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07-09-10 | 04:38 PM

#14701

shaza24

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From: California, U.S.

Bikes: Giant TCR Advanced 3 Rabobank

New to this forum, figured I'd show off my new pride & joy!

Still pretty new to Road Cycling so don't give me too much flak if you see anything wrong

07-09-10 | 04:58 PM

#14702

rob!

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Joined: Apr 2009

Posts: 331

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From: Charlotte, NC (originally from MA)

Bikes: 2015 Niner RLT9 / 2006 Felt F5C / 2012 Stumpjumper

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crash716

it says red on the paddle.

it says sarcasm in the original post

07-09-10 | 05:30 PM

#14703

under18cyclists

JR^2

Joined: May 2009

Posts: 644

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From: Rochester,Ny

Bikes: 2004 giant ocr1

Sexy TCR Advanced.

07-09-10 | 07:12 PM

#14704

dag1369

New England Patriots Rule

Joined: May 2010

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Bikes: 2007 Jamis Durango 2.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by X-LinkedRider

Let us know how you like it in a 100 miles or so compared to MTB, I think road riding is WAY more addictive.

Well, I have had my road bike a week now and have racked up 120 miles. I rode 5 days in a row; my shortest ride was 15 miles and the longest being 40. I am officially addicted

I LOVE MTB but the hassle of driving to/from the trail gets old. Now whenever I feel like going for a ride I can just hop on and go. No pre-planning what to take and whether or not the trail will be open/closed. Thank you everyone for helping me make the transition. I hope to continue to MTB at least once a week.

07-09-10 | 07:27 PM

#14705

Crash716

i got nothing.

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From: Cali Forn NI A (SoCal)

Bikes: 13 BH G6 with SRAM Red

Quote:

Originally Posted by rob!

it says sarcasm in the original post

arrrrgghhh...the darned internets and it's plain language....i'll be sure to look for the sarcasm lamp next time

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07-09-10 | 07:28 PM

#14706

dag1369

New England Patriots Rule

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Bikes: 2007 Jamis Durango 2.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by OiS

Well, here is my new baby. I have only had a chance to put 250km on her so far, and love the ride (although may swap out the seat).

Wow, that is HAWT!!!!!!!!!!!

07-09-10 | 08:47 PM

#14707

Polar Foil

Lio Fralop

Joined: Nov 2009

Posts: 263

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From: Milwaukee

Bikes: '95 Klein Attitude w/XT & '05 Klein Aura w/Ultegra

Quote:

Originally Posted by sa7nt

My favorite

Kuota, or eBay? Just kidding.

I like it.

07-09-10 | 08:48 PM

#14708

Polar Foil

Lio Fralop

Joined: Nov 2009

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From: Milwaukee

Bikes: '95 Klein Attitude w/XT & '05 Klein Aura w/Ultegra

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtalinm

Just picked up this '07 Specialized Roubaix Elite Triple a couple of weekends ago. (The "elite" label was to distinguish it from the aluminum model back when they had one; it's now the entry level.)

Was $1000 on Craigslist. only 100 miles so far but no obvious problems. big step up from my commuter bike!

Nice tablecloth.

07-09-10 | 08:54 PM

#14709

Polar Foil

Lio Fralop

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From: Milwaukee

Bikes: '95 Klein Attitude w/XT & '05 Klein Aura w/Ultegra

Quote:

Originally Posted by UMassAm

nothin fancy, stock ventura comp minus the new pedals and saddle. Any coloring suggestions?

I like black & white. You could just do white tape and/or saddle. Or pick a color you like and get the tires, like these.

07-09-10 | 08:58 PM

#14710

sa7nt

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Polar Foil

Kuota, or eBay? Just kidding.

I like it.

Thanks. And yes, it's the real deal.

07-09-10 | 09:10 PM

#14711

Blackdays

Boom.

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From: Pittsburgh -> Cleveland -> San Francisco

Just curious, but I was not aware that the Trek 1.5 was made in the US?

07-09-10 | 09:11 PM

#14712

Blackdays

Boom.

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From: Pittsburgh -> Cleveland -> San Francisco

Also, that Giant is unbelievably sexy.

I tend to think that the lower end Giants are pretty damn ugly, but the TCR is just drop dead gorgeous.

07-09-10 | 11:08 PM

#14713

StoredBiff

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Joined: Mar 2010

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From: Morrison, CO

Quote:

Originally Posted by Polar Foil

Nice tablecloth.

True that.....

07-10-10 | 01:20 AM

#14714

shaza24

Junior Member

Joined: Jul 2010

Posts: 6

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From: California, U.S.

Bikes: Giant TCR Advanced 3 Rabobank

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackdays

Also, that Giant is unbelievably sexy.

I tend to think that the lower end Giants are pretty damn ugly, but the TCR is just drop dead gorgeous.

Yeah I agree with you there, this bike I purchased as an upgrade to my defy 2 and I wasn't really a fan of the paint scheme on that. But, I love the TCR with the Rabobank scheme

07-10-10 | 04:22 AM

#14715

thegunner

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Imperturbable Ryuu Ichigo

My 08 Trek 1.5A

I have owned a few bikes. This one being the best. I have no idea what it is, It just fits me so well I don't want to ride anything else.

doesn't look to fit you so well or else why would you have the seat pointed at the ground?

07-10-10 | 10:13 AM

#14716

shovelhd

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From: Western MA

Bikes: Yes

Leveling can potentially change the effective seat height depending on how he rides. That's all. I wouldn't try and fit someone blindly.

07-10-10 | 11:32 AM

#14717

thirdgenbird

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my SWAG is that it just needs leveled and lowered.

07-10-10 | 07:11 PM

#14718

APER, Man!

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From: Sonoma County, CA

1982 Specialized Allez.

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07-10-10 | 08:51 PM

#14719

shovelhd

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From: Western MA

Bikes: Yes

Quote:

Originally Posted by thirdgenbird

my SWAG is that it just needs leveled and lowered.

Isn't that what I said? hahaha

BTW that Giant is crisp.

07-10-10 | 09:48 PM

#14720

thirdgenbird

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Quote:

Originally Posted by shovelhd

Isn't that what I said? hahaha

BTW that Giant is crisp.

yeah

i was just supporting your opinion. i probably should have just said "x2". i figured if he heard it a few times he would be more apt to investigate.

07-11-10 | 04:06 PM

#14721

jgt_madone_newb

Oops... Madone-less

Joined: May 2008

Posts: 189

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From: Olathe, KS

Bikes: seven Axiom SG, Spec Roubaix Expert Di2, Trek DS8.4, Trek Sawyer

Hit up the big annual sale at the LBS today, and fell victim to the mystique of the CAAD 9-5. They're just about out of them, so it was now or never time. From the two hours test riding it, I'm pretty excited about the way it rides and handles. And yes, dork disk came off immediately after the quick photo shoot. Stem adjustments pending

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07-11-10 | 04:11 PM

#14722

Blackdays

Boom.

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From: Pittsburgh -> Cleveland -> San Francisco

Was the bike an impulse buy? Or were you looking at picking up a new one anyways?

Bike looks great, enjoy the last great CAAD!

07-11-10 | 04:47 PM

#14723

jgt_madone_newb

Oops... Madone-less

Joined: May 2008

Posts: 189

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From: Olathe, KS

Bikes: seven Axiom SG, Spec Roubaix Expert Di2, Trek DS8.4, Trek Sawyer

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackdays

Was the bike an impulse buy? Or were you looking at picking up a new one anyways?

Bike looks great, enjoy the last great CAAD!

Thanks. I really love the color scheme, the workmanship on the frame, the fit, and of course, how it rides

I'd been admiring them and stewing about their imminent demise, but I really didn't need another bike all that badly ;-). Case of impulse driven +1 disease, I guess.