What road bike do you have?
08-02-14, 03:47 PM
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I have a Merida with Shimano Tiagra components. Aluminum frame, carbon fork. I think a 2008 year bike. I bought it used for a few hundred dollars. I've was riding about 10 miles Monday through Friday and 50 miles on Saturday before I came to work for a while in Kuwait. Now it's in storage. Before I left I planned on updating the bike when I got back but now visiting more bike websites, etc. I don't know if I want to just buy a new bike or not.
i don't know how many miles total are on the bike but when I had it tuned up by the LBS the chain was just within tolerance for replacement. So, when I get back at least a new chain and cassette. Any recommendations on updating the bike?
Thanks, Kevin
i don't know how many miles total are on the bike but when I had it tuned up by the LBS the chain was just within tolerance for replacement. So, when I get back at least a new chain and cassette. Any recommendations on updating the bike?
Thanks, Kevin
08-02-14, 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by KPSquared
I have a Merida with Shimano Tiagra components. Aluminum frame, carbon fork. I think a 2008 year bike. I bought it used for a few hundred dollars. I've was riding about 10 miles Monday through Friday and 50 miles on Saturday before I came to work for a while in Kuwait. Now it's in storage. Before I left I planned on updating the bike when I got back but now visiting more bike websites, etc. I don't know if I want to just buy a new bike or not.
i don't know how many miles total are on the bike but when I had it tuned up by the LBS the chain was just within tolerance for replacement. So, when I get back at least a new chain and cassette. Any recommendations on updating the bike?
Thanks, Kevin
i don't know how many miles total are on the bike but when I had it tuned up by the LBS the chain was just within tolerance for replacement. So, when I get back at least a new chain and cassette. Any recommendations on updating the bike?
Thanks, Kevin
08-02-14, 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by hailandkill
New ugly but super comfy saddle. Anyone wanna suggest some wheels
FYI Fulcrum wheels are made by Campagnolo for Shimano drivetrains. It's a good wheelset.
08-03-14, 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by e_guevara
Why do you want to upgrade? Is there anything wrong / not working? Are the components limiting your cycling abilities? Or are you just itching to spend some cash? Shimano Tiagra components are good enough for most riding requirements. I say ride it until everything breaks then buy a new one. If you really want to upgrade, buying a new set of wheels would be the best upgrade.
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08-04-14, 10:01 AM
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She's all original except for saddle, tires, tubes, cables and tape. She's a 1986 and still rides beautifully although she is a bit bigger than I'd like at 58cm.
08-04-14, 10:17 AM
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Just completed my second century ride on Saturday, averaged 16.7mph over 6:09 moving time on my Venturi. Spent about 1/2 the time in aero using my RedShift dual position seatpost and Vuka clip-ons. So glad I switched to 700x25 tubeless when my original 700x23 tubeless finally wore out—the added comfort was a real blessing!
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Originally Posted by e_guevara
Wheels are fine. They match the colorway of the frame nicely.
FYI Fulcrum wheels are made by Campagnolo for Shimano drivetrains. It's a good wheelset.
FYI Fulcrum wheels are made by Campagnolo for Shimano drivetrains. It's a good wheelset.
on fast, twisty descents, however, the wheels (or frame?) flex and rub the brake pads. and when sprinting/uphill battling the rear wheel flexes (almost as if the spokes are rubbing each other). i'm thinking higher spoked archetypes laced to WI hubs or something similar.
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Originally Posted by hailandkill
thank you. it is a good wheelset. IMHO the frame and wheel combo is too gaudy (look at my old cannondale, i like simple =))
on fast, twisty descents, however, the wheels (or frame?) flex and rub the brake pads. and when sprinting/uphill battling the rear wheel flexes (almost as if the spokes are rubbing each other). i'm thinking higher spoked archetypes laced to WI hubs or something similar.
on fast, twisty descents, however, the wheels (or frame?) flex and rub the brake pads. and when sprinting/uphill battling the rear wheel flexes (almost as if the spokes are rubbing each other). i'm thinking higher spoked archetypes laced to WI hubs or something similar.
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After a year on my 2013 Jamis Allegro Elite getting into cycling again after a long absence, I decided it was time to get a "real" road bike, and took delivery on my 2014 Jamis Icon Pro a couple of weeks ago. Kind of like going from a Chevy Camaro to a Ferrari as best I can describe it!
It comes with a 6061 aluminum frame (58cm); carbon fork and steerer; Shimano 105 5700 derailleurs and brifters; Shimano R565 50/34T 175mm crankset; 11-25T cassette; Ritchey Comp Logic Curve handlebar; Ritchey 6061 alloy stem; Mavic Aksium Race wheels; Vittoria Zaffiro 700x23c slicks; Tektro R540 brakes. That's all the stock stuff. I swapped out the factory saddle on day one for a Fizik Arione Versus Kium, and added some Shimano M520 pedals (since my existing shoes are SPD). Added sensors and transmitter for my Cateye RD420DW computer, and a couple of Ibera BC5 bottle cages.
Not particularly flashy to look at, I know - I call it understated - but the anodized "Palladium" finish (ok, it's grey) is actually pretty attractive in person. They did a nice job smoothing the TIG welds on the frame, too. But man what a ride! You get on this thing and you just can't help but go flat out fast, like it insists upon it! Lighter wheels and a lighter handlebar might be nice at some future point, and yeah those pedals are heavy, but all in all I couldn't be happier!
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My new road ride (the old ride was a Lotus Classique w/ 105 on the downtube)
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Originally Posted by MikeD1
She's all original except for saddle, tires, tubes, cables and tape. She's a 1986 and still rides beautifully although she is a bit bigger than I'd like at 58cm.
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Giant Propel Advanced SL (XSmall)
Giant Contact SLR 100mm Stem
Giant Contact SLR Aero handlebar 42cm
Sram Force 22 (53-39 / 11-28)
Sram S60 wheels
LOOK KEO Blade Carbon
Fizik Arione VS
Fizik Superlight bar tape
Elite Custom Race cage
Schwalbe Lugano Tires
Giant Contact SLR 100mm Stem
Giant Contact SLR Aero handlebar 42cm
Sram Force 22 (53-39 / 11-28)
Sram S60 wheels
LOOK KEO Blade Carbon
Fizik Arione VS
Fizik Superlight bar tape
Elite Custom Race cage
Schwalbe Lugano Tires
08-06-14, 08:09 AM
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AristoNYC,
Your CAAD10 would be one of the hottest ever with a slammed stem that sits parallel to the ground. Otherwise, SWEET!
Your CAAD10 would be one of the hottest ever with a slammed stem that sits parallel to the ground. Otherwise, SWEET!
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Originally Posted by zatopek
AristoNYC,
Your CAAD10 would be one of the hottest ever with a slammed stem that sits parallel to the ground. Otherwise, SWEET!
Your CAAD10 would be one of the hottest ever with a slammed stem that sits parallel to the ground. Otherwise, SWEET!
My bike fitter set it up this way for me and it feels good. I don't want to compromise a good fit for appearance, even though I agree with you.
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Beautiful! Mind if I ask - how tall are you?
Originally Posted by MiguePropelSL
Giant Propel Advanced SL (XSmall)
Giant Contact SLR 100mm Stem
Giant Contact SLR Aero handlebar 42cm
Sram Force 22 (53-39 / 11-28)
Sram S60 wheels
LOOK KEO Blade Carbon
Fizik Arione VS
Fizik Superlight bar tape
Elite Custom Race cage
Schwalbe Lugano Tires
Giant Contact SLR 100mm Stem
Giant Contact SLR Aero handlebar 42cm
Sram Force 22 (53-39 / 11-28)
Sram S60 wheels
LOOK KEO Blade Carbon
Fizik Arione VS
Fizik Superlight bar tape
Elite Custom Race cage
Schwalbe Lugano Tires
08-07-14, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by valygrl
Beautiful! Mind if I ask - how tall are you?
08-08-14, 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by vento95gl
Here is my bike that I finished not too long ago. Martini racing project.
