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Let's give this a shot...
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Not for me.
Never been a fan of litespeed frames. I dont know much about the brand, but I dont like this frame particularly. High stack of spacers. saddle tilted down. Dont like the white hoods. If you were to do white in the front, I would also recommend the white bar tape and black hoods.
Never been a fan of litespeed frames. I dont know much about the brand, but I dont like this frame particularly. High stack of spacers. saddle tilted down. Dont like the white hoods. If you were to do white in the front, I would also recommend the white bar tape and black hoods.
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my np.
here's a link to the full res pic and all its components.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/marnyqu...n/photostream/
here's a link to the full res pic and all its components.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/marnyqu...n/photostream/
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my np.
here's a link to the full res pic and all its components.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/marnyqu...n/photostream/
here's a link to the full res pic and all its components.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/marnyqu...n/photostream/
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Here is another Fuji S.S.T. It is a 2010 1.0 built with SRAM Force.
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my np.
here's a link to the full res pic and all its components.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/marnyqu...n/photostream/
here's a link to the full res pic and all its components.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/marnyqu...n/photostream/
Pro mechanics do it because it makes it easier to find the valve. You do this because that’s the way pro mechanics do it. This will save you precious seconds while your fat ass sits on the roadside fumbling with your CO2 after a flat. It also looks better for photo opportunities. Note: This obviously only applies to clinchers as tubulars don’t give you a choice.
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Rule #40// Tires are to be mounted with the label centered over the valve stem.
Pro mechanics do it because it makes it easier to find the valve. You do this because that’s the way pro mechanics do it. This will save you precious seconds while your fat ass sits on the roadside fumbling with your CO2 after a flat. It also looks better for photo opportunities. Note: This obviously only applies to clinchers as tubulars don’t give you a choice.
Pro mechanics do it because it makes it easier to find the valve. You do this because that’s the way pro mechanics do it. This will save you precious seconds while your fat ass sits on the roadside fumbling with your CO2 after a flat. It also looks better for photo opportunities. Note: This obviously only applies to clinchers as tubulars don’t give you a choice.
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I was just quoting the rules...not like I obey all of them, but this one makes sense to me. I'm also OCD, so when I see other peoples tires not mounted like this, I freak out a little bit.
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2012 Fuji Altamira. I just had the wheels built for me by a local guy. They are HED C2 rims with Alchemy ELF/ORCUL hubs. Been raining so much I havent had a chance to ride them yet. They came in at 1450 grams so that knocked about .25lbs off the bike. I didnt weigh it but it should be about 15.7lbs.
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2012 Fuji Altamira. I just had the wheels built for me by a local guy. They are HED C2 rims with Alchemy ELF/ORCUL hubs. Been raining so much I havent had a chance to ride them yet. They came in at 1450 grams so that knocked about .25lbs off the bike. I didnt weigh it but it should be about 15.7lbs.
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2012 Fuji Altamira. I just had the wheels built for me by a local guy. They are HED C2 rims with Alchemy ELF/ORCUL hubs. Been raining so much I havent had a chance to ride them yet. They came in at 1450 grams so that knocked about .25lbs off the bike. I didnt weigh it but it should be about 15.7lbs.
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Nice to see more Fujis around these parts.
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It's the Special Edition Frameset. The SRAM came off my other frame which I then sold.
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I think that you have done a nice job with this bike. With time, you will outgrow white hoods; they will not remain white but require regular cleaning. This is not a criticism of your build or component selection, but my first reaction to the Litespeed carbon frames was that they were really in your face with the size of the name, the huge size of the down tube, and a lack of any stylish accents. I still feel this way and although I can not attest to the ride quality, visually I think that they missed the boat. Where as their Ti bikes have always been stunning, the later models also adopted the bill board size name branding. I really wonder who is making these decisions in TN.
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Have you ever gone back and reread any of your posts in this thread? Because a lot of them make you sound like a giant tw*t.
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Here's my new build - a Charge Juicer frame/fork with Shimergo setup (Chorus 11 levers shifting 7700 rd and 6500 fd). The brakes are Paul Racer Mediums. I had a shop cable it up and they recommended the up and over routing for the front. It's getting a Barfly, stainless cages of some kind, and fenders soon.
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What I find aesthetically pleasing is consistent. It may not be what you find appealing and that's your choice. I am picky, so what. I find that a lot of people agree with me, you just may not be one of them. No sweat off my sack.
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I think that you have done a nice job with this bike. With time, you will outgrow white hoods; they will not remain white but require regular cleaning. This is not a criticism of your build or component selection, but my first reaction to the Litespeed carbon frames was that they were really in your face with the size of the name, the huge size of the down tube, and a lack of any stylish accents. I still feel this way and although I can not attest to the ride quality, visually I think that they missed the boat. Where as their Ti bikes have always been stunning, the later models also adopted the bill board size name branding. I really wonder who is making these decisions in TN.
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Is english your first language?
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Whut whut whut....self importance on the 41? Why, I never...