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One For The Neurotic Riders

Old 11-01-11, 10:46 PM
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One For The Neurotic Riders

Here are some photos I shot of a bike belonging to a very strong local racer. This is his bike after a two day bike race. It's the only road bike he owns and he has put what I would assume is nearing 50,000 miles on it.

So next time you're concerned about scratching your frame or concerned you're bike's too worn to go on, these are great photos to look at.

https://www.nickbrandeau.com/blog_images/s_bike/

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That's U. MDs SL2 Tarmac
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that's cool. However, I'll say that my RB-1 has seen far, far worse.
Rub some mud and grease on the frame, spit on it once in a while and it'll gain way more seniority.........

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What does the rubber band on the shifter do?
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the bar tape looks good,,,.....except for the blood
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ride your bicycle what else is there?

great pictures increase your fstop and slow your iso and get a tripod and you will really make those pics POP
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Nice. So he runs a MTB rear derailleur and cassette? I assume the rubber band is because of a broken return spring for the shifter paddle - the one that returns the paddle from the 'sprinters grip'. Hoods sure look nice...
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Old 11-02-11, 02:27 AM
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Is he still wearing a base layer?
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What you (the OP) are saying is that some people ride and some people pose.
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Every scratch a battle scar, every battle scar a medal...
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i want this top cap - any intel on it?

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^^^ looks like something from www.purelycustom.com but I couldn't find the artwork there.

Really nice little 'photo essay' there. Makes me want to pull out the camera and snap a few this afternoon.
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Originally Posted by kc0yef
ride your bicycle what else is there?

great pictures increase your fstop and slow your iso and get a tripod and you will really make those pics POP
They were taken with a 5D (which I also happen to shoot with) at ISO 200, f/2.8 and shutter speeds in 1/5000 range - I'm thinking that he can get it done without the tripod, in that kind of light.

You should really get Lightroom, though, nick - much faster and more efficient for photographers.
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Is that a crack coming off the BB?
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Originally Posted by Specialized2k10
That's U. MDs SL2 Tarmac
Say Hi to U M D..... Miss him here.
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Originally Posted by fauxto nick
Here are some photos I shot of a bike belonging to a very strong local racer. This is his bike after a two day bike race. It's the only road bike he owns and he has put what I would assume is nearing 50,000 miles on it.

So next time you're concerned about scratching your frame or concerned you're bike's too worn to go on, these are great photos to look at.

https://www.nickbrandeau.com/blog_images/s_bike/
Correct me if I am wrong, but he is still a cat 3 correct?
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Originally Posted by AngryScientist
i want this top cap - any intel on it?
Its made by Extralite. You can get their stuff from fairwheel.
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Originally Posted by LowCel
Correct me if I am wrong, but he is still a cat 3 correct?
Just itching to whip it out aren't you?
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Originally Posted by gregf83
Just itching to whip it out aren't you?
I have no idea what I am supposed to whip out, plus I have no itching. I used some gold bond medicated powder and it took care of the itching. I was just asking a question.
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Looks like the bike went to hell and back.
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Originally Posted by LowCel
I have no idea what I am supposed to whip out, plus I have no itching. I used some gold bond medicated powder and it took care of the itching. I was just asking a question.
Sorry, I couldn't figure out what his racing cat had to do with this thread. I assumed you meant it as a slight in reference to the strong racer comment. I'm also pretty sure you know (or know how to find out) what his status is so the only point of your question was to point out to everyone else what cat he is in. Carry on.
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Originally Posted by gregf83
Sorry, I couldn't figure out what his racing cat had to do with this thread. I assumed you meant it as a slight in reference to the strong racer comment. I'm also pretty sure you know (or know how to find out) what his status is so the only point of your question was to point out to everyone else what cat he is in. Carry on.
Thank you.
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Awesome pics!
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I like the part with the blood on the tape.
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Blood on white bar tape, that's legit. Can't wait to see that packaged as pre-blooded tape...FUBAR are you listening?
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