What road bike do you have?
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same.
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My first "real" road bike in 25 years, and so far I love it >1 year later. 105/Ultegra components and I have really liked the Aksium wheelset.
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GT Edge, Dura Ace 8 speed (except the 105 shifters). As soon as I can find some DA8 brifters on the cheap this will be set up as a proper road bike again. As it is now it's my favorite around-town bike I've ever had.
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My first, and only non-walmart/junk bike. I use it for everything, so the fenders are great for not getting dirty going to class or riding through puddles and grass for fun .
It's my introduction into the world of road bicycling! I've had it for about a year and a half, but I haven't gone the distance (century) with it yet. I've done 3 80 mile rides, but that's as far as it's gone. Someday though...
Sorry about the messed up attachments. Here's some pics!
(The second cage is only rubber banded up when I use the bike for commuting so that it doesn't catch my pants. I use the Soma double gate cages because the primary usage of the bike is to get me from my dorms to school and running various errands).
It's my introduction into the world of road bicycling! I've had it for about a year and a half, but I haven't gone the distance (century) with it yet. I've done 3 80 mile rides, but that's as far as it's gone. Someday though...
Sorry about the messed up attachments. Here's some pics!
(The second cage is only rubber banded up when I use the bike for commuting so that it doesn't catch my pants. I use the Soma double gate cages because the primary usage of the bike is to get me from my dorms to school and running various errands).
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Something's wrong with the attachments! I recommend imageshack.us for images... let's see that bad boy!
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Carl Strong Ti, had about 3 1/2 years now.
Wheels are new. I am getting closer to the point of diminishing returns.
Wheels are new. I am getting closer to the point of diminishing returns.
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My training bike.
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Introducing Madonna
Italian, White, Pure
Bianchi 928
Campy Chorus 10 Speed
Mavic Cosmic Carbone Wheels
FSA - Stem, Bars, Compact Cranks, Cages, Headset, Seatpost
Fizik Arione Saddle
Italian, White, Pure
Bianchi 928
Campy Chorus 10 Speed
Mavic Cosmic Carbone Wheels
FSA - Stem, Bars, Compact Cranks, Cages, Headset, Seatpost
Fizik Arione Saddle
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Just picked up this '07 Specialized Roubaix Elite Triple a couple of weekends ago. (The "elite" label was to distinguish it from the aluminum model back when they had one; it's now the entry level.)
Was $1000 on Craigslist. only 100 miles so far but no obvious problems. big step up from my commuter bike!
Was $1000 on Craigslist. only 100 miles so far but no obvious problems. big step up from my commuter bike!
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my very first road bike: 2010 Motobecane leChampion SL titanium.
i've never had a road bike before, so i have nothing to really compare it against, but i can say she rides like a dream compared my old raleigh MTB/hybrid/commuter. it's like riding a bolt of unrelenting lightning, i've already shaved around 5-7 minutes off of my daily commute with my new pony. i realize that bikesdirect.com bikes don't turn too many heads or rate terribly high on the snob-o-meter, but for the $2,000 price tag, i kinda feel like i practically stole the thing. how can they possibly make any money selling titanium frame road bikes with full ultegra 6700 componentry and "decent" mavic wheelsets for 2 Gs?
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i've never had a road bike before, so i have nothing to really compare it against, but i can say she rides like a dream compared my old raleigh MTB/hybrid/commuter. it's like riding a bolt of unrelenting lightning, i've already shaved around 5-7 minutes off of my daily commute with my new pony. i realize that bikesdirect.com bikes don't turn too many heads or rate terribly high on the snob-o-meter, but for the $2,000 price tag, i kinda feel like i practically stole the thing. how can they possibly make any money selling titanium frame road bikes with full ultegra 6700 componentry and "decent" mavic wheelsets for 2 Gs?
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my very first road bike: 2010 Motobecane leChampion SL titanium.
i've never had a road bike before, so i have nothing to really compare it against, but i can say she rides like a dream compared my old raleigh MTB/hybrid/commuter. it's like riding a bolt of unrelenting lightning, i've already shaved around 5-7 minutes off of my daily commute with my new pony. i realize that bikesdirect.com bikes don't turn too many heads or rate terribly high on the snob-o-meter, but for the $2,000 price tag, i kinda feel like i practically stole the thing. how can they possibly make any money selling titanium frame road bikes with full ultegra 6700 componentry and "decent" mavic wheelsets for 2 Gs?
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i've never had a road bike before, so i have nothing to really compare it against, but i can say she rides like a dream compared my old raleigh MTB/hybrid/commuter. it's like riding a bolt of unrelenting lightning, i've already shaved around 5-7 minutes off of my daily commute with my new pony. i realize that bikesdirect.com bikes don't turn too many heads or rate terribly high on the snob-o-meter, but for the $2,000 price tag, i kinda feel like i practically stole the thing. how can they possibly make any money selling titanium frame road bikes with full ultegra 6700 componentry and "decent" mavic wheelsets for 2 Gs?
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1994 Specialized Allez Pro, Full Shimano 600. Just got it, I like it so far but I'd like to have a more modern ALU frame, although this is a fairly light steel frame bike at just over 22lbs according to bikepedia.com