Fast Attack
11-03-05 | 09:52 PM
#27
Descends Like Avalanche
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Originally Posted by Patriot
No, Rad's had enough abuse.
Poor guy.
(P.S. Those new dumbells are freakin' heavy!!!)
Poor guy.
(P.S. Those new dumbells are freakin' heavy!!!)
Happy birthday, by the way. And when you're done with those dumbbells, can you roll them over my way? (I'll work up to lifting them next week.) I'm tired of my arm warmers constantly sliding down!
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11-03-05 | 11:33 PM
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From: NE Florida
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Happy Birthday dude! 
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12-06-05 | 12:32 PM
#30
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Testing, Testing, 1, 2, 3..... (checking to make sure my camera works)
The bars came in, and I fit the new shifters, just to see how they will look.
Not too shabby, if I do say so myself.
The bars came in, and I fit the new shifters, just to see how they will look.
Not too shabby, if I do say so myself.
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12-06-05 | 12:54 PM
#31
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From: Portland & Yachats, OR
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Nice...and damn you. I've had my Alanera and Record shifters for a year and have contemplated putting them on just for fun a thousand times over.
Way to rub it in.
Any thought of putting those bars on Trinity? Is the stem the right length for him/her?
55/Rad
Way to rub it in.
Any thought of putting those bars on Trinity? Is the stem the right length for him/her?
55/Rad
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12-06-05 | 12:59 PM
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I thought about it, but they are a bit heavier than the USE bars on Trinity, and I kind of want to keep Trinity as my weight-weenie bike. They are also 44cm, one size wider than before. I thought I would try a slightly wider bar to see how they feel. So far, they seem fine, though not yet on the bike.
As for rubbing it in. Well, I am planning on having the bike painted and riding by Spring. You know, Spring.... 2006.
As for rubbing it in. Well, I am planning on having the bike painted and riding by Spring. You know, Spring.... 2006.
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Last edited by Patriot; 12-06-05 at 03:44 PM.
12-06-05 | 01:14 PM
#33
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What, another bike?? 
Obsessive-Compulsive at it's worst!
Obsessive-Compulsive at it's worst!
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12-06-05 | 03:19 PM
#34
Upgrading my engine
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From: Alamogordo
Originally Posted by Patriot
I thought about it, but they are a bit heavier than the USE bars on Trinity, and kind of want to keep Trinity as my weight-weenie bike. They are also 44cm, one size wider than before. I thought I would try a slightly wider bar to see how they feel. So far, they seem fine, though not yet on the bike.
As for rubbing it in. Well, I am planning on having the bike painted and riding by Spring. You know, Spring.... 2006.
As for rubbing it in. Well, I am planning on having the bike painted and riding by Spring. You know, Spring.... 2006.
I think I remember you mentioning you had a plan ready.
12-06-05 | 03:47 PM
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Only the few who are priviledged, shall know of my plans.
hehehe.
hehehe.
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12-06-05 | 03:54 PM
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From: Alexandria, IN
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Originally Posted by Patriot
Testing, Testing, 1, 2, 3..... (checking to make sure my camera works)
The bars came in, and I fit the new shifters, just to see how they will look.
Not too shabby, if I do say so myself.
The bars came in, and I fit the new shifters, just to see how they will look.
Not too shabby, if I do say so myself.
Well, after wiping the slobber off my desk I'll just say this bike is going to be something special (love the bars and shifters). Can't wait to see it completed. Congrats and Happy birthday.
12-06-05 | 04:04 PM
#39
By-Tor...or the Snow Dog?
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From: Ma
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keep it bare!
or try to paint it to keep with the Ti natural color. yeah. DO IT!
or try to paint it to keep with the Ti natural color. yeah. DO IT!
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12-06-05 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Patriot
Testing, Testing, 1, 2, 3..... (checking to make sure my camera works)
The bars came in, and I fit the new shifters, just to see how they will look.
Not too shabby, if I do say so myself.
The bars came in, and I fit the new shifters, just to see how they will look.
Not too shabby, if I do say so myself.
Looks pretty sweet. What bars are those? How is the design for the paint coming, settle on anything yet?
12-06-05 | 04:38 PM
#41
Dammit, man, who made the frame?!?!?!
12-06-05 | 04:52 PM
#42
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OK, OK!!!!
This is where the frames are made. Right here in Kennewick WA.
https://www.titaniumsports.com/
This is where the frames are made. Right here in Kennewick WA.
https://www.titaniumsports.com/
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12-06-05 | 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Patriot
OK, OK!!!!
This is where the frames are made. Right here in Kennewick WA.
https://www.titaniumsports.com/
This is where the frames are made. Right here in Kennewick WA.
https://www.titaniumsports.com/
Tri-Cities!
02-06-06 | 05:07 PM
#44
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HERE WE GO!!!
If y'all thought the old Centurion was my only project, you thought wrong. The carbon forks are sanded, ready to paint. The frame is taped off, and a base coat of white and yellow-gold is applied.
The Fast Attack is slowly resurfacing.
If y'all thought the old Centurion was my only project, you thought wrong.
The carbon forks are sanded, ready to paint. The frame is taped off, and a base coat of white and yellow-gold is applied.The Fast Attack is slowly resurfacing.
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02-08-06 | 05:41 PM
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Just ask 55/Rad how many drawings, sketches and ideas I went through before I finally got what I wanted. He gave me lots of great insight, and some good ideas for making it turn out the way I wanted it too. For those of you wondering. I spent weeks trying to come up with the design I wanted. I wanted to keep some Ti bare, yet create a theme for what I wanted to honor and project.
So, after a few days of painting, I now have the Navy Blue panels and Gold pinstriping complete. The taping is removed, and some touch-ups have been made. She's now ready for decals and clear coating. Hopefully I will get some clear coat for this weekend. Spring is coming, and I need to get this girl done. I want to put it through the ringer, and see how it performs.
The last pic of the forks is outside in the sun. The blue is a little nicer than it shows. For some reason, the camera didn't show off the blue as beautiful as it really is.
So, after a few days of painting, I now have the Navy Blue panels and Gold pinstriping complete. The taping is removed, and some touch-ups have been made. She's now ready for decals and clear coating. Hopefully I will get some clear coat for this weekend. Spring is coming, and I need to get this girl done. I want to put it through the ringer, and see how it performs.
The last pic of the forks is outside in the sun. The blue is a little nicer than it shows. For some reason, the camera didn't show off the blue as beautiful as it really is.
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02-08-06 | 05:47 PM
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A year and and a half ago I celebrated age 30 withmy first road bike which has inspired me thru thousands of miles and the loss of around 40 lbs.
I expect 35 will be a good time to give the bike some more company
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Happy Birthday Patriot!!!
I expect 35 will be a good time to give the bike some more company
.Happy Birthday Patriot!!!
02-08-06 | 05:58 PM
#48
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Originally Posted by Patriot
Just ask 55/Rad how many drawings, sketches and ideas I went through before I finally got what I wanted. He gave me lots of great insight, and some good ideas for making it turn out the way I wanted it too. For those of you wondering. I spent weeks trying to come up with the design I wanted. I wanted to keep some Ti bare, yet create a theme for what I wanted to honor and project.
So, after a few days of painting, I now have the Navy Blue panels and Gold pinstriping complete. The taping is removed, and some touch-ups have been made. She's now ready for decals and clear coating. Hopefully I will get some clear coat for this weekend. Spring is coming, and I need to get this girl done. I want to put it through the ringer, and see how it performs.
The last pic of the forks is outside in the sun. The blue is a little nicer than it shows. For some reason, the camera didn't show off the blue as beautiful as it really is.
So, after a few days of painting, I now have the Navy Blue panels and Gold pinstriping complete. The taping is removed, and some touch-ups have been made. She's now ready for decals and clear coating. Hopefully I will get some clear coat for this weekend. Spring is coming, and I need to get this girl done. I want to put it through the ringer, and see how it performs.
The last pic of the forks is outside in the sun. The blue is a little nicer than it shows. For some reason, the camera didn't show off the blue as beautiful as it really is.
I'm gonna go paint my Litespeed now.
02-08-06 | 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Patriot
Hey, you just don't get it.
I HAVE TO BE MIDDLE AGED!!!
If I am not middle aged, then I can't officially have a mid-life crisis, thus providing me with adequate excuse to spend obscene amounts of my money on titanium and carbon bicycle components. Otherwise the wife is gonna get ticked. I need an excuse, or I'm in big trouble.
I HAVE TO BE MIDDLE AGED!!!
If I am not middle aged, then I can't officially have a mid-life crisis, thus providing me with adequate excuse to spend obscene amounts of my money on titanium and carbon bicycle components. Otherwise the wife is gonna get ticked. I need an excuse, or I'm in big trouble.
The only problem is what you'll do when you turn 40....