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Old 04-16-12, 05:25 PM
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Upgraded to American Classic Victory 30 wheelset
Just changed the bar tape from the white to this black/blue. This is a better picture of my bike with my Garmin Edge 500 and minus all the extra crap.

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Nice Felt.
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Originally Posted by c_mack9
I like last year's model color better than this year. Good timing on when to get it!
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My first road bike and first bicycle since the age of 13.

Trek 1.2


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Old 04-17-12, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by alexaschwanden
Nice Felt.
Thanks....I had a 2006 LeMond Chambery before this and made the upgrade to CF. I love this Felt and I have moved from the "B" group to the "A" group since getting the Felt. The new wheel set is also very nice upgrade to the OEM wheel set. Not sure what I want to upgrade next but since this frame is the same as the higher end F series it might be the components. It has a full 105 group right now.
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Originally Posted by IcySmooth52
I like last year's model color better than this year. Good timing on when to get it!
yeah i waited for the 2012 to be released, when i saw the pics and the specs i was disappointed so i searched for a leftover 2011. luckily the most kickass bike shop ever had one in my size and got me a great deal on it. i recently drove two and a half hours to return for some new bar tape and a stem. i'll pretty much look for any excuse to drive up there. i always have a good time hanging out in that shop.
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Old 04-17-12, 07:42 PM
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If you really want to ride bikes, this bike could be a life changer. Have a blast.
Originally Posted by nsimpson
My first road bike and first bicycle since the age of 13.

Trek 1.2

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Originally Posted by Igo
If you really want to ride bikes, this bike could be a life changer. Have a blast.
Funny that you say this, my 1.2 was a life changer for me; REALLY! Sold now, but never forgotten.
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my trek 2.1 was a life changer. i only rode it for a few months before i sold it so i could upgrade. just long enough to know i was hooked.
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Originally Posted by IcySmooth52
I like last year's model color better than this year. Good timing on when to get it!
I'm with you, the green rocks. I love my F5, but I love the AR5 colors.
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Old 04-18-12, 06:46 AM
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My 2.1 is my up-graded bike but my Defy, the life changer, was stolen.

Originally Posted by c_mack9
my trek 2.1 was a life changer. i only rode it for a few months before i sold it so i could upgrade. just long enough to know i was hooked.
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Another picture, but yet still from iPhone.
Argon 18 Krypton Fulle Ultegra, upgraded from a Trek 1.1.
This is a lot of bike for my skill set.


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Focus Izalco Pro 3.0

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Old 04-18-12, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by jibjab1978
Focus Izalco Pro 3.0

Sweet looking bike but the backdrop has me drooling even more!
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Originally Posted by jibjab1978
Focus Izalco Pro 3.0

Very nice Izalco and staging. I dig my force group.
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That picture was taken from my backyard and I'm glad you liked the view. It's a beautiful place to live.

I love my force group as well. My other bikes have Shimano and SRAM has it's advantages. I also love that Selle San Marco Regale saddle. It's really comfortable on the long rides.
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Nassa - beautiful argon! nice upgrade! Enjoy!
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Originally Posted by eduardo76
Nassa - beautiful argon! nice upgrade! Enjoy!
+1...I'm loving these Argon 18's.

Probably going to be my next bike
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Don't think I've ever posted this here yet. The saddle is about half an inch lower now. I'm slightly afraid that the frame is too large for me.

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Originally Posted by todayilearned
Now this is how you take a picture of a nice bike.
Wrong.
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Originally Posted by Nassa
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This is a lot of bike for my skill set...
You're in the right place then
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This is an interesting bike.
Originally Posted by UCF Eric
Don't think I've ever posted this here yet. The saddle is about half an inch lower now. I'm slightly afraid that the frame is too large for me.

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Originally Posted by UCF Eric
Don't think I've ever posted this here yet. The saddle is about half an inch lower now. I'm slightly afraid that the frame is too large for me.

How tall are you Eric and what size is that frame?
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I was told the frame was a 56, I have a feelings that it's larger. I can't find a geo chart on it at all. I'm 5'11 on a good day.
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Originally Posted by UCF Eric
I was told the frame was a 56, I have a feelings that it's larger. I can't find a geo chart on it at all. I'm 5'11 on a good day.
I am 6'1 and that is how my 56cm fits me:

Here is a very informative article about how to size these frames:
https://www.bikesportmichigan.com/reviews/colnago.shtml
Boil down is you need to go smaller and use a set back seatpost and a long stem to make them fit right. For comparison you can see my 58cm and appriciate how much seatpost it is showing.

Good luck!
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