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What road bike do you have?

Old 11-08-06, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by sidepocket
jimbud: Nice bike. But I have to admit I love the view out the window even more.
Northern Minnesota, If you believe the weatherman this is suppose to be the last warm day of the Fall. 63 F.
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Updates!

Here are some updated pics of the bike. Updates include:

Bontrager XXX Lite Stem 100mm
Bontrager Race X Lite Clinchers
Full Dura Ace Group
Deda Newton Handlebars
Bontrager XXX Lite Seatpost
Selle San Marco Rever Saddle
Chris King Blue Headset
Mercx Gold Bar Handlebar Tape
Nokon Full Silver Cabling Brakes and Shifters

To Come: Syntace Full Carbon Fiber Bar @ 168 grams
Zero Gravity Brakes @ 168 grams per pair

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My bike:

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Are zero gravity brakes worth it?
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Old 11-09-06, 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by shawneebiker
My R3 updated pics.

That back wheel looks out of true...
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Old 11-09-06, 12:38 AM
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Ok I know I've already posted this but I've fixed it up more now. I painted the helmet myself.
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I like Puch's, but maybe you need to work on your position a lil bit.
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Old 11-09-06, 01:30 AM
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Originally Posted by jimbud
Northern Minnesota, If you believe the weatherman this is suppose to be the last warm day of the Fall. 63 F.
He's probably right. We're sending a nasty storm over your way.
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Old 11-09-06, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Dead Roman
Are zero gravity brakes worth it?
well in sort of relative terms,

D/A brake calipers at $300 and 305g
Zero Gravity at $430 and 168g
you spend $130 more to lop off 137g
that is about a dollar a gram

trade off is you have to brake earlier. i had to change my braking style a bit. i use it and have no problems with it. it works the few times i had to do emergency braking. not expecting to stop on a dime but the distance to come to a stop is short enough. it saved my life on two occassions.

if you are installing it yourself be careful with the torque or you might strip the bolt. also, the washer that clamps on the cable has a very small surface area, so be careful when you clamp the cable. you will most likely clamp on most of the cable, but do not overtorque or you might cut through the cable. do it slowly and do not rush if you are going to DIY.

to me it is worth the expense.
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Originally Posted by njwbert
well in sort of relative terms,

D/A brake calipers at $300 and 305g
Zero Gravity at $430 and 168g
you spend $130 more to lop off 137g
that is about a dollar a gram
to me it is worth the expense.
Do they make a "heavy" version of it? I don't care about the weight, i just like the looks.
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Old 11-09-06, 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by shakeNbake
Do they make a "heavy" version of it? I don't care about the weight, i just like the looks.
There's the SS version that's a couple hundred cheaper than the Ti.
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Originally Posted by voltman
There's the SS version that's a couple hundred cheaper than the Ti.
Well, still about half the price of my bike

Any Chinese knock offs? Jero Gravity?
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Originally Posted by shakeNbake
Well, still about half the price of my bike

Any Chinese knock offs? Jero Gravity?
Hero Gravitas
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Originally Posted by shakeNbake
Well, still about half the price of my bike

Any Chinese knock offs? Jero Gravity?
going to be tough. they do not outsource and they have a patent on the product i think.
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Originally Posted by WillisB
Does this homemade commuter count as a road bike?




That is rad.
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Originally Posted by the beef
That is rad.
Thanks!
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I just recently purchased Lemond Reno's for my wife and I. They came with the Bontrager Select wheels, which are shown on the next model up (Tourmalet). We've both ridden mtn.bikes for years, these are our first road bikes, and so far we are really enjoying them. Thought we'd get them for a break from mtn.biking, and for when the trails are wet or muddy. But I'm liking it so much that I could become a full-time roadie!
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I don't want to be accused of being the latest BD shill so I'll just post a pic of my new bike (Mercier Serpens LTD with full Ultegra) and say that I am VERY happy with it thus far.

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Here is my Trek 1200, I think it is a 1990 model give or take.

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here is my fuji newest 3.0... road about 200-300 miles on it alrdy.. and loving it..

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Originally Posted by jeffr093
Here is my Trek 1200, I think it is a 1990 model give or take.

Lookin' sharp. Is that a steel or aluminum frame?
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my new vent noir W00T!

still fiddling with a few small issues tho
hopefully it will be sorted out tonight


big version

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Pf Qs2....................
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Originally Posted by msheron
Pf Qs2....................
I'm assuming the tie on the front wheel helps you go in a straight line - homemade steering damper of some sort?

Nice bike, COngrats!
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msheron,

That bungee cord is sweet!

Seriously though, clean black frame + white saddle = hot
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