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Another "What don't you like about my bike" thread, anybody?

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Old 07-15-13, 07:56 PM
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^^^ bar-stem mismatch.
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Old 07-15-13, 08:13 PM
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Old 07-15-13, 09:31 PM
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looks like a fun little bike now

next step is pictures of the bike outside, using light

but before you do any of that, ride the thing.
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Old 07-15-13, 09:36 PM
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Negative stem with risers.
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Old 07-16-13, 12:42 AM
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Originally Posted by hadaiwai

Do you actually ride this bike, or just shuffle parts around to take pictures of it?
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Old 07-16-13, 12:47 AM
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Originally Posted by seau grateau
Do you actually ride this bike, or just shuffle parts around to take pictures of it?
Yes I do ride it. I bought the gtb a month ago and finally got everything shipped and setup. It doesn't take a day to get all the parts together, especially buying it online
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Old 07-16-13, 01:11 AM
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In that case, my hypocritical judgment is that it needs a silver post and cranks.
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Old 07-16-13, 06:36 AM
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Originally Posted by hadaiwai

Originally Posted by seau grateau
Do you actually ride this bike, or just shuffle parts around to take pictures of it?
hadaiwai is the new evilcryalotmore.
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Old 07-16-13, 10:19 PM
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It needs a different saddle and skinwall tires. Im guessing there will be some pedal hate as well. What else?
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Old 07-16-13, 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Flatulentfox
It needs a different saddle and skinwall tires. Im guessing there will be some pedal hate as well. What else?
Spot on. I like it. Would ride.

Other than those, I would get a proper rear blinky that's actually visible. Check out either a radbot and superflash.
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Old 07-17-13, 02:21 AM
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I think it wants hoods. It told me so.
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Old 07-17-13, 08:38 AM
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It looks naked without them.
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Originally Posted by Leukybear
Spot on. I like it. Would ride.

Other than those, I would get a proper rear blinky that's actually visible. Check out either a radbot and superflash.
I actually used to have a superflash on it. It fell off at some point and i havent replaced it yet. Thanks for reminding me.

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I think it wants hoods. It told me so.
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It looks naked without them.
Any reccomendations? I had some cane creek hoods but the rubber covers would never stay in place? I do miss the hand positions, especially when off the saddle.
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Old 07-17-13, 12:26 PM
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TRP are nice.
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Old 07-17-13, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by seau grateau
TRP are nice.
Tan grips & silver combo.
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Old 07-21-13, 06:20 PM
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Haven't had a bike for years. Used to ride a hybrid.Just got this and changed seat, bars, and tires.
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Could use improvement in the pedal area.
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Old 07-22-13, 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Leukybear
Could use improvement in the pedal area.
Thanks for the response. I am planning to use for trips to store, lunch, & bar; so want to stick with platform pedals. Is it worth changing these? If so, any recommendations?
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Old 07-22-13, 01:53 PM
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Old 07-22-13, 02:02 PM
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Old 07-22-13, 08:27 PM
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i like my bike.
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I like it too, but dat saddle and doze bars. Also dat stem.
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Old 07-22-13, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by vegetableman


i like my bike.
I don't like the brooks on there but that might be a personal thing. I feel it just makes the bike look dumpy and slow. Other then that I like it it.
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Old 07-22-13, 08:38 PM
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thanks! i actually just got rid of the b17 today, it hurt pretty bad. i traded it for a selle italia turbo.
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Old 07-22-13, 08:42 PM
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That sounds much better.
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