NBD - Another R3
04-16-20, 07:56 AM
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NBD - Another R3
I know it’s the same colorway as what Slowgo posted a few weeks ago, but I’m too excited not to share.
Based on one ride, this bike is far smoother and faster than my Felt and a real dream to ride.
still need to make some saddle adjustments, get the stem lower and adjust the bars.
04-16-20, 08:01 AM
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Nice bike, but that bokeh filter needs more work. 
Oh, and don't forget to remove the frame size sticker - I think that it's in the first few photos of my R3, too.
Oh, and don't forget to remove the frame size sticker - I think that it's in the first few photos of my R3, too.
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04-16-20, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
Nice bike, but that bokeh filter needs more work.
Oh, and don't forget to remove the frame size sticker - I think that it's in the first few photos of my R3, too.
Oh, and don't forget to remove the frame size sticker - I think that it's in the first few photos of my R3, too.
I really liked the ride, felt much snappier than my Z4.
My wife calls it a “Fred Sled”
04-16-20, 10:17 AM
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Fred sled indeed! Enjoy, it looks great. Nice to see a Cervelo without red or black on the frame 
04-16-20, 01:43 PM
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Beautiful bike and great photo.
Congratulations.
Sorry to be the Debbie Downer but big chainring and largest cog? That poor derailleur! (Yes, I know it is just a photo).
Still a nice bike. Enjoy in good health.
Congratulations.
Sorry to be the Debbie Downer but big chainring and largest cog? That poor derailleur! (Yes, I know it is just a photo).
Still a nice bike. Enjoy in good health.
04-16-20, 02:29 PM
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phrantic09 may I ask what tail light you're using on the seat post? I just bought an R5 and want to mount a rear light. The seat post was round on my last bike, so my old light isn't compatible with an aero shaped seat post.
04-16-20, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
Nice bike, but that bokeh filter needs more work.
Oh, and don't forget to remove the frame size sticker - I think that it's in the first few photos of my R3, too.
Oh, and don't forget to remove the frame size sticker - I think that it's in the first few photos of my R3, too.
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Originally Posted by Chubby715
phrantic09 may I ask what tail light you're using on the seat post? I just bought an R5 and want to mount a rear light. The seat post was round on my last bike, so my old light isn't compatible with an aero shaped seat post.
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04-16-20, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
Looks like a Garmin Varia radar tail light - I've got one on my R3, too.
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Originally Posted by phrantic09
it is, best thing I never knew I wanted (aside fromDi2)
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04-17-20, 12:56 AM
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Gorgeous bike - that orange color is the only exception I will allow to the black/red/white rule when i become God-King of the world.
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04-17-20, 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Chubby715
phrantic09 may I ask what tail light you're using on the seat post? I just bought an R5 and want to mount a rear light. The seat post was round on my last bike, so my old light isn't compatible with an aero shaped seat post.
04-17-20, 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by blakcloud
Beautiful bike and great photo.
Congratulations.
Sorry to be the Debbie Downer but big chainring and largest cog? That poor derailleur! (Yes, I know it is just a photo).
Still a nice bike. Enjoy in good health.
Congratulations.
Sorry to be the Debbie Downer but big chainring and largest cog? That poor derailleur! (Yes, I know it is just a photo).
Still a nice bike. Enjoy in good health.
BTW, love R3 mine is a great ride.
04-17-20, 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted by joesch
Why not also note the crank alignment, not 3/9oc ? Im just happy to see crank side pix BTW, love R3 mine is a great ride.
BTW, love R3 mine is a great ride.But this isn’t hot or not
04-17-20, 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by phrantic09
But this isn’t hot or not
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04-17-20, 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
I think that I've taken one or two rides without it since I got it. Felt naked. I'd immediately get another one if I lost it.
04-17-20, 07:10 AM
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Originally Posted by phrantic09
i just ordered my wife one too. It’s so nice not having to constantly look back
04-17-20, 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
Yeah. I still look back a lot, but not as much - I'm hardwired to check back before moving over to avoid a hazard and now I look back at cars, when they're approaching, just so they're aware that I'm aware of them. That's the theory, at least.
04-17-20, 09:34 AM
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Someone should start one of those "Post your pictures of..." or "Show us your..." threads for Cervelos.
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It's funny how the phone A.I. gets confused with these "portrait" shots (under the saddle and the handlebars). That said, nice bike OP! I'm beginning to like the look of Cervelos.
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Originally Posted by Metallifan33
It's funny how the phone A.I. gets confused with these "portrait" shots (under the saddle and the handlebars). That said, nice bike OP! I'm beginning to like the look of Cervelos.
the bike was a 40th B-day present to myself “from” my wife
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I neglected to say congratulations, by the way!
I blow dried my size label off today. I was the right thing to do.
I blow dried my size label off today. I was the right thing to do.
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Nice bike.
Not only did I leave the size sticker on my P2, but Cervelo put on a size sticker from the classic P2, even though it's a New P2, so it has the wrong stack and reach numbers printed on it.
Not only did I leave the size sticker on my P2, but Cervelo put on a size sticker from the classic P2, even though it's a New P2, so it has the wrong stack and reach numbers printed on it.
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