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03-24-06, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Marlin523
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!!
It would seem in most cases with bicycles, X versus Y, "Better" is subjective at best....
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03-24-06, 06:11 PM
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About 3K on my Dean now. Love it. I wish it would stop raining in Northern California.
Switched to a Specialized Toupe saddle since these pictures.
Switched to a Specialized Toupe saddle since these pictures.
03-24-06, 06:23 PM
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lol I despise all you posters... 
I hope you all rot somewhere where I can find your bikes.... damn some niiiiice rides here
I hope you all rot somewhere where I can find your bikes.... damn some niiiiice rides here
03-24-06, 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by TRaffic Jammer
lol I despise all you posters... I hope you all rot somewhere where I can find your bikes.... damn some niiiiice rides here
I hope you all rot somewhere where I can find your bikes.... damn some niiiiice rides here
You know what is cool, that I never really thought of, is Titanium bikes seem to be tight knit genetically. The unpainted looks really make the Titanium bikes seem more of a family of bike, independent of who the maker is. It's as if its a certain race or culture of bike All the bike posted here have some level of elegance not common in a lot of other bikes. They all look so classic, yet sleek and modern, without resorting to gimmicky or strange frame shapes with gaudy paint jobs.
Awesome job Gang!
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03-24-06, 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by ViperZ
It's as if its a certain race or culture of bike
03-24-06, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by The Fixer
Of course, they're all nothing but Thai...
Man, can you say "Set-Up"?
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03-24-06, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by TRaffic Jammer
lol I despise all you posters... I hope you all rot somewhere where I can find your bikes.... damn some niiiiice rides here
I hope you all rot somewhere where I can find your bikes.... damn some niiiiice rides herelol +1
Wow, great rides guys, keep the pictures coming
my g/f keeps telling me I am "a bike geek
" because I am always looking at bike picturesViperZ, I am glad you finished your bike, GREAT looking bike
03-24-06, 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Cleave
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.
Like...*doubles back* WOH
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[QUOTE=bayareawheeler]**hijack** aaah yes my other much more expensive hobby
nothing quite like 44 inch boggers to take ya where no man has gone before LoL. Trucks name was Mad Max RIP (front and rear D70's, dual TC with a 110:1 crawl ratio)
she was a good truck that never let me down, well maybe upside down a few times but ya know...im now building a one ton FJ40 on 40's, 3 linked with coilovers...talk about money pit LoL
***now back to your regularly scheduled Ti fetish
baw
and yes i did drive through that hole, although i took out a good portion of my frame doing it.[/QUOT
that is me in the toyota in the back
nothing quite like 44 inch boggers to take ya where no man has gone before LoL. Trucks name was Mad Max RIP (front and rear D70's, dual TC with a 110:1 crawl ratio)
she was a good truck that never let me down, well maybe upside down a few times but ya know...im now building a one ton FJ40 on 40's, 3 linked with coilovers...talk about money pit LoL
***now back to your regularly scheduled Ti fetish
baw
and yes i did drive through that hole, although i took out a good portion of my frame doing it.[/QUOT
that is me in the toyota in the back
03-24-06, 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Flywolf
lol +1
Wow, great rides guys, keep the pictures coming
my g/f keeps telling me I am "a bike geek" because I am always looking at bike pictures
ViperZ, I am glad you finished your bike, GREAT looking bike
Wow, great rides guys, keep the pictures coming
my g/f keeps telling me I am "a bike geek
" because I am always looking at bike picturesViperZ, I am glad you finished your bike, GREAT looking bike
That makes me crazy too then cause I keep looking as well
Thats a cool looking Viper Bike
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03-25-06, 02:45 AM
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I agree, the photo tour has been super. Viper, I think yours is my favorite of the bunch, including my own. I'll give it my blue ribbon. But I'll keep mine because it is a perfect fit. I'd give the red ribbon to Cleave's Bianchi. I've owned and loved celeste bikes in the past so that probably biased me a little. They're all super rides and, like the rest of you, I sure do enjoy riding Ti. Keep the images coming. I'm enjoying it.
03-25-06, 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by fmw
I agree, the photo tour has been super. Viper, I think yours is my favorite of the bunch, including my own. I'll give it my blue ribbon. But I'll keep mine because it is a perfect fit. I'd give the red ribbon to Cleave's Bianchi. I've owned and loved celeste bikes in the past so that probably biased me a little. They're all super rides and, like the rest of you, I sure do enjoy riding Ti. Keep the images coming. I'm enjoying it.
Thanks. I bet your bike and my bike feel almost Identical in ride and functional performance
I can't wait to ride it and have actually been keeping my eye open for nice clear patches of road where I could possibly take it down to ride. However that would just be all wrong for the inaugural ride to be hastily done like that.
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03-25-06, 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by jburnsdo
parked against a wall???
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)
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)
must have missed that the first round Yes, you are right, I would love to build a classic touring style bike or a 80's Italian Racer based on C-Record, complete with Syncro down tube shifters and Delta Brakes
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03-25-06, 10:59 AM
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What is that strapped to your top tube and Handle bars?
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03-25-06, 01:42 PM
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2000 TST Titanium, DA 9 speed, FSA RD400's
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'05 KHS Flite 2000 - Ultegra 9 speed -... '06 Flyte SRS-3 - DA 9 speed-------
'05 Serotta Fierte - Utegra 10 speed--..-'07 Pedal Force RS - SRAM Force
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02 Ellsworth Flight - Ultegra 10 speed -.'03 Basso Coral - Ultegra 10 speed
'03 Specialized Allez Pro - DA 10 speed .'04 Scattante CFR Limited - DA 9 speed
'05 KHS Flite 2000 - Ultegra 9 speed -... '06 Flyte SRS-3 - DA 9 speed-------
'05 Serotta Fierte - Utegra 10 speed--..-'07 Pedal Force RS - SRAM Force
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03-25-06, 01:57 PM
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It's about time you showed up to the party Blandin
Looking good with the new Ritchey Stem!
Looking good with the new Ritchey Stem!
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03-25-06, 02:10 PM
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Hi ViperZ. I was traveling on business this week which accounts for my tardy arrival, but as soon as I saw the thread I took a new picture of the TST and got it posted. The Ritchey WCS on my TST is original to the build, although I have flipped it. The new 4-Axis I picked up is gong to be for my Allez Pro.
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'05 KHS Flite 2000 - Ultegra 9 speed -... '06 Flyte SRS-3 - DA 9 speed-------
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02 Ellsworth Flight - Ultegra 10 speed -.'03 Basso Coral - Ultegra 10 speed
'03 Specialized Allez Pro - DA 10 speed .'04 Scattante CFR Limited - DA 9 speed
'05 KHS Flite 2000 - Ultegra 9 speed -... '06 Flyte SRS-3 - DA 9 speed-------
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03-25-06, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by blandin
Hi ViperZ. I was traveling on business this week which accounts for my tardy arrival, but as soon as I saw the thread I took a new picture of the TST and got it posted. The Ritchey WCS on my TST is original to the build, although I have flipped it. The new 4-Axis I picked up is gong to be for my Allez Pro.
Well Looking good with the Mg/Ti's then
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03-25-06, 02:16 PM
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I saw the pics you posted of your new Forte Pro MG/TI pedals in your Tuscany thread and Ostuni' retraction as to their worthiness for your bike. I've been riding these pedals on all my bike for some time now and I think you're going to enjoy them especially with the Sidis Dominator's - same combo I use.
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'05 Serotta Fierte - Utegra 10 speed--..-'07 Pedal Force RS - SRAM Force
'00 TiSports Titanium - DA 9 speed------ '01 KHS Flite 800 - DA/Utegra 9 speed mix
02 Ellsworth Flight - Ultegra 10 speed -.'03 Basso Coral - Ultegra 10 speed
'03 Specialized Allez Pro - DA 10 speed .'04 Scattante CFR Limited - DA 9 speed
'05 KHS Flite 2000 - Ultegra 9 speed -... '06 Flyte SRS-3 - DA 9 speed-------
'05 Serotta Fierte - Utegra 10 speed--..-'07 Pedal Force RS - SRAM Force
03-25-06, 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by ViperZ
Wow FMW, high Accolades to be sure, considering the present company Thanks.
I bet your bike and my bike feel almost Identical in ride and functional performance I can't wait to ride it and have actually been keeping my eye open for nice clear patches of road where I could possibly take it down to ride. However that would just be all wrong for the inaugural ride to be hastily done like that.
Thanks. I bet your bike and my bike feel almost Identical in ride and functional performance
I can't wait to ride it and have actually been keeping my eye open for nice clear patches of road where I could possibly take it down to ride. However that would just be all wrong for the inaugural ride to be hastily done like that.The Record drivetrain is a treat. I didn't think there would be a noticeable difference but there is, particularly in the speed at which it finishes shifts. It finishes shifting before I can let go of the lever. I don't have any experience with the Eurus wheels but I have a pair Ventos on one bike and they are heavy but excellent. I assume the Eurus are simply light and excellent. I think you did a careful and excellent job matching the parts and I don't see any compromises. Your bike will be about as good as bikes get and that's a very good thing. I wonder if you've weighed it, by the way.
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I have had my Litespeed Liege for almost a year and just love it.. Quite a good ebay find.
