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07-28-13, 07:35 PM
#2476
Newbie
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Nort Texas
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Bikes: 2011 Trek Fuel EX8, 2012 Carbon Stumpjumper, 2009 Carbon Cannondale Moto, 2012 Airborne Goblin, 2012 Cannondale Super X, 2013 Surly Cross Check, 2010 S Works Tarmac
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07-29-13, 10:53 PM
#2478
Junior Member
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07-31-13, 07:36 PM
#2479
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Albuquerque
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Bikes: 2006 Lemond Poprad and 2015 Greg Lemond Washoe
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Okay, my Lemond Poprad upgrade is nearly done. Just wheels next.
I added the Ritchey WCS forks and Chris King headset today.
I added the Ritchey WCS forks and Chris King headset today.
08-04-13, 04:19 PM
#2480
just keep riding
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Milledgeville, Georgia
Posts: 13,560
Bikes: 2018 Black Mountain Cycles MCD,2017 Advocate Cycles Seldom Seen Drop Bar, 2017 Niner Jet 9 Alloy, 2015 Zukas custom road, 2003 KHS Milano Tandem, 1986 Nishiki Cadence rigid MTB, 1980ish Fuji S-12S
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08-05-13, 06:02 AM
#2481
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2003
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Bikes: Ridley X-Fire, Surly Big Dummy, Primus Mootry Cross
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Wow, 2014!!! Nice Benny..
08-06-13, 05:10 PM
#2482
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
1954 Raleigh...
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08-06-13, 07:26 PM
#2483
just keep riding
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Milledgeville, Georgia
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08-06-13, 09:00 PM
#2485
aka Tom Reingold
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: New York, NY, and High Falls, NY, USA
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I don't take it off-road often, but here is my Bianchi Volpe. I think it's a mid-90's model. I ride this more than my (too-many) other bikes.
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New York City and High Falls, NY
Blogs: The Experienced Cyclist; noglider's ride blog
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08-07-13, 05:46 AM
#2486
No longer here
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Another Origin 8 700CX 
And when camping (which is almost always on a gravel grind kinda ride),I usually ride this,2000 Trekstracycle...
And when camping (which is almost always on a gravel grind kinda ride),I usually ride this,2000 Trekstracycle...
08-07-13, 06:21 AM
#2487
Have bike, will travel
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Lake Geneva, WI
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That looks like a great frame with all the right features, including long chainstays, plenty of rack mounts and ample room for 700x40 tires. I assume it can take a road or MTB crank. The large gaps between sizes is the only issue I have with the frame.
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
08-07-13, 04:13 PM
#2489
Unique Vintage Steel
Gaps in sizing isn't as bad as it seems at first look. With the higher bars, the 55cm fits me perfectly where my custom Kirk is a 58x56cm
08-13-13, 12:05 PM
#2491
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
This used to be a bunch of rocks until I crushed them into dust... 
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08-16-13, 06:29 PM
#2494
Senior Member
Here is my Kona Jake AKA Dusty Rhodes. Commuter, Gravel and as of tomorrow night, cross.
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08-19-13, 10:39 PM
#2497
Ghost Ryding 24/7
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Canada/604
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Bikes: Giant Defy with Dura Ace group, & Ksyrium SL's,Specialized Allez Shimano mixed/mashed,2011 Opus Sentiero,2008 Kona Jake the Snake,Custom built track/fixed,Stumpy Hartail,Kuwahara/ET bike.
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08-19-13, 10:50 PM
#2498
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Ghost I think I would slow you down! LOL but since I have a fellow 604 here may I ask a question..
I do plan of commuting to work but would still like to take the occasional off road paths if I feel.
Could you suggest tire type/ size that will make my trip more speedy but still confident to go off road if I want to? Also keeping in mind our type of weather ( rain )
thank!
I do plan of commuting to work but would still like to take the occasional off road paths if I feel.
Could you suggest tire type/ size that will make my trip more speedy but still confident to go off road if I want to? Also keeping in mind our type of weather ( rain )
thank!
08-19-13, 11:21 PM
#2499
Ghost Ryding 24/7
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I don't always ride fast, I often ride slower when riding with a group. I save hard riding on my solo missions. If you're planning to do the downtown crawl PM me. 
We can chat bikes anytime.
I'm a partial(former fulltime) commuter, so I have a good idea of our roads.
I ride with Continental Gatorskins in 700x28C.
So far so good, I use Specialized Armadillos in 700x23C, 700x28C, & they're good commuting tires.
I'm comfortable in Trout Lake, & Central park with these tires.
If I'm riding strictly gravel/dirt/sand/mud I throw on my Maxxis Locusts 700x31C.(CX tires) I've done light snow in these bad boys too.
Downside not good puncture protection, & soft compound/sidewalls.
The tread wear is not great on these guys, I only pull them out when I need to.
We can chat bikes anytime.
I'm a partial(former fulltime) commuter, so I have a good idea of our roads.
I ride with Continental Gatorskins in 700x28C.
So far so good, I use Specialized Armadillos in 700x23C, 700x28C, & they're good commuting tires.
I'm comfortable in Trout Lake, & Central park with these tires.
If I'm riding strictly gravel/dirt/sand/mud I throw on my Maxxis Locusts 700x31C.(CX tires) I've done light snow in these bad boys too.
Downside not good puncture protection, & soft compound/sidewalls.
The tread wear is not great on these guys, I only pull them out when I need to.
08-19-13, 11:52 PM
#2500
Senior Member
