Best looking hybrid you have seen
05-25-13, 09:22 AM
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Thanks! I rode a 95 Trek Multitrack for close to 20 years and loved it but this bike blows the Trek away as far as ride quality. It's just amazing. Smooth but nimble. Making 90 degree turns on a sidewalk with my Trek was a little dicey and I had to slow way down to feel comfortable but on this bike I can maintain a much faster speed and just cruise thru that turn without feeling like I'm going to end up with a wheel in the grass. All this with fat, heavy 40mm tires! I'm going to ride it like this for the forseeable future but I can imagine how it's going to ride once I put my 32mm Vittoria Hypers on it!
My only complaint is that I wasn't able to completely color-code it so that all the components are silver. Someday.
My only complaint is that I wasn't able to completely color-code it so that all the components are silver. Someday.
I admire your patience on building your bike, something I fall short of. Now we need on the road pictures of your new steed.. 
05-25-13, 11:17 AM
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You know your really Happy with your bike, when color coding it becomes your only issue. (Smile) I have really been looking for just the right Hybrid, thought I had it with my Allez custom bike. But wanted a Bike that could handle wider tires. I'm settled in on the Trek, or would not have invested so much. For as light as it is, & no suspension, it rides incredible smooth. I guess do the Carbon Fork, IsoZone monostay rear damper, Bontrager Satellite Plus IsoZone handle bars, Bontrager Satellite IsoZone Elite, lock-on, ergonomic grips, and the Bontrager 700 x 32c tires running 80 PSI rear, 70 PSI front. The only real draw back to it is, I'm afraid to leave it locked up for any length of time somewhere.. I admire your patience on building your bike, something I fall short of. Now we need on the road pictures of your new steed..
I admire your patience on building your bike, something I fall short of. Now we need on the road pictures of your new steed..
05-26-13, 09:40 PM
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I probably shouldn't be posting in this topic because this is flat bar road bike territory, but I'm more replying to giantcfr1's post:
My Colnago Ace flat bar conversion:
I've had this for a few weeks now and the drop bars are probably going to go back on soon so I thought I'd better get some pictures before they did.
As for the flat bar set up I swapped out the Deda El drop bars for a Deda Big Bar to match the Deda El stem. The Big Bar was 660mm wide so I took 55mm of each end. I added Shimano SL-R780 shifters which are the best flat bar shifters I could get with in the Shimano family to complement the 105 group set. Add a couple of all black Shimano R550 brake levers and some Velo grips and I was done.
The Ace comes with a Colnago branded Selle Italia saddle but I chose to ugrade it to a better Selle Italia saddle with a cut-out.
It will probably see some better wheels in the future but I'm happy with the R500's for now, they're maybe just 500g too heavy
My Colnago Ace flat bar conversion:
I've had this for a few weeks now and the drop bars are probably going to go back on soon so I thought I'd better get some pictures before they did.
As for the flat bar set up I swapped out the Deda El drop bars for a Deda Big Bar to match the Deda El stem. The Big Bar was 660mm wide so I took 55mm of each end. I added Shimano SL-R780 shifters which are the best flat bar shifters I could get with in the Shimano family to complement the 105 group set. Add a couple of all black Shimano R550 brake levers and some Velo grips and I was done.
The Ace comes with a Colnago branded Selle Italia saddle but I chose to ugrade it to a better Selle Italia saddle with a cut-out.
It will probably see some better wheels in the future but I'm happy with the R500's for now, they're maybe just 500g too heavy
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05-27-13, 03:28 AM
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05-27-13, 07:52 AM
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05-27-13, 08:51 AM
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Good Question
It's really plain for what I have invested, 
but functions great. I'm still looking for a new saddle, and pedals.
Can pick this up for 75.00 dollars new today :
https://www.amazon.com/Selle-Italia-B.../dp/B000XRUH0I
And was think about ordering these pedals:
(in Black)
I do miss the thrill of Bike shopping.
but functions great. I'm still looking for a new saddle, and pedals. Can pick this up for 75.00 dollars new today :
https://www.amazon.com/Selle-Italia-B.../dp/B000XRUH0I
And was think about ordering these pedals:
(in Black)
I do miss the thrill of Bike shopping.
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05-27-13, 09:57 AM
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06-03-13, 08:10 AM
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I probably shouldn't be posting in this topic because this is flat bar road bike territory, but I'm more replying to giantcfr1's post:
My Colnago Ace flat bar conversion:
I've had this for a few weeks now and the drop bars are probably going to go back on soon so I thought I'd better get some pictures before they did.
As for the flat bar set up I swapped out the Deda El drop bars for a Deda Big Bar to match the Deda El stem. The Big Bar was 660mm wide so I took 55mm of each end. I added Shimano SL-R780 shifters which are the best flat bar shifters I could get with in the Shimano family to complement the 105 group set. Add a couple of all black Shimano R550 brake levers and some Velo grips and I was done.
The Ace comes with a Colnago branded Selle Italia saddle but I chose to ugrade it to a better Selle Italia saddle with a cut-out.
It will probably see some better wheels in the future but I'm happy with the R500's for now, they're maybe just 500g too heavy
My Colnago Ace flat bar conversion:
I've had this for a few weeks now and the drop bars are probably going to go back on soon so I thought I'd better get some pictures before they did.
As for the flat bar set up I swapped out the Deda El drop bars for a Deda Big Bar to match the Deda El stem. The Big Bar was 660mm wide so I took 55mm of each end. I added Shimano SL-R780 shifters which are the best flat bar shifters I could get with in the Shimano family to complement the 105 group set. Add a couple of all black Shimano R550 brake levers and some Velo grips and I was done.
The Ace comes with a Colnago branded Selle Italia saddle but I chose to ugrade it to a better Selle Italia saddle with a cut-out.
It will probably see some better wheels in the future but I'm happy with the R500's for now, they're maybe just 500g too heavy
06-12-13, 03:11 PM
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How about this one.... Ridley Noah RS Flatbar conversion
06-13-13, 06:46 AM
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Been looking at some belt-drive bikes online...
06-13-13, 08:58 AM
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06-16-13, 06:50 PM
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One that is "fast" enough, so that it can do a short loops on the bike "trail" ( they mean, path. )
... and "comfy" enough to go to the farmers market to pick up some organic vegies, ( with a rack )
... AND "light" enough, so it can do that triathalon, evryone seems to be training for. *sniker*
Just about the only problem is, the price is about twice what everyone has in their "budget" ...
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06-16-13, 06:59 PM
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Yes!!! Its the bike everyone is looking for...
One that is "fast" enough, so that it can do a short loops on the bike "trail" ( they mean, path. )
... and "comfy" enough to go to the farmers market to pick up some organic vegies, ( with a rack )
... AND "light" enough, so it can do that triathalon, evryone seems to be training for. *sniker*
Just about the only problem is, the price is about twice what everyone has in their "budget" ...
One that is "fast" enough, so that it can do a short loops on the bike "trail" ( they mean, path. )
... and "comfy" enough to go to the farmers market to pick up some organic vegies, ( with a rack )
... AND "light" enough, so it can do that triathalon, evryone seems to be training for. *sniker*
Just about the only problem is, the price is about twice what everyone has in their "budget" ...
06-21-13, 06:57 PM
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06-22-13, 10:05 AM
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I like mine, put together for not much money at all, the bike as it sits now, I am into it for about $464. and some of the stuff on it is better than entry level stuff.
Bike $200, Selle saddle $60, Blackburn computer $15, 2 bottle holders $14, short bar ends $15, Race face bars $10, FSA 6degree stem $15, Threadless stem adapter $15, Seatpost $20, 2 Armadillo 700x28 tires $100
Bike $200, Selle saddle $60, Blackburn computer $15, 2 bottle holders $14, short bar ends $15, Race face bars $10, FSA 6degree stem $15, Threadless stem adapter $15, Seatpost $20, 2 Armadillo 700x28 tires $100
06-22-13, 02:33 PM
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His & Hers
2011 GT Traffic 3.0 - Mine
2011 GT Traffic 4.0 - Wife's
They were the best bang for the buck, lightest & we think best looking locally available last summer.
Will post actual photos when our weather clears up
2011 GT Traffic 4.0 - Wife's
They were the best bang for the buck, lightest & we think best looking locally available last summer.
Will post actual photos when our weather clears up
06-24-13, 06:56 AM
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I like mine, put together for not much money at all, the bike as it sits now, I am into it for about $464. and some of the stuff on it is better than entry level stuff.
Bike $200, Selle saddle $60, Blackburn computer $15, 2 bottle holders $14, short bar ends $15, Race face bars $10, FSA 6degree stem $15, Threadless stem adapter $15, Seatpost $20, 2 Armadillo 700x28 tires $100
Bike $200, Selle saddle $60, Blackburn computer $15, 2 bottle holders $14, short bar ends $15, Race face bars $10, FSA 6degree stem $15, Threadless stem adapter $15, Seatpost $20, 2 Armadillo 700x28 tires $100
Best regards
07-09-13, 01:56 AM
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certainly unique
