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DocRay 11-16-07 02:58 PM


Originally Posted by Squint (Post 4626301)
No, that's for people who don't have good torque wrenches.

'Right genius. what happens when the post is still slipping at the required torque?

Slipping posts are usually the result of out-of-spec or stretched seat tubes.

Drag 11-16-07 04:48 PM

Way way cool build!

Congrats!

genejockey 11-16-07 04:51 PM


Originally Posted by DocRay (Post 5646129)
'Right genius. what happens when the post is still slipping at the required torque?

I thought that's why beer comes in cans?

RATBOY 11-16-07 05:12 PM


Originally Posted by Patriot (Post 4569398)
Gruppo- Campy

Headset- Something Black

Spacers- Something Black (carbon)

Seat- Something Black. Whatever feels good on your bum.

Tires- Something black.

Tape- Again, something black.



You got all those nice lightweight carbon bits, and then an alloy stem?

There's something wrong with you.


;)





btw, beautiful frame.


...Like this-ALL BLACK!...'cept not a Merlin...
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r...OCT07001-1.jpg

BillyD 11-16-07 06:39 PM


Originally Posted by henria86 (Post 5645799)
Lose them damn blue tires after u put some miles to this bad boi.. an bring it back so we can dial in the bike some more!!!

Somehow the mixed color scheme's not bothering me . . . in fact I like it.

The Ti seems to hold the blue and red together.

Eliminate all those decals on the wheels and you'll really have something.


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