What road bike do you have?
09-12-07, 09:55 PM
#6527
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Bikes: Marin Riftzone, Ridley Orion, Jamis Allegro Commuter , Univega road bike
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My new pet.. '07 Ridley Orion frame, campy record and campy chorus, ksyrium wheels.
It replaces my Giant OCR C3.. can't diss the bike, just wanted something with a little more.. oomph. LOL
Still a newbie to cycling and have a lot to learn, but I'm enjoying it.
It replaces my Giant OCR C3.. can't diss the bike, just wanted something with a little more.. oomph. LOL
Still a newbie to cycling and have a lot to learn, but I'm enjoying it.
09-13-07, 06:50 AM
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I'm not familar with the frame, but that looks like a really nice bike! I like how you did the colors.
09-13-07, 10:20 AM
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Another added to the stable...
'06 Lapierre 971 Team Scandium w/Ultegra Groupset...nothing special, just wanted to try something different and couldn't pass up the deal on the frameset. However the clearance between the seat tube and rear wheel is extremely close.
Still need to fine tune the fitment...
'06 Lapierre 971 Team Scandium w/Ultegra Groupset...nothing special, just wanted to try something different and couldn't pass up the deal on the frameset. However the clearance between the seat tube and rear wheel is extremely close.
Still need to fine tune the fitment...
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09-13-07, 10:29 AM
#6530
not riding enough
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What group are you in? US Marine Band? What instrument/voice? I'm a percussionist with the USMA Band @ West Point. There are quite a few military musicians who frequent this board. Nice C'dale, by the way!
09-13-07, 10:46 AM
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Pugdawg, beautiful bike. I love those Ridley's. My riding partner has a Scandium, which is also a great looking bike with pretty good weight for the price.
Excellent job on the orion... gorgeous.
Excellent job on the orion... gorgeous.
09-13-07, 10:54 AM
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Pugdawg that orion loos sweet, they you custom build it i have never seen one with that groupset, they seem to be very common here in ireland but they ultegra here
09-13-07, 01:27 PM
#6533
Bike ≠ Car ≠ Ped.
I'm with The Commandant's Own, US Marine Drum & Bugle Corps (which I proudly declare to be the loudest service music ensemble in the world.. lol). In the past, we've opened up the Fair and played for nearly three weeks with the Marine Band from New Orleans taking over and closing out the rest of the shows. The repertoire list I got earlier this week has 29 different pieces that we'll pick from for our concerts & parades (which could be less than a couple years ago when my dad counted 34 tunes in one week... I think). If you come early enough, you should be able to get a seat near the center of the bleachers, which is -- by FAR -- where we sound the most balanced (and, of course, loudest).
You guys think the seat bag & water bottle looked bad; I just geeked it out more today with a barend mirror and taillight.
I have to admit, I've been nearly paranoid while riding without a mirror... but that's another thread topic.
09-13-07, 03:54 PM
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Nice! I did a show with you guys long time ago ('95). I marched in the Bluecoats, and we did an early season show that featured you guys and the Marine Silent Drill Team as special guests at the Football Hall of Fame. Good stuff!
And as for the mirror, etc., be as "Fred" as you wanna be! No need to worry about it if it works for you.
And as for the mirror, etc., be as "Fred" as you wanna be! No need to worry about it if it works for you.
09-13-07, 04:17 PM
#6535
Bike ≠ Car ≠ Ped.
I was teaching Railmen at the time -- their last year on the field.
I think we have some mutual friends/acquaintances.. lol
09-13-07, 04:50 PM
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Yup, we ordered the frame and pieced it together. With many thanks to my helpful boyfriend, who owns a bike shop and is a major lover of the road bikes. He has an '07 Orbea Opal with the same components and wheelset.
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09-13-07, 07:19 PM
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09-14-07, 05:24 AM
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Here's my new Cannondale Six 13 "08 WSD. This is before it was actually ready for me with a longer stem on the handlebar, compact crank and blue cages.
Rode it on a club trip last weekend to Cape Cod and it's sweet.
Rode it on a club trip last weekend to Cape Cod and it's sweet.
09-14-07, 08:36 AM
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09-14-07, 10:43 AM
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this bike looks battle ready! hahah awesome!
09-14-07, 11:04 AM
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09-14-07, 04:30 PM
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09-15-07, 03:41 AM
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They nearly match the blue, a little darker but they look nice I think. It's raining this morning but I'll get a better picture next time I take it out.
09-15-07, 06:02 PM
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Does anyone ride a Trek 5000? Interested in purchasing one and would like some input.
09-15-07, 07:22 PM
#6548
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My first Roadie (most likely my only roadie for awhile too) I just picked it up today! Sadly I also fell because of the clipless...... I clipped out on my right foot but my bike leaned to the left and i went down....
now I have a big bump on my knee cuz I was protecting my new baby.
can't wait till my test week is over so i can ride for a couple of hours
Sadly I also fell because of the clipless...... I clipped out on my right foot but my bike leaned to the left and i went down....now I have a big bump on my knee cuz I was protecting my new baby.
can't wait till my test week is over so i can ride for a couple of hours
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09-15-07, 07:54 PM
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My main form of 2-wheeled transportation:
'89 Schwinn Paramount
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Early 80s Proteus:
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Last, but not least....my '72 Paramount 15-9:
'89 Schwinn Paramount
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Early 80s Proteus:
#3:
Last, but not least....my '72 Paramount 15-9:
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I own my dream bike, a 2023 DirtySixer MkII 3xl
...and also a 2006 R-14 66cm Waterford road bike, my former dream bike :)
I own my dream bike, a 2023 DirtySixer MkII 3xl
...and also a 2006 R-14 66cm Waterford road bike, my former dream bike :)
