Lets make my ride awesomer.
07-03-08, 06:59 AM
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Lets make my ride awesomer.
I am looking to get some go fast goodies. Nothing too crazy $$$.
Love yallz input!
07-03-08, 09:12 AM
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Yellow bar tape FTW
07-03-08, 09:14 AM
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hire a stronger rider than you?
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Food for thought: if you aren't dead by 2050, you and your entire family will be within a few years from starvation. Now that is a cruel gift to leave for your offspring. ;)
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Food for thought: if you aren't dead by 2050, you and your entire family will be within a few years from starvation. Now that is a cruel gift to leave for your offspring. ;)
https://sanfrancisco.ibtimes.com/arti...ger-photos.htm
07-03-08, 09:18 AM
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the hunt for awesomeness is never ending.
but, i +1 on the yellow bar tape.
later.
but, i +1 on the yellow bar tape.
later.
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07-03-08, 09:19 AM
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I don't see anything wrong with that setup. Wheels aren't lightweight wonders but they're fine for training.
Find hills. Ride up them. Lather, rinse, repeat.
Find hills. Ride up them. Lather, rinse, repeat.
07-03-08, 09:21 AM
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Your bike might go faster if you shift it to the big ring.
07-03-08, 09:25 AM
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put streamers on the handlebars. but really just get a better wheelset for a lot of bang for the buck.
07-03-08, 09:31 AM
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For one, I don't think OP was all too serious on his usage of the word "awesomer". I think it was tongue-in-cheek.
Anyway, you could get some colored tires. I know Michelin makes quite a few. You could get those crazy looking colored cable housings I've seen on this board.
Good luck with the hunt for greater awesome-ity!
Anyway, you could get some colored tires. I know Michelin makes quite a few. You could get those crazy looking colored cable housings I've seen on this board.
Good luck with the hunt for greater awesome-ity!
07-03-08, 09:51 AM
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I agree with these guys.
• Yellow Bar Tape
• Cut Stem
• Michelin Carbons (Yellow Detail)
• Yellow Bar Tape
• Cut Stem
• Michelin Carbons (Yellow Detail)
07-03-08, 10:40 AM
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07-03-08, 10:45 AM
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Your crank is not in the OCP mandated horizontal position. That alone will make your bike faster.
07-03-08, 10:48 AM
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If you haven't done it already, having a bike fit at your LBS would probably make riding it, ahem, more awesome.
07-03-08, 01:12 PM
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If you want some cheap, lightweight wheels.. I just got a pair of Xero XR-1's, deep rim and 600/800g weight, aero design. They look great if you take the stickers off.
Best thing about them is undoubtedly the price, though. $300 for the pair from pricepoint.com
Best thing about them is undoubtedly the price, though. $300 for the pair from pricepoint.com
07-03-08, 01:19 PM
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The best thing about Xero XR-1s is the fact that they are 200 on ebay...
07-03-08, 01:20 PM
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07-03-08, 01:52 PM
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What is this ? "extreme make over road bike edition" or "pimp my ride"