What road bike do you have?
05-06-05, 07:45 AM
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Finally have my FCR4 and I am having a blast! Nice quiet smooth riding bike! 60 miles in three days despite that wet stuff falling from up above.
18 min ride on comfort bike cut down to 11 min first day. Am looking forward to a 60 mile ride this weekend.Will have to get used to the bumps and rough roads we have here tho. Rode my sedona to store the other day, felt like I was riding a tank!
Point is, I just enjoy my FCR4 despite of all the flak cause Giant called it a fitness bike! From what I seen on the threads here, the FCR has road friendly gears, anyway.Later dudes!
If it ain't broke, you're not trying hard enough! - Red Green
18 min ride on comfort bike cut down to 11 min first day. Am looking forward to a 60 mile ride this weekend.Will have to get used to the bumps and rough roads we have here tho. Rode my sedona to store the other day, felt like I was riding a tank! Point is, I just enjoy my FCR4 despite of all the flak cause Giant called it a fitness bike! From what I seen on the threads here, the FCR has road friendly gears, anyway.Later dudes!If it ain't broke, you're not trying hard enough! - Red Green
05-06-05, 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by scubajim
Finally have my FCR4 and I am having a blast! Nice quiet smooth riding bike! 60 miles in three days despite that wet stuff falling from up above. 18 min ride on comfort bike cut down to 11 min first day. Am looking forward to a 60 mile ride this weekend.Will have to get used to the bumps and rough roads we have here tho. Rode my sedona to store the other day, felt like I was riding a tank! Point is, I just enjoy my FCR4 despite of all the flak cause Giant called it a fitness bike! From what I seen on the threads here, the FCR has road friendly gears, anyway.Later dudes!
If it ain't broke, you're not trying hard enough! - Red Green
18 min ride on comfort bike cut down to 11 min first day. Am looking forward to a 60 mile ride this weekend.Will have to get used to the bumps and rough roads we have here tho. Rode my sedona to store the other day, felt like I was riding a tank! Point is, I just enjoy my FCR4 despite of all the flak cause Giant called it a fitness bike! From what I seen on the threads here, the FCR has road friendly gears, anyway.Later dudes!If it ain't broke, you're not trying hard enough! - Red Green
Cool! enjoy you bike!
it will be a good idea to point the handle for the front quick release back wards.. they way it is set up now it could get caught on to things on the road...
05-06-05, 02:00 PM
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Just picked up a 2005 LeMonde Reno. My LBS gave it to me to replace a mid 80's ALAN with Shimano 600 grouping that was stolen from the store. Love the new ride, way faster, more comfortable, better climber....But, I rode the ALAN for 20 years. I feel like a friend has died.
05-06-05, 03:06 PM
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Gunnar Roadie frame with: Dura Ace drivetrain; Campy Record Egro levers; Look Keo pedals; FSA Wing-Pro Bar; FSA OS-140 Stem; Arione saddle; Thomson Seatpost; Elite Patao bottle cages (standard size); Velocity DeepV rims with Ultegra hubs, 32 spoke radial front and 3x rear. See pics at https://photobucket.com/albums/y179/m...effs%20Gunnar/
05-06-05, 07:01 PM
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My new Schwinn Fastback 27 Tiagra/105 equiped Its so new I haven't even replaced the pedals it came with!
05-06-05, 10:03 PM
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Some time back there was a thread about Surly frames..I have four bikes..Two road bikes, a hybrid, and a touring bike......
Well, My oldest road bike was a well traveled Scott..Time to have the frame replaced after 70,000 miles...So my -sort of ( many parts from the old bike.) new bike...My new Surly, i really enjoy it..Lighter than my Fuji tourer, yet the Surly, I can now use for light commuting...
Of my four bikes, I am riding the Surly a lot of late..has a road bike feel, yet heavy enough to carry something....don't regret the switch over at all.
Well, My oldest road bike was a well traveled Scott..Time to have the frame replaced after 70,000 miles...So my -sort of ( many parts from the old bike.) new bike...My new Surly, i really enjoy it..Lighter than my Fuji tourer, yet the Surly, I can now use for light commuting...
Of my four bikes, I am riding the Surly a lot of late..has a road bike feel, yet heavy enough to carry something....don't regret the switch over at all.
05-07-05, 03:52 AM
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I just got a 2006 six-thirteen Cannodale with Durace. It weights less than 16 pounds and rides like a dream. I had previously been riding a 1977 Medici frame with 1972 and 1975 Campy parts. If someone were looking for a new bike, you should look at the six-thirteens.
05-07-05, 04:20 PM
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I take a look at their website, that bike is awesome, very nice, now time to ride it and enjoy your bike
Originally Posted by vascdoc
I just got a 2006 six-thirteen Cannodale with Durace. It weights less than 16 pounds and rides like a dream. I had previously been riding a 1977 Medici frame with 1972 and 1975 Campy parts. If someone were looking for a new bike, you should look at the six-thirteens.
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05-08-05, 01:38 AM
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Hi all.Just like to post my bike's pic here.
More pics can be found here: https://members.optusnet.com.au/m6666/bikephoto.htm
More pics can be found here: https://members.optusnet.com.au/m6666/bikephoto.htm
05-08-05, 09:40 AM
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Sweeeeeeeeeeet!!
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05-08-05, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by giantbike
Hi all.Just like to post my bike's pic here.
More pics can be found here: https://members.optusnet.com.au/m6666/bikephoto.htm
More pics can be found here: https://members.optusnet.com.au/m6666/bikephoto.htm
COOL! "Double you pleasure, double your fun!" a beautiful pair of bikes!
05-08-05, 10:48 PM
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Here is my road bike...
This is when I first got it... Now there are some modifications...
This is when I first got it... Now there are some modifications...
05-09-05, 12:33 AM
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that orbea is very sexy, it must be a very sweet ride.
05-09-05, 02:08 AM
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Thanks guys.Yeah,The Orbea is super smooth especially comparing to the Sworks.But mind you,I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Sworks E5 for anyone on a tighter budget.
05-09-05, 08:23 PM
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Might as well... the new addition to the family.
Cervelo P2K TT bike - My dream TT bike, built for ME!
2001 Beautiful Red P2K frameset with cervelo fork and seatpost.
Full 10 Speed DuraAce Drivetrain (54-42, 11-23)
Easton Carbon Attack Integrated Bars
Mavic 2005 Cosmic Carbone Wheelset
Draws attention everywhere... kind of like my car...
Cervelo P2K TT bike - My dream TT bike, built for ME!
2001 Beautiful Red P2K frameset with cervelo fork and seatpost.
Full 10 Speed DuraAce Drivetrain (54-42, 11-23)
Easton Carbon Attack Integrated Bars
Mavic 2005 Cosmic Carbone Wheelset
Draws attention everywhere... kind of like my car...
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05-09-05, 10:21 PM
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thats a good lookin ride. is that top tube awful small in diameter, or is it just the picture?
05-09-05, 10:35 PM
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Here is my second road machine, a Scott CR-1 Team. My first road bike is a 1976 Raleigh Professional that I've refitted with mostly Ultegra 9sp. As you can see on the Scott, I've already switched out the Mavic Ksyrium Elites for a handbuilt set of Velocity Aeroheads from Oddsandendos.com - much lighter. I'll be moving the Ultegra group from my Raleigh to the Scott soon.
05-09-05, 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by chzman
thats a good lookin ride. is that top tube awful small in diameter, or is it just the picture?
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05-11-05, 12:53 AM
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Here's my 1986 Panasonic "Sport". Just got it off eBay recently, and am pretty much new to road cycling at 20. I'm in crap shape but hope to change that soon. In the process of fixing it up even though its in great condition. New tires are on, in the process of removing the rest of those oh-so-eighties decals.
05-11-05, 09:40 AM
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Great to see folks still using the older road machines. In addition to my new Scott CR-1 above, I have switched out a 1976 Raleigh Professional from Campy NR to mostly Ultegra for the STI shifters and a triple crank. Have since changed the saddle out to a Terry Ti Fly.
05-11-05, 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by raccy
Great to see folks still using the older road machines. In addition to my new Scott CR-1 above, I have switched out a 1976 Raleigh Professional from Campy NR to mostly Ultegra for the STI shifters and a triple crank. Have since changed the saddle out to a Terry Ti Fly.
I'm in the midst of upgrading my eighties bike but am keeping the downtube shifters. Grad school stipends don't equate to the obtaining of STI! Nice looking bike, I love the upgrades.
05-11-05, 12:45 PM
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I recently purchased a 2005 Mercier Galaxy Road bike and it's a great bike.
I have to admit, I don't do any racing and haven't really imersed myself in every minute detail of riding (yet).
I do like the feel of the bike and the way it rides.
I have to admit, I don't do any racing and haven't really imersed myself in every minute detail of riding (yet).
I do like the feel of the bike and the way it rides.