Pimp my Poprad *pics*
11-11-07, 06:49 PM
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Pimp my Poprad *pics*
2007 Poprad with Disc
Thomson X4 stem. 100 mm and 0 rise. Chris King headset. Pro PLT Compact Classic Bend 44cm bar.
Thomson detail.
Cane Creek Cross levers.
Fizik Microtex Tape.
New Selle San Marco Regal in white. Ti rails. I have never known comfort until this saddle.
Got a new helmet as well. Specialized Propero. Not bad for $100.
Cool rear vents.
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11-11-07, 07:03 PM
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My first thought when I saw the color and rear vents was, did you steal that off an imperial storm trooper?
I do like the bike, although I'd never do white on a cross.
I do like the bike, although I'd never do white on a cross.
11-11-07, 07:32 PM
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11-11-07, 07:42 PM
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It is a magic balancing bike made possible by the use of a critical mass of headset spacers.
11-11-07, 08:00 PM
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I spent the weekend piecing together the components for the upgrades. I wanted a more compact drop/reach bar since the stock bar is ridiculously long reach. The Thomson and CK headset was pure luxury. I'm stoked on the results.
I'm exploring custom wheel option next... it's a bit tricky to get a good off the self because of the disc brakes.
Bontrager Switchblade carbon fork. Intended for disc only.
I'm exploring custom wheel option next... it's a bit tricky to get a good off the self because of the disc brakes.
What's with that fork?
11-11-07, 08:17 PM
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Here's the mostly stock bike. It was like this earlier this week.
Updated: New bar (went to OS size), headset, SSM Regal saddle, a seatpost with tons of setback because the saddle has funky rails. New tape and I trimmed the cables.
Updated: New bar (went to OS size), headset, SSM Regal saddle, a seatpost with tons of setback because the saddle has funky rails. New tape and I trimmed the cables.
11-11-07, 08:32 PM
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Dude, those barsa are TITS! PRO makes them, as in Shimano's PRO? Are they machined?
11-11-07, 08:39 PM
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I spent the weekend piecing together the components for the upgrades. I wanted a more compact drop/reach bar since the stock bar is ridiculously long reach. The Thomson and CK headset was pure luxury. I'm stoked on the results.
I'm exploring custom wheel option next... it's a bit tricky to get a good off the self because of the disc brakes.
Bontrager Switchblade carbon fork. Intended for disc only.
I'm exploring custom wheel option next... it's a bit tricky to get a good off the self because of the disc brakes.
Bontrager Switchblade carbon fork. Intended for disc only.
11-11-07, 08:46 PM
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I'm in love with the bend for the cross bike. Perfect for me - small drop, round profile and short reach.
Clearly.
11-11-07, 08:50 PM
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Looking good!
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11-12-07, 01:36 PM
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Love it! I test rode the disc version on my way home Friday afternoon. I could not believe how smooth the ride was compared to my Major Jake. You have a very nice bike there.
11-12-07, 01:37 PM
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Are those fenders going on it? If so, what do you do about the lack of chainstay bridge?
11-12-07, 01:48 PM
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Lack of chainstay bridge? Two zipties, one on the seat tube connected to another one on the fender.
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11-12-07, 03:07 PM
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What is this cyclo-cross you speak of?
P.S. Someone told you to stop shaving your arms and hands... Lol.
P.S. Someone told you to stop shaving your arms and hands... Lol.
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11-12-07, 08:28 PM
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Love it!
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11-12-07, 08:55 PM
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if you shave your arms/hands, I'd suggest trimming those hairs on the back of your fingers too 
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I did something similar with my poprad except I use a ziptie across the stays and then on to the fender.
