What road bike do you have?
11-24-07, 08:02 PM
#7051
nom nom nom
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Got the c'dale off ebay, used
Klein frame/seatpost/stem lightly used from a guy on my team.
I liked the c'dale but I wasn't the most popular guy at the shop with it. The klein is legit with the shop, so I'm all good.
Klein frame/seatpost/stem lightly used from a guy on my team.
I liked the c'dale but I wasn't the most popular guy at the shop with it. The klein is legit with the shop, so I'm all good.
11-25-07, 01:04 AM
#7052
Senior Member
This is my road bike as it currently stands. It's an early 90's Faggin. Ridiculous paintjob with extremely minor blemishes. It's never been built up (I had to chop around 6cm off the steerer tube) I'm purchasing 2008 Campy Centaur for the build. Probably going with just a typical wheel build, MA3's or something of the likes. I practically wet myself upon seeing that I could get an Arione in that color. Hope you like, and I'll post non-cellphone pics when It's done. (more on Flickr)
11-26-07, 01:05 PM
#7053
hi
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11-26-07, 09:59 PM
#7054
moar wine!!!
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The last time I took a picture of it it was still in 'position tuning' mode. This weekend I spent some time completing the finishing: cutting down the excess steerer tube, a quick wipe down and some riding. I so prefer the ride of this bike compared to my previous Orbea:
...not to say the Orbea rode poorly. I got the Orbae when I was still racing and my riding focus has changed. The steel frame is much more comfy.
...not to say the Orbea rode poorly. I got the Orbae when I was still racing and my riding focus has changed. The steel frame is much more comfy.
11-26-07, 10:12 PM
#7055
summer vacation since '85
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new ride. vitus. dura ace 8 speed. mavic cosmics. fun.
11-27-07, 11:59 AM
#7056
Banned
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Here's my updated Pedal Force RS.
This is how it looked when I built it up.
The red tires on silver wheels, never looked right to me.
This is how it looked when I built it up.
The red tires on silver wheels, never looked right to me.
11-27-07, 07:48 PM
#7057
No cud for foil.
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The last time I took a picture of it it was still in 'position tuning' mode. This weekend I spent some time completing the finishing: cutting down the excess steerer tube, a quick wipe down and some riding. I so prefer the ride of this bike compared to my previous Orbea:
...not to say the Orbea rode poorly. I got the Orbae when I was still racing and my riding focus has changed. The steel frame is much more comfy.
...not to say the Orbea rode poorly. I got the Orbae when I was still racing and my riding focus has changed. The steel frame is much more comfy.
11-28-07, 10:03 PM
#7058
Has coddling tendencies.
[QUOTE=BoSoxYacht;5700907]Here's my updated Pedal Force RS.
Holy canoli that's a pretty bike! Um, could you please lower the seat so I can ride it? thanks
Holy canoli that's a pretty bike! Um, could you please lower the seat so I can ride it? thanks
11-29-07, 01:48 AM
#7059
Has coddling tendencies.
Years ago I was far more active on my bike. In fact, for the first three years
living in Los Angeles, I didn't own a car. Instead I rode a sturdy vintage
Peugeot 10 speed, complete with the indestructible 27 x 1.25 wheels.
I rode it everywhere, with a rack on the back for carrying things. Then my
business required that I get a car, so I bought this 1982 SAAB 900 Turbo,
which became my obsession as I restored, modified and upgraded nearly every
component, doing all the work myself over the course of 5 years. Bike riding took
a back seat except for those beautiful summer days along the beach. Along the
way my Peugeot was stolen, so I replaced it with another vintage bike of unknown
namesake (because of a repainting at some point in it's history), but loaded with
the best of mid-70's French components such as Huret, Normandy, Stronglight,
Maillard, Regida and Lyotard. I can only suspect it had a quality frame, possibly
Reynolds 531, because with all the steel components, including a cheap seat post,
it weighed 24 lbs. I really, really liked this bike, and had plans to restore, repaint
and upgrade it with a few lighter vintage components, and get it down to 22 lbs.
But then this summer it was stolen from my supposedly "safe" storage unit on an
adjoining property. The property owner felt bad about it and offered to replace it
with something of equal value, give or take a hundred. I tried finding another vintage
bike that I would like, but ran out of time and patience. I decided to buy new, but
really didn't know current bikes or components, so I crammed for a few days on the
internet trying to make sense of the 2000's. I opted to not jump into a price and
component range I wasn't going to truly appreciate, given that I mostly consider
myself a recreational rider. I also considered I might not like the look and ride of the
newer bikes. If so, I could sell it and look for a vintage bike I would appreciate more.
I decided on this 2007 Raleigh Grand Sport with Sora and Tiagra components, bought
online and shipped to me in it's original box, which I assembled in one evening.
It has become my new obsession! I didn't plan on that happening, but that's how it
turned out. I simply can't ride it enough! And now having become familiarized with modern
frames and component options, I'm really looking forward to buying better and lighter.
In the meantime, I'm riding big red here.
living in Los Angeles, I didn't own a car. Instead I rode a sturdy vintage
Peugeot 10 speed, complete with the indestructible 27 x 1.25 wheels.
I rode it everywhere, with a rack on the back for carrying things. Then my
business required that I get a car, so I bought this 1982 SAAB 900 Turbo,
which became my obsession as I restored, modified and upgraded nearly every
component, doing all the work myself over the course of 5 years. Bike riding took
a back seat except for those beautiful summer days along the beach. Along the
way my Peugeot was stolen, so I replaced it with another vintage bike of unknown
namesake (because of a repainting at some point in it's history), but loaded with
the best of mid-70's French components such as Huret, Normandy, Stronglight,
Maillard, Regida and Lyotard. I can only suspect it had a quality frame, possibly
Reynolds 531, because with all the steel components, including a cheap seat post,
it weighed 24 lbs. I really, really liked this bike, and had plans to restore, repaint
and upgrade it with a few lighter vintage components, and get it down to 22 lbs.
But then this summer it was stolen from my supposedly "safe" storage unit on an
adjoining property. The property owner felt bad about it and offered to replace it
with something of equal value, give or take a hundred. I tried finding another vintage
bike that I would like, but ran out of time and patience. I decided to buy new, but
really didn't know current bikes or components, so I crammed for a few days on the
internet trying to make sense of the 2000's. I opted to not jump into a price and
component range I wasn't going to truly appreciate, given that I mostly consider
myself a recreational rider. I also considered I might not like the look and ride of the
newer bikes. If so, I could sell it and look for a vintage bike I would appreciate more.
I decided on this 2007 Raleigh Grand Sport with Sora and Tiagra components, bought
online and shipped to me in it's original box, which I assembled in one evening.
It has become my new obsession! I didn't plan on that happening, but that's how it
turned out. I simply can't ride it enough! And now having become familiarized with modern
frames and component options, I'm really looking forward to buying better and lighter.
In the meantime, I'm riding big red here.
11-29-07, 02:10 AM
#7060
Mooninite
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It has become my new obsession! I didn't plan on that happening, but that's how it
turned out. I simply can't ride it enough! And now having become familiarized with modern
frames and component options, I'm really looking forward to buying better and lighter.
In the meantime, I'm riding big red here.
11-29-07, 05:48 AM
#7061
Senior Member
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1986 Trek 400 Elance, Reynolds 531 tubing throughout. I've changed from 6 spds to 7, Mavic and Matrix anodized rims, Hutchinson tires. Will be doing a modern rebuild this winter. Pics below.
https://s205.photobucket.com/albums/b...0400%20Elance/
https://s205.photobucket.com/albums/b...0400%20Elance/
11-29-07, 03:38 PM
#7062
Old & Getting Older Racer
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Hi,
I had a blue Vitus (circa 1985) that was probably pretty close to the same size as yours (52 cm). I liked the bike except that the BB was a bit too flexy for my taste and this was when I weighed about 140 lbs soaking wet.
I still have some 8-speed Mavic Cosmics (tubular) and I still use the front wheel on my TT bike.
Enjoy your ride.
I had a blue Vitus (circa 1985) that was probably pretty close to the same size as yours (52 cm). I liked the bike except that the BB was a bit too flexy for my taste and this was when I weighed about 140 lbs soaking wet.
I still have some 8-speed Mavic Cosmics (tubular) and I still use the front wheel on my TT bike.
Enjoy your ride.
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Cleave
"Real men still wear pink."
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Thanks.
Cleave
"Real men still wear pink."
Visit my blog at https://cleavesblant.wordpress.com/
Lightning Velo Cycling Club: https://www.lightningvelo.org/
Learn about our Green Dream Home at https://www.lawville.org/
11-29-07, 08:47 PM
#7065
Mitcholo
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11-30-07, 06:42 AM
#7067
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Great bike Mrwhite - brilliant photography.
11-30-07, 12:41 PM
#7068
Prefers Aluminum
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My Cervelo Soloist. I've had it for a couple of years. It's really gone through a lot of changes from when I first got it. It was originally outfitted with a Shimano 105 9 speed triple drivetrain that I harvested from one of my older bikes. I upgraded to Sram Force earlier this year. I recently put on some new wheels - Velocity Aeroheads, CX Rays and Phil White hubs.
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12-01-07, 08:09 AM
#7070
Love that dirty water
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This is my bike so far. Still building it up. I bought the frameset about a month ago and have been slowly adding a piece here and there. I'll post more update pics when I finish it. I haven't decided what group to go with yet, leaning more towards Shimano Ultegra SL (I'd obviously have to change the bottom bracket that came with the frame).
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12-02-07, 08:42 PM
#7071
Prefers Aluminum
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Thanks! The upgrade to Force has been worth the price. It took me a couple of hours of riding before I stopped pushing my brake levers when I wanted to downshift (old Shimano habits die hard). The shifting requires very little finger pressure and clicks into gear quite nicely.
12-03-07, 08:37 AM
#7073
Senior Member
1986 Trek 400 Elance, Reynolds 531 tubing throughout. I've changed from 6 spds to 7, Mavic and Matrix anodized rims, Hutchinson tires. Will be doing a modern rebuild this winter. Pics below.
https://s205.photobucket.com/albums/b...0400%20Elance/
https://s205.photobucket.com/albums/b...0400%20Elance/
12-04-07, 05:44 AM
#7074
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My "Bare" 08 Bottecchia CF project bike. Dura-Ace 7800 series drivetrain and brifters, FSA SL-K Compact Carbon Cranks, Ritchey WCS 4-Axis Stem and bar handles, and HED 3 Clinchers to round out the highlights of this ride. Total weight including cages and pedals ... 18.2 lbs.
12-04-07, 10:07 PM
#7075
moar wine!!!
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