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05-11-13, 01:50 PM
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Posted By robncircus

In it's current state: ...

In it's current state:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/robncircus/P1000353_zps0f170103.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/robncircus/media/P1000353_zps0f170103.jpg.html)

Though I'd use...
03-31-13, 02:58 PM
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Posted By robncircus

What brand is it? Looks nice!

What brand is it? Looks nice!
03-31-13, 08:30 AM
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Posted By robncircus

Always happy to see another Spooky!

Always happy to see another Spooky!
03-29-13, 12:54 PM
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Posted By robncircus

Haha yeah I like to race the Spooky. It just...

Haha yeah I like to race the Spooky. It just handles so well. That said, this bike is quickly growing on me. Still working on some minor fit issues, but it's stiff and fast. Plus you don't see many...
03-29-13, 11:48 AM
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Posted By robncircus

Tossed race wheels on the training bike today....

Tossed race wheels on the training bike today. Might race it after al!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/robncircus/IMAG0871-1_zpsf8ef043f.jpg...
01-30-13, 12:09 PM
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Posted By robncircus

There's three including the headtube "badge"...

There's three including the headtube "badge" sticker. Even if I removed them the external butting is a dead give-away! Going to be at Red Trolley? I'm racing the 4s so say hi if you see me!
01-26-13, 01:23 PM
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Posted By robncircus

Dup. post sorry Cheers

Dup. post sorry

Cheers
01-26-13, 01:21 PM
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Posted By robncircus

New tires on the bikes: Race bike: ...

New tires on the bikes:

Race bike:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/robncircus/IMAG0780-1.jpg

Other bike (which I will likely race too)...
10-24-12, 04:46 PM
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Posted By robncircus

Yeah I'll have separate race wheels for race days...

Yeah I'll have separate race wheels for race days :) The Nevengal is popular here, due to the very loose and dry conditions. Good training tire, but slow race tire.

Thank you for your service. I...
10-24-12, 01:15 PM
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Posted By robncircus

I did. Nine months in Afghanistan let me build...

I did. Nine months in Afghanistan let me build some savings :). The Van Dessel was more of a whim purchase. However, I figure I'll use both bike regularly. The Pivot was as intended - longer travel...
10-24-12, 12:15 PM
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Posted By robncircus

Thanks. First ride will be tomorrow.

Thanks. First ride will be tomorrow.
10-24-12, 11:16 AM
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Posted By robncircus

Bought this to train on but Ill likely race it...

Bought this to train on but Ill likely race it too.

New bike:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/robncircus/Biking/IMAG0502-1.jpg
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10-21-12, 01:49 PM
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Posted By robncircus

Pardon my ignorance but what is the thing on the...

Pardon my ignorance but what is the thing on the seatpost?

Cheers

Rob
10-19-12, 10:55 AM
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Posted By robncircus

Thanks. Here's the build list: Frame: Pivot...

Thanks. Here's the build list:

Frame: Pivot Mach 5.7 Carbon XS
Shock: FOX FLOAT CTD KASHIMA
FORK: FOX F150 FIT CTD TRAIL ADJUST KASHIMA
RD: XTR 10Spd Shadow Plus
FD/SHIFTERS/BRAKES/CRANKS: XT ...
10-18-12, 05:34 PM
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Posted By robncircus

New bike. Came in just over 27lbs as-is. The bike...

New bike. Came in just over 27lbs as-is. The bike will be my trail and race bike for XC and super-d events.

Pivot Mach 5.7 Carbon
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/robncircus/IMAG0439-1.jpg...
10-06-12, 09:10 AM
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Posted By robncircus

They're smaller than the 7800 series, not sure...

They're smaller than the 7800 series, not sure how they stack up to 7900. I have small hands, and they have worked out well.
10-05-12, 03:11 PM
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Posted By robncircus

Thanks! I's a small drop, but I'm a small guy...

Thanks! I's a small drop, but I'm a small guy (5'4) so it works.



Love the microSHIFT. I have 2 seasons and a few thousand miles on them. People laugh at my DA derailleurs and Nashbar...
10-05-12, 11:31 AM
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Posted By robncircus

After a fresh tune-up. Hoping to do some off...

After a fresh tune-up. Hoping to do some off season crits to get back into shape.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/robncircus/IMAG0366-1-1.jpg
08-05-11, 10:31 AM
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Posted By robncircus

Yes! I just added some whitewalls to mine...

Yes!

I just added some whitewalls to mine for this weekend's race. I haven't raced since May so it shoudl be interesting.
...
07-29-11, 04:40 PM
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Posted By robncircus

I have barely been racing this year but will be...

I have barely been racing this year but will be racing this at the state champs next weekend:
...
03-10-11, 10:31 PM
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Posted By robncircus

Thanks! I have done a few races so far this...

Thanks! I have done a few races so far this season. The bike is stiff. Very stiff. However, it handles like a bat out of hell. My descending has become much quicker and I'm really able to lay it down...
01-21-11, 11:49 PM
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Posted By robncircus

Stiff. Geo is similar. This bike is stiffer and...

Stiff. Geo is similar. This bike is stiffer and lighter. There is a cross brace welded across the chainstay that I think adds to the stiffness. I love the bike... handles like it should and th...
01-17-11, 11:11 AM
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Posted By robncircus

Yeah CBR. I have a party to go to Saturday so...

Yeah CBR. I have a party to go to Saturday so we'll see. Also, USA Cycling sent me the wrong lisense (2010) so I've been trying to get ahold of someone to send me the right one. I have been training...
01-17-11, 01:26 AM
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Posted By robncircus

Haven't raced it yet. There's a crit next sunday....

Haven't raced it yet. There's a crit next sunday. Might do it just to get the first race out of the way.
...
05-04-10, 08:28 PM
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Posted By robncircus

New bike: ...

New bike:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/robncircus/Biking/DSCF1871.jpg

Build list is as follows:
Frame: Tsunami custom
Fork: East EC90 SL
Wheels: Checkmate Carbon Clinchers 50mm...
04-30-10, 09:33 AM
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Posted By robncircus

Teaser #2. This should be done on Sunday after my...

Teaser #2. This should be done on Sunday after my race.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/robncircus/Biking/teaser2.jpg
04-16-10, 08:48 PM
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Posted By robncircus

31.8. Got one at Performance with some extra...

31.8. Got one at Performance with some extra points so no worries. Thanks for the offer thoguh!
04-16-10, 03:25 PM
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Posted By robncircus

This was here for me today :) ...

This was here for me today :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/robncircus/Biking/IMG00077-20100416-1413.jpg

However, in my infinite wisdom I didn't order a headset (doh!) and the FD i...
03-16-10, 12:59 AM
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Posted By robncircus

Small femurs. My current one is 74 and the saddle...

Small femurs. My current one is 74 and the saddle is slammed forward. This will just allow me to get the saddle in a more neutral position. I am more concerned about the potential warranty issues...
03-15-10, 10:30 AM
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Posted By robncircus

Change of plans. Doing the Tsunami thing for now....

Change of plans. Doing the Tsunami thing for now. I still like the Skeletor but full custom for cheaper seemed like a better idea.
03-15-10, 09:39 AM
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Posted By robncircus

Kind of a teaser pic but I confirmed my order on...

Kind of a teaser pic but I confirmed my order on this today. Only changes are a 10.5 HT and a 75 degree seattube. Will post updates in 6-8 weeks :)...
03-07-10, 09:16 PM
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Posted By robncircus

I like it. I've been trying to find a full gruppo...

I like it. I've been trying to find a full gruppo but it's hard to come by.
03-07-10, 08:49 PM
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Posted By robncircus

I got the MicroShift originally because it was...

I got the MicroShift originally because it was lighter and cheaper than the 7800 brifters (not normally important for me but I was doing a WW build at the time). I run the Nashbar version with a DA...
03-07-10, 08:18 PM
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Posted By robncircus

Pics after today's race. These are the Checkmate...

Pics after today's race. These are the Checkmate 50mm wheels from the group buy last year. So far they're ok although they do need a true.
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02-02-10, 12:23 PM
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Posted By robncircus

Very cool. The fitter I went to suggested the...

Very cool. The fitter I went to suggested the Skeletor as a "best fit" frame for my proportions. Once I sell the ex's stupid ring this is whatr I'm getting.

Rob
02-01-10, 12:16 PM
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Posted By robncircus

Nice! How does it ride?

Nice! How does it ride?
01-30-10, 10:34 PM
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Posted By robncircus

Mine: ...

Mine:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/robncircus/DSCF1775.jpg

Frame/fork: 2004 TCR
Brifters: Nashbar Microshift
Drivetrain: Dura-Ace
Cranks: Ultegra SL
Wheels: Kinlin 300 rims, WI...
10-30-09, 02:55 PM
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Posted By robncircus

I'll take you down there if you want. I ride...

I'll take you down there if you want. I ride Mulholland regularly. The locals there are really nice and I've never had any issues.

Rov
10-30-09, 10:43 AM
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Posted By robncircus

I stop there all the time too. They have a good...

I stop there all the time too. They have a good breakfast. Most of those guys are super nice and actually interested in us cyclists. Of course, it helps that I'm heavily tattooed. :thumb:
07-19-09, 10:33 PM
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Posted By robncircus

What do you think of the 58s? I have 19s and love...

What do you think of the 58s? I have 19s and love them but I was thinking of 58s as an upgrade? I know they're a bit portly but how are they once they get going?

Rob
04-03-09, 08:09 AM
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Posted By robncircus

How do you like the 58's? Terstrider.com gave...

How do you like the 58's? Terstrider.com gave them a good review albeight they are a bit portly. Have they held up well for you?

Rob
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