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03-23-06, 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by ViperZ
Is that oxymoronic? 
Kind of like a Cheap Ferrari? 
Nice bike!
Kind of like a Cheap Ferrari? Nice bike!
- geometry is nearly identical to the now-defunct Magia! (a real bonus!)
:-)
p.s. i'll never, ever sell this bike...
03-23-06, 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by linux_author
- tks... but no, actually true... the Fortius was a low-end Merlin (as in lower cost)... my model is not painted... non-integrated headset (what i wanted in a Ti bike)... straight seat stays, but thicker curved chainstays...
- geometry is nearly identical to the now-defunct Magia! (a real bonus!)
:-)
p.s. i'll never, ever sell this bike...
- geometry is nearly identical to the now-defunct Magia! (a real bonus!)
:-)
p.s. i'll never, ever sell this bike...
Can I post another?
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03-23-06, 09:46 PM
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That Davidson is Unique! 
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03-23-06, 09:58 PM
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S. Squirrel; Sweet looking Classic! Nice & clean.
Nitro & BayArea; I have always thought that an FJ40 would be real sweet with a carbon body. None of the stinkin fiberglass stuff, go carbon, cut the weight way down,.... you know the deal. But that is for a different forum.
Nitro & BayArea; I have always thought that an FJ40 would be real sweet with a carbon body. None of the stinkin fiberglass stuff, go carbon, cut the weight way down,.... you know the deal. But that is for a different forum.
03-23-06, 10:06 PM
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That Classic Litespeed Polish reminds me of Queen Amidala's, Naboo Royal Star Ship in Star Wars, Nice and Shiny!
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03-23-06, 10:12 PM
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Can I have some Ti hybrid love?
03-23-06, 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Bob S.
S. Squirrel; Sweet looking Classic! Nice & clean.
Nitro & BayArea; I have always thought that an FJ40 would be real sweet with a carbon body. None of the stinkin fiberglass stuff, go carbon, cut the weight way down,.... you know the deal. But that is for a different forum.
Nitro & BayArea; I have always thought that an FJ40 would be real sweet with a carbon body. None of the stinkin fiberglass stuff, go carbon, cut the weight way down,.... you know the deal. But that is for a different forum.
Polished titanium doesn't seem as popular as the brushed or natural finishes. I think that people identify the tag "titanium" or even "stainless steel" with a flat, gray metal. (Just an observation) Monkeys and children like "shiny" things. I wonder which category I fall into.
03-24-06, 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Secret Squirrel
Polished titanium doesn't seem as popular as the brushed or natural finishes. I think that people identify the tag "titanium" or even "stainless steel" with a flat, gray metal. (Just an observation) Monkeys and children like "shiny" things. I wonder which category I fall into.
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03-24-06, 06:36 AM
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I was beginning to wonder if i was the only one with a Merlin! I'd post a picture, but i dont have a camera of any sorts. Well, i have a webcam, but the quality etc wouldnt do justice to the bike. I love looking at how neat the welds are, and then look at some of the ugly welds on the other bikes in the Bike Room of my dorm. Haha....
03-24-06, 06:56 AM
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Originally Posted by mellowdave
super sick bikes. I LOVE the orange IF, and the Sevens.
I thought about buying a Seven when I was looking at new bikes last year.
of course I went carbon.
I thought about buying a Seven when I was looking at new bikes last year.
of course I went carbon.
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03-24-06, 07:05 AM
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The view of my Serotta Legend Ti that most people see:
03-24-06, 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by chzman
Dean Ti (no record or da) - i might post some new pictures when my set of zipp 404s arrive on monday...
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03-24-06, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by classic1
Wow. Nice. Looks about my size too.
03-24-06, 12:57 PM
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I'm thinking perhaps my next bike will be a Litespeed.....if they fit right.
I don't get this. Why not get a Seven? Better bike, made to fit you!!
I don't get this. Why not get a Seven? Better bike, made to fit you!!
03-24-06, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by serotta
The view of my Serotta Legend Ti that most people see:
kidding
Your Serotta and all the other rides are beautiful. ViperZ, please post your first ride report and px when it warms up--from some of your other posts I get the feeling you have a hankering to do a classic build? i can't wait. . . (drools vicariously)
03-24-06, 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Herbert
My Ghisallo love (a work in progress)
Herbert
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Where's the frame?
All I see, is wheels and a big seatpost.
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03-24-06, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Patriot
Where's the frame?
All I see, is wheels and a big seatpost.
All I see, is wheels and a big seatpost.
True. At what point in compact geometry does one describe the bike as a Ritchey with Litespeed components?
03-24-06, 05:26 PM
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Hi,
I'm cheating a bit because I sold this frame last September:
I liked it well enough but I like the fit and geometry of my Looks better.
I'm cheating a bit because I sold this frame last September:
I liked it well enough but I like the fit and geometry of my Looks better.
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