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What road bike do you have?

Old 08-08-14, 12:34 PM
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My first post and my new and first ever roadbike

Cannondale Synapse 2012 Carbon frame which has been outfitted with complete Ultegra 6800 (2014) - 11 speed groupset. 52/36 and 11/28.

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Old 08-08-14, 01:35 PM
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Tastey parts bin bike
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Old 08-08-14, 04:39 PM
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So much win on so many levels.
thanks for the compliments!
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Originally Posted by shallow_ View Post
My first post and my new and first ever roadbike

Cannondale Synapse 2012 Carbon frame which has been outfitted with complete Ultegra 2014 - 11 speed groupset. 52/36 and 11/28.

Nice.
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Old 08-09-14, 05:06 AM
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Originally Posted by SundayNiagara View Post
Nice.
Thanks man. Pretty happy With the purchase.

Wanted a full carbon, comlpete Ultegra, sub 8 kg weight, and had set a price limit before starting shopping..

This one was sold by a local cyclis who used the frame for about 15 hrs and then outfitted it with brand new equipment and put out for sale on a Norwegian craigslist-ish site.

All bikestore offers were more expensive, heavier, mixed and older (10 speed) groupsets etc.

Now I just hope we can get some more summerdays in august so that I can try it abit more
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Old 08-09-14, 08:13 AM
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how about this mavic cosmic wheelset,only 400$,100% carbon clincher,please check it through this site Cheap Carbon Bicycle,Best Carbon Bike Parts Online Shop
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Old 08-09-14, 02:58 PM
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Are those the ones with the latest assplosion technology built into them?
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Old 08-09-14, 04:07 PM
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Just picked her up today. Giant Avail 1. My first road bike.
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Old 08-09-14, 08:12 PM
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Old 08-10-14, 08:40 AM
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My first road bike - bought it in June.

2013 Tarmac SL2 w/ 105 group. 52/36 and 12/27. Pretty much stock but switched out the wheels for Vuelta SLRs.
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Old 08-10-14, 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by gravyleg View Post


My first road bike - bought it in June.

2013 Tarmac SL2 w/ 105 group. 52/36 and 12/27. Pretty much stock but switched out the wheels for Vuelta SLRs.
I just switched to the same tires. How do you like them?
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Old 08-10-14, 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by sw686blue View Post
Absolutely gorgeous Giant Propel Advanced SL!

Ooof, I think they overdid it w/ those graphics. To the owner, why would you put Lugano tires on that bike? They're rocks and have awful rolling resistance. You could do so much better with the schwalbe durano, which is a much better balance of flat/cut resistance and weight savings.
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Old 08-11-14, 12:01 AM
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Old 08-11-14, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by cyclebycle13 View Post
Ooof, I think they overdid it w/ those graphics. To the owner, why would you put Lugano tires on that bike? They're rocks and have awful rolling resistance. You could do so much better with the schwalbe durano, which is a much better balance of flat/cut resistance and weight savings.
I will take that tire advice... I use to have this wheels on my TCR Advanced so haven't change the tire.. but I will look for new ones.
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Old 08-12-14, 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by shallow_ View Post
My first post and my new and first ever roadbike

Cannondale Synapse 2012 Carbon frame which has been outfitted with complete Ultegra 6800 (2014) - 11 speed groupset. 52/36 and 11/28.

Much better looking Synapse frame and more comfortable than the current ones. I want to find a nice used 2011 one.
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Old 08-13-14, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by 2702 View Post
Much better looking Synapse frame and more comfortable than the current ones. I want to find a nice used 2011 one.
Good to hear

I only tried 2 other roadbikes before getting this, a Ridley Orion 20 (Shimano 105), and a Felt AR4 2013 (Ultegra 6700).

Dont think I could say how each felt different though.

But comments like that sure doesnt make me regret getting it
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Old 08-13-14, 11:54 AM
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Some more pics of my rides at home... I have to take some pics in better location for the Propel... this week I hope to make that..
(Also new Giro Trans Shoes)

Got for the Propel the Giant Aero rear Light.

Specs on TCR Advanced (size S)
Sram Force Cassette 12-26
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Sram Red (53-39) Crank
Sram Rival 10 speed Shifters
Contact SLR Stem
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Old 08-14-14, 11:46 AM
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No Pic now, but it's a 2014 Cannondale CAAD 10 5.

Does anyone know if i can switch (install) Disc Brakes or do I need a new frame for that?


Thank You!
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Old 08-14-14, 12:46 PM
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Just wanted to let you know that some criminals broke my VAN in front of my office in the middle of the day after I came from the lunch ride and stole my FELT Z85.

I would never believe that somebody will broke the car with tinted windows in very busy part of the city to steal bike... Lesson for everybody : Don't leave your bike locked in your car that can be visible to criminals. It took them literally few moments to break the glass open the door and steal it...

Now I got a new bike MASI PC1 (Carbon frame and Sora components) but I can not beat any of my PR's made with FELT.

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Old 08-14-14, 12:55 PM
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Just wanted to let you know that some criminals broke my VAN in front of my office in the middle of the day after I came from the lunch ride and stole my FELT Z85.

I would never believe that somebody will broke the car with tinted windows in very busy part of the city to steal bike... Lesson for everybody : Don't leave your bike locked in your car that can be visible to criminals. It took them literally few moments to break the glass open the door and steal it...

Now I got a new bike MASI PC1 (Carbon frame and Sora components) but I can not beat any of my PR's made with FELT.
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Old 08-14-14, 03:11 PM
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Old 08-14-14, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by MM80 View Post
Just wanted to let you know that some criminals broke my VAN in front of my office in the middle of the day after I came from the lunch ride and stole my FELT Z85.

I would never believe that somebody will broke the car with tinted windows in very busy part of the city to steal bike... Lesson for everybody : Don't leave your bike locked in your car that can be visible to criminals. It took them literally few moments to break the glass open the door and steal it...

Now I got a new bike MASI PC1 (Carbon frame and Sora components) but I can not beat any of my PR's made with FELT.

It's an awful feeling when a bike, or anything else really, gets stolen. A rage without satisfaction and a violation of personal space.
Sorry MM80, I hope the Masi works out ok for you.
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Old 08-14-14, 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by therh View Post
I just switched to the same tires. How do you like them?
No complaints so far. Much better than the stockers.
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Old 08-17-14, 12:53 PM
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Old 08-17-14, 03:03 PM
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This is my Viking Jetstream.. I'm a beginner cyclist as you can see.. I've done some upgrades on it... (changed the crankset to a stronger lighter miranda one & plastic/carbon bottle cages) some changes arn't in the photo but i also have Clipless pedals, taken off wheel reflectors, fitted new brake/gear shifters, taken off the front and back reflectors, fitted new brake pads... Looking to upgrade my bike bit by bit and eventually get a new frame or whole new bike!
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