My New GUNNAR [largish pics]
05-16-05, 12:36 PM
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My New GUNNAR [largish pics]
The wait is over. I saved my dough, researched bikes, put in an order, and now it's finally here---my Gunnar Sport. Hope you all don't mind me sharing. I picked the bike up this weekend and took the first ride yesterday. Such a smooth ride. And almost two pounds lighter than my Giant OCR2, despite the fact the new ride is steel. Feels like an upgrade in every way.
The Ritchey stem is a loaner until I make sure of the size and decide on a model. I considered a Thomson stem to match the seatpost, but its bigger size would look out of place next to the narrow tubes of the frame. And I'm waiting on a set of Crank Bros Quattro pedals to arrive.
I also pretty happy with my timing, since Gunnar just announced they're changing the Sport frame, and I like the current design better than the upcoming one.
The Ritchey stem is a loaner until I make sure of the size and decide on a model. I considered a Thomson stem to match the seatpost, but its bigger size would look out of place next to the narrow tubes of the frame. And I'm waiting on a set of Crank Bros Quattro pedals to arrive.
I also pretty happy with my timing, since Gunnar just announced they're changing the Sport frame, and I like the current design better than the upcoming one.
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05-16-05, 12:48 PM
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Very cool contrast between the green of the frame and the orange of the handlebar tape!
Should be easy for motorist to see you!
Should be easy for motorist to see you!
05-16-05, 12:55 PM
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Sweet bike, color me "green" with envy! 
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05-16-05, 12:58 PM
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(krispistofferson feels overwhelming urge to go to Gunnar's website) That's quite a nice bike!
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*WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH* I'm still waiting for my custom Rock Tour from them. I do like that little doggie Gunnar logo. Much better, IMO, than the name decal.
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Congrats! Beautiful bike - although no close-ups, looks like the welds are very clean also. Have a great time...
05-16-05, 01:12 PM
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Whoa, that's a sweet bike. Really clean, really sharp. The color combo is a definite winner IMO.
That's an interesting angle on the seatpost. What kind is it?
That's an interesting angle on the seatpost. What kind is it?
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05-16-05, 01:40 PM
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I love the colors, I'll have to post pics of my electric yellow Waterford when it comes back from the painter. Looks great.
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05-16-05, 01:42 PM
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I picked up my blue Gunnar Sport two months ago. It's a sweet ride. I'm Happy.
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Great looking bike and I like the colors as well. I have a custom Sport on order as well, with the new frame and steel fork. I am taking a bit of a different route (Campy components and black frame, silver accents) but will still have the wonderful Gunnar quality and ride. Should ship 5/25 according to an email today.....the wait is a killer.
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Beautiful bike! What color will your pedals be?
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05-16-05, 02:32 PM
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I like it alot! Good riding.
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that is a sweeet ride; I'm a new skool fan, and this has changed my mind. Beeeyootiful!
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Nice color combination.
Gunnar's are great bikes - mine is metallic purple, built with Dura Ace. I like it a lot, quick looking yet classic. Enjoy your new ride.
Gunnar's are great bikes - mine is metallic purple, built with Dura Ace. I like it a lot, quick looking yet classic. Enjoy your new ride.
05-16-05, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by sunninho
Beautiful bike! What color will your pedals be?
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That _is_ a beaute.
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sweet ride! sweet looking color.. i envy those that can color match well. i'm pretty plain and boring with the black and white combo...
05-16-05, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by The_Convert
Is this bike custom? if so why is there a set-back seatpost on it?
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