What road bike do you have?
05-15-16, 07:16 AM
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Here's a shot of my Pinarello GAN RS. I got my first Pina in the 80's. It was made of Columbus SL tubing and lasted me for a couple of decades. I am retiring my FP3 and moving up to the new GAN RS with full Ultegra 6800 components. I upgraded the wheels to Zipp 30 Course so I can go tubeless at some time.
05-15-16, 09:58 PM
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My old Raleigh Flyer, ca. 1991 or thereabouts, just pulled out of storage by my sister in Amman yesterday morning:
This used to be my daily rider, racer, and overall mode mode of transportation throughout the second half of the 1990s. Sis says that other than the obvious need for a pair of tires, everything seems to be in good working order and moving smoothly, so I'm having high hopes for having the thing shipped over to Jeddah (or, better yet, drive over there and pick it up myself) and putting it back into active service! This was the real deal, from before the days of "Made in China." British-built steel frame, Weinmann brakesets and rims, Sachs Hurret deraileurs and shifters, and Sakae stem, from what I can remember.
This used to be my daily rider, racer, and overall mode mode of transportation throughout the second half of the 1990s. Sis says that other than the obvious need for a pair of tires, everything seems to be in good working order and moving smoothly, so I'm having high hopes for having the thing shipped over to Jeddah (or, better yet, drive over there and pick it up myself) and putting it back into active service! This was the real deal, from before the days of "Made in China." British-built steel frame, Weinmann brakesets and rims, Sachs Hurret deraileurs and shifters, and Sakae stem, from what I can remember.
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05-17-16, 08:50 PM
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Back into cycling again
Been awhile since I sold last 2010 Roubaix
Been wanting a 2012 Fuji Gran Fondo 2.0 LE
Finally found one
Suppose to be on its way here now!!!
Fingers crossed
Been awhile since I sold last 2010 Roubaix
Been wanting a 2012 Fuji Gran Fondo 2.0 LE
Finally found one
Suppose to be on its way here now!!!
Fingers crossed
05-20-16, 09:27 AM
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Got my Diamondback Century few weeks ago. Such a wonderful bike after 500 miles. First 50 miles took time to adjust brakes etc, so not a easy assembly for beginners 
But comfortable is much better as as it was with my previous Merida Ride 100. And road bike with disc-brakes, such a good combination for an MTB-head like me! After lots of reviews I think I got the right bike
But comfortable is much better as as it was with my previous Merida Ride 100. And road bike with disc-brakes, such a good combination for an MTB-head like me! After lots of reviews I think I got the right bike
05-20-16, 09:48 AM
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Just finished this build recently, it's a circa 2002 full-ti Lemond Tete de Course, don't see many of these around anymore.
05-21-16, 01:32 PM
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New Fuji Altamira 2.3, full Ultegra. I just picked it up as a left over model and got a great deal. I added: 105 pedals, carbon cages and spacers, fsa stem, Selle italia sl saddle, Conti gp4000 25c tires, sram garmin mount and sensors, black bar tape. 17.4 pounds as it sits with my stuff on it.
It replaced an alum Giant Defy.
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It replaced an alum Giant Defy.
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05-21-16, 02:09 PM
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2015 Specialized Diverge DSW. Tiagra around 23 pounds
My other road bike/commuter/gravel/whatever
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05-21-16, 02:57 PM
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New Fuji Altamira 2.3, full Ultegra. I just picked it up as a left over model and got a great deal. I added: 105 pedals, carbon cages and spacers, fsa stem, Selle italia sl saddle, Conti gp4000 25c tires, black bar tape. 17.4 pounds as it sits with my stuff on it. It replaced an alum Giant Defy.
[/IMG][IMG][/IMG]New Fuji Altamira 2.3, full Ultegra. I just picked it up as a left over model and got a great deal. I added: 105 pedals, carbon cages and spacers, fsa stem, Selle italia sl saddle, Conti gp4000 25c tires, black bar tape. 17.4 pounds as it sits with my stuff on it.
It replaced an alum Giant Defy.
05-21-16, 06:54 PM
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05-22-16, 09:15 AM
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Here's a shot of my Pinarello GAN RS. I got my first Pina in the 80's. It was made of Columbus SL tubing and lasted me for a couple of decades. I am retiring my FP3 and moving up to the new GAN RS with full Ultegra 6800 components. I upgraded the wheels to Zipp 30 Course so I can go tubeless at some time.
What's the deal with the head tube extending so far above the bars? Also, what's that thing sticking out forward at the top of the head tube?
And lastly, do you like having your seat pointed up like that? That would be a big "ouch" for me!
05-22-16, 09:38 AM
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Nice bike, but a couple of questions (which may be dumb questions, so bear with me):
What's the deal with the head tube extending so far above the bars? Also, what's that thing sticking out forward at the top of the head tube?
And lastly, do you like having your seat pointed up like that? That would be a big "ouch" for me!
What's the deal with the head tube extending so far above the bars? Also, what's that thing sticking out forward at the top of the head tube?
And lastly, do you like having your seat pointed up like that? That would be a big "ouch" for me!
05-23-16, 07:11 AM
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I LIKE IT!!!
i like something like this so much more then the Billboard trend of the current marketing toward bicycles.. i think it would look really cool with a coat of stain.. and it is much more visualy interesting then an all black carbo bike mho...
just freaking cool and different.. hows it ride? whats it weight?
05-23-16, 01:11 PM
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05-24-16, 06:06 AM
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How tall are you?
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I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
06-03-16, 03:39 PM
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This is my 2006 Litespeed Solano frame with full Shimano 105 11 speed components and Ultegra wheels.
06-03-16, 04:40 PM
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Cool bike! I've got a Lemond Victoire Ti. Its nice to see more Lemond Ti.
06-07-16, 11:39 AM
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My wife's 1993 Cannondale R2000 2.8 Series in Raceberry Fizz fade above my 2012 Cannondale CAAD10 4 Rival.
06-07-16, 09:47 PM
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You got a real deal. I am buying a Defy 3 2015 model for $700 at my bike shop. How have you liked your bike so far?