What road bike do you have?
06-19-13, 07:45 PM
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My Kuota Kharma Evo
Ride to a healthy life .. hopefully ... hi all .. first post here!
My Kuota Kharma Evo .. with all the basics ..tiagra/105 ...
My Kuota Kharma Evo .. with all the basics ..tiagra/105 ...
06-19-13, 08:15 PM
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Just got into cycling last summer with a Diamondback Podium 1. Have done some upgrades, but have been very impressed with the bike for less than $500 new. Will probably put in another year or two before getting something with at least Shimano 105 and then keep this as the winter/indoor trainer bike.
And I apologize for breaking the rules with the black saddle and white tape. I was on a saddle hunt but will keep it all black now that I found the ism adamo century.
And I apologize for breaking the rules with the black saddle and white tape. I was on a saddle hunt but will keep it all black now that I found the ism adamo century.
06-19-13, 09:20 PM
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Just got into cycling last summer with a Diamondback Podium 1. Have done some upgrades, but have been very impressed with the bike for less than $500 new. Will probably put in another year or two before getting something with at least Shimano 105 and then keep this as the winter/indoor trainer bike.
And I apologize for breaking the rules with the black saddle and white tape. I was on a saddle hunt but will keep it all black now that I found the ism adamo century.
And I apologize for breaking the rules with the black saddle and white tape. I was on a saddle hunt but will keep it all black now that I found the ism adamo century.
06-19-13, 09:23 PM
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Just bought a Trek Madone 5.2 to replace my Trek Madone 2.1 that was damaged in a bike accident.
06-19-13, 09:24 PM
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Thanks for the input. I saw on a thread somewhere that a person suggested the same thing. I will probably go that route as I think it might be too plain with no decals.
06-20-13, 10:46 AM
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I am using a Specialized Sequoia Elite that I picked up used at a shop. It's in their largest frame size- which suits me- and has had the rear rim replaced, presumably as an necessary upgrade, since this bike is basically for Clydsdales in this frame size <grin>. The PO also put a Ritchie adjustable stem on it, which has been nice as I can play around with the angle.
I like it! Very smooth & comfortable bike with the carbon forks, chainstays, and seat post.
I've put several hundred miles on it in the short time I've had it, with a 62-miler as the current longest ride. Mostly I do ~30 mile rides for fun and conditioning.
No beefs to report, other than that in granny gear on a very steep hill, if I stand up to pump it, and toss the bike from side to side, I can flex the rear triangle enough to touch a brake pad. I am a big guy at 6'-4" 220 lbs so I think it's just how it is. As my form has tightened up I haven't noticed it happening lately.
I like it! Very smooth & comfortable bike with the carbon forks, chainstays, and seat post.
I've put several hundred miles on it in the short time I've had it, with a 62-miler as the current longest ride. Mostly I do ~30 mile rides for fun and conditioning.
No beefs to report, other than that in granny gear on a very steep hill, if I stand up to pump it, and toss the bike from side to side, I can flex the rear triangle enough to touch a brake pad. I am a big guy at 6'-4" 220 lbs so I think it's just how it is. As my form has tightened up I haven't noticed it happening lately.
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06-20-13, 12:12 PM
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06-20-13, 01:22 PM
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Very nice Trek. good luck with it.
06-21-13, 09:35 PM
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2013 Trek Madone 5.2. I love this bike! Carbon frame, Ultegra components, 105 cassette set, ultegra crank. I got the black/platinum color. They didn't have the white/green frame in my frame size.
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06-22-13, 06:31 PM
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My cycling related purchase for the day! It's old, so am I, so that works. I went for a ride, my rear tire failed 35 miles from home, (Tire, not tube) I stopped by the bike shop I knew in that town to get a new one, and traded for this new (to me) bike instead! A good day, 80+ miles and a new ride! I hate the yellow bar tape, but other than that I love it already.
Edit: Changed time to town.
06-23-13, 02:43 PM
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Just wondering if you bought the diamondback locally or online order? I am also in central nj and wouldn't mind checking one out live at a local shop vs. trying to figure out proper fit online
06-23-13, 08:16 PM
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So, put a couple hundred mile on this thing and let us know what it's like? I have to admit that I love the surly web site, if I made a line of bikes and had to explain them via a website, the closer it came to being what the surly website says their bikes are, the happier it would make me. Now I've only ever seen a Surly Pugsley in person, and it looked like a huge amount of fun, but it's a very specialized sort of thing. The cross check seems like it would be a joy to ride, but I've not seen or ridden one in person.
06-24-13, 06:45 AM
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Otherwise, a nice looking bike that looks way cooler than it should for the money!
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06-24-13, 04:48 PM
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Diamondback.... I used to ride one of their bikes from the early 90's. Loved it. I wonder how the new ones feel. Much better without the red, by the way
06-24-13, 11:07 PM
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My 2012 Fuji Newest 1.0, i got it on sale and with be used for commuting all year around.
06-25-13, 08:00 AM
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my "retro-roadie" bianchi project, full 105's
sorry for the ****ty pic, just finished assembling her late last night.
sorry for the ****ty pic, just finished assembling her late last night.
