I've gone plastic!
01-02-11 | 04:39 PM
#76
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just keep riding
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From: Milledgeville, Georgia
Bikes: 2018 Black Mountain Cycles MCD,2017 Advocate Cycles Seldom Seen Drop Bar, 2017 Niner Jet 9 Alloy, 2015 Zukas custom road, 2003 KHS Milano Tandem, 1986 Nishiki Cadence rigid MTB, 1980ish Fuji S-12S
That bag would maybe hold a tire tool and an inflator cartridge. 
01-02-11 | 08:10 PM
#78
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From: Antioch, CA (SF Bay Area)
Bikes: Trek 520 Grando, Roubaix Expert, Motobecane Ti Century Elite turned commuter, Some old French thing gone fixie
In a similar vein I'm both appalled by my friend with a classic Italian Steel bike who sports a HUGE 1942-style canvas seat bag, and my other friend who has no bag, but stuffs his jersey pockets with his pump and spare.
Why oh why am i the only one with a clue here?
01-02-11 | 08:34 PM
#79
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Bikes: 1990 Schwinn Crosscut, 5 Lemonds
01-02-11 | 11:43 PM
#80
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From: Milledgeville, Georgia
Bikes: 2018 Black Mountain Cycles MCD,2017 Advocate Cycles Seldom Seen Drop Bar, 2017 Niner Jet 9 Alloy, 2015 Zukas custom road, 2003 KHS Milano Tandem, 1986 Nishiki Cadence rigid MTB, 1980ish Fuji S-12S
Must be a left coast metro thing.
As I said before, I agree about the big expanse of red not looking right. I did find a black bag in the house that is about the same size. I wouldn't mind a smaller bag visually, but I do need to carry a spare tube, multi-tool, CO2 inflator, tire tool and a small rag. I can get all that into the medium size bags, but don't see how a small bag like pictured above could hold it all. Form is fine, but it must follow function.
As I said before, I agree about the big expanse of red not looking right. I did find a black bag in the house that is about the same size. I wouldn't mind a smaller bag visually, but I do need to carry a spare tube, multi-tool, CO2 inflator, tire tool and a small rag. I can get all that into the medium size bags, but don't see how a small bag like pictured above could hold it all. Form is fine, but it must follow function.
01-03-11 | 06:38 AM
#81
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From: NoNJ
Your pictures are so awesome! Some great rides you go on. Glad Betty is working out so well for you : )
I have a small black Specialized seat bag that has a zipper which allows it to expand to a larger size. With the tube, tools, cartridge, cell phone, car key, I expand it, although it probably could be adjusted smaller.
My friend has the Specialized Rib Cages Pro that are black with red accents. They look really nice:
https://crankdaddys.com/images/librar...roblk_09_m.jpg
(RonH, If you're listening, Congratulations on your new bike!)
I have a small black Specialized seat bag that has a zipper which allows it to expand to a larger size. With the tube, tools, cartridge, cell phone, car key, I expand it, although it probably could be adjusted smaller.
My friend has the Specialized Rib Cages Pro that are black with red accents. They look really nice:
https://crankdaddys.com/images/librar...roblk_09_m.jpg
(RonH, If you're listening, Congratulations on your new bike!)
01-09-11 | 12:26 AM
#82
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From: Milledgeville, Georgia
Bikes: 2018 Black Mountain Cycles MCD,2017 Advocate Cycles Seldom Seen Drop Bar, 2017 Niner Jet 9 Alloy, 2015 Zukas custom road, 2003 KHS Milano Tandem, 1986 Nishiki Cadence rigid MTB, 1980ish Fuji S-12S
I put carbon bottle cages on Betty and got the steerer cut down to size. The black seat bag is no smaller, but stands out less than the red one. I tried the small Specialized bag, but could not make it hold enough to keep me assured of being able to complete a ride. I also added a bar end mirror, but I'm afraid it is too large and fredly. I'm going to find a smaller one or try a helmet mounted mirror.
01-09-11 | 02:37 AM
#83
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From: Roadieville, USA
Bikes: 3Rensho, Merlin XL, Melton custom, Michael Johnson tandem, Look 481SL, Pedal Force RS
01-09-11 | 02:55 AM
#84
Time for a change.
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From: 6 miles inland from the coast of Sussex, in the South East of England
Bikes: Dale MT2000. Bianchi FS920 Kona Explosif. Giant TCR C. Boreas Ignis. Pinarello Fp Uno.
I saw the miror recommended by t4mv and that is what I went into my LBS to get. Walked out instead with one similar to the one fitted to Betty. Had it on for a couple of years and I don't think I use it very often. That is until I ride the TCR that does not have a mirror and I miss it---a lot.
It may seem large but the thing works so I am loath to try any other type.
The bike is looking better every time you post an update.
It may seem large but the thing works so I am loath to try any other type.
The bike is looking better every time you post an update.
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01-09-11 | 06:07 AM
#85
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From: Sagamore Hills, OH
Bikes: Trek EX9.8, Cervelo S3, Eddy Mercyx Mourenx 69 disc, Intense Carbine,
It was a long break between chances to ride but now I have ridden about 30 miles each of the past two days and I'm planning a 50 mile ride tomorrow. I think I have the fit dialed in pretty well with a 100mm stem to replace the stock 110. I need to take the bike in to have the steerer cut since I have moved all the spacers from below the stem.
I am really liking the way the bike rides and how the shifting works. The trim on the front derailleur works very nicely to keep the chain from rubbing as I move through the rear cogs. So far so good with the saddle. I'm not sure if it will be a keeper, but I know I don't hate it.
The cold (by my wimpy standards) air and my lack of regular riding is keeping me kind of slow, especially on hills, but the gearing seems adequate for the local hills. I'll be hitting some of the harder ones around here during Friday's ride, so that will be a better test.
I am really liking the way the bike rides and how the shifting works. The trim on the front derailleur works very nicely to keep the chain from rubbing as I move through the rear cogs. So far so good with the saddle. I'm not sure if it will be a keeper, but I know I don't hate it.
The cold (by my wimpy standards) air and my lack of regular riding is keeping me kind of slow, especially on hills, but the gearing seems adequate for the local hills. I'll be hitting some of the harder ones around here during Friday's ride, so that will be a better test.
01-09-11 | 07:39 AM
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From: NoNJ
Here's a suggestion to help with the fredliness.
BD, Your bike is looking fantastic! I'm sure you'll ride it lots
01-09-11 | 09:41 AM
#87
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From: Milledgeville, Georgia
Bikes: 2018 Black Mountain Cycles MCD,2017 Advocate Cycles Seldom Seen Drop Bar, 2017 Niner Jet 9 Alloy, 2015 Zukas custom road, 2003 KHS Milano Tandem, 1986 Nishiki Cadence rigid MTB, 1980ish Fuji S-12S
Second the thanks to t4mv for that link. I had read about that mirror in my searches and it looks good. I just ordered one, too.
01-09-11 | 09:46 AM
#88
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From: Milledgeville, Georgia
Bikes: 2018 Black Mountain Cycles MCD,2017 Advocate Cycles Seldom Seen Drop Bar, 2017 Niner Jet 9 Alloy, 2015 Zukas custom road, 2003 KHS Milano Tandem, 1986 Nishiki Cadence rigid MTB, 1980ish Fuji S-12S
Thanks. I have it on this mount.
01-09-11 | 10:12 AM
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My friend has the Specialized Rib Cages Pro that are black with red accents. They look really nice:
https://crankdaddys.com/images/librar...roblk_09_m.jpg
(RonH, If you're listening, Congratulations on your new bike!)
https://crankdaddys.com/images/librar...roblk_09_m.jpg
(RonH, If you're listening, Congratulations on your new bike!)
BTW, your link isn't working. Can you repost the pic or fix the link?
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01-09-11 | 12:49 PM
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Beautiful photos, beautiful bike. I was at Barnes and Noble last night and just happened across the recent issue of Peloton and they had a review of the bike that had me salivating. Around here most roads are chip and seal and this sounded like the perfect bike- Congrats.
01-09-11 | 06:15 PM
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https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=8544
Works great for a Forerunner 305!
Sorry for the dup. I posted before I saw Bluesdawg's reply.
Works great for a Forerunner 305!
Sorry for the dup. I posted before I saw Bluesdawg's reply.
Last edited by gtragitt; 01-09-11 at 06:17 PM. Reason: duplicate
01-11-11 | 06:41 AM
#94
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From: NoNJ
Fixed the links (I hope : )
https://crankdaddys.com/product/speci...ro-50615-1.htm
https://crankdaddys.com/images/librar...roblk_09_m.jpg
01-11-11 | 07:27 AM
#96
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From: Milledgeville, Georgia
Bikes: 2018 Black Mountain Cycles MCD,2017 Advocate Cycles Seldom Seen Drop Bar, 2017 Niner Jet 9 Alloy, 2015 Zukas custom road, 2003 KHS Milano Tandem, 1986 Nishiki Cadence rigid MTB, 1980ish Fuji S-12S
The Specialized cages look good. I almost went with those, but decided to go for carbon (Christmas gift $ ). I got the Blackburn Camber cages in matt black. They hold the bottles very securely, but inserting and removing the bottles is easy.
). I got the Blackburn Camber cages in matt black. They hold the bottles very securely, but inserting and removing the bottles is easy.
01-14-11 | 07:28 PM
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From: NoNJ
My mirror came. BluesDawg, if you install yours anytime soon and think you have some installation tips that may be helpful, I'd appreciate you posting them. Thanks!
01-14-11 | 08:12 PM
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01-14-11 | 08:21 PM
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Bikes: Masi, Giant TCR, Eisentraut (retired), Jamis Aurora Elite, Zullo, Cannondale, 84 & 93 Stumpjumpers, Waterford, Tern D8, Bianchi, Gunner Roadie, Serotta, Serotta Duette, was gifted a Diamond Back
nice ride.