liked the yellow as well.
03-05-09, 05:33 PM
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In terms of the kit upgrade, those are cyclocross kits!
03-06-09, 06:25 PM
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03-06-09, 06:49 PM
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Very Nice
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and the road becomes my bride
I have stripped of all but pride
So in her I do confide
And she keeps me satisfied
Gives me all I need
03-06-09, 08:50 PM
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Very well put together looking bike man. Congrats and enjoy. The yellow/black looks incredible.
