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What road bike do you have?

Old 04-27-10, 08:09 PM
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I really like that Pedal Force.
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Old 04-27-10, 08:11 PM
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I dunno, the Pedal Force looks nice, but I think I like the Team Sky Dogma... (I'm partial to the blue)

Originally Posted by Kenny Goh
Hi,

This is a picture of my current bike... I have been riding this bike for about a month now, handles like a dream.

Well it should... it's Di2 for cryin out loud

On the other hand I do love the odd shaping of the tubes Orbea does on their frames...
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Old 04-27-10, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by JaeOne3345
2010 Pedalforce QS3. 50cm

That is a fantastic-looking bike. Love it. The 58s, the frame, and the way you have complemented the white all over.
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Old 04-27-10, 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by X-LinkedRider
Are those the bar code scan stickers on those bianchis? The sitckers on the top tube and the front fork. What are those? They definitely take some of the appeal right out of the bike.
Yup. Mine are frame material stickers under the clear coat. Color doesn't match the red frame. I bought it cheap locally. It rides very nice so I am satisfied. The Campy gears simply works great. Shifters are still very crisp.
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I love Timo's Merlin. Wow.
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Old 04-28-10, 03:09 AM
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Old 04-28-10, 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by chado445510
That is a fantastic-looking bike. Love it. The 58s, the frame, and the way you have complemented the white all over.
Really nice balance,,,BUT ARE YOU WORTHY???
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Old 04-28-10, 06:21 AM
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Originally Posted by herschey
I got it last night and have been adjusting after every ride today but I still haven't found that sweet spot on the saddle (San Marco Aspide). I'm considering selling it and testing a few others out.
Another suggestion,,,, Try adjusting it during the ride,, and I dont mean while you are riding. Get off periodicly and give it a small adjustment then ride a few more miles, to see how it feels. also alot of people have had luck with the fisik saddles, and the bike shops can measure you for the proper width. I'd recomend the Brooks if you wanted to go for the bucks. Once again good luck.
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Old 04-28-10, 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted by helmut
So was dental school as hard as it sounds?
Originally Posted by stone56n
********************???? dental school******************************
Did I mention that I got the Serotta used off of craigs list??? But thanks for the compliment, left handed though it may be.
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Old 04-28-10, 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by helmut
So was dental school as hard as it sounds?
Originally Posted by acaurora
I dunno, the Pedal Force looks nice, but I think I like the Team Sky Dogma... (I'm partial to the blue)



Well it should... it's Di2 for cryin out loud

On the other hand I do love the odd shaping of the tubes Orbea does on their frames...
All I can say is WOW!!!
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Old 04-28-10, 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by stone56n
Did I mention that I got the Serotta used off of craigs list??? But thanks for the compliment, left handed though it may be.
Serottas are often referred to as "dentist's bikes"
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Old 04-28-10, 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Yaniel
Serottas are often referred to as "dentist's bikes"
The one person I know who rides Serotta has it not because she's a dentist but because she has a 23" inseam and can't fit anything else.
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Originally Posted by helmut
So was dental school as hard as it sounds?
Originally Posted by BarracksSi
The one person I know who rides Serotta has it not because she's a dentist but because she has a 23" inseam and can't fit anything else.
Here's the odd thing about the Serotta,,, it's registered as a 56,, but for the life of me I can't find a single tube that measures 56cm, but what a fit!!! I donno how they did it but they did it perfect.
NOT THE DENTIST!
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Old 04-28-10, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by stone56n
Really nice balance,,,BUT ARE YOU WORTHY???
Am I worthy of what? Owning such a bike?
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Old 04-28-10, 10:59 AM
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Thanks for all the comments regarding my pedal force. I love it. Great frame for the money.
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Old 04-28-10, 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by JaeOne3345
Thanks for all the comments regarding my pedal force. I love it. Great frame for the money.
If you didnt see Waynes World the question of your worthiness is quite moot. But the P.F is a beautiful bike. Enjoy!
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Old 04-28-10, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by stone56n
If you didnt see Waynes World the question of your worthiness is quite moot. But the P.F is a beautiful bike. Enjoy!
I've seen Wayne's World, but it has been quite some time. That went over my head, lol. Thanks anyhow.
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Originally Posted by ooga-booga
Sweet ride,,,, real nice color coordination!!!!
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Originally Posted by stone56n
Sweet ride,,,, real nice color coordination!!!!
gracías!
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How passionate we are about our rides, and the care we take to keep them rolling, do we define them or do they define us, maybe a little of both. But one thing is for sure we are an elite crew! we are cyclists! we are outcasts, and damn proud of it. When we ride we are free so let the drivers honk and cruse, pity them for they will never feel the joy of the freedom we know. Love who you are to the soul we are CYCLISTS we are OUTCASTS and we are brothers on the road, so ride well my brothers.
YESTERDAY IS GONE,TOMORROW HAS NOT YET ARRIVED, TODAY IS FAST BECOMMING YESTERDAY.
Best to all my brother and sister CYCLISTS.
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Nice!
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Are they talking about spectators feeding the cyclists? You know, like don't feed the bears?
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Old 04-28-10, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by yugo campione
That's a damn good lookin' bike! Here's mine:

thats a beautiful bike, do you have a close up picture?
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Old 04-28-10, 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by VPR
thats a beautiful bike, do you have a close up picture?
Thats a chic bike if i ever saw one,,, It's soooooooo prettyyyyyy. and sooooooo clean and sooooo many pretty flowers.But really NICE PIC!!!
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Old 04-29-10, 04:58 PM
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