Buddy's new Leader 730R
07-24-07, 05:39 PM
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I like the bike but you need to help your buddy paint that garage door!
07-24-07, 05:43 PM
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Sweet bike, but it looks like your chain is too long to me. That RD looks like it's in a bad position, even for the small/small combo.
07-24-07, 05:54 PM
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awaiting uci approval
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Here it comes....
File It.
With your local police dept.
No, that's not it.
File It.
With your local police dept.
No, that's not it.
07-24-07, 05:57 PM
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07-24-07, 06:00 PM
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haha, I love how the brown door was commented on before I could even make a sarcastic comment in anticipation of how long until it came!
07-24-07, 06:00 PM
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07-24-07, 08:27 PM
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What is the frame material? (I'm guessing Al). That top tube looks a little wimpy compared to the other tubes.
Overall very nice though.
Overall very nice though.
07-27-07, 11:04 AM
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The Size is a 58 and the weight I'm not 100% sure of yet. My guess puts it around 20-18lbs... I could be way off since I haven't guessed a bikes weight in years.
BTW, thanks for all the compliments guys! The bike rides awesome, well worth $1000.
BTW, thanks for all the compliments guys! The bike rides awesome, well worth $1000.
07-27-07, 11:19 AM
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Another Leader rider in San Diego? Nice!
Great looking bike.
Great looking bike.
07-27-07, 11:37 AM
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Ooh, ooh! I get to type it for the first time:
Flip it!!
Couldn't resist...
Oh, BTW, nice bike!
Flip it!!
Couldn't resist...
Oh, BTW, nice bike!
07-27-07, 11:58 AM
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That is a great looking build, I'm kind of partial to the flat back, owning one of the flat black R1000s. I notice it has the hourglass seatstays similar to my Cannondale, how is the ride?
Awesome price as well, sounds like you got a great bike at a great price, a great deal all around.
Awesome price as well, sounds like you got a great bike at a great price, a great deal all around.
07-27-07, 12:21 PM
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That is a great looking build, I'm kind of partial to the flat back, owning one of the flat black R1000s. I notice it has the hourglass seatstays similar to my Cannondale, how is the ride?
Awesome price as well, sounds like you got a great bike at a great price, a great deal all around.
Awesome price as well, sounds like you got a great bike at a great price, a great deal all around.
07-27-07, 12:28 PM
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Not to be fussy, but wouldn't "full" ultegra have Ultegra wheels, seatpost and pedals?
07-27-07, 11:39 PM
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The seat stays are kinda flattened as apposed to C-dales round hour glass shape. Either way the ride isn't harsh but it is stiff. I like the bike a lot. Considering I've been on a Fuji Team/ Team SL(non carbon frames back in '05), C-dale R1000, and Trek OCLV, and this bike's frame/fork are on par with the big guys. I'm very happy with the deal I got.
Yes, its not a full Ultegra Grouppo, but it's a full Ultegra drivetrain.
Yes, its not a full Ultegra Grouppo, but it's a full Ultegra drivetrain.
07-27-07, 11:42 PM
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Who the hell uses an Ultegra seatpost....
I was thinking of getting a Leader TT frame, but wanted something a bit lighter.
I was thinking of getting a Leader TT frame, but wanted something a bit lighter.