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SRAM, generic CF frames, PBK, LBS... some thoughts on my backup bike

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Old 02-18-08, 11:36 AM
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How does the frame compare to your Giant?
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Nice. Nice to see it all together.

I have a carbon copy of those wheels. Great wheels.

How long do you get to ride it before returning to Europe?
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Originally Posted by mollusk
Please do something about the red skewer nut.
Correct
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Originally Posted by dgasmd
Enlighten me. What makes this frame a tool vs a jewel? Define a jewel frame or what this frame is lacking.
4 inch high lettering on every flat surface?
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Please do something about the silver skewer nut.
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Originally Posted by dgasmd
I don't need you to help me. We all have our own personal definitions of what makes a frame or bike a jewel vs not one. I was looking for what THIS one in particular was lacking to be a jewel in YOUR mind.
then don't ask stupid questions.
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Originally Posted by Psimet2001
Nice. Nice to see it all together.

I have a carbon copy of those wheels. Great wheels.


How long do you get to ride it before returning to Europe?
two months.
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Originally Posted by ericcox
I'll be curious to hear your feedback on the rival shifters after more riding. I love Shimano ergonomics -- which seems to put me in a minority around here.
ditto
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Originally Posted by mollusk
Please do something about the red skewer nut.
it's not red, it's neon pink (i.e. a trendy accessory color, circa 1991).

no need to replace it, it's not broken.
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Originally Posted by botto
it's not red, it's neon pink (i.e. a trendy accessory color, circa 1991).

no need to replace it, it's not broken.
I'll buy you a new one if you let me break it.

Or I can send you some pink Benotto tape to go along with it.
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Originally Posted by mollusk
I'll buy you a new one if you let me break it.

Or I can send you some pink Benotto tape to go along with it.
ironically enough, the friend who set the bike up for me, was asking me if he could have the skewer.
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Originally Posted by botto
then don't ask stupid questions.
So, one asks a simple, polite, and direct question and gets insulting answers back. I guess one can't expect any better coming from you really. Enjoys your tool as it seems like it is a good match to you.
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Originally Posted by botto
ironically enough, the friend who set the bike up for me, was asking me if he could have the skewer.
I like it.
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Originally Posted by dgasmd
So, one asks a simple, polite, and direct question
is that what that was?

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and gets insulting answers back.
HTFU.

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I guess one can't expect any better coming from you really. Enjoys your tool as it seems like it is a good match to you.:rolle yes:
Thanks. I will.

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Originally Posted by Madisonian
And that's exactly what it looks like, a training tool. Good combination of simplicity, utility, and performance; no need to be flashy when you're riding a bicycle. Nice ride.
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And that's the word.
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Originally Posted by ohho
How does the frame compare to your Giant?
too early to tell for sure, but my first impressions were that the tcr has nothing to worry about.
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Originally Posted by botto
too early to tell for sure, but my first impressions were that the tcr has nothing to worry about.
Differences based on first impressions?
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Originally Posted by Phantoj
Please do something about the silver skewer nut.
No way, it is the bicycle version of KITT
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Originally Posted by ericcox
Differences based on first impressions?
as in you want more info?
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Interesting choice with SRAM Rival botto, but sheet its ugly. Is it a prototype? When is the full production version hitting the market?
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Interesting choice with SRAM Rival botto, but sheet its ugly. Is it a prototype? When is the full production version hitting the market?
Function over form.
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Originally Posted by botto
as in you want more info?
yes
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Nice build Botto. I'd do her.
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Originally Posted by botto
as in you want more info?
Originally Posted by ericcox
yes
Yeah, he wasn't being clear was he (?!? ).

Average looking bike, functional back-up bike/tool... most impressive is that you did it for ~1k sans wheels. Least impressive would be that it doesn't fit well, if that ends up being the case as you alluded (though I suspect this is a matter of finding the right stem/bar positioning vs. the SRAM).
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