What road bike do you have?
04-17-06, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by interceptor
Thanks.
Cheers!!Brian
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04-17-06, 10:53 PM
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b rad from malibue
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His name is Timmy the Testerosa
Meet Timmy the Testarosa
Attachment 13033 click it for a bigger pic!!!
my 06' Tarmac Comp.... switched up the grip tape to black ..... and got the same tires just red to match paint. Tell me what you think!
Attachment 13033 click it for a bigger pic!!!
my 06' Tarmac Comp.... switched up the grip tape to black ..... and got the same tires just red to match paint. Tell me what you think!
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04-18-06, 04:56 PM
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My first road bike. 06 Madone 5.2 SL. Loving it. 3 weeks old and about 200 miles. Live2bike loves it.
Heading out in about an hour to put another 20 on it. Couldn't be happier.
Not even close to 55/Rad's photos, but I at least have it in the big ring.
Heading out in about an hour to put another 20 on it. Couldn't be happier. Not even close to 55/Rad's photos, but I at least have it in the big ring.
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04-18-06, 07:03 PM
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I just finished building my new race bike, it's a '04 Specialized S-Works E5 frameset that I bought new with full Campy Centaur (Century Grey) components, Easton Vista SL wheels, Tufo C S33 Special tires, and FSA SL-K MegaEXO crankset. Rides really nice so far, a tad more aggressive geometry than my Orbea that I currently have but I should get used to it shortly. BTW, this is the first time to use Campy and so far I LOVE them! Nice accurate shifting and I love the trimming on the front derailleur. I've also decided to try the Speedplay Zeros which so far I like much better than the Time Impacts that I have on my Orbea.
04-18-06, 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by interceptor
Just got this,what do you think? An O.K. bike? Never had a Puch.
Is that a Biopace chainring I see?
04-20-06, 04:13 PM
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not revenge...punishment
Originally Posted by Lamplight
Ooh I like it very much! Is that a Biopace chainring I see?
Is that a Biopace chainring I see? Don't know the differences between chainrings. Yes, my other pics show a closeup of the
chainring, it has a biopace sticker on it.
04-20-06, 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by interceptor
Is the biopace a good thing?
04-20-06, 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Lamplight
That depends on who you ask. I've never tried it personally, but I know a lot of people talk poorly of them. However I work with a guy who owns an '80s Bianchi with Biopace rings and he loves them. They're actually an ellipse instead of round, in case you didn't know. Try them out and see!
04-20-06, 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Kragg
I went cheap....I've only been riding since May. Started with a MTB, bought a Mercier Orion for $395.
So far, 1 month & 340 mile later, so good. Enjoying myself !!
So far, 1 month & 340 mile later, so good. Enjoying myself !!
04-21-06, 02:43 PM
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Just got a Merlin Proteus on Ebay with Ultegra 10 speed, Easton Vista wheels, Ritchey stem, bar and post, put a superlight and comfy RavX seat on it I had on my MTB. So far it's a very sweet fast ride.
Proteus pic
Other bikes are a steel Bianchi Reparto Corse XL of uncertain vintage with sundry Campy components and a Schwinn Home Grown.
Proteus pic
Other bikes are a steel Bianchi Reparto Corse XL of uncertain vintage with sundry Campy components and a Schwinn Home Grown.
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04-22-06, 06:55 AM
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Sweet Specialized!
Originally Posted by DRLski
I just finished building my new race bike, it's a '04 Specialized S-Works E5 frameset that I bought new with full Campy Centaur (Century Grey) components, Easton Vista SL wheels, Tufo C S33 Special tires, and FSA SL-K MegaEXO crankset. Rides really nice so far, a tad more aggressive geometry than my Orbea that I currently have but I should get used to it shortly. BTW, this is the first time to use Campy and so far I LOVE them! Nice accurate shifting and I love the trimming on the front derailleur. I've also decided to try the Speedplay Zeros which so far I like much better than the Time Impacts that I have on my Orbea.
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2006 Specialized Allez Comp Cro-Mo
04-22-06, 06:29 PM
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My sweet new team, Flyte SRS-2
04-24-06, 06:49 AM
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Cannondale R500 with lighter bits addes as the old ones wear out.
Falcon strada, its english its steel and it goes round corners like nothing else. Also has biopce rings, i recon hills a re a bit easier as theres less of the stop start you get when struggling up a reely steep hil (1in4 or more) as the foot spends less time in ineficient positions.
Falcon strada, its english its steel and it goes round corners like nothing else. Also has biopce rings, i recon hills a re a bit easier as theres less of the stop start you get when struggling up a reely steep hil (1in4 or more) as the foot spends less time in ineficient positions.
04-29-06, 02:25 AM
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04-29-06, 09:10 AM
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Where?
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04-30-06, 12:51 AM
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I've got a dirty old 1998 Giant TCR2, hoping soon to upgrade to a Cervelo Soloist
04-30-06, 06:03 AM
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I used to ride a lot 17 years ago. Nishki Century, steel. 1st generation index shifting.
Now some guys talked me into getting started again (at 53 and more than a few pounds too heavy), it was loooooooooooog overdue. Took it off the wall 6 months ago, replaced cable housings, lubed & tuned it and went riding. I'm now up to 16 mph avg Metric Centuries and 17-19 mph 12-15 mile training rides. So I'm getting it back (somewhat)
I realized a couple of months ago that this 22 yrar old HUNK of steel needed to be upgraded. I started to search eBay for a used bike and came across BikesDirect. Couldn't believe the prices, soooooooo I was REAL hesitant about buying. Local LBS owners are SO opinionated that if you don't buy the $2000+ bike you're nothing!!
Finally found out that BD is also CycleSpectrum and they have stores in Florida. 1 1/2 hour drive, but at least I could put my hands on the Motobecanes, Merciers, & Fuji's that they advertise. They have the same price (and some less) than BD site, got to pay tax, but hey assemble and offer lifetime tune ups. They even have some on sale.
Well I got the Fuji Team for $995 (not the $1295 that's on the BD site), almost full Ultegra (Brakes and Cranks are not). This is sooooooooooooooo light compared to my old HUNK of steel.
I set it up for last weekend's in the TOSRV-South ride, Tour of Springtime Rural Vistas, in North Fl/South GA. 2 day back to back Metic's. (wasn't ready for the back to back mile Centuries).
I can't see how I could go wrong, with Ultegra, AL, Fiber Fork & Stays, for under a Grand. It rod GREAT!!!!. I think I made a wise decision!!!
Frameset
Size 58cm
Color Plutonium
Main frame A-6 Quaternary phase alloy, custom butted and shaped with PowerDiamond down tube, integrated head tube, Double water bottle mounts
Rear triangle High Modulus C-7 carbon seat stays and A-6 Quaternary phase alloy with shaped ride tuned Energy Transfer Chainstay, Cold forged dropout with replaceable hanger
Fork Fuji Lightweight 1 1/8" Full Carbon 350g Integrated Road fork
Drivetrain
Crankset TruVativ Rouleur Triple w/GXP integrated spindle, 6061 forged alloy with 7075 CNC 30/42/52T Chainrings
Bottom bracket TruVativ GXP exterior sealed cartridge bearings
Pedals None (I've installed some look compatible)
Front derailleur Shimano Ultegra, 31.8mm
Rear derailleur Shimano Ultegra
Shifters Shimano Ultegra shifter/brake, 30-speed Flight Deck compatible
Cassette/freewheel Shimano Ultegra, 12/26T 10-speed
Chain Shimano Ultegra 10-speed
Wheelset Shimano
Tires Continental Ultra Sport 700X23c (Foldable)
Tubes Kenda Ultralight Presta tubes
Features
Brake set Tektro RX-40 w/Cartridge pads
Brake levers Shimano Ultegra Shifter/Brake, Flight Deck compatible
Headset FSA 1 1/8" Integrated Road, with convex hollow alloy 25mm spacer
Handlebar Ritchey Logic Comp 31.8mm Road, 7075 Triple Butted Alloy
Stem Ritchey Logic Pro 31.8mm Road, +/-6 degree
Tape/grip Fuji custom cork wrap
Saddle Fuji UltraLite Racing with Cro-moly rails (I Changed to my existing Liberator)
Seat post Ritchey Comp 3-D forged road, 250mm
Seat clamp Fuji Superlite Alloy, 31.8mm Laser Etched
Others 7075 alloy water bottle bolts
Frame Weight, lb./kg. 2.9/1.33
Complete Bike Weight, lb./kg. 18.5/8.4
Now some guys talked me into getting started again (at 53 and more than a few pounds too heavy), it was loooooooooooog overdue. Took it off the wall 6 months ago, replaced cable housings, lubed & tuned it and went riding. I'm now up to 16 mph avg Metric Centuries and 17-19 mph 12-15 mile training rides. So I'm getting it back (somewhat)
I realized a couple of months ago that this 22 yrar old HUNK of steel needed to be upgraded. I started to search eBay for a used bike and came across BikesDirect. Couldn't believe the prices, soooooooo I was REAL hesitant about buying. Local LBS owners are SO opinionated that if you don't buy the $2000+ bike you're nothing!!
Finally found out that BD is also CycleSpectrum and they have stores in Florida. 1 1/2 hour drive, but at least I could put my hands on the Motobecanes, Merciers, & Fuji's that they advertise. They have the same price (and some less) than BD site, got to pay tax, but hey assemble and offer lifetime tune ups. They even have some on sale.
Well I got the Fuji Team for $995 (not the $1295 that's on the BD site), almost full Ultegra (Brakes and Cranks are not). This is sooooooooooooooo light compared to my old HUNK of steel.
I set it up for last weekend's in the TOSRV-South ride, Tour of Springtime Rural Vistas, in North Fl/South GA. 2 day back to back Metic's. (wasn't ready for the back to back mile Centuries).
I can't see how I could go wrong, with Ultegra, AL, Fiber Fork & Stays, for under a Grand. It rod GREAT!!!!. I think I made a wise decision!!!
Frameset
Size 58cm
Color Plutonium
Main frame A-6 Quaternary phase alloy, custom butted and shaped with PowerDiamond down tube, integrated head tube, Double water bottle mounts
Rear triangle High Modulus C-7 carbon seat stays and A-6 Quaternary phase alloy with shaped ride tuned Energy Transfer Chainstay, Cold forged dropout with replaceable hanger
Fork Fuji Lightweight 1 1/8" Full Carbon 350g Integrated Road fork
Drivetrain
Crankset TruVativ Rouleur Triple w/GXP integrated spindle, 6061 forged alloy with 7075 CNC 30/42/52T Chainrings
Bottom bracket TruVativ GXP exterior sealed cartridge bearings
Pedals None (I've installed some look compatible)
Front derailleur Shimano Ultegra, 31.8mm
Rear derailleur Shimano Ultegra
Shifters Shimano Ultegra shifter/brake, 30-speed Flight Deck compatible
Cassette/freewheel Shimano Ultegra, 12/26T 10-speed
Chain Shimano Ultegra 10-speed
Wheelset Shimano
Tires Continental Ultra Sport 700X23c (Foldable)
Tubes Kenda Ultralight Presta tubes
Features
Brake set Tektro RX-40 w/Cartridge pads
Brake levers Shimano Ultegra Shifter/Brake, Flight Deck compatible
Headset FSA 1 1/8" Integrated Road, with convex hollow alloy 25mm spacer
Handlebar Ritchey Logic Comp 31.8mm Road, 7075 Triple Butted Alloy
Stem Ritchey Logic Pro 31.8mm Road, +/-6 degree
Tape/grip Fuji custom cork wrap
Saddle Fuji UltraLite Racing with Cro-moly rails (I Changed to my existing Liberator)
Seat post Ritchey Comp 3-D forged road, 250mm
Seat clamp Fuji Superlite Alloy, 31.8mm Laser Etched
Others 7075 alloy water bottle bolts
Frame Weight, lb./kg. 2.9/1.33
Complete Bike Weight, lb./kg. 18.5/8.4
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04-30-06, 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by tlupfer
the beater...
i wish that was MY beater
