The "What don't you like about my bike" thread
11-22-08 | 01:56 PM
#126
Chi-Chi Monger
Joined: Aug 2001
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From: Santa Clarita, California
Bikes: 08 Cannondale Synapse, 09 Marin Alpine Trail 29er
11-22-08 | 01:58 PM
#128
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Van BC
That's a really nice looking frame. The rest of the build does not do it justice. I would like it more as a winter training type roadfix, with drop bars + (white?) hoods, possibly some raceblades, nicer/ non BOTB cranks (some old 600s would be fine and theyre pretty cheap to get used) and a fork that matches better.
11-22-08 | 03:09 PM
#130
Newbie
Joined: Aug 2008
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Yea its tubular. I got it for a deal so what the hell. That is the tire that came with it. I think i will replace it with a sprinter gatorskin. I have also been thinking about some drops but Im having trouble picking some out as this is my first bike thats not a bmx and I dont have much knowlege on the matter.
Oh and the pedals are just temps. Having trouble decideing on some pedals as well.
11-22-08 | 03:40 PM
#131
Gone Tarcking. Back Later
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 502
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From: Blacksburg, VA
Bikes: Iron Horse Warrior Team (tricked to high heaven), Jamis Coda Sport (frame and fork, built into CX commuter), Gary Fisher Opie Dirt Jumper,SE Lager tarck bike
Pretend the HED3 is a Formula to R500 to match the rear. This picture was taken as a joke but it's the only good photo I have of my bike.
11-22-08 | 03:44 PM
#132
Chi-Chi Monger
Joined: Aug 2001
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From: Santa Clarita, California
Bikes: 08 Cannondale Synapse, 09 Marin Alpine Trail 29er
You know what I really don't get about cell phones? Texting...
What...in...the...hell is that all about?
What...in...the...hell is that all about?
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11-22-08 | 03:45 PM
#133
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Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Hanover PA
11-22-08 | 03:57 PM
#134
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Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Baltimore
Bikes: https://velospace.org/node/18951
11-22-08 | 05:44 PM
#138
((( NIHIL )))
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 92
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From: Ramsey, NJ
what don't you like about my bike... photography. haha
i'll post mine up soon. it's actually pretty interesting to read what people are saying and figuring out what possible technical issues can arise vs. aesthetic issues people seem to dislike on the whole.
i'll post mine up soon. it's actually pretty interesting to read what people are saying and figuring out what possible technical issues can arise vs. aesthetic issues people seem to dislike on the whole.
11-22-08 | 05:58 PM
#139
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2008
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i actually do plan on getting foot retention...
and i think a white saddle would look better. and i'm changing my stem to a 17degree/90mm instead of the current 6degree/100mm.
11-22-08 | 06:16 PM
#140
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,568
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From: Athens, Ohio
Bikes: Fuji Track, Half built 70s Azuki
11-22-08 | 06:20 PM
#141
Gone Tarcking. Back Later
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 502
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From: Blacksburg, VA
Bikes: Iron Horse Warrior Team (tricked to high heaven), Jamis Coda Sport (frame and fork, built into CX commuter), Gary Fisher Opie Dirt Jumper,SE Lager tarck bike
It's actually the Dealer Technology Evaluation Sample.
Risers are carbon, and the ridiculous rise prevents me from having to jack up the stem. The increased visibility and comfort from the more upright position is worth it.
The Raleigh decal is under the clearcoat. And it's an aluminum fork
. Carbon fork is on the list for upgrades, in addition to a better crankset.
Risers are carbon, and the ridiculous rise prevents me from having to jack up the stem. The increased visibility and comfort from the more upright position is worth it.
The Raleigh decal is under the clearcoat. And it's an aluminum fork
. Carbon fork is on the list for upgrades, in addition to a better crankset.
11-22-08 | 07:53 PM
#147
Gone Tarcking. Back Later
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 502
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From: Blacksburg, VA
Bikes: Iron Horse Warrior Team (tricked to high heaven), Jamis Coda Sport (frame and fork, built into CX commuter), Gary Fisher Opie Dirt Jumper,SE Lager tarck bike
11-22-08 | 08:29 PM
#149
bring on the snow
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: chicagoland
i only brought up those subtleties because your pictures are always top-notch. i was wondering what lens you had that you were at 195mm stopped to f2.8…then i found this on page 20-something of your photostream:
Lucky bass-terd. i need a full-frame dSLR and a crazy fast, fixed aperture telephoto lens. i'm glad to see you are putting it to good use—there's a lot of good pictures on your flickr.
Ok…back to bike-bashing (as if that topic really needed it's on thread here).
Lucky bass-terd. i need a full-frame dSLR and a crazy fast, fixed aperture telephoto lens. i'm glad to see you are putting it to good use—there's a lot of good pictures on your flickr.
Ok…back to bike-bashing (as if that topic really needed it's on thread here).
