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What road bike do you have?

Old 04-12-12, 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by carbonframe
Really? Seems like they only had it in white when I bought mine. I would have gotten your color instead.
Were the ones they had Red and white? That's the performance exclusive version.
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Old 04-12-12, 07:15 PM
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my new ride 2011 HTC S-Works Roubaix


HTC-2 by individual image, on Flickr
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Old 04-12-12, 07:41 PM
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Old 04-12-12, 09:35 PM
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These are just entry level bikes but they are still sexy to me.

Just stolen, 2011 Giant Defy 2.



Replaced (if possible) with a 2012 Trek 2.1 APEX



And so I don't have to use my road bike as a commuter, 2012 Giant Escape 1



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Old 04-12-12, 09:54 PM
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It may not be much but it's all I've got. It's a 2009 Scott CR1 Team with the full Shimano 105 Group (compact crank). Although it may not be a racing bike, it's light and fast and I enjoy riding it.



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Old 04-12-12, 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by lgvincent
It may not be much but it's all I've got. It's a 2009 Scott CR1 Team with the full Shimano 105 Group (compact crank). Although it may not be a racing bike, it's light and fast and I enjoy riding it.



Its more than enough bike and it sounds like it fits you bill just right Looks sharp too. (Im a little biased )

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Old 04-13-12, 03:03 AM
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Originally Posted by nrowensby
New stem... just gotta get another spacer to make it look right.

Don't ride the bike like that. Another spacer will not only make it look right, but it will also allow you to preload the headset bearings.
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Old 04-13-12, 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by BestSportEver
my new ride 2011 HTC S-Works Roubaix


HTC-2 by individual image, on Flickr
Sweet!
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Old 04-13-12, 12:33 PM
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Awesome specialized bike.
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Old 04-13-12, 12:50 PM
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My new TCR.
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Old 04-13-12, 07:36 PM
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Bike lust. ^
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Old 04-13-12, 09:06 PM
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Felt looks slick; why do you like the hoods so high?
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Old 04-13-12, 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by emveezee
Bars need to be rotated down about 15 degrees or so, and hoods then need to go up that much plus a couple.
Actually, considering the saddle to bar height and all, that looks pretty comfy as is.
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Old 04-14-12, 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Rosshole

My new TCR.
Hell yeah. Very nice!
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Old 04-14-12, 08:48 AM
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Delivered yesterday afternoon.
2012 Ridley Noah Pro


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Old 04-14-12, 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by depke
Just got the Spinergy Stealth PBO wheelset. So far I love them. They stay true and roll fast. May not be the lightest but the combination of performance and price work for me. Plus I think they look good on the bike. Sorry about small pic. I never get that right. I guess you have to click on it to see larger pic.
That's a nice looking Roubaix.
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Old 04-14-12, 09:48 AM
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Hell yeah. Very nice!
Second that.
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Old 04-14-12, 10:01 AM
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Nice Noah. Basically the same as my 2011, but with BB30. I'm about done with my build.

Just some notes, the rear brake housing has no stops, you're supposed to put the housing all the way through (I cut mine too short, had to get more). You can also cross the cables over in the downtube if you want, FD/RD. If you're having trouble threading the cable, tape it end to end with a thick brake cable and thread that.
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Old 04-14-12, 10:13 AM
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Damn. Some heat coming out for the new year.
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Old 04-14-12, 02:32 PM
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I can finally add to these threads! woot. still stock... but really trying hard to figure out how to add more celeste to it.



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Old 04-14-12, 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by tran.300
I can finally add to these threads! woot. still stock... but really trying hard to figure out how to add more celeste to it.
You know they make that in a Celeste color scheme too right? My friend just built up a Celeste Sempre frame. He says it is the best bike he has ever had. Last year he had all the same parts on a Felt FC. He seems to like this bike better. Both color schemes look nice, but I think I like the looks of your bike better. Color wise, I would not change a thing on your bike. I'd probably change some parts, and put different wheels on it, but the overall look is very nice.


That Noah is pretty nice too. Should make a good bike once built up.
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Old 04-14-12, 02:49 PM
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I'm drooling over that Bianchi! Very nice!
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Old 04-14-12, 03:03 PM
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That is a fine looking ride.
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