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01-24-14, 08:36 AM
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When a bike is obviously Hot, a crank arm out of position isn't enough to bring it down. Though I would like to see this bike with black chain rings and the black zipp logo's.
01-24-14, 10:47 AM
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When I decide I want to set $50 on fire I'm going to get the beyond black stickers... That FSA crank will go bye bye in trade for a stages ultegra crank.
01-24-14, 02:03 PM
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01-24-14, 02:29 PM
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Love the Parlee. Hot hot hot
01-24-14, 06:19 PM
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Hot or not? Picked it up today. Few pieces missing, saddle is not the final one. Just need to see if I want to do toupe, romin or selle italia.
The bike as it is weighs 15.88 pounds. Soon I will probably switch saddle to toupe pro and pedals to stainless steel instead of chome mo. This will save me an astounding 40g!!! For the price of only an extra testicle.
The bike as it is weighs 15.88 pounds. Soon I will probably switch saddle to toupe pro and pedals to stainless steel instead of chome mo. This will save me an astounding 40g!!! For the price of only an extra testicle.
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01-24-14, 06:29 PM
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Hot or not? Picked it up today. Few pieces missing, saddle is not the final one. Just need to see if I want to do toupe, romin or selle italia.
The bike as it is weighs 15.88 pounds. Soon I will probably switch saddle to toupe pro and pedals to stainless steel instead of chome mo. This will save me an astounding 40g!!! For the price of only an extra testicle.
The bike as it is weighs 15.88 pounds. Soon I will probably switch saddle to toupe pro and pedals to stainless steel instead of chome mo. This will save me an astounding 40g!!! For the price of only an extra testicle.
01-24-14, 06:38 PM
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Hot or not? Picked it up today. Few pieces missing, saddle is not the final one. Just need to see if I want to do toupe, romin or selle italia.
The bike as it is weighs 15.88 pounds. Soon I will probably switch saddle to toupe pro and pedals to stainless steel instead of chome mo. This will save me an astounding 40g!!! For the price of only an extra testicle.
The bike as it is weighs 15.88 pounds. Soon I will probably switch saddle to toupe pro and pedals to stainless steel instead of chome mo. This will save me an astounding 40g!!! For the price of only an extra testicle.
thoughts?
01-24-14, 06:42 PM
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. I have to say at first I was not 100% in love. But it really grew up on me and there aren't that many around. Appreciate your feedback.I have to say I am thankful for being able to have such an amazing array of bicycles!
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01-24-14, 07:09 PM
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Hot or not? Picked it up today. Few pieces missing, saddle is not the final one. Just need to see if I want to do toupe, romin or selle italia.
The bike as it is weighs 15.88 pounds. Soon I will probably switch saddle to toupe pro and pedals to stainless steel instead of chome mo. This will save me an astounding 40g!!! For the price of only an extra testicle.
The bike as it is weighs 15.88 pounds. Soon I will probably switch saddle to toupe pro and pedals to stainless steel instead of chome mo. This will save me an astounding 40g!!! For the price of only an extra testicle.
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01-24-14, 07:14 PM
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Hot or not? Picked it up today. Few pieces missing, saddle is not the final one. Just need to see if I want to do toupe, romin or selle italia.
The bike as it is weighs 15.88 pounds. Soon I will probably switch saddle to toupe pro and pedals to stainless steel instead of chome mo. This will save me an astounding 40g!!! For the price of only an extra testicle.
The bike as it is weighs 15.88 pounds. Soon I will probably switch saddle to toupe pro and pedals to stainless steel instead of chome mo. This will save me an astounding 40g!!! For the price of only an extra testicle.
I give it a "HOT". Makes me want to hurry up and finish my TCR build (I only have the wheelset left to order).
01-24-14, 07:24 PM
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01-24-14, 07:25 PM
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Hot or not? Picked it up today. Few pieces missing, saddle is not the final one. Just need to see if I want to do toupe, romin or selle italia.
The bike as it is weighs 15.88 pounds. Soon I will probably switch saddle to toupe pro and pedals to stainless steel instead of chome mo. This will save me an astounding 40g!!! For the price of only an extra testicle.
The bike as it is weighs 15.88 pounds. Soon I will probably switch saddle to toupe pro and pedals to stainless steel instead of chome mo. This will save me an astounding 40g!!! For the price of only an extra testicle.
01-24-14, 07:46 PM
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To be completely honest, I don't mind the 2014 team bikes. I might consider buying one if it came with a free Jens Voigt attached.
I dig it, but it'd look much better with that new crank!
White is pro! Do it! Just wash your hands a lot and never touch your chain. If you drop your chain just get off the bike and look around frantically and point at it until the sag vehicle arrives.
White is pro! Do it! Just wash your hands a lot and never touch your chain. If you drop your chain just get off the bike and look around frantically and point at it until the sag vehicle arrives.
01-24-14, 08:31 PM
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Do you have any appreciation for the hilarity of your comment? How much time Luis would spend standing on the side of the road? Or, how many times this could result in the "call of shame"?
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01-24-14, 08:38 PM
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Hot or not? Picked it up today. Few pieces missing, saddle is not the final one. Just need to see if I want to do toupe, romin or selle italia.
The bike as it is weighs 15.88 pounds. Soon I will probably switch saddle to toupe pro and pedals to stainless steel instead of chome mo. This will save me an astounding 40g!!! For the price of only an extra testicle.
The bike as it is weighs 15.88 pounds. Soon I will probably switch saddle to toupe pro and pedals to stainless steel instead of chome mo. This will save me an astounding 40g!!! For the price of only an extra testicle.
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Birth Certificate, Passport, Marriage License Driver's License and Residency Permit all say I'm a Fred. I guess there's no denying it.
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01-24-14, 08:43 PM
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lets just say I have not really used the bike yet. Tomorrow we will see!
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01-24-14, 09:49 PM
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Does no one else just shift the chain back on if it drops off (other than between the cassette and spokes) without having to touch the chain?
01-24-14, 10:40 PM
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Yes, I have become quite good at it too. Although it has scratched the crap out of crank arm and bottom bracket shell...
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01-24-14, 10:41 PM
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that has been my first (and last) dropped chain and that freaking thing got JAMMED up in there, it really sucked to get it out.
01-24-14, 11:00 PM
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01-24-14, 11:06 PM
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i love the paint/color scheme. dislike the labeling on the fork, seat & chain stays.
i'll still give it a hot.
i'll still give it a hot.
01-24-14, 11:14 PM
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01-24-14, 11:18 PM
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Thanks for the HOTs! I just can't wait to ride it tomorrow. Can't sleep. Although the color scheme is loud, the bike is understated. Does that make any sense?
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01-24-14, 11:22 PM
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Great bike for sure! It doesn't jump at me. you put a white saddle and white bar tape and I think it will pop much more. I know, I know....white=dirty. Not always. You can use tape like Fizik mircotex. Its glossy and therefor you can simply wipe off any dirt at the end of a ride. Use a degreaser spray and towel and boom bam, clean as new.
I cant get passed that stem either. Each time I look over the bike, my eye keeps going to that stem. Never cared much for the sprinter stems.
I REALLY think white saddle/bar tape would help a lot.