Red Bikes Go Faster !
12-19-08 | 02:51 PM
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From: Gold Coast, Australia
Bikes: Casati, ,Peugot,Mitchell,Raliegh,Nishiki
Red Bikes Go Faster !
You guy,s in here never cease to amaze me,I,ve been working on a build-up for the last 6 months or so and came to a stop (Idea,s ran out) _ BUT_ I just saw Poprad,s "Centurionelli" (awsum build and a credit to you) so I,m looking for idea,s to help me complete my "Abeni" so to cut to the chase,I want to see pic,s of ppl,s RED bikes for comparisons (to give me hope and inspiration)also any advice or idea,s you may have plz feel free to tell me, here,s some pics of my build so far ! [IMG]
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12-19-08 | 03:13 PM
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From: An Island on the Coast of GA!
Bikes: Snazzy* Schwinns, Classy Cannondales & a Super Pro Aero Lotus (* Ed.)
You better believe they go faster (at least in our minds) and can go neck and neck with those chrome beauties! Best of luck on your build.
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12-19-08 | 03:37 PM
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I've had this on up to ~56mph. It's the 10 speed Campy that does it 
. I recommend you build yours up with a modern drivetrain, and never look back:
. I recommend you build yours up with a modern drivetrain, and never look back:
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12-19-08 | 03:39 PM
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Red bikes go fastewr, but you have to watch out for the cops because they will pull you over faster for speeding. Oh wait a minute is that on bikes or in cars, sometimes I get so confused.
12-19-08 | 04:10 PM
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Bikes: 2022 Soma Fog Cutter, 2021 Calfee Draqonfly 44, 1984 Peter Mooney, 2017 Soma Stanyan, 1990 Fuji Ace, 1990 Bridgestone RB-1, 1995 Independent Fabrications Track, 2003 Calfee Dragonfly Pro
1990 Bridgestone RB-1 I built up for my wife.
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12-19-08 | 04:19 PM
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From: n.w. superdrome
Bikes: 1 trek, serotta, rih, de Reus, Pogliaghi and finally a Zieleman! and got a DeRosa
no arguments here
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12-19-08 | 05:22 PM
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Yep, they do go faster. My red Pinarello went in 6 min on eBay. (priced too low, I guess)
It must be the color....
72 Triumph, 84 Centurion (2), 85 Cinelli Centurion, 86 Centurion (2), 92 Paramount, 97 Kestrel, 98 Bianchi, 2003 Trek, 2003 Kestrel
It must be the color....
72 Triumph, 84 Centurion (2), 85 Cinelli Centurion, 86 Centurion (2), 92 Paramount, 97 Kestrel, 98 Bianchi, 2003 Trek, 2003 Kestrel
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12-19-08 | 05:58 PM
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I think red bikes do in fact go faster. As proof, I offer that all of my bikes are not-red, and they all go slow.
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12-19-08 | 06:04 PM
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funny you should mention red bikes today. I'm not sure this one is fast yet, but maybe when it gets some wheels.
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12-19-08 | 06:11 PM
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Since Sporty and I have only hit 48 mph, I'm feeling a little envious.
I guess I need to find a longer steeper hill! 
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12-19-08 | 06:34 PM
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From: Southwest Idaho
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12-19-08 | 06:49 PM
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Bikes: specialized crossroads hybrid 2006 Raleigh Cadent 2 1971 Schwinn Varsity, 1972 Schwinn Continental, 1977 Schwinn Volare (frame)
I know its only a Schwinn Continental but it sure looks fast 
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12-19-08 | 07:06 PM
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From: Ulah Proper N.C.
This Palo Alto is pure sweetness. Do you still have the picture of it with the red aluminum turbo chargers ERR ---I mean water bottles? Lp
12-19-08 | 07:07 PM
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Yep, they do go faster. My red Pinarello went in 6 min on eBay. (priced too low, I guess)
Even the Centurions.
This is an '84, a little darker red.....and it's 2x9-speed.
(someone forgot to tell me I couldn't do it)
The '83 metallic red Turbo is being built.
The '86 red/white Ironman from geekrunner is being re-assembled.
The '87 red/white Ironman from mrmw is being delivered
Even the Centurions.
This is an '84, a little darker red.....and it's 2x9-speed.
(someone forgot to tell me I couldn't do it)
The '83 metallic red Turbo is being built.
The '86 red/white Ironman from geekrunner is being re-assembled.
The '87 red/white Ironman from mrmw is being delivered
here's mine I don't have anymore, but it was fast when I test rode it:
Here's what I rode in our mountain bike club road century, I had it up to 49 MPH down some rolling southern Indiana roads:
geek
12-19-08 | 07:18 PM
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From: Southwest Idaho
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