What road bike do you have?
05-02-14, 10:42 AM
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Here are my bicis.
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I agree with you about Celeste and Bianchi going hand in hand. The red bits don't bother me as much, however.
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I love Bianchis in Celeste. In Europe (and specially in Italia) riders go for style in their bikes (as well as performance) so colors like Celeste are extremely popular. I guess they don't have the hang ups that some riders here have.
A historical note. Mussolini tried to change the color of the winner's jersey in the Giro d'Italia because he thought that the rosa maglia was too girlish for the winner of such a difficult race. To this day winning the rosa maglia is considered one of cycling's most difficult achievements.
And what about Il Duce? Once defeat became imminent, he tried to escape but was eventually captured. He was then executed and hung upside down, like a big, fat piece of prosciutto.
So much for his stupid machismo.
05-02-14, 11:08 AM
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05-02-14, 02:10 PM
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05-02-14, 05:14 PM
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My trusty steed!
EDIT- Updated picture.
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05-04-14, 08:05 PM
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Underwent a little Di2 Transformation. 4 rides so far since friday and im loving the new drivetrain! Next up 2 days of racing!
05-05-14, 09:22 PM
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Got my first road bike almost a year ago on Memorial Day weekend. A Cannondale Women's Synapse Carbon 5 105
It's a beautiful first ride 
I also recently got a Scott Contessa Speedster 35 which I am going to be riding across the US this summer, from Baltimore to Portland. Heavier with an aluminum frame and carbon fork, and lower-end components. Just hoping it'll be more durable for the 4,400 mile ride.
Too lazy to take pics. I am in bed and the bikes are downstairs in the living room and garage.
I also recently got a Scott Contessa Speedster 35 which I am going to be riding across the US this summer, from Baltimore to Portland. Heavier with an aluminum frame and carbon fork, and lower-end components. Just hoping it'll be more durable for the 4,400 mile ride.
Too lazy to take pics. I am in bed and the bikes are downstairs in the living room and garage.
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05-06-14, 05:37 AM
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Awesome!! Goood luck on your big ride. I, sort of, envy you .
Post pics.
Cheers,
Brian J.
.Post pics.
Cheers,
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05-06-14, 06:41 AM
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Dug up some pics from my blog:
Gonna ride this baby all the way across the country. It's for a charity called 4K for Cancer
And my first road bike. All set up for a bike/run brick when I was training earlier this year with all the snow.
05-06-14, 08:34 AM
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Panza, did they repair the frame and also repaint it Celeste? Or did they give you a new frame?
I love Bianchis in Celeste. In Europe (and specially in Italia) riders go for style in their bikes (as well as performance) so colors like Celeste are extremely popular. I guess they don't have the hang ups that some riders here have.
A historical note. Mussolini tried to change the color of the winner's jersey in the Giro d'Italia because he thought that the rosa maglia was too girlish for the winner of such a difficult race. To this day winning the rosa maglia is considered one of cycling's most difficult achievements.
And what about Il Duce? Once defeat became imminent, he tried to escape but was eventually captured. He was then executed and hung upside down, like a big, fat piece of prosciutto.
So much for his stupid machismo.
I love Bianchis in Celeste. In Europe (and specially in Italia) riders go for style in their bikes (as well as performance) so colors like Celeste are extremely popular. I guess they don't have the hang ups that some riders here have.
A historical note. Mussolini tried to change the color of the winner's jersey in the Giro d'Italia because he thought that the rosa maglia was too girlish for the winner of such a difficult race. To this day winning the rosa maglia is considered one of cycling's most difficult achievements.
And what about Il Duce? Once defeat became imminent, he tried to escape but was eventually captured. He was then executed and hung upside down, like a big, fat piece of prosciutto.
So much for his stupid machismo.
Mussolini was probably insecure about his manlihood.
05-06-14, 08:37 AM
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Thanks!
Dug up some pics from my blog:
Gonna ride this baby all the way across the country. It's for a charity called 4K for Cancer
And my first road bike. All set up for a bike/run brick when I was training earlier this year with all the snow.
Dug up some pics from my blog:
Gonna ride this baby all the way across the country. It's for a charity called 4K for Cancer
And my first road bike. All set up for a bike/run brick when I was training earlier this year with all the snow.
05-06-14, 10:10 AM
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1990 Cannondale SR800. Inferno red. I've only had it a few months. I love this bike.
05-06-14, 10:13 AM
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05-06-14, 07:17 PM
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Finished up the SL Pro with the new Carbon Clinchers and Michelin Pro.
2010 SL Club Custom - I need a new picture
And my 2006 Giant FCR 3 Turned Road/Touring Bike - Also need new picture
2010 SL Club Custom - I need a new picture
And my 2006 Giant FCR 3 Turned Road/Touring Bike - Also need new picture
05-07-14, 06:24 PM
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I bought this 2013 Trek Crossrip Disc for the gravel but it has not seen any as of yet , it just rides to good on the pavement, I do my weekend loop rides on it , I always like how the Paris Roubaix bikes are built up so I took a page out of the pro's book with 700x28 Vittoria Rubino Pros, double wrap bartape,Selle Flite saddle, Tacx cages and extra brake levers on the top of the Bontrager bars, now if I could just find some cobbles
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