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11-02-13, 11:41 AM
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11-02-13, 04:01 PM
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11-02-13, 04:28 PM
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11-02-13, 06:44 PM
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It's actually just some 5mm FSA carbon one that they had at the shop.
11-03-13, 06:07 AM
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My new Specialized Tarmac SL2 with new Campy record groupo and Shamal Ultra wheelset
11-03-13, 08:02 AM
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11-03-13, 08:03 AM
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11-03-13, 08:03 AM
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11-03-13, 08:05 AM
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Fixed.
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11-03-13, 08:14 AM
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11-03-13, 11:02 AM
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11-04-13, 08:07 AM
The Drive Side is Within
11-04-13, 10:23 AM
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Built her up on Saturday, rode my first century on Sunday; hell of a way to break in a new bike! Huzzah!
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11-04-13, 10:28 AM
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11-04-13, 01:19 PM
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JUST kidding, ok, it's not that bad, but needs some help. I don't know, maybe some wheels or maybe some color somewhere? Would help it immensely, I would think.
11-04-13, 01:51 PM
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I ride a Felt, so I'm partial to them… but this one is putting me to sleep… it's just boring, imo. There's no snap, pizzazz, it's not murdered, it's already dead, cold and lifeless in the grave.
JUST kidding, ok, it's not that bad, but needs some help. I don't know, maybe some wheels or maybe some color somewhere? Would help it immensely, I would think.
JUST kidding, ok, it's not that bad, but needs some help. I don't know, maybe some wheels or maybe some color somewhere? Would help it immensely, I would think.
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11-04-13, 01:53 PM
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I ride a Felt, so I'm partial to them… but this one is putting me to sleep… it's just boring, imo. There's no snap, pizzazz, it's not murdered, it's already dead, cold and lifeless in the grave.
JUST kidding, ok, it's not that bad, but needs some help. I don't know, maybe some wheels or maybe some color somewhere? Would help it immensely, I would think.
JUST kidding, ok, it's not that bad, but needs some help. I don't know, maybe some wheels or maybe some color somewhere? Would help it immensely, I would think.
11-04-13, 03:16 PM
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The picture is a bit too washed out. Some added contrast helps it pop:
It's a hot bike but I think it needs more (glossy) black parts to tie it all together. Brakes, crankset, rear derailleur, the little things.
It's a hot bike but I think it needs more (glossy) black parts to tie it all together. Brakes, crankset, rear derailleur, the little things.
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11-04-13, 03:22 PM
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11-04-13, 03:23 PM
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Bit of a classic feel going on around here. Just finished my resto-mod this weekend. Vintage Reynolds 531 frame and Mavic GL330s, the rest is all modern. Even had some fun with the custom paint.
Weighed in at only 7.445kg (16lb 6.6oz.)
Weighed in at only 7.445kg (16lb 6.6oz.)
11-04-13, 03:33 PM
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Did that custom paintjob include painting apex shifters to look like RED shifters with gold accents? What do those rims weigh?
11-04-13, 03:36 PM
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Hey, I was kidding… a little. It is a little lifeless to me but yeah, not near as bad as I portrayed it. Unfortunately it's not a black/stealth build, though. With the white letters and Ultegra crank and aluminum wheels, it's not stealth.
Overall, the bike itself is great, I was just commenting on the aesthetics.
Overall, the bike itself is great, I was just commenting on the aesthetics.
11-04-13, 03:41 PM
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The rims were 713g for the pair. Not the lightest but had the look i wanted for the build.