New bike first ride
07-03-07, 11:22 AM
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New bike first ride
I took my new Felt F30 out for a leisurely spin yesterday.
Verdict?
I'm keeping it!
Verdict?
I'm keeping it!
07-03-07, 05:03 PM
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Very nice. Looks like a very rideable set up.
You can flip it, lose the bag, and photoshop out the granny ring for a photo-op to appease the OCPs, but I believe it should be comfy and functional first. OCP be damned
You can flip it, lose the bag, and photoshop out the granny ring for a photo-op to appease the OCPs, but I believe it should be comfy and functional first. OCP be damned
07-03-07, 06:50 PM
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niiiiice... congrats! Now go ride the bejesus out of it
edit: gear indicator AND flightdeck!... well, no one will ever accuse you of not knowing what gear you're in
edit: gear indicator AND flightdeck!... well, no one will ever accuse you of not knowing what gear you're in
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07-03-07, 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by powerglide
OCP be damned
p.s. We know where you live.
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07-03-07, 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by DocRay
flip it.
lose the saddle bag.
lose the saddle bag.
07-03-07, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by irideacenturion
Why the hell would you want to go riding (save for racing or i suppose pre-race training) without a saddle bag? It's so convienent to keep my spare, patch kit, tire levers, allen wrenchs, keys and cell phone in there. Aesthetics be damned, convenience and comfort take priority for me.
07-03-07, 08:11 PM
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Fair enough. I suppose a negative tone comes across in my post...none intended. I really can't understand why people wouldn't want a saddle bag.
07-03-07, 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by DocRay
flip it.
lose the saddle bag.
lose the saddle bag.
The bag is from my hybrid, it's just barely big enough to hold the camera I took the shots with (Nikon 5700)
I'll be getting a wedge for tools etc.
Thanks for the comments, I rode it again today, even got it up to 30 mph on the flat.
I thought it was a little harsh when I test rode it, but a carbon seat post seems to have dialled that out nicely, it rides smooth.
I see a frame swap in the future, but for right now I'm happy
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Originally Posted by Dynamic
by the way, that has to be the sexiest 3-ring i have ever seen, if it is legal that I say such a thing.
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Originally Posted by MONGO!
I'm keeping it!
LOL Very sweet ride - enjoy!!!... Brad
