What road bike do you have?
09-23-10, 11:06 PM
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09-23-10, 11:07 PM
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09-23-10, 11:08 PM
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09-24-10, 12:07 AM
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09-24-10, 08:28 AM
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09-24-10, 08:49 AM
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Only the front is a Lew, the rear is a Reynolds. The Lew was 510g, which is about an ounce lighter than my Reynolds was. It's not stickers, it's printed directly on.
The 29k feet is not a typo, it's everest challenge, and it's over 2 days.
The 29k feet is not a typo, it's everest challenge, and it's over 2 days.
09-24-10, 11:15 AM
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BMC is beautiful
I love pics of UMD's bike. Always looks like its in serious race mode
well done gents
I love pics of UMD's bike. Always looks like its in serious race mode
well done gents
09-24-10, 11:46 AM
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Excuse the dumb question.... For something like that do you still ride with a standard double or do you put on a compact?
09-24-10, 01:18 PM
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These Specialized bikes are amazing.
Even the Allez feels light on it's feet compared to other bikes in the price range. I can't imagine 13.9 lbs.
Even the Allez feels light on it's feet compared to other bikes in the price range. I can't imagine 13.9 lbs.
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09-25-10, 12:05 AM
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yeah these bikes can get light fast... I wasn't really trying to make it light, but it came out light anyway... DUDE good luck to you in Everest that's a fun epic race... I'll never forget it...
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09-25-10, 06:49 AM
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Hey umd - how do you like the nokon stuff? I'm looking at getting some, but everyone in the mech department at my shop hates it. They've only installed/used it in the stand, mind you.
09-25-10, 01:53 PM
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Almost changed to how I want it, just awaiting the wheels...
09-25-10, 02:28 PM
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has anyone seen the 2011 Specialized frames? Is it just me or does it look more Trek like? The top tube lookes wider and doesent have that familiar arc.....
09-25-10, 07:39 PM
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Just got a "New" set of wheels. They were helf hostage by Belgian customs for 3 months along with a bunch of tubular tires.
And one of the CX bike. Put new Avenir winged bars on, as well as a 12-27 cassette to replace the 11-21 Belgium Block. FSA SLK Cantis on next week.
And one of the CX bike. Put new Avenir winged bars on, as well as a 12-27 cassette to replace the 11-21 Belgium Block. FSA SLK Cantis on next week.
09-25-10, 11:04 PM
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They didn't really change anything for 2011... And the amount of arc depends on the frame size. The rear triangles are all roughly the same size, so larger frames will slope down more from the HT to the ST.
09-25-10, 11:07 PM
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Yokozuna wasn't around, it at least not popular, when I built up this bike. Anyway, I've heard it's a pain to install.. I've never had any issues with the Nokons. They come pre-strung so it's not like you have to sit there putting the beads on. I also like that it's a fully sealed system.
09-25-10, 11:09 PM
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09-26-10, 06:07 PM
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I have a 2009 CAAD 9-6. Here it is after a year and a half, with almost everything upgraded but the group. That's next.
09-26-10, 06:11 PM
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