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Road Cycling “It is by riding a bicycle that you learn the contours of a country best, since you have to sweat up the hills and coast down them. Thus you remember them as they actually are, while in a motor car only a high hill impresses you, and you have no such accurate remembrance of country you have driven through as you gain by riding a bicycle.” -- Ernest Hemingway

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Old 09-22-12, 08:02 PM
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Just got my first road bike 2 week ago..

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Old 09-22-12, 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by RHJR
Just got my first road bike 2 week ago..
Saw this on the other thread. Good-looking bike you have there
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Old 09-22-12, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by e_guevara
Saw this on the other thread. Good-looking bike you have there

Thanks man..
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Old 09-22-12, 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Adrian_
It may be old but she can definitely keep up with the newer gals.


Beautiful blue.
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Old 09-22-12, 10:42 PM
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The paint is my favorite thing about the bike it sparkles in the sun.
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Old 09-22-12, 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by manutd
Awesome bike.
Thanks, I am enjoying her. But what should we do about your premiership team? Glory glorrry.... OH WHEN THE SAINTS, GO MARCHING IN!
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Old 09-23-12, 10:46 AM
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I'm gonna have fun with this one!
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Old 09-23-12, 05:09 PM
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Old 09-23-12, 10:28 PM
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Old 09-24-12, 03:43 AM
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How are the chinese carbon wheels holding up? how much do you weigh?
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Old 09-24-12, 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by VA_Esquire
How are the chinese carbon wheels holding up? how much do you weigh?
They're holding up well. I re-tensioned and trued them before they hit the road, and I think that did wonders.There's about 500 miles on them at this point, and I weigh about 185.
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Old 09-24-12, 09:25 PM
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OK, so I just upgraded to a new ride so I share again.

Here is my 2012 Dogma 2 with SRAM RED and ZIPP 404s.


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Old 09-25-12, 12:55 AM
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^^^ You seem to have more money than you need. Can I please borrow $10k?
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Old 09-25-12, 03:03 AM
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Top down-wrap? Any particular reason? Also, is it really necessary to do the electrical tape on the tops with this approach?
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Old 09-25-12, 10:19 AM
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I just finished building this. It's a 2011 Tarmac SL3 frame
Sram Force drivetrain
Yishun 50mm carbon clinchers
FSA K-Wing carbon bars
Ritchey stem
Speedplay Zero pedals
Yokozuna cables
Specialized Toupe saddle
Spialized S-Wrap tape which is black with blue highlights (hard to see in the picture).
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Old 09-25-12, 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Fiery
Top down-wrap? Any particular reason? Also, is it really necessary to do the electrical tape on the tops with this approach?
I like it because they tighten themselves when you dig in, and I like the look of the white edge. And I just like the look of electrical tape.
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Old 09-25-12, 12:30 PM
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Spialized S-Wrap tape which is black with blue highlights (hard to see in the picture).
Sweet bike and the bar tape may be subtle, but a nice little touch!!
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Old 09-25-12, 06:15 PM
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I have a 2013 Trek 1.2. I plan on buying a Trek Madone or Specialized Tarmac next summer. I'll post pics When I get home!
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Old 09-25-12, 06:43 PM
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1970 Belgian Kahan Sport
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Old 09-26-12, 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by big chainring
1970 Belgian Kahan Sport
A true beauty.
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Old 09-26-12, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by kearnybiker
My friend just got this exact bike with same gruppo. Though it was small I test rode it and the shifting was awesome. How do you like it?
Shifting is flawless and worth every penny. I'm excited to see if Shimano or someone at the Fairwheel forums will release an update to allow Ultegra 6770 to allow 11-speed shifting.
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Old 09-29-12, 09:00 AM
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Finished building up the blue ac1sl. mmmmmm, aero! Can't wait for the spring to put the carbon tubulars back on! As is it weighs just under 14lbs, w/ lighter wheels it'll be around 12.5-12.75lbs.
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Old 09-29-12, 10:04 AM
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2010 Specialized Allez Sport



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Ultegra brakes, brifters, RD & cassette (12-27)
Dura Ace FD
Zipp 101 wheelset with Conti GP4000s (700x25)
Selle SMP Lite 209 saddle
Easton EA-50 stem (90mm)
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Old 09-29-12, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by richard31681
OK, so I just upgraded to a new ride so I share again.

Here is my 2012 Dogma 2 with SRAM RED and ZIPP 404s.


Get rid of all that extra housing. No point in having such an awesome bike if you're gonna have an extra foot of housing wrapping it up.
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Old 09-30-12, 01:29 AM
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Here's my old road bike that has been relegated as my training bike. My main ride is the CAAD10 "Team Edition"

Giant TCR c.2002 with Shimano 105.
With training wheels on:


With race wheels.


Still race worthy
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