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Originally Posted by MrWasabi
(Post 22022821)
I actually have a minty original Selle Italia Flite Ti perforated saddle that I bought back in my college days 25ish years ago. It's a comfy saddle but I just got a Brooks C17 Carved to try out too. I'll just stash the Flite and hang on to it if I like the C17 better. This isn't mine but it's the same one (in basically the same condition).
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Originally Posted by Phatman
(Post 22024382)
Man, I know these have a loyal following, but I could never get comfortable on the flite. When I first started riding, I had same saddle problems and everyone said I need to get a Flite, so I got a top of the line Flite Gel Ti and then had big time saddle issues. I sold it for $20 at a swap meet. If only I had known it would be a classic 18 years later!
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I think the Flite became iconic because it was the first (commercial) lightweight saddle. I rode them exclusively for years, and even grabbed an extra when they went out of production, I was so committed. However, as I was forced to move on, other lightweight saddles were available and I found them more comfy. The original Flite still looks great, though, and is rightfully iconic.
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Originally Posted by BoozyMcliverRot
(Post 21999013)
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...4b65cc0ef8.jpg |
Originally Posted by pbass
(Post 22022514)
Here's my geared gravel rig (have a ss as well). This is it's latest set-up...
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A bike a built up a couple months back. Otso means the spirit of the bear in Finnish mythology, and well, I'm Finish, so I had to buy it.
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...4a3d8577e1.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...1140e08518.jpg |
Originally Posted by mikehuangsd
(Post 22025037)
ZOMG a Schwinn S-series!! I have the same bike in the same size - These are seriously under-appreciated bikes! I tried to modernize mine a bit with 27.5" wheels, a 1x drivetrain, and a slightly modded stance with different length front/rear shocks - but with the paint and drop bar, you took it to a whole different level for sure! Anyway, here's mine:
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...4b65cc0ef8.jpg Here's a sneak peek.... https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...48c1dc9a05.jpg |
Originally Posted by antmaster5000
(Post 22025324)
ive been toying with the idea of moving everything from my carbon rig to one of these framesets for all the additional mounts.. you are tempting me
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Originally Posted by Phatman
(Post 22024382)
Man, I know these have a loyal following, but I could never get comfortable on the flite. When I first started riding, I had same saddle problems and everyone said I need to get a Flite, so I got a top of the line Flite Gel Ti and then had big time saddle issues. I sold it for $20 at a swap meet. If only I had known it would be a classic 18 years later!
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2021 Fuji Jari 2.5
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https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...381f98545.jpeg
HP Velotechnik Grasshopper fully suspending suspended folding bent. |
Originally Posted by rosefarts
(Post 22030388)
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Originally Posted by Fuzzy_Dunlop
(Post 22031118)
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Originally Posted by Phatman
(Post 22031861)
How do you like the crests for gravel? I had a set of the previous gen crests and they were a bit flexy for my purposes (200 pounds over here) but I think the mk3s are supposed to be better.
I rode them through the summer on my mountain bike and 2.2 tires with no issues. I hit a few bits of xc gnarlitude with them. They were true when I pulled them off. Once on the SX, I did get a wider and heavier wheelset for the MTB. I'm only a few rides in and so far no issues. The obvious lack of aero is obvious. I didn't buy them for that. They went tubeless painlessly but I did overinflate once and blow off the rim. Scared the neighbors and the dog. A standard 23 wide rim over 100g heavier probably wouldn't do that. No other issues since. The only time I really railed them, I was so cold that I couldn't feel anything. No clue how they performed. Other than that, my rides have been painful and mellow, since I really got out of shape in the winter. |
latest gravel project. went a bit retro with this one...
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...b6472de8f1.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...64e1dd2b06.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...e56823132e.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...3c52a4fa58.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...f140fb9d91.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...490c8ecb8f.jpg |
The latest form of this Trek 750 includes a Kalloy branded Nitto imitation seatpost to replace the OEM seatpost that kept slipping. Front derailleur was swapped from XT 737 to Ultegra. I'm pretty happy with this setup, put 7 hrs in the saddle on mixed terrain with no issues.
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justin1138
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Originally Posted by Hmmm
(Post 22041974)
justin1138
Amazing! What frame is that? |
I would love to bring to life an older Trek frame. So many great builds out there. Two right here. Love it.
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Originally Posted by justin1138
(Post 22042854)
Hey thanks! It's a Trek 412 from 1980 (I think...) rattle canned by a previous owner. It's proving to be a solid choice for mixed surfaces.
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Love looking at all the new and older repurposed Gravel Bikes - hoping to be able to post mine soon!
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Here is the Black Heart bike I had built - Ti frame, Shimano GRX with some Enve bits (and AG25 wheels).
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...f2b4ecbae2.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...8a6bec1b9e.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...6438c15c49.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...bd0ab69367.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...24f78bdb65.jpg |
Nice GaryZim - hopefully nothing fell out of your saddle bag
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