What road bike do you have?
08-27-08, 07:53 PM
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08-27-08, 08:16 PM
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But Dude, your Pinarello is very hot. Love the red and black frame with those rims. Nice.
08-27-08, 10:02 PM
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I was looking for an entry level road bike and found the Felt F85. The MSRP seemed decent at $1100. I purchased one today except my LBS sold it for $899 + 20% accessories. Ignore the crap pedals. Those were thrown in for free since they were sold out of any decent pedals I could afford. Going back Friday to purchase pedals+shoes.
Anyway, here are some pics from my first ride with it:
Anyway, here are some pics from my first ride with it:
08-27-08, 10:21 PM
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pretty boring shot, but I thought I'd post my first roadie - 08 Specialized Tarmac Elite Compact
taken with the iphone
I need new cages - thinking I'm going to get the specialized rib cages - just not sure what color - white or black. I have about 250 miles on it so far and am loving it.
taken with the iphone
I need new cages - thinking I'm going to get the specialized rib cages - just not sure what color - white or black. I have about 250 miles on it so far and am loving it.
08-27-08, 10:57 PM
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go take notes from the last tarmac and come back when you're finished.
08-28-08, 06:11 AM
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Hey guys i'm new to the forum and new to cycling! I just moved to Austin, TX. I live in Downtown so I figured what better to get than a road bike?
Here are pics of my bike I got yesterday. 2000 or 2001 (not sure) Specialized Allez. Going to take the aero bars off and make some minor adjustments today after work. I still need to get a helmet, shoes and shorts.
Here are pics of my bike I got yesterday. 2000 or 2001 (not sure) Specialized Allez. Going to take the aero bars off and make some minor adjustments today after work. I still need to get a helmet, shoes and shorts.
Otherwise, nice bike!
08-28-08, 08:00 AM
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I was looking for an entry level road bike and found the Felt F85. The MSRP seemed decent at $1100. I purchased one today except my LBS sold it for $899 + 20% accessories. Ignore the crap pedals. Those were thrown in for free since they were sold out of any decent pedals I could afford. Going back Friday to purchase pedals+shoes.
Anyway, here are some pics from my first ride with it:
Anyway, here are some pics from my first ride with it:
08-28-08, 09:26 AM
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08-28-08, 09:31 AM
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I know! The LBS was sold out of pedals that I wanted, and they said they would have more in on friday. The discount is worth it to me to wait 2 days to hopefully get the pedals and shoes at a decent price. Trust me, new pedals are coming on friday haha.
08-28-08, 06:24 PM
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08-29-08, 07:34 PM
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bit the bullet
Today.. I finally did it.
06 model, brand new, all 105 hardware, cane creek brakes
I've been early morning riding with friends on a mountain bike. They won't know where I am now that they can't hear me coming!
Does anyone have suggestions on getting that warning sticker gunk off? I've used the old tricks like soaking it with oil or alcohol.
06 model, brand new, all 105 hardware, cane creek brakes
I've been early morning riding with friends on a mountain bike. They won't know where I am now that they can't hear me coming!
Does anyone have suggestions on getting that warning sticker gunk off? I've used the old tricks like soaking it with oil or alcohol.
08-29-08, 08:34 PM
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Today.. I finally did it.
06 model, brand new, all 105 hardware, cane creek brakes
I've been early morning riding with friends on a mountain bike. They won't know where I am now that they can't hear me coming!
Does anyone have suggestions on getting that warning sticker gunk off? I've used the old tricks like soaking it with oil or alcohol.
06 model, brand new, all 105 hardware, cane creek brakes
I've been early morning riding with friends on a mountain bike. They won't know where I am now that they can't hear me coming!
Does anyone have suggestions on getting that warning sticker gunk off? I've used the old tricks like soaking it with oil or alcohol.
08-29-08, 08:42 PM
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08-29-08, 08:57 PM
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08-30-08, 05:01 AM
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The Mrs. and I are full on roadies now. Hybrids are in the shed, saved for family rides and gravel roads.
Pair of Specialized Sequoias- don't even ask me what componants...all stock. It will do us fine for a couple years.
Pair of Specialized Sequoias- don't even ask me what componants...all stock. It will do us fine for a couple years.
08-30-08, 07:18 AM
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Picked up yesterday afternoon. Smooth!
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08-30-08, 06:40 PM
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I recently got Orbea Aqua with 105 components. Been on a couple of short rides and I love it. Upgrades include Look Keo Sprint (White/Black), Pro Handlebar/Stem and Specialized bottle cage. I want to upgrade my crankset (came with FSA Gossemar), but not sure what/when
08-30-08, 06:47 PM
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[QUOTE=Koontsa;7356825]I was looking for an entry level road bike and found the Felt F85. The MSRP seemed decent at $1100. I purchased one today except my LBS sold it for $899 + 20% accessories. Ignore the crap pedals. Those were thrown in for free since they were sold out of any decent pedals I could afford. Going back Friday to purchase pedals+shoes.
Anyway, here are some pics from my first ride with it:
You Did Good.
That makes the blue and red bikes look ugly.
Anyway, here are some pics from my first ride with it:
You Did Good.
That makes the blue and red bikes look ugly.
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08-30-08, 07:28 PM
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I got this bad boy $8 w/shoes at a garage sale. I add a seat bag, 2 cages, and a computer. I looking to puck up some new tires pretty soon cause these are in semi-bad shape.
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