What road bike do you have?
07-24-16, 11:02 PM
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07-25-16, 04:31 PM
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I have 2013 Specialized Roubaix Compact with Upgraded Ultegra Components (derailleur, shift, cassette, chain, crankset) and upgraded 105 brakes
Loving it so far. Looking forward to perform wheel upgrades when I have saved up enough
Loving it so far. Looking forward to perform wheel upgrades when I have saved up enough
07-27-16, 07:03 AM
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Just getting back into road riding after too many years and since my last one was a steel framed Nishiki "10 speed" that I got when I was still in high school, I decided to grab a cheapie off of craigslist. I had set my goal of under $400 so off I went e-shopping. Trek, Cannondale, Specialized, Feldt: I kept seeing the same bikes over and over. I was getting tired and my new riding buddies were getting impatient so had to make a choice. I was resigned to getting a Specialised Allez A1 Max until I stumbled across an unknown brand that caught my eye. Owner was a cool fellow who had not responded to my initial advances. 3 days later he did and he started getting a little chatty chatty. He said that he had bought the bike in Europe and it was not sold in America at all. Ohhhhh - exclusivity!
Ganna. Isn't that the name of a country in Africa? No that's Ghanna.
After a little google-fu I found out that it was an Italian company that was started by the first winner of the Giro d'Italia, Luigi Ganna in 1912. Ok storied company.
The bike had a 7005 aluminum frame, Dura Ace headset, 9 sp Campy Mirage brakes/shifters and derailleurs, Veloce crank, Selle Italia XO saddle and Alex DR15 wheels. So not top of the line components and due to the 9 speed shifters nor were they the latest bits. But the bike had character I liked the frame so I bought it. And here it is. Pretty good for 200 bucks IMO
Eventually I'll upgrade the wheels and update the crank as well as the components with 11 spd Chorus
Ganna. Isn't that the name of a country in Africa? No that's Ghanna.
After a little google-fu I found out that it was an Italian company that was started by the first winner of the Giro d'Italia, Luigi Ganna in 1912. Ok storied company.
The bike had a 7005 aluminum frame, Dura Ace headset, 9 sp Campy Mirage brakes/shifters and derailleurs, Veloce crank, Selle Italia XO saddle and Alex DR15 wheels. So not top of the line components and due to the 9 speed shifters nor were they the latest bits. But the bike had character I liked the frame so I bought it. And here it is. Pretty good for 200 bucks IMO
Eventually I'll upgrade the wheels and update the crank as well as the components with 11 spd Chorus
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07-27-16, 10:53 AM
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That Pinner needs some orange bar tape.
07-27-16, 11:45 AM
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2015 Specialized Tarmac
Bought it on a budget and am slowly upgrading as a reward to myself for personal achievements (e.g. metric century, average speed, etc.)
Bought it on a budget and am slowly upgrading as a reward to myself for personal achievements (e.g. metric century, average speed, etc.)
07-27-16, 12:08 PM
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07-27-16, 12:43 PM
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Looking good!
07-29-16, 10:47 AM
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First post, so here it is:
2016 BMC GF01 Di2
I know the color is a little divisive, but I don't mind being different. Got it a few weeks ago and it rides great! My last bike from my tricurious phase is a Cervelo P1, which is still a blast to ride. Looking to buy lighter wheels in the next year, but these work for now
2016 BMC GF01 Di2
I know the color is a little divisive, but I don't mind being different. Got it a few weeks ago and it rides great! My last bike from my tricurious phase is a Cervelo P1, which is still a blast to ride. Looking to buy lighter wheels in the next year, but these work for now
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07-29-16, 12:35 PM
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That color scheme is prett rad IMO..
07-29-16, 01:22 PM
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07-29-16, 02:28 PM
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First post, so here it is:
2016 BMC GF01 Di2
I know the color is a little divisive, but I don't mind being different. Got it a few weeks ago and it rides great! My last bike from my tricurious phase is a Cervelo P1, which is still a blast to ride. Looking to buy lighter wheels in the next year, but these work for now
2016 BMC GF01 Di2
I know the color is a little divisive, but I don't mind being different. Got it a few weeks ago and it rides great! My last bike from my tricurious phase is a Cervelo P1, which is still a blast to ride. Looking to buy lighter wheels in the next year, but these work for now
07-29-16, 02:57 PM
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07-30-16, 04:21 AM
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07-31-16, 06:58 PM
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New owner and member
Hello guys. Old man here, just got into cycling after a bit of MTB. Got myself a 2017 Specialized Allez E5. So far i love the bike.
07-31-16, 07:45 PM
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08-03-16, 04:21 PM
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What is this...SPECIALIZED Group meet?!
Me....Roubaix SL4 COMP DISK
Wife has the Ruby and a FATBOY!
Me....Roubaix SL4 COMP DISK
Wife has the Ruby and a FATBOY!
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