What road bike do you have?
05-01-11, 07:33 PM
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How tall are you?
05-01-11, 10:33 PM
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Just ordered my bike today! I am brand new to cycling and very excited!
It's a GT Series 4 (2010). I will post pictures when I get it!
It's a GT Series 4 (2010). I will post pictures when I get it!
05-02-11, 03:37 AM
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05-02-11, 05:48 AM
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Your first road bike is a pinarello? That is one sweet road bike whether it is your first or not. DON'T Paint it! (Unless of course you are an artist and very crafty and experienced painting bicycles)
Here is my latest and greatest. Obviously I have recently learned to play with photoshop. Forgive the hack job on the picture. This bike is FAST though and EXTREMELY FUN to ride.
Here is my latest and greatest. Obviously I have recently learned to play with photoshop. Forgive the hack job on the picture. This bike is FAST though and EXTREMELY FUN to ride.
05-02-11, 06:07 AM
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05-02-11, 06:21 AM
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These things take time to learn. 
Graphics was never my strong suit. I usually pay an associate of mine to take care of these things for work related items. I'll get better I promise.
I have been riding for quite a few years now and still barely know anything compared to pros, I figured photoshop will take just as long... lol. That's the excuse I am giving myself anyways.
Graphics was never my strong suit. I usually pay an associate of mine to take care of these things for work related items. I'll get better I promise. I have been riding for quite a few years now and still barely know anything compared to pros, I figured photoshop will take just as long... lol. That's the excuse I am giving myself anyways.
05-02-11, 06:24 AM
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Some nice bikes here so far. My first road bike is a Giant Defy 2 (2010) purchased in February. The stock tyres (Kenda Kriterium) weren't too bad to ride but they had no puncture protection - I swapped them out for some Conti Gator Ultras. Picture to follow shortly.
05-02-11, 09:22 AM
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05-02-11, 09:25 AM
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05-02-11, 11:16 AM
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Trek 1000 Frame (2001)
Xero xr-1 race wheels (16/20 spoke,1525 grams)
Dura-ace 7700 deraileurs
Dura-ace 7800 bottom bracket with raceface cadence crank
Ultegra clipless pedals
Origin8 Carbon cages
Origin8 Carbon fork with aluminum steerer
Future upgrades:
Dura-ace 7700 shifters
Fsa os99 aluminum stem with titanium bolts
+ more that's undecided. Plan to outfit with full 7700 dura-ace except for bb and crank. Not the lightest bike right now but stiff and rides good
05-02-11, 12:02 PM
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2008 Felt F5 Frame
Full Dura Ace 7800 Group set with Enduro Ceramic BB Bearings
Easton EA90 SLX wheelset
FSA Carbon Headset
Ritchey WCS Carbon Stem
E3 Curve Carbon Bars
Fizik Arione Saddle
Michelin Pro3 Race Tires
Full Dura Ace 7800 Group set with Enduro Ceramic BB Bearings
Easton EA90 SLX wheelset
FSA Carbon Headset
Ritchey WCS Carbon Stem
E3 Curve Carbon Bars
Fizik Arione Saddle
Michelin Pro3 Race Tires
05-02-11, 05:45 PM
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Your first road bike is a pinarello? That is one sweet road bike whether it is your first or not. DON'T Paint it! (Unless of course you are an artist and very crafty and experienced painting bicycles)
Here is my latest and greatest. Obviously I have recently learned to play with photoshop. Forgive the hack job on the picture. This bike is FAST though and EXTREMELY FUN to ride.
Here is my latest and greatest. Obviously I have recently learned to play with photoshop. Forgive the hack job on the picture. This bike is FAST though and EXTREMELY FUN to ride.
05-02-11, 06:39 PM
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If you have spare room and money. I can't afford a second road bike nor do I have room in my tiny one bedroom apartment for another bike.
05-02-11, 06:45 PM
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05-03-11, 08:29 AM
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FYI I am pretty certain that you cannot "blast" carbon fiber. I found out that there is only one authorized paint shop that can repaint a carbon Specialized frame and still retain the frame warranty. They carefully hand sand the frame, all other techniques will cause damage to the material and void the warranty I've been told. I think media blast or even nutshell blast will damage the carbon fiber.
05-03-11, 05:30 PM
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Surly Pacer with mostly 105.
I'm getting a Brooks Swift this week. Not the lightest, but it's a fun bike.
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05-04-11, 06:34 AM
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That is a fantastic looking machine there womensecks. I bet it rides as nice as it looks with the Di2.
05-04-11, 01:15 PM
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I like the Surly Pacer. I like your silver vs the green they now have. I was going to buy one but found a used Crosshairs instead. Your roads are like mine and I needed more clearance for bigger tire and fenders.