What road bike do you have?
08-17-13, 02:11 AM
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Here's a pic of my "Rehab bike".
My bike matches my best bud!
I was trying to recreate the bike from American Flyer with this one.
My bike matches my best bud!
I was trying to recreate the bike from American Flyer with this one.
08-17-13, 07:23 AM
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70s (??) Bottecchia dressed in Campy 8 Speed Titanium
08-17-13, 07:51 AM
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I built up a Salsa Casseroll up this summer. Usually I need to ride a bike for a while before deciding whether I really like it not but this bike just felt right the first time I rode it. I bought the frame in 2007 in part because I really liked the color and in part because I liked the concept of the bike. I like the idea of a steel road bike with a compact frame, horizontal drop outs, front and rear eyelets, and long reach brakes. That way you get a fast but versatile road bike.
08-17-13, 07:54 AM
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08-17-13, 08:05 AM
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My Scott CR1 Pro 2012. New old stock frame set bought this month for £450 and built up with parts from my Felt F85. I'm going to ditch the gold Planet X callipers for black ones, and I'm currently looking for a nice light carbon seat post and new bars and stem. I'm also thinking of getting all black Praxis chain rings for the FSA carbon crank. I may have a chance on cheap new SRAM Rival shifters and derailleurs which I would swap in for the 5700 currently fitted. As pictured weights 16.6lbs, but should be able to get it down to nearer 15lbs with Rival and lighter post and bars.
[Edit: now with SRAM Rival Groupset, Praxis Rings, Zipp Service Course finishing kit and silver chain]
[Edit: now with SRAM Rival Groupset, Praxis Rings, Zipp Service Course finishing kit and silver chain]
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08-17-13, 09:22 AM
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08-17-13, 09:44 AM
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I've had it for a few days, put a beefier wheel set on it (I'm a bigger guy) and I've really enjoyed it. I use it was a commuter during the week (16 each way) and for enjoyment on the weekend. Was hesitant to spend $2000 on an Ultegra, carbon bike but the last bike I had lasted me 17 years and who knows how many miles. Hoping this one does the same.
08-17-13, 06:41 PM
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08-18-13, 02:51 PM
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My refurbished (restored?) '93 Trek 1200
08-18-13, 07:25 PM
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New to me! 2011 Giant Defy Advanced 1, full Ultegra. I am madly in love with this bike! 
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08-18-13, 07:40 PM
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Hehe, no problem! Put that badboy in the Hot r Not threads!
08-18-13, 08:00 PM
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08-18-13, 08:48 PM
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Some tips to keep you from being eaten alive on the 'Hot r Not':
- Reduce the spacer stack
- Not a fan of the (comfort?) saddle
- Mismatched bottle cages
Oh, and Giant bikes don't get that much love there (though the OP of the 'Hot r Not' does have a Giant).
- Reduce the spacer stack
- Not a fan of the (comfort?) saddle
- Mismatched bottle cages
Oh, and Giant bikes don't get that much love there (though the OP of the 'Hot r Not' does have a Giant).
08-18-13, 10:51 PM
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08-18-13, 10:53 PM
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08-18-13, 11:32 PM
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And I wasnt aware a Fizik Aliante is considered a "comfort" seat? If it is, I want my money back
From the fi'zi:k website:
Aliante Carbon. Unprecedented comfort. Twin flex carbon - kevlar shell. Lightweight and comfortable. Ergonomic dip platform. Carbon braided rail: stronger & lighter.
08-19-13, 12:36 AM
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New to me! 2011 Giant Defy Advanced 1, full Ultegra. I am madly in love with this bike!
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08-19-13, 08:21 AM
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Still, Sagan races an Aliante...its not exactly the same saddle that's on grandma's grocery getter.
