What road bike do you have?
10-19-11, 12:05 PM
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I love this bike!
I ride an 2010 model, with a little higher components, and this chassis is just amazing.
Few month ago I got the "upgrading" virus and took few thousand $ to the shops to look for a new bike. I tried some very respected and much pricier bikes, but once the word "carbon" doesn't gives you an "O" for itself (and it doesn't for me) - I just couldn't find a better ride.
Cheers!
I ride an 2010 model, with a little higher components, and this chassis is just amazing.
Few month ago I got the "upgrading" virus and took few thousand $ to the shops to look for a new bike. I tried some very respected and much pricier bikes, but once the word "carbon" doesn't gives you an "O" for itself (and it doesn't for me) - I just couldn't find a better ride.
Cheers!
My new 2012 Bianchi Via Nirone 7 with new Tiagra 10 speed. Just picked up yesterday.
2012 Bianchi Via Nirone 7 by remphotography, on Flickr
2012 Bianchi Via Nirone 7 by remphotography, on Flickr
10-19-11, 02:51 PM
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nice c40! any idea what year it is? i'm always curious to know how the early (in terms of more widespread use) generation carbon frames compare with more recent ones.
10-19-11, 05:51 PM
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Picked this up at the huge bike sale one of the shops had last week -- 2011 Felt Z4. I love it. 
And the Specialized Toupé saddle is very comfortable.
And the Specialized Toupé saddle is very comfortable.
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10-20-11, 02:18 AM
calm down its just a bike
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c40 is nice...good come up on that Z4 too
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10-20-11, 09:09 PM
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10-21-11, 06:38 AM
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10-21-11, 04:48 PM
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10-21-11, 08:13 PM
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hope to have mine home soon, gotta finish the payoff then pics to come. its an 11 giant defy advanced 3. 1st road bike so can't wait to ride it. for now i have my 04 specialized hard rock comp... some awesome looking bikes in here...
10-22-11, 04:37 PM
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My new 2011 XL Argon 18 Gallium with Chorus drivetrain and Zonda wheelset. I'm pretty happy except for the weather.
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Rule #12 / The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
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10-22-11, 10:03 PM
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10-22-11, 11:59 PM
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10-23-11, 12:24 AM
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Bikeforum knowledge will tell you to remove the warning stickers (just not the serial # on the bottom of the frame), remove the dork disc, flip your stem, lower and slam it (cut off the slack when you're sure you want it that low).
Serious thing, is your shifting cable really that loose (it looks wavy).
And about your photography, the photo should be of the drivetrain side of the bike, pedals should be at 45 degrees (45, right?), and your valves should be in the same position. You can also remove the plastic presta cap on the front wheel. They do nothing but slow you down changing a tube on the fly.
Serious thing, is your shifting cable really that loose (it looks wavy).
And about your photography, the photo should be of the drivetrain side of the bike, pedals should be at 45 degrees (45, right?), and your valves should be in the same position. You can also remove the plastic presta cap on the front wheel. They do nothing but slow you down changing a tube on the fly.
10-23-11, 12:36 AM
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10-23-11, 01:36 AM
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Take off the warning labels, you too with the 1.2 posted above.
I also got a great end of summer deal on a 2.3 in the end of August. Yes, I know I should remove the bag, computer, phone mount, and lights for a "proper photo," but I don't care enough right now. Also, my roommate is moving out next weekend, so the living room and hall are a total mess (hence the painting stretcher frame and bike pump tucked into the corner).
Pending upgrades are black bar tape, Easton wheels, wireless Cateye, and need to get the stem cut.
I also got a great end of summer deal on a 2.3 in the end of August. Yes, I know I should remove the bag, computer, phone mount, and lights for a "proper photo," but I don't care enough right now. Also, my roommate is moving out next weekend, so the living room and hall are a total mess (hence the painting stretcher frame and bike pump tucked into the corner).
Pending upgrades are black bar tape, Easton wheels, wireless Cateye, and need to get the stem cut.