What road bike do you have?
08-16-12, 08:57 AM
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the only problem with the 2012 Sworks Project Black Venge is that you CAN NOT, ever, under no circunstances, go slow...no recovery rides, no getting over an illness...it must never be passed by any other bike...holy...
08-16-12, 12:56 PM
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Ah, the very reason I joined this forum is to find an answer to this question! I am trying to buy my first true road bike, albeit a used one, and I started a thread to find an answer! Help is appreciated: https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...Used-Road-Bike
08-16-12, 02:37 PM
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oops, wrong thread...still, drool worthy
08-17-12, 12:43 PM
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I can't tell who makes that bike. Maybe the maker should emblazon their name in a few more places across the frame and forks. 
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i don't mind the way it looks, but it is kind of ridiculous how often a manufacturer's name are on many modern road bikes. I've been trying to find a decent entry-level road bike for my girlfriend, and she HATES the big name on the downtube(or anywhere else obnoxiously), so it's making this hunt a very difficult one.
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i don't mind the way it looks, but it is kind of ridiculous how often a manufacturer's name are on many modern road bikes. I've been trying to find a decent entry-level road bike for my girlfriend, and she HATES the big name on the downtube(or anywhere else obnoxiously), so it's making this hunt a very difficult one.
08-17-12, 01:55 PM
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08-17-12, 09:05 PM
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I was riding a 1980 Ross Grand Tour until I bought a 2009 Scott CR1 in April.
08-17-12, 10:56 PM
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i don't mind the way it looks, but it is kind of ridiculous how often a manufacturer's name are on many modern road bikes. I've been trying to find a decent entry-level road bike for my girlfriend, and she HATES the big name on the downtube(or anywhere else obnoxiously), so it's making this hunt a very difficult one.
I like the look of their frames, but they overdo it on the decals.
Wow!!!
I lucked out I guess. My Defy has 6 Giant decals(plus the head badge), & 6 Defy decals(2 of them are sort of ghost decals on the seatube), all of which are pretty small.
This is one of the reasons why I went with this frame.
You can see for yourself.
I'd luv to see pics of your Defy, I don't see to many in the 41.
08-17-12, 11:39 PM
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Wow!!!
I lucked out I guess. My Defy has 6 Giant decals(plus the head badge), & 6 Defy decals(2 of them are sort of ghost decals on the seatube), all of which are pretty small.
This is one of the reasons why I went with this frame.
You can see for yourself.
I'd luv to see pics of your Defy, I don't see to many in the 41.
I lucked out I guess. My Defy has 6 Giant decals(plus the head badge), & 6 Defy decals(2 of them are sort of ghost decals on the seatube), all of which are pretty small.
This is one of the reasons why I went with this frame.
You can see for yourself.
I'd luv to see pics of your Defy, I don't see to many in the 41.
only half of the brands are blatant, but the wheels alone counts 20 times. 5 on the down tube 2 on the head tube, 2 one the fork, 1 on the seat tube, 1 on the seat post, 1 inside seat stay, 1 handlebars, 1 stem, 1 computer mount. HOLY COW I can't count! that's 35 times. I thought one wheel only had 2 but it's 6. they should be paying me for all that advertising!
you might notice the back wheel on my bike is oval, it's the fish eye lens.
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With the bars? Just a standard setup with Token super light carbon bars and stem. I usually ride low, in the drops so that position is optimal for me. Went with SRAM white tape and hoods. I've since switched to Schwalbe Ultremo ZX tires with white striping, which looks a little bit better.
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08-19-12, 04:54 PM
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If you are looking for a new bike, it's a good time to get a discount on a '12, with the '13s starting to roll in.
Just purchased a '12 Giant Defy Composite from LBS. Pretty sure the '13 is identical, so very happy with my deal.
Just purchased a '12 Giant Defy Composite from LBS. Pretty sure the '13 is identical, so very happy with my deal.
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I luv seeing Defy's in the 41, Defy owners don't get a lot of love around here.
08-19-12, 07:00 PM
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For me, not a racer, the Defy Composite is perfect. It felt softer than the aluminum Defy I planned on getting. At 43, I think I deserve a little comfort 
Will post pics in a week or so....
Will post pics in a week or so....
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My newly built Gaulzetti Corsa! 14.06 lbs and rides simply amazing!
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