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07-30-13 | 08:28 AM

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K. Legaspi

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Joined: Nov 2009

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From: Richmond, VA

Bikes: 2010 Cannondale CAAD9

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Originally Posted by THSdrummer

What handlebars are you running?

Just trying to compile a good list of classic/traditional drop handlebars.

That wheel build sounds phenomenal. HED Belgiums laced to Chris King R45s are one of my ideal builds, but at this point I'm thinking about a different build.

They are Ritchey WCS Classic bars. I must say that they have to be the best handle bars I've ever ridden on and I've ridden FSA Wing Pro Compact bars, 3T Ergonovas, and the stock handlebars which were Cannondale C2 bars, if I remember correctly. I'm pretty stoked on those planned wheels. I'm a broke college student so it'll be a while. These stock RS10s tend to flex and rub the brakes whenever I'm out of the saddle. They just can't handle my fat ass. Lol.

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Originally Posted by rcracin

excuse the noob question, but do you ride a bike that's too small for you to have the seat that high up? Or did you change other things to get the seat up high for a preferring riding position?

I've actually gotten this question plenty of times as I do look very big on my bike but that's mostly because I'm big and fat. Lol. At 5'11" 240 lbs, I'm usually the biggest racer on the field whether it be my category, or any category. I also have short legs, hence the 54 cm instead of 56cm, and my torso and arms are fairly long (and wide) so that makes up for the long reach. I've ridden with this similar set up for a century and had no back problems and also through a 54 mile road race with any kind of hurting. (Aside from my legs being blown up.)

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Originally Posted by seymour1910

it's not uncommon to see a lot of saddle to bar drop on a race bike. The bike you are looking at seems to have more because it has a slammed stem vice a spacer stack. It doesn't meant he bike is to small at all. Imagine the aero position he can get on that bike.

And also what this guy said. Haha. It's a race bike and sadly my only bike.

*Cue sad violins.*

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