What road bike do you have?
04-24-14, 08:55 PM
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Itd be one thing if they were 20$ craigslist bikes but all those are actually really nice!
04-24-14, 09:48 PM
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Ok.
2012 Cannondale Super Six (carbon). Boyd Altamont wheels, SRAM Red
2013 Litespeed T5 (ti). Velocity A23 rims, White MI5 Hubs, CX Ray Spokes, SRAM Force
2012 Bianchi Vigorelli (steel). Mavic Kysrium Elite, SRAM Apex
2011 Trek Madone 6 Project One (carbon). Aeolus ACC wheels, SRAM Force. On the way Psimet wheelset; Pacenti SL23 rim White T11 hubs (gold) and CX Ray spokes.
2009 Trek Madone 6 Project One (carbon). Mavic Cosmic Elite, SRAM Rival
2011 Cannondale CAAD10 1 (alum of course). Shimano RS80, Shimano Dura Ace
2008 Specialized Sirrus Pro (carbon). Mavic Cosmic Elite, Shimano 105
2010 Cannondale Quick 1 (alum w/carbon fork & seat stays). Mavic Aksium Race, Shimano Ultegra
04-25-14, 07:30 AM
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Hey dmc,
My Super Six, Litespeed and Bianchi are all new for this riding season. With the weather still crummy most of the time I've only gotten one ride in on each of them. Only done a short 30 miler on the Vigorelli, the ride is real smooth. Am expecting it and the Litespeed to be excellent on long 70-100 miles rides, maybe less fatiguing than carbon. I chose the 2012 over the 2013 because of the black Bianchi panels.
And yes, you can never have enough bikes. n + 1 is my favorite algebraic formula.
My Super Six, Litespeed and Bianchi are all new for this riding season. With the weather still crummy most of the time I've only gotten one ride in on each of them. Only done a short 30 miler on the Vigorelli, the ride is real smooth. Am expecting it and the Litespeed to be excellent on long 70-100 miles rides, maybe less fatiguing than carbon. I chose the 2012 over the 2013 because of the black Bianchi panels.
And yes, you can never have enough bikes. n + 1 is my favorite algebraic formula.
04-25-14, 09:18 AM
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I like it. It's a nice bike. Looks like a relaxed comfy ride to me. Entry level bikes are the best 
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04-27-14, 12:59 AM
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So my Bianchi got fixed ... it now has a different color frame. I think it looks a bit odd... but I'm not complaining with the Celeste color.
04-27-14, 05:08 AM
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Infantile girly colors? I'd be embarrassed to ride a bike that color. They didn't have the red anymore?
I'd pay another $200 somewhere to have it repainted matte black or do it myself.
I'd pay another $200 somewhere to have it repainted matte black or do it myself.
04-27-14, 06:29 AM
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04-27-14, 07:42 AM
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This is, perhaps, why I do not own a Bianchi...I hate Celeste
....yes I do know that they come in other colours
....yes I do know that they come in other colours
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04-27-14, 05:22 PM
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Just added a more comfortable ride today, much more agreeable to my back. 12 Synapse 6 Carbon.
04-27-14, 09:11 PM
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I've been told this many many times. Lol -- To an extent I agree.
04-27-14, 09:50 PM
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04-28-14, 06:23 AM
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Wow ! Is this the bike, that had the RD go in the spokes on the first ride ?
I like the Celeste, since its a Bianchi ! ... Now, I have seen some celste treks & fujis, wich is sad & proly a new thread...
Def. has potential ...
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04-28-14, 06:29 AM
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It's just the red bits that make it look odd. Ditch them, quick. And I think black tires would also bring it more together. The historic celeste color scheme will always be better on any frame labeled Bianchi. That's just how it is.
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haven't been riding for 10+ years and recently trying to get back as a healthy habit. started out with a Sirrus Expert carbon but after a month i realized i want to get rid of the flat. luckily the bike shop was kind enough to take the Sirrus back and do a straight swap on a Roubaix Elite rival with no extra charge. i feel like a lucky rider =)
0140 by lawwailok, on Flickr
roubaix flat vs roubaix road race by lawwailok, on Flickr
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0140 by lawwailok, on Flickrroubaix flat vs roubaix road race by lawwailok, on Flickr0147 by lawwailok, on Flickr
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haven't been riding for 10+ years and recently trying to get back as a healthy habit. started out with a Sirrus Expert carbon but after a month i realized i want to get rid of the flat. luckily the bike shop was kind enough to take the Sirrus back and do a straight swap on a Roubaix Elite rival with no extra charge. i feel like a lucky rider =)
0140 by lawwailok, on Flickr
roubaix flat vs roubaix road race by lawwailok, on Flickr
0147 by lawwailok, on Flickr
0140 by lawwailok, on Flickrroubaix flat vs roubaix road race by lawwailok, on Flickr0147 by lawwailok, on Flickr-Ed
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they are Profile Airstryke S. yes they came with the spring-loaded flip up and i found it was odd to use, so i took the springs out and epoxy them permanent onto the "down" position. the brackets are the one came with the bar, i had to play around and loop around the cable wires a little to get them into place.
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haven't been riding for 10+ years and recently trying to get back as a healthy habit. started out with a Sirrus Expert carbon but after a month i realized i want to get rid of the flat. luckily the bike shop was kind enough to take the Sirrus back and do a straight swap on a Roubaix Elite rival with no extra charge. i feel like a lucky rider =)
n/m found them... WOW those brakes!!!
05-01-14, 12:33 PM
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i know... but all the time i was able to take a pic of them it was midnight after a long day work. and when i go ride, i just simply forget the camera part in the day time... i get excited when i go riding hahahahaha
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05-02-14, 10:31 AM
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Here are my rigs. My SL-1 is undergoing a Di2 transplant as we speak and should be ready in a couple hours. Defintely excited about the changes for this years race season. The other bikes not pictured are my Merlin Titanium and girlfriends Fuji Sportif, also undergoing a full ultegra transplant from my SL-1.
I wouldnt say I am a Fuji fanboy as Ive had numerous other bikes from different manufactures and love them all, but having worked a company that deals with ASI, Its hard to not pass up a great product and unbeatable pro deal prices.
Heres my real money pit and hobby
Daily Driven, Caged, track prepped.
Fully tuned Stage 3 set up.
I wouldnt say I am a Fuji fanboy as Ive had numerous other bikes from different manufactures and love them all, but having worked a company that deals with ASI, Its hard to not pass up a great product and unbeatable pro deal prices.
Heres my real money pit and hobby
Daily Driven, Caged, track prepped.
Fully tuned Stage 3 set up.
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