What road bike do you have?
04-04-07, 06:49 PM
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Hehe, you're scaring me
...those wheels aren't anything too special, just stock wheels that came with the bike.
...those wheels aren't anything too special, just stock wheels that came with the bike.
04-04-07, 07:42 PM
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The white saddle will be pimp with whate handlebar tape, especially with the white detail in the paint job. Go for it.
Originally Posted by CrimsonKarter21
I'm not entirely sure that the white saddle was the way to go, it's a Toupe, but it should match my next ride if I like it. I should probably change the bartape too....
04-04-07, 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by rINGrING
I was going to use a "Camelback" for hydration. I'm just getting into cycling and I don't have my ride yet. Is there a reason most people seem to go with bottles?
04-04-07, 08:20 PM
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The wierd thing with my bike is, that even though it's got a 3cm shorter top tube, and a 2cm longer stem (making the bike 1cm shorter than my perfect fitting last Cannondale, not bringing in the seat). Even with a 100mm stem I have to push the seat forward, there is almost no change for me going from 130 to 100.
With my old Cannondale, the top tube was 57cm, with a 110mm stem. I'm more suited for a 56cm Cannondale, too since I'm 5'10", 32" inseam.
With my old Cannondale, the top tube was 57cm, with a 110mm stem. I'm more suited for a 56cm Cannondale, too since I'm 5'10", 32" inseam.
04-04-07, 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by redfooj
a well fit, well designed 'back (like the Rocket) can actually improve aerodynamics
Originally Posted by rha600
not sure what camelbak you use, but the only way for mine to "flop around" is if it took my shoulders with it. the classic fits snug against your back and there is very little storage so there's no flopping around. personally I like having a cold drink even after 20 or 30 miles on the road.
oh, and the waterbottle with the battery in it on my mtb stays in the cage with no problem. even over bumps.
oh, and the waterbottle with the battery in it on my mtb stays in the cage with no problem. even over bumps.
I'm pleased as punch that your battery bottle doesn't come out, and that the Rocket saves you 2/10 in the quarter mile. There's always going to be exceptions to a general consensus.
ps. I used a camelback once...I was in the drops and the goddarn suck tube got sucked up by my front wheel and was destroyed between the tire and fork. Came to a stop pretty quick and looked dang stoopid to everybody watching. With a MTB, you're more upright, and the suck tube doesn't get stuck anywhere.
Let's get back to telling Mr. forward Toupe and mile-long stem that he's got his fit all wrong.
04-05-07, 04:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Mo'Phat
To both of you: I know what you're saying, and I think the Camelback stigma on the road is fing pointless...but rINGrING asked what the deal was...I gave him/her the general consensus.
I'm pleased as punch that your battery bottle doesn't come out, and that the Rocket saves you 2/10 in the quarter mile. There's always going to be exceptions to a general consensus.
ps. I used a camelback once...I was in the drops and the goddarn suck tube got sucked up by my front wheel and was destroyed between the tire and fork. Came to a stop pretty quick and looked dang stoopid to everybody watching. With a MTB, you're more upright, and the suck tube doesn't get stuck anywhere.
Let's get back to telling Mr. forward Toupe and mile-long stem that he's got his fit all wrong.
I'm pleased as punch that your battery bottle doesn't come out, and that the Rocket saves you 2/10 in the quarter mile. There's always going to be exceptions to a general consensus.
ps. I used a camelback once...I was in the drops and the goddarn suck tube got sucked up by my front wheel and was destroyed between the tire and fork. Came to a stop pretty quick and looked dang stoopid to everybody watching. With a MTB, you're more upright, and the suck tube doesn't get stuck anywhere.
Let's get back to telling Mr. forward Toupe and mile-long stem that he's got his fit all wrong.
I hear ya. but we're just saying that if it's done right, it's not a "problem". it still boils down to what you like, but things like your tube getting stuck in the tire are not the camebaks fault. it's user error.
my tube barely touches my leg when i'm in the drops. now, one exception to that "what you like" law is the that long stem and that is obviously wrong!
oh, and socaljoe. either camlebak or bottles, if you use the sticky sweet stuff, use a little bleach when you clean them out. a LITTLE being key.. and then of course rinse well.
04-05-07, 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Bikelyst
My 2007 Bianchi Via Nirone that I saved up virtually my entire life for, and love it to death...
04-05-07, 08:42 AM
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Love all of the above, great looking bikes
Here is mine, just got it yesterday.
Here is mine, just got it yesterday.
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04-05-07, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by thomasfxlt
5.9 Madone, Aeolus 5.0 wheels, Fizik Aliante blue titanium (clyde)
04-05-07, 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by allezsport
Is it just a trick of the eye, or do trek madone frames look like they have a top tube that slopes down towards the front?
04-05-07, 02:43 PM
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The top tube get thicker at the front. Look at the wheels in the picture. The camera is slighly tilted.
04-05-07, 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by allezsport
Is it just a trick of the eye, or do trek madone frames look like they have a top tube that slopes down towards the front?
Certain sizes do, I checked with a level once...
04-05-07, 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by thomasfxlt
5.9 Madone, Aeolus 5.0 wheels, Fizik Aliante blue titanium (clyde)
04-05-07, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by thomasfxlt
5.9 Madone, Aeolus 5.0 wheels, Fizik Aliante blue titanium (clyde)
04-05-07, 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by 2006civiccoupe
Damn that bike is too pimp ! Wheels really set it off. I put it up for one of the sharpest bikes on the forum.
04-05-07, 04:32 PM
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Hey don't get down on yerself that's a nice bike and look at it this way you don't have an ad for an incredibly crappy television channel on your seat tube.
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04-05-07, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by rha600
I hear ya. but we're just saying that if it's done right, it's not a "problem". it still boils down to what you like, but things like your tube getting stuck in the tire are not the camebaks fault. it's user error. my tube barely touches my leg when i'm in the drops.
now, one exception to that "what you like" law is the that long stem and that is obviously wrong!
oh, and socaljoe. either camlebak or bottles, if you use the sticky sweet stuff, use a little bleach when you clean them out. a LITTLE being key.. and then of course rinse well.
my tube barely touches my leg when i'm in the drops. now, one exception to that "what you like" law is the that long stem and that is obviously wrong!
oh, and socaljoe. either camlebak or bottles, if you use the sticky sweet stuff, use a little bleach when you clean them out. a LITTLE being key.. and then of course rinse well.
Also, they sound like a supreme pain to keep clean and seem like a waste of money in the end. Use a bottle and love it.
04-05-07, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Porkpie
Yeah, using a Camelback while riding a road bike just looks plain stupid. I don't know why either, it just isn't done.
Also, they sound like a supreme pain to keep clean and seem like a waste of money in the end. Use a bottle and love it.
Also, they sound like a supreme pain to keep clean and seem like a waste of money in the end. Use a bottle and love it.
04-05-07, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Turboem1
my bike doesnt compete with others bikes but here are some pics from todays ride...
i dont know man, i think those wheels are pretty hot