CrimsonKarter21

No clue. They do have the shorter throw of last year's Red, but this is my first time using Sram.

It's so much better than Shimano. I can't wait to ride outside.

CrimsonKarter21

So let me say this: you can't appreciate how hairy this bike is. If it had a penis, it could probably hammer a nail through a board.
To understand how oversized the DT, HT, and BB area is. Likewise, it's hard to picture how thin the seat stays are.

sheddle

Lord, stop posting that TCR Advanced, my jealousy can't take much more of this.

CrimsonKarter21

Aww shucks.... I don't think I've ever had anyone jealous of one of my bikes.

Red Rider

Get a trainer and you won't have to wait.

You're going to love that bike. I'm looking forward to your ride reports.

Effecient

Story: I was looking at an 09 defy 2, and was about to buy it as I was pretty set on it. The guy gave me a good deal and honoured the pre Jan 1st price rise (damn the depreciating $AU). I decided aimlessly to go to one more bike shop, coincidently a giant retailer as well, and then just buy the defy 2.

I get there, had no defy 2's in store for me to give another test ride. But they had a 2008 OCR Alliance Sport in my colour and size. The sticker still said $2300, but they wanted to get rid of it so the salesman offered me $1500. But it was still out of my budget as the 09 defy 2 at $1300 was stretching it to the max. The boss comes over and decides to help me out, says for the same price he will throw in a sweet helmet, bottles and holders. What a deal I know, but I never intended to spend that much.

I went home to ponder what to do. I tell the old man about it and he gives me the $200 to get the OCR. What a lad. Any way here it is

lbear

You got a great deal. I have had mine for all most a year and love it.

invwnut

Here's a little pic of my 2008 purchase:

CrimsonKarter21

Judging by the scuffs on the crank arm it looks like you bought it from a Jittery Joe's rider? Very nice bike.
If you ever want an Arione saddle, I'd trade you for that Regal.

invwnut

CrimsonKarter....you are absolutely correct. It was Cody Stevenson's bike. I shopped all around town for a bike and couldn't pass up this beauty. She is completely different from anything on the road here. I also wanted a SRAM Group. The only thing is that he swapped out the zero gravity brakes for some FSA gossamers. I'm not worried since I'm merely 140lbs so stopping isn't an issue. By the way, I love the saddle. At first I thought it was a bit conservative but now I find it be very comfortable as well as very functional.

gnirwin

After years of junk mountain bikes and cheap hybrids, I bought my first road bike. Also because of my age and being my first road bike, I decided on a cheaper, relaxed geometry ride.

2008 sequoia elite

tipper

08 tarmac expert with ultegra sl
fulcrum racing 5 wheels

Crash716

hey i used to have that bike...great bike!!

love the Captain USA colors!

here's what mine used to be!

hillzofvalp

Just how fast are these race bikes, anyways, crash716? how noticeable.. is it..if I were to hop on one from.. say... this:

(my project is finished! comes in around 20 pounds somewhere.)


For those of you challenged with inserting pictures-- click the YELLOW BUTTON WITH THE MOUNTAINS.

Amani576

Personally, I'd rather have that Bianchi, but then again, steel has my heart.
-Gene-

hillzofvalp

hey there, sir--- those are kind words. I'll point you over to more pics:

here: https://forums.roadbikereview.com/sho...314426&page=13
or here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/3055658...7612364757597/

Enjoy!

BTW I'm 17 years old. I don't really need a steel, do I? --Jk jk.. but that seems to be the topic with steels--- "forgiving" "comfy" "ride like a dream". I want to do a side by side comparison to a >$2000 specialized bike someday. I'll report back.

Amani576

You're 17 and that's your bike? Ugh... I hate you. I'm nearly 20 and addicted to C&V bikes. Plus, I'd almost kill to have a Bianchi like that. You're very lucky, take good care of that thing.
-Gene-

YungBurke

^ what he said, except I am 20

umd

All these tarmacs... here are my contributions

09 Tarmac SL2 team


08 Tarmac SL


08 Tricross Pro

Tapeworm21

That bike is going to look SWEET with your new Aksiums.

mugatu

hillzofvalp

The best of both worlds! Great choices, mugatu.

zatopek

Never seen a SOMEL before. What's the story on that bike? Looks like a large frame. What size? What component group is that?
I assume that's a Cento Uno? What are your impressions? Sweet looking rides.

hillzofvalp

PS NICE HOME MADE BIKE STAND (home made?).. it's hard to tell how far it's coming off the wall.. must be about a foot?

mugatu

Thanks, it's a Somec, 59cm. 8 speed dura ace group harvested from a titanium Basso gap that didn't fit, with the exception of the dura ace easton seatpost. I got the frame from the guys at fyxomatosis

wiki info
The Societa Mechanica was organized by Giro d'Italia mechanic Oliviero Gallegati in the 1960s, in order to set a group of working standards. When he opened his bicycle shop in Lugo, Italy, rather than following the almost universal custom in the Italian cycle industry of naming the company after himself, he instead named it Somec, for Societa Mechanica. A very small artisanal shop, Somec makes only a few bikes a year, out of steel or aluminum.
The Somec Cavallino logo is often confused with that of Ferrari but has the horse's tail hanging down instead of held upwards, by personal agreement between the two men, according to the official story.

Built the Cento Uno with/for my roomate yesterday, still tuning it, as you can see by the uncut shifter cables. Upgraded from a Tarmac. Feels a lot more balanced and solid, looks better too . Lucky for me we are the same build, so I get to ride his bike.