I think it's done!
04-03-07, 11:14 AM
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I think it's done!
So I've had my Orca for about 14 months now, and built it from the ground up.
I ordered some Zero Gravity brakes, and they came in yesterday. I installed them right away, and for the first time, I feel like the bike build it done. This will likely change in a month or so.
How many of you seriously think you are done upgrading your bike?
I ordered some Zero Gravity brakes, and they came in yesterday. I installed them right away, and for the first time, I feel like the bike build it done. This will likely change in a month or so.
How many of you seriously think you are done upgrading your bike?
04-03-07, 11:17 AM
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I will probably go the opposite route of upgrading someday. I've upgraded my components first, now I may do the frame later on down the road.
04-03-07, 11:18 AM
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Pics. please. And I think you never finish.
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04-03-07, 11:25 AM
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Pic. I really should have known better
04-03-07, 11:28 AM
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Throw the stick!!!!
I think mine will be pretty much done once I get a chance to swap out the cantaur shifters and rear derailleur for the chorus ones that I bought a few weeks ago. The bike is just shifting so well that I hate to mess with it.
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04-03-07, 12:26 PM
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Great looking bike.
I know I'm done upgrading on my current bike. A new frame is on order
I know I'm done upgrading on my current bike. A new frame is on order
04-03-07, 12:28 PM
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Looks awesome. The light gray tires really compliment the white seat/bar tape, too. Looks awfully classy.
04-03-07, 12:29 PM
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You are not finished. I see many opportunities for upgrading and tuning of current parts.
I'm never finished. And I just got a dremel, so my bikes had better watch out.
I'm never finished. And I just got a dremel, so my bikes had better watch out.
04-03-07, 12:38 PM
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Wow. That's beautiful. I really like those Orbea's. How does it ride?
04-03-07, 12:53 PM
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I think the 07 Orca's are one of the nicest looking bikes out there today.
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04-03-07, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by -VELOCITY-
Wow. That's beautiful. I really like those Orbea's. How does it ride?
04-03-07, 07:47 PM
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very nice. all this white saddle and bar tape action on BF has my little brain a running!! 
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