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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Originally Posted by Bostic
The steel Fuso has been sitting around without getting much attention for some months. I put the Centaur compact back on along with the Open Pros laced to Ultegra hubs. Dura-Ace 10 speed down tube shifters. Who says Shimano can't dump the cassette in one big shift?
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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Originally Posted by iamtim
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.
08-17-12, 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by ddeadserious
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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Originally Posted by UCIMBZ
It is in the way they do it. On this bike the word "Scapin" appears 17 times, but it is not as blatant.
pfft I found 'Giant' 23 times on my Defy AND it's pretty blatant.
08-17-12, 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Lije Baley
When I stopped riding (crash, broken neck, compressed vertebrae), my bike was a 1976 Raleigh Grand Prix. I get almost giddy when I ride now and feel the improvements with each pedal stroke, shift, and turn.
08-17-12, 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by ddeadserious
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.
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pfft I found 'Giant' 23 times on my Defy AND it's pretty blatant.
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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Originally Posted by Ghost Ryder
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.
08-18-12, 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by scott.743
An updated photo of my new SuperSix Ultegra Di2.
08-18-12, 02:19 PM
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My SuperSix Evo team edition
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Originally Posted by Ghost Ryder
CDales are known to have their names plastered on every bit of prime real estate on their bikes.
I like the look of their frames, but they overdo it on the decals.
I like the look of their frames, but they overdo it on the decals.
08-18-12, 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by AMGbrad
My SuperSix Evo team edition
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Originally Posted by ne_dan
Cool frame, nice components, sweet wheels. What is going on with the bars?
08-19-12, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by milacs
My first serious bike - 2006 Lemond Versaille.
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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Originally Posted by bring
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.
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....
08-19-12, 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by lgvincent
I was riding a 1980 Ross Grand Tour until I bought a 2009 Scott CR1 in April.
08-19-12, 07:42 PM
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My newly built Gaulzetti Corsa! 14.06 lbs and rides simply amazing!
My good ole Look 595! Up to 12.6 lbs this year because of heavy cables and housing I used. Still a fantastic bike!
My Cervelo P2 with lots of "bells and whistles" sort of parts. Not as fancy as some of the new wonder tt/tri bikes...but still plenty fast!
My Trek Pilot 2.1! It's dirty, scratched up, poorly taken care of, too big for me...and it's perfect! I use this bike to commute or just go for a really leisurely ride. I never have to worry about crashing, scratching it, or locking it up anywhere!
My Motobecane Fantom Team Titanium! Still awaiting to get built up by me!
My Soma Double Cross! Formerly built up with SRAM Red but taken apart to build up the Gaulzetti. Will soon be built up as strictly a touring/randonneuring type of bike.
My wife's Van Dessel Rivet! Ultra stiff, light, quick handling race machine! She loves it!
My wife's Surly Cross Check! Built up as a classy touring bike!
My wife's Cervelo P2 SL...with a few upgrades. Super stiff and fast!
My wife's trusty Trek 7500FX! This sucker has seen road, dirt, paths, trainers, everything! It's been with her through her first half Ironman event at Steelhead. And now serves as a town bike and trainer bike!
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