The most INSANE bike you will ever see
01-19-09, 09:26 PM
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01-19-09, 09:28 PM
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That's just about as smart as buying a Cadillac or a Lincoln w/ a big V8 and driving it 10 miles under the speed limit. There are just some things that should never be done. That being said. I think I'm a little jealous.
01-19-09, 09:29 PM
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During the campaign (prior to being the selection from the Democratic Party), Obama was photographed riding with a small community ride in his neighborhood. Nothing special, he just had a hybrid. I can't recall the brand, but I do recall thinking "he needs to put some more air in his rear tire." Otherwise, he was riding. 
Edit: Found the picture. It's a Trek. Yep, the "Great American Trek Bicycle Company" or however BikeSnobNYC puts it. Hey, it's a very standard brand. He's also got his kid(s) in tow on the ride, for bonus points.
Edit: Found the picture. It's a Trek. Yep, the "Great American Trek Bicycle Company" or however BikeSnobNYC puts it. Hey, it's a very standard brand. He's also got his kid(s) in tow on the ride, for bonus points.
01-19-09, 09:30 PM
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01-19-09, 09:46 PM
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01-19-09, 09:49 PM
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01-19-09, 09:53 PM
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01-19-09, 10:21 PM
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I really love this bike. My only gripe is what the hell is that second computer going to do that the Garmin 705 won't?
01-19-09, 10:27 PM
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We have a customer with a bike just like that, except it's a Cervelo Soloist Carbon with carbon riser bar, 808s, XTR shifters, Blackburn rack, Garmin, electric horn, HRM mount, and plastic/alloy toe clip pedals. I'll have to see if I can find the pictures of it.....
Before the Soloist, he had a Trek Y-Foil set up the same way.
Before the Soloist, he had a Trek Y-Foil set up the same way.
01-19-09, 10:29 PM
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there's nothing wrong with the bike! Besides, i think the guy put the bike together how HE wanted it. It probably rides sweet, it's just the color scheme that's garish, that's all. Anyone know how to use software to change color on images? Do the bike in full matt black and take a second look at "the TRICKEST bike you'll ever see."
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We have a customer with a bike just like that, except it's a Cervelo Soloist Carbon with carbon riser bar, 808s, XTR shifters, Blackburn rack, Garmin, electric horn, HRM mount, and plastic/alloy toe clip pedals. I'll have to see if I can find the pictures of it.....
Before the Soloist, he had a Trek Y-Foil set up the same way.
Before the Soloist, he had a Trek Y-Foil set up the same way.
I knew this bike was missing something- it's the carbon risers.
01-19-09, 10:32 PM
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there's nothing wrong with the bike! Besides, i think the guy put the bike together how HE wanted it. It probably rides sweet, it's just the color scheme that's garish, that's all. Anyone know how to use software to change color on images? Do the bike in full matt black and take a second look at "the TRICKEST bike you'll ever see."
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Ten tenths.
Ten tenths.
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Hey. At least he's riding a bike and not guzzling gas. If he wants to spend 12 large on a ridiculously overpriced commuter. Good for him. To me, other than the bling blow, it's not different than the Moots CoMooter.
01-19-09, 10:42 PM
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there's nothing wrong with the bike! Besides, i think the guy put the bike together how HE wanted it. It probably rides sweet, it's just the color scheme that's garish, that's all. Anyone know how to use software to change color on images? Do the bike in FULL matt black (no flames, no lettering) and take a second look at "the TRICKEST bike you'll ever see." C"MON, make your case.
01-19-09, 10:50 PM
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Madones start at about $2500, wheels probably cost say, $1200 or so. Add all the "upgrades", and $5K is in reach (and that's assuming he has the cheapest Madone)
01-19-09, 10:52 PM
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That is certainly not my style I do not condemn nor mock him. If he is happy who cares...I certainly wouldn't were it me.
I liken it to the city dweller driving his Lambo to work never exceeding 30 or 40 mph, or the person checking the time on his/her $5000 Rolex, etc. etc. etc. How about those with gold plated toilets? They clog and must be plunged just like the $100 Home Depot model LOL.
It is no big deal to me but not my style.
I liken it to the city dweller driving his Lambo to work never exceeding 30 or 40 mph, or the person checking the time on his/her $5000 Rolex, etc. etc. etc. How about those with gold plated toilets? They clog and must be plunged just like the $100 Home Depot model LOL.
It is no big deal to me but not my style.
01-19-09, 10:54 PM
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Someone on another forum I'm in posted a $10K LaPierre all messed about, saddlebags, rack, and everything. Sad sight.