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Look what showed up on my door. . .

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Old 10-17-10, 01:27 PM
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Look what showed up on my door. . .

Whoo,

It's a lightly used 2010 Tarmac Pro.

Now comes the fun part of buying the rest of the parts.
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very nice! I want one of those, but certainly can't justify it yet...

That would be my ideal finish too... simple. Enjoy it!
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Sweet! I, for one, would like to see it as it developes.
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Lucky! Looks nice!
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That's a sweet looking frame. I remember when my frame showed up and I started putting it together. Now that it's done I cant stop riding it. I found that doing your own work and buying things you want can save you money. I had a little problem with a chain install from a LBS (Damn campy and their chain tool). Only thing I didn't do and it cost me a week of torture. Good luck and have fun with your new toy.

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gorgeous. I love that color. Not too shabby of a frameset either.
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Nice product, whatever it is.

Make sure you recycle the packaging and keep the top side up when you throw it out.
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Nice. I will have mine in a little over a month. Expect a long thread.
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Sweet. I almost think I like the look of the 2010 Pro more than mine, but then my bike's name wouldn't make any sense. It's black and blue so I call it "Bruise."
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Nice!!!
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Thanks guys.


Originally Posted by Diolopez
I found that doing your own work and buying things you want can save you money.

Yeah, I'm not sure buying the parts seperate will save me money but at least I'll be able to hand pick my parts.
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Gorgeous frame!
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I like it enjoy!
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Excellent. Now the fun begins.
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Originally Posted by rjones28
Excellent. Now the fun begins.
Yup. Bought my groupset yesterday, so should arrive early next week.
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Post pics of the build.
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Hey I can see why you where asking for a heads up on the 3t stuff...I reckon Sram Force would look good as well!

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Pretty looking frame.
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Wish I could justify something like that. My motor is just to weak for that chassis
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If Batman had a road bike thats what it would look like. Its the Batmobile!
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That is a sweet looking frame. Can't wait to see the rest of the build.
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Originally Posted by roof rack
If Batman had a road bike thats what it would look like. Its the Batmobike!
Fixed it for ya.
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Wow. Goodluck with the build, she's a beaut.
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More parts at the door.


Only had time to install the cassette. Still waiting for Park BBT-19 BB tool to show up as well as 3T handlebars and tape from PBK.

Still need to get Speedplay X2s, saddle (not sure which yet) and 3T stem (last to buy once I figure out what length).
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very nice!!!!
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