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01-31-15, 03:22 AM
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Had to look it up what you meant by zero setback seatpin.. Thanks for pointing that out, i had no clue about it.. Ok so what does it do for me? Just a comfortable ride? Or if ill ride at that setback, there will be a higher chance of snaping rails?
Thanks. I cut it myself.. Had to keep adjusting until im comfortable. There is still one spacer there but idk if you can see it..
Ill definitely see if there are zero setback post, since Giants seatpost isnt round, its shaped like the letter D..
It rides great and smooth! I have 1800+ miles on it and im still happy. Its lighter(22lbs) than my old walmart bike which was 35+ lbs. Its heavy compared to the composites and carbons here but im not complaining, i can still ride with the guys around here..
Thanks. I cut it myself.. Had to keep adjusting until im comfortable. There is still one spacer there but idk if you can see it..
Ill definitely see if there are zero setback post, since Giants seatpost isnt round, its shaped like the letter D..
It rides great and smooth! I have 1800+ miles on it and im still happy. Its lighter(22lbs) than my old walmart bike which was 35+ lbs. Its heavy compared to the composites and carbons here but im not complaining, i can still ride with the guys around here..
. TLDR; A zero setback pin would just LOOK better on your bike, and would most certainly solidify its hot-ness. Your only other option for improving it would be to maybe slide that saddle back a bit and maybe try for a more aero position on the bike? Your stem is about the shortest I've seen on a modern stock road bike, or it could be the picture skewing it's actual length. Depends on your flexibility and your torso / leg length in proportion to the rest of your body.
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01-31-15, 04:34 AM
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03-05-15, 03:04 PM
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Is posting a pair Kosher if they're complementary?
03-05-15, 08:05 PM
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I like them both and have liked most of the Spooky's I've seen. Although, I will point out before the hardcore posters get here...your staging is all wrong. This is also why I don't post in here very often...it's quite difficult to get it "just right". 
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03-05-15, 08:36 PM
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There's a fair number of issues I could point out with them, but I love Spooky and have no complaints with fuschia/pink/purple.
03-05-15, 08:54 PM
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Other than some unpainted Ti and nude CF frames, I can't think of any solid-color frames that I've lusted after. They just don't do it for me. I do like the general proportions and set up of the road bike but, at the very least, the silver crankset looks out of place ('specially with the black fork, post, bars, stem, a black crankset would visually anchor that area better) and the bar tape is hideous.
03-06-15, 05:44 AM
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03-06-15, 06:36 AM
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03-06-15, 06:46 AM
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03-06-15, 08:34 AM
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The colors are actually pretty similar, just a difference in lighting.
As far as gearing on the CX bike goes, I must have forgotten to put a cassette on that wheelset.
The road frame definitely needs some adjustment in the bar/hood angle and currently has a longer (0* *gasp*) stem on it.
As far as gearing on the CX bike goes, I must have forgotten to put a cassette on that wheelset.
The road frame definitely needs some adjustment in the bar/hood angle and currently has a longer (0* *gasp*) stem on it.
03-06-15, 02:59 PM
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What model Defy is that? Alum / CF?
03-06-15, 03:39 PM
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2001 Aegis Aro Svelte
I recently upgraded my 2001 Aegis Aro Svelte that had a 9-speed Dura-Ace/FSA blend to 11-speed Di2 Dura-Ace/Ultegra/FSA blend. I sprung for old-man's gears (34/50, 11-32) this time around instead of the more standard gearing (39/53, 12-27) I had originally.
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I'm still waiting for the back-ordered D-Fly unit so I can integrate with my Garmin Edge 1000.
[] Dura-Ace ST-9070 brifters
[] Ultegra FD-6870 front derailleur
[] Ultegra RD-6870 rear derailleur
[] Ultegra BR-6800 brake calipers
[] Ultegra CS-6800 11-32T cassette
[] FSA K-Force Light compact 34/50T crank
[] FSA MegaEvo BB
[] FSA 11-speed chain
[] Mavic Ksyrium SSC (2001 edition) wheels
[] Easton EC90 handlebar
[] Easton CT2 seatpost
[] Ritchey WCS stem
[] Chris King Ti headset
[] Speedplay Ti-Zero pedals
[] Garmin Edge 1000 computer w/Rec-Mounts Type17 mount
I'm still waiting for the back-ordered D-Fly unit so I can integrate with my Garmin Edge 1000.
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03-06-15, 04:12 PM
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03-06-15, 06:08 PM
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I recently upgraded my 2001 Aegis Aro Svelte that had a 9-speed Dura-Ace/FSA blend to 11-speed Di2 Dura-Ace/Ultegra/FSA blend. I sprung for old-man's gears (34/50, 11-32) this time around instead of the more standard gearing (39/53, 12-27) I had originally.
[] Dura-Ace ST-9070 brifters
[] Ultegra FD-6870 front derailleur
[] Ultegra RD-6870 rear derailleur
[] Ultegra BR-6800 brake calipers
[] Ultegra CS-6800 11-32T cassette
[] FSA K-Force Light compact 34/50T crank
[] FSA MegaEvo BB
[] FSA 11-speed chain
[] Mavic Ksyrium SSC (2001 edition) wheels
[] Easton EC90 handlebar
[] Easton CT2 seatpost
[] Ritchey WCS stem
[] Chris King Ti headset
[] Speedplay Ti-Zero pedals
[] Garmin Edge 1000 computer w/Rec-Mounts Type17 mount
I'm still waiting for the back-ordered D-Fly unit so I can integrate with my Garmin Edge 1000.
[] Dura-Ace ST-9070 brifters
[] Ultegra FD-6870 front derailleur
[] Ultegra RD-6870 rear derailleur
[] Ultegra BR-6800 brake calipers
[] Ultegra CS-6800 11-32T cassette
[] FSA K-Force Light compact 34/50T crank
[] FSA MegaEvo BB
[] FSA 11-speed chain
[] Mavic Ksyrium SSC (2001 edition) wheels
[] Easton EC90 handlebar
[] Easton CT2 seatpost
[] Ritchey WCS stem
[] Chris King Ti headset
[] Speedplay Ti-Zero pedals
[] Garmin Edge 1000 computer w/Rec-Mounts Type17 mount
I'm still waiting for the back-ordered D-Fly unit so I can integrate with my Garmin Edge 1000.
03-06-15, 08:51 PM
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It looks a bit odd mainly because the frame is small. It's a 48cm.
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03-06-15, 10:08 PM
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03-06-15, 10:45 PM
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03-07-15, 04:41 AM
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What's odd is the way the centerlines of all three tubes seem to intersect at a point, which makes the junction look weak.
I was wondering whether that was a common condition of that particular model, so I did an image search. It revealed a number of other images of the same model with the same condition, but then again, many of those images seem to be yours.
Also, with a little consideration of geometry, it becomes clear that, given a fixed wheel size, this condition becomes practically inevitable with shorter top tubes.
I was wondering whether that was a common condition of that particular model, so I did an image search. It revealed a number of other images of the same model with the same condition, but then again, many of those images seem to be yours.
Also, with a little consideration of geometry, it becomes clear that, given a fixed wheel size, this condition becomes practically inevitable with shorter top tubes.
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03-09-15, 06:27 AM
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Kona Red Zone. completely stock with the exception of a WTB Speed V saddle.
03-09-15, 06:34 AM
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03-09-15, 09:13 AM
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Got my Focus Cayo Evo painted:
03-09-15, 03:51 PM
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03-09-15, 08:57 PM
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