What road bike do you have?
06-03-09, 01:28 PM
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it's the angle at which you're seeing the shift ramps on each cog
believe me, there is *nothing* wrong with that cassette
believe me, there is *nothing* wrong with that cassette
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06-03-09, 02:37 PM
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beautiful casati Casrider, I'd love to get one of their frames.
06-03-09, 11:26 PM
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The (somewhat) new ride:
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06-04-09, 12:55 AM
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06-04-09, 09:04 AM
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Thanks, and sure, here you go. I'd like to do some upgrades to the bike (swap to Campy, 3T stem, Edge 2.0 fork) but it will probably be a couple of years. Other than that, the Speedplays and wheels have switched in favor of Keos and DA 7801SL (the carbon rims are now on the Campy bike).
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Dick- You have 2 of the most beautiful, nicest road bikes I have ever seen. I love both of them.
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Hey thanks! Spent a lot of time working on getting the "right" parts for it and, with the help of a friend, built it in an afternoon. People can have their Ti and all Carbon... I'm a fan of steel and classic geometry.
I'd build another Casati in a heartbeat (a fleet of them actually) - it rides like a stallion and has more "go" than I do. At the end of my first all-out go on it I swear the Cas was staring at me with a look of "is that all you got?"
Only problem with Casati is the considerable lack of extra branded schwag. I'd love a Casati jersey (that wasn't in tiny Euro sizes).
I'd build another Casati in a heartbeat (a fleet of them actually) - it rides like a stallion and has more "go" than I do. At the end of my first all-out go on it I swear the Cas was staring at me with a look of "is that all you got?"
Only problem with Casati is the considerable lack of extra branded schwag. I'd love a Casati jersey (that wasn't in tiny Euro sizes).
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The chain is in the small chainring because the FD cable wasn't attached when that picture was taken. The wheel decals are custom if anybody was wondering.
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sweet.....
is that one of the new cobb saddles?
any opinion of it yet?
is that one of the new cobb saddles?
any opinion of it yet?
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Yeah it's the V-flow plus. I like it except that I would probably prefer if it had a flat top. That curve makes it sort of uncomfortable on the boys when the saddle is positioned level. I have to angle it down a little for the front half to be level.
They're coming out with a better saddle this July though. A little lighter, but with more curve. Apparently you're supposed to ride farther back on it than you would a normal saddle in the aero position. I may as well try the new one out. It's been less than 6mo since I bought this one so I can apply its purchase price toward that of the new saddle. Pretty good company policy in my opinion
They're coming out with a better saddle this July though. A little lighter, but with more curve. Apparently you're supposed to ride farther back on it than you would a normal saddle in the aero position. I may as well try the new one out. It's been less than 6mo since I bought this one so I can apply its purchase price toward that of the new saddle. Pretty good company policy in my opinion
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the rat
cane creek is2 headset
campy chorus drive train and brakes , 10 speed.
speedplay light action pedals
itm stem and bars (hope to carbon this someday)
carbon seatpost , generic seat clamp
brooks saddle
wheels
white industry 28 hole laced to mavic open pro on sapim cx-ray spokes with poly-ax nipples
vredstein tires , 160 psi
kcnc skewers
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06-05-09, 12:45 AM
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06-05-09, 06:45 AM
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That thing is amazingly hot!
06-05-09, 09:38 AM
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Really? Cause I think it's one of the ugliest bikes I have ever seen (looks-wise). I'm sure it is AMAZING to ride and extremely light, but as far as looks go I think it's an eyesore. The saddle is interesting though, I will have to check that brand out.
06-06-09, 12:33 AM
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The Rat is Phat. I like.
the rat
cane creek is2 headset
campy chorus drive train and brakes , 10 speed.
speedplay light action pedals
itm stem and bars (hope to carbon this someday)
carbon seatpost , generic seat clamp
brooks saddle
wheels
white industry 28 hole laced to mavic open pro on sapim cx-ray spokes with poly-ax nipples
vredstein tires , 160 psi
kcnc skewers
the rat
cane creek is2 headset
campy chorus drive train and brakes , 10 speed.
speedplay light action pedals
itm stem and bars (hope to carbon this someday)
carbon seatpost , generic seat clamp
brooks saddle
wheels
white industry 28 hole laced to mavic open pro on sapim cx-ray spokes with poly-ax nipples
vredstein tires , 160 psi
kcnc skewers
06-06-09, 01:54 AM
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I have a Raleigh Technium 440. Aluminum and steel. From the 80's. Electric blue. It's (usually) fun to ride. I like it well enough for now.
Of course, I dream of one day even being able to afford any of these bikes you guys have.
Of course, I dream of one day even being able to afford any of these bikes you guys have.
06-06-09, 05:20 AM
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Re-entry version 4.0...
Just got this Specialized Roubaix Compact. Back in to riding after a few years off. As the title says, about my 4th 're-entry'. Hope to stay on the bike & improving my fitness this time.
1st ride was a flatland 30 mile. Planning on getting out today for a bit shorter, but faster ride.
1st ride was a flatland 30 mile. Planning on getting out today for a bit shorter, but faster ride.
06-06-09, 07:54 AM
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06-06-09, 10:00 AM
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My Cannondale Synapse 7 and my wife's Fuji Roubaix Pro
06-06-09, 02:06 PM
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Wow Cannondale wen to a sloping TT. When did that happen?
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06-06-09, 08:47 PM
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From my understanding, the Synapse is not geared toward racing (the Cannondale site calls it a performance bike as opposed to Elite Road), but more for comfort. Although, the guy at the bike store didn't explain it well. I went with the bike that felt better. I'm not fast, so hopefully this one will be fine for the century I want to do eventually. Anyway, I don't know if that has any difference with the top tube. Although, the Cannondale Six also has a sloping tube. The CAAD 9 is still straight.