Ok Hybrid people come clean. Many of you have other bicycles...Let's see them.
06-30-13, 11:48 AM
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My "not-hybrid" is a Surly Pacer built up with Shimano 105 components.
07-01-13, 01:15 PM
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My 1983 Raleigh Sprite Mixte 10 speed. Best descibed as a "Townie".
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07-04-13, 11:00 PM
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Rei Novara Gotham Nu Vinci CVT, Schwinn Impact 1987 turned into a utility bike, Giant Sedona DX- Giant Cypress ST- Schwinn Sting Ray
and a Schwinn High Sierra dedicated as my BurningMan bike.
07-21-13, 12:05 AM
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After a lovely mountain ride this morning
07-22-13, 04:36 AM
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I wished I had of look a little harder to find some bar tape about the color of yours Giantcfr1...would have matched the original tape of my Tempo a lot better.
07-22-13, 06:46 AM
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I had gone to the bike shop to buy black or white, but spotted this colour and I asked the staff if I could bring my bike in to compare the ORBEA font colour. It is exactly the same (although you can't really see that in the photo) so I had to buy it. I've had mixed reactions to it as many people prefer the basic black or white.
EDIT... I just had a look at your Tempo's bar tape. Of course it's difficult to compare due to different light conditions between the photos (yours vs mine) but my guess is mine is slightly lighter, and possibly a "mustard" gold if that makes sence.
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07-24-13, 06:29 PM
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Here's mine
08-05-13, 02:42 AM
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After 3 years of denial I finally gave in to a race bike.
The main reason is that I've joined a triathlon club and we do weekly Sunday rides.
Both my hybrid and my TT bike weren't well suited for that.
On my hybrid I had a disadvantage in aeroness and weight which I don't need because I'm not the strongest rider in the club and my TT bike is aggressively set up for 30-45 minute TT's but the position isn't comfortable enough for 2 to 3 hour rides like we do with the club.
I bought it second hand but in great condition.
It's got a full carbon frame and even an ergonomic carbon handlebar.
The ride is incredibly smooth.
It'll soon be outfitted with an aerobar
The main reason is that I've joined a triathlon club and we do weekly Sunday rides.
Both my hybrid and my TT bike weren't well suited for that.
On my hybrid I had a disadvantage in aeroness and weight which I don't need because I'm not the strongest rider in the club and my TT bike is aggressively set up for 30-45 minute TT's but the position isn't comfortable enough for 2 to 3 hour rides like we do with the club.
I bought it second hand but in great condition.
It's got a full carbon frame and even an ergonomic carbon handlebar.
The ride is incredibly smooth.
It'll soon be outfitted with an aerobar
08-18-13, 08:48 AM
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'78 Trek TX700 repainted and I built it up with a 10 speed drivetrain. Only the frame and fork are original. Use her as my prime commuter.
08-18-13, 05:45 PM
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08-18-13, 05:47 PM
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08-18-13, 07:27 PM
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08-20-13, 08:51 AM
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Have had my hybrid for 4 years now. I call it my mule. It holds my bags and goes to "town" with me for errands and such. Pretty low miles on it, admittedly.
Here is my mule - trek 7.5 fx wsd
Got a new road bike the beginning of August so it is less than a month old right now ( has more miles on it already than 4 years with the hybrid).
I wanted to lean up. I was once 240lbs and have lost almost 100 lbs. at this point i just needed to gain some muscle mass and to lose some giggle. I figured a road bike would help with that and it is working already.
Here is my "other" love - 2013 Cannondale Synapse 6 carbon Tiagra Women's Compact:
Here is my mule - trek 7.5 fx wsd
Got a new road bike the beginning of August so it is less than a month old right now ( has more miles on it already than 4 years with the hybrid).
I wanted to lean up. I was once 240lbs and have lost almost 100 lbs. at this point i just needed to gain some muscle mass and to lose some giggle. I figured a road bike would help with that and it is working already.
Here is my "other" love - 2013 Cannondale Synapse 6 carbon Tiagra Women's Compact:
08-20-13, 12:57 PM
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I confess; I was in the bike shop this past weekend during their 2013 model year reduction sale. I made the fatal mistake of test riding a few bikes similar to what car dealers do to make sales. As soon as I was out the door on the black and silver Cannondale CAAD10 5 I knew I was a goner. The kitchen looks like a bike garage…and someone who I won’t name isn’t pleased. Fortunately, I now have a very speedy bike to escape on. 
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08-20-13, 05:49 PM
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08-21-13, 06:27 AM
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