What road bike do you have?
09-30-12, 05:00 PM
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Ive got a 2001 Lemond tourmalet set up for the daily commute and a 2001 Cannondale r800 Caad4 with mavic kysrium elites. Really considering upgrading to the caad10 but doing into research if the upgrade is worth it...
10-01-12, 08:25 AM
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Kind of whoring these pics out a bit I guess, but it's the only ones I've taken since I got the bike. I already removed the reflector off the rear wheel.
2012 Felt Z85 w/ Shimano 105. Switched out the white Felt stem with a black Bontrager stem, and also black bar tape.
During the fitting:
After the 4-hour drive to get it home:
I freakin' LOVE the matte black with red and white accents! Unfortunately it has rained all day yesterday and probably today, too, so I haven't ridden it since then.
2012 Felt Z85 w/ Shimano 105. Switched out the white Felt stem with a black Bontrager stem, and also black bar tape.
During the fitting:
After the 4-hour drive to get it home:
I freakin' LOVE the matte black with red and white accents! Unfortunately it has rained all day yesterday and probably today, too, so I haven't ridden it since then.
10-01-12, 08:05 PM
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Here's my most recent project, a 1991 Trek 1400. I picked it up for a good price and did a complete rebuild. I still haven't decided whether or not I will sell the bike yet, but we'll see. It's not perfect, but it's a great looking and riding bike for her age.
10-01-12, 09:43 PM
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Okay trying this again since the last attempt didn't actually show the picture.
I just built this. Downsized from a 2008 58cm Tarmac frame and transferred all of my components to a new (to me) SL3 frame in 56cm.
10-02-12, 02:08 PM
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I flat barred my old Trek (and added mtn pedals) to ride with my wife. Lots of fun...
10-03-12, 08:34 AM
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10-03-12, 12:52 PM
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yep, it is wrong indeed. I couldn't resist though. Amazing what a difference it makes to the bike's feel and handling. I look for excuses to ride it now. it was hanging up unused for two years prior.
10-03-12, 04:58 PM
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Flat bar road bikes are awesome fun, yours is a beauty!! How much did it run you to convert it?
10-04-12, 06:43 AM
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10-04-12, 11:52 AM
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Three years ago I promised a better picture, but failed to deliver.
Well, here it is.
I'm now thankful I never found a time to ask LBS to cut the steerer tube -- I was off the bike (and did almost nil exercises) for the last year, and lost lots of flexibility, so being able to raise the stem helps until I'll regain it back.
Well, here it is.
I'm now thankful I never found a time to ask LBS to cut the steerer tube -- I was off the bike (and did almost nil exercises) for the last year, and lost lots of flexibility, so being able to raise the stem helps until I'll regain it back.
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10-04-12, 09:08 PM
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10-04-12, 10:12 PM
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I'm just riding that thing until the next spring when I can buy a bike. It does well enough I put 23 miles on it yesterday. Compared to the Murray whatever I upgrade to is going to be the s***.
10-06-12, 11:05 AM
GO, Mordecai!
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I present to you, my $150 Nashbar (yes, Nashbar...) AL/Carbon frame build that I've been constantly upgrading over the past year. Just got these 50mm Carbon tubulars a week ago. I initially bought the frame with the intention of upgrading it late, but it's proved to be just fine.
I don't have a fancy smancy garage to shoot against. So here it is in my apartment.
Total build weight is 15.70lb as pictured and it's a blast to ride:
I don't have a fancy smancy garage to shoot against. So here it is in my apartment.
Total build weight is 15.70lb as pictured and it's a blast to ride:
10-06-12, 12:51 PM
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That Nashbar Looks great! Would look about 2x better if the background was a soft blur of some nice country side.... but at least your bed is made. You must have the aperture at f.00000001.
10-06-12, 01:20 PM
GO, Mordecai!
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Thanks! Haha yes I know the bedroom shot isn't the most glamorous but it's all I've got for now. And regarding f stop This was taken by stitching about 15 photos together all shot at an f1.4 to get the nice wide angle/large DOF effect.
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10-06-12, 02:53 PM
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