What road bike do you have?
09-21-09, 11:46 AM
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My new bike
I did change out my seat. Still no carbon post. But seat is awesome.
09-21-09, 11:59 AM
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09-21-09, 01:27 PM
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Good news guys. The frame is a okay! The cracking is in the paint, and it is common with the carbon frame Treks I am told. It is where the carbon lug meets the tube, and they are bonded together. So my nightmare is over, and I get to keep the bike. So that ugly bar tape is coming off, and the new Fizik stuff will be going on tonight, and I think, I'll even strip here down, and give her the thorough cleaning she deserves. I am so glad it went this way.
Good to hear.
09-21-09, 03:48 PM
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Good news guys. The frame is a okay! The cracking is in the paint, and it is common with the carbon frame Treks I am told. It is where the carbon lug meets the tube, and they are bonded together. So my nightmare is over, and I get to keep the bike. So that ugly bar tape is coming off, and the new Fizik stuff will be going on tonight, and I think, I'll even strip here down, and give her the thorough cleaning she deserves. I am so glad it went this way.
09-21-09, 03:53 PM
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Good news guys. The frame is a okay! The cracking is in the paint, and it is common with the carbon frame Treks I am told. It is where the carbon lug meets the tube, and they are bonded together. So my nightmare is over, and I get to keep the bike. So that ugly bar tape is coming off, and the new Fizik stuff will be going on tonight, and I think, I'll even strip here down, and give her the thorough cleaning she deserves. I am so glad it went this way.
09-21-09, 04:15 PM
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This brings a whole new meaning to the name OCLV assassin.
Dude, I'll be lucky if I get a decent frame out of them. I've already decided a 4.7 is an unacceptable replacement for my 5200. If I don't get a 5.1 frame, I'll be livid. Getting them to paint it like what I am about to post, is going to be next to impossible. I leave you the RIP pics of my 5200. Sorry for the quality, all the cameras I ever get break so cell phone is all I use now.
Next time you guys see her, she will be cut in half, and all her organs will be transplanted to a new donor.
Next time you guys see her, she will be cut in half, and all her organs will be transplanted to a new donor.
09-21-09, 04:32 PM
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Yeah, not that I don't trust my LBS, but I googled it anyway. Seems to be a common issue. The first thing that pops up, is an issue a guy had in the exact same spot as me. The second was a FAQ from Trek saying yeah our paint cracks deal with it, it's safe. Go figure. The owner of the LBS put some serious lateral force on my frame to check it to see what happened, and nothing did. When I got home I did notice, another crack in the non-drive side chainstay right at the lug now. I kinda want to retire it before it gets too bad. It is a great looking paint scheme, just not great paint, it seems. IDK, I am just glad it is safe to ride, and I can keep enjoying it, and I won't be stuck with a TCT 4.7 frame.
09-21-09, 04:35 PM
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09-22-09, 01:01 AM
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I've had the bike since Oct. 2008 but never showed it here. Basically a stock 2008 Tarmac Elite.
Picture taken during early Spring '09 ride around Lake Geneva, WI. It was a windy day and the bar tape is not pure white anymore
. Lots of fun this season. Love the bike.
Picture taken during early Spring '09 ride around Lake Geneva, WI. It was a windy day and the bar tape is not pure white anymore
. Lots of fun this season. Love the bike.
09-22-09, 07:31 AM
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2009 Pinarello Prince BoB
Pinarello Prince, Black on Black
BrakeCiamillo Negative G Ti | Black
BrakeShiftSRAM Red
CableSRAM Stainless
CrankSRAM Red Carbon 175.00 53-39
BottomBracketSRAM GXP Ceramic | | Silver
FrontDerailleurSRAM Red
CassetteSRAM OG-1090 | | 11-26
RearDerailleurSRAM Red | Silver/Carbon
ChainSRAM PC1090R
WheelsetZipp 808 Clydesdale Carbon Rim Carbon
SkewerDT Swiss RWS Titanium | Black |
TireVredestein Fortezza Superlite | Black | Kevlar | STD | 23.002
TubeMichelin Aircomp Ultra Light Butyl 18.00-23.00 | 36.00mm
HeadsetPinarello Integrated
Stem ZIPP| Carbon | 110.00 | -10.00
HandlebarPinarello Most Lionair | ERGO | Carbon | Carbon
HandlebarTapeSRAM Superlight | Black
SeatpostPinarello Carbon Carbon Weave 250mm Setback
SaddleSelle Italia SLR XP Gel Flow | Black
BrakeCiamillo Negative G Ti | Black
BrakeShiftSRAM Red
CableSRAM Stainless
CrankSRAM Red Carbon 175.00 53-39
BottomBracketSRAM GXP Ceramic | | Silver
FrontDerailleurSRAM Red
CassetteSRAM OG-1090 | | 11-26
RearDerailleurSRAM Red | Silver/Carbon
ChainSRAM PC1090R
WheelsetZipp 808 Clydesdale Carbon Rim Carbon
SkewerDT Swiss RWS Titanium | Black |
TireVredestein Fortezza Superlite | Black | Kevlar | STD | 23.002
TubeMichelin Aircomp Ultra Light Butyl 18.00-23.00 | 36.00mm
HeadsetPinarello Integrated
Stem ZIPP| Carbon | 110.00 | -10.00
HandlebarPinarello Most Lionair | ERGO | Carbon | Carbon
HandlebarTapeSRAM Superlight | Black
SeatpostPinarello Carbon Carbon Weave 250mm Setback
SaddleSelle Italia SLR XP Gel Flow | Black
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09-22-09, 07:40 AM
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Is that an e-bay frame?
09-22-09, 09:43 AM
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09-22-09, 10:03 AM
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Those Dali-melted Pinarello frames freak me out everytime I see them. Besides that people love the aesthetics, which I go back and forth myself (though I really like the black on black), does anyone know what the reason is that Pinarello does that?
09-22-09, 10:13 AM
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OCLV-- I was gonna tell you that it just looked like a cosmetic scratch, but then I see you figured that out. I think people can be a little too nervous when it comes to CF sometimes. Don't get me wrong, I would never ride a cracked CF frame, but paint scratches are pretty common on bikes. I'm glad the frame is okay, very cool bike.
Also, that prince is my dream bike except w/ campy instead of sram
Also, that prince is my dream bike except w/ campy instead of sram
09-22-09, 12:35 PM
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OCLV-- I was gonna tell you that it just looked like a cosmetic scratch, but then I see you figured that out. I think people can be a little too nervous when it comes to CF sometimes. Don't get me wrong, I would never ride a cracked CF frame, but paint scratches are pretty common on bikes. I'm glad the frame is okay, very cool bike.
Also, that prince is my dream bike except w/ campy instead of sram
Also, that prince is my dream bike except w/ campy instead of sram
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09-22-09, 02:30 PM
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, but I think it would be as much about marketing and individualistic style.The funny thing is that I like that frame a LOT better in plain colors than in their usual multi-colored swirly pattern. The actual shapes of the frame come through really well.
09-22-09, 03:26 PM
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09-22-09, 03:45 PM
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OCLV-- I was gonna tell you that it just looked like a cosmetic scratch, but then I see you figured that out. I think people can be a little too nervous when it comes to CF sometimes. Don't get me wrong, I would never ride a cracked CF frame, but paint scratches are pretty common on bikes. I'm glad the frame is okay, very cool bike.
Also, that prince is my dream bike except w/ campy instead of sram
Also, that prince is my dream bike except w/ campy instead of sram
09-22-09, 03:57 PM
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I put some Fizik Micortex bar tape on yesterday. I love it. Matches the anodizing on the wheels perfectly too. Had to update since I got that nasty Cinelli cork crap off.
For ****s and giggles, my commuter bike I inherited from my dad, that got me started on road cycling. I had it at work too, so I figured I would snap a pic of it too.
For ****s and giggles, my commuter bike I inherited from my dad, that got me started on road cycling. I had it at work too, so I figured I would snap a pic of it too.
09-22-09, 08:22 PM
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Here are my current road bikes.
The Litespeed is my new bike, full Dura Ace 7800 gruppo. I got it NOS, frame had never been set up.
It just wants to go fast. I am able to rip 40-50 miles very comfortably at 18mph average.
I plan to upgrade the wheels (Xero XRG currently) to Mavics or Reynolds or something else I can track a good deal down on..
Jake the snake has been set up for road use and has been a great bike for 10+ years. The 105 gruppo has performed flawlessly with basic upkeep. jake will be an early season/commuter/out with the kids type bike from now on.
I love them both!
Next up is a Lynskey HB 330 or Helix.
The Litespeed is my new bike, full Dura Ace 7800 gruppo. I got it NOS, frame had never been set up.
It just wants to go fast. I am able to rip 40-50 miles very comfortably at 18mph average.
I plan to upgrade the wheels (Xero XRG currently) to Mavics or Reynolds or something else I can track a good deal down on..
Jake the snake has been set up for road use and has been a great bike for 10+ years. The 105 gruppo has performed flawlessly with basic upkeep. jake will be an early season/commuter/out with the kids type bike from now on.
I love them both!
Next up is a Lynskey HB 330 or Helix.
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09-22-09, 08:36 PM
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I put some Fizik Micortex bar tape on yesterday. I love it. Matches the anodizing on the wheels perfectly too. Had to update since I got that nasty Cinelli cork crap off.
For ****s and giggles, my commuter bike I inherited from my dad, that got me started on road cycling. I had it at work too, so I figured I would snap a pic of it too.
For ****s and giggles, my commuter bike I inherited from my dad, that got me started on road cycling. I had it at work too, so I figured I would snap a pic of it too.
09-22-09, 09:08 PM
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Yeah I might have to start wearing gloves. I will sooner or later anyway, I bet gloves year round will make the tape hold up a little longer. I haven't worn any on a roadbike ever except for in cold weather. I saw Fizik makes gel pads for under the tape. I was thinking of trying that out.