What road bike do you have?
01-11-09, 05:16 PM
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Thanks on the bike stand compliments, It's only 3.5" deep, the hook at the handlebars holds the bike to the wall, it's leaning outward, you just can't see it very well because of the camera angle. Tubing on the Somec is SLX.
01-11-09, 06:20 PM
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01-11-09, 08:26 PM
#9957
Mitcholo
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Awesome Giant, a lot of people I know/race with have the TCR's from the slash-paint years and love them.
01-11-09, 08:51 PM
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Light-Weight by Design
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01-11-09, 09:06 PM
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Light-Weight by Design
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01-11-09, 09:06 PM
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Semper Climbing
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01-11-09, 09:09 PM
#9962
Light-Weight by Design
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I'm allergic to black rubber its under the Hudz trust me.
01-11-09, 09:21 PM
#9964
Light-Weight by Design
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I'm allergic to latex, and the stabalizer in rubber as well. Thats why Hudz gave me this prototype on the house. I spent several months in contact with them they were intially going to make me a set of pvc ones at the normal price. When the ultegra Hudz kept getting pushed back they sent me these beauties for free. They are very comfortable and they dont make my hands itch 
. I prefer the erganomics of these as well.
I carry nitryl gloves to change my tires
unless some cute guy sees me then I act helpless.
. I prefer the erganomics of these as well.I carry nitryl gloves to change my tires
unless some cute guy sees me then I act helpless.
01-11-09, 10:53 PM
#9965
100% USDA certified
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Latest update on my single speed road bike conversion (not fixed).
Budget build list:
Original bike: 1982 Schwinn Super Sport SP w/ Suntour Cyclone drivetrain - $75 thru Craigslist
Wheels: Mavic Ksyrium Elite - $75 thru Craigslist
Fenders: SKS Race Blades - $10 thru Craigslist
Pedals: Look Keo Classic - $30 thru Craigslist
Tires: Michelin Pro2 Light - $60 pair @ Bike swap
Saddle : Selle Italia Flite - free
Headset: Campagnolo Record Headset - free
Fork: Forte Axis Pro full carbon 350g - $80 @ Performance
Brakes: Campagnolo Xenon - $25 thru eBay
Chain: SRAM PC-1 - $10
Chainring: FSA Pro Track - $25
Cog: Single speed conversion set - $20 @ Performance
Housing - $5
Tape: Fizik - $15
Stem: Deda Logo - $20
Lights: Planet Bike - $20 thru LBS (employee discount)
Weight: ~18 lbs
Total cost: $470
BEFORE: (Bonty is on there for display purposes, it came w/ a tacoed rear)
Budget build list:
Original bike: 1982 Schwinn Super Sport SP w/ Suntour Cyclone drivetrain - $75 thru Craigslist
Wheels: Mavic Ksyrium Elite - $75 thru Craigslist
Fenders: SKS Race Blades - $10 thru Craigslist
Pedals: Look Keo Classic - $30 thru Craigslist
Tires: Michelin Pro2 Light - $60 pair @ Bike swap
Saddle : Selle Italia Flite - free
Headset: Campagnolo Record Headset - free
Fork: Forte Axis Pro full carbon 350g - $80 @ Performance
Brakes: Campagnolo Xenon - $25 thru eBay
Chain: SRAM PC-1 - $10
Chainring: FSA Pro Track - $25
Cog: Single speed conversion set - $20 @ Performance
Housing - $5
Tape: Fizik - $15
Stem: Deda Logo - $20
Lights: Planet Bike - $20 thru LBS (employee discount)
Weight: ~18 lbs
Total cost: $470
BEFORE: (Bonty is on there for display purposes, it came w/ a tacoed rear)
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01-11-09, 10:57 PM
#9966
Mitcholo
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Total cost? Nice bike, I need a bike for crappy weather now...
01-11-09, 11:37 PM
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Oops, you're right. 352g actually. Link: https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...pro+axis+forte
Great deal, but it only came in a 1" steerer. and I don't think they really sell it any more. But I do remember researching it when I bought it (about a year and a half ago) and finding out that it weighed less than an Easton EC90. No durability issues whatsoever - if you can find one, get one.
Great deal, but it only came in a 1" steerer. and I don't think they really sell it any more. But I do remember researching it when I bought it (about a year and a half ago) and finding out that it weighed less than an Easton EC90. No durability issues whatsoever - if you can find one, get one.
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01-12-09, 12:12 AM
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i got nothing.
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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.
(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.
i would say...the bike at speed probably isn't much faster...it just makes getting there and doing it easier. I think you can jump faster (stiffer frames), maybe climb a bit faster (more efficient drive lines and frame build) and descend more confidently (also stiffness is nice) on the new carbon bikes..most of it's about the engine, but there are things about it that just seem to make going faster easier, which in racing is most of the equation right?
all that being said..let the flaming from the "steel is real crowd" begin.
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01-12-09, 01:05 PM
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01-12-09, 01:13 PM
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Light-Weight by Design
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01-12-09, 11:09 PM
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I ride the best bike.
