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05-24-08, 09:33 PM
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You're gonna have to shape up here mister and get on the ball!!!
You know I'm just kidding, Rad. Great work once again.
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05-24-08, 09:37 PM
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Perhaps am getting old, but not too crazy about these new frame shapes, still prefer the classic. Your Pinarello was perfection and nothing top it yet.
Orca above... red cable up front and nowhere else seems to scream for some color matching somewhere else. Uninspiring chainring/wheels, as an object of art that is, am sure they perform superb. A dab of gold accents here/there to complement the black would be good 4me.
Orca above... red cable up front and nowhere else seems to scream for some color matching somewhere else. Uninspiring chainring/wheels, as an object of art that is, am sure they perform superb. A dab of gold accents here/there to complement the black would be good 4me.
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05-24-08, 09:38 PM
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Nice build Rad.
Of all of bike's I have seen you post, the Orca is the dullest. I guess that's saying something about the high quality of your collection!
Of all of bike's I have seen you post, the Orca is the dullest. I guess that's saying something about the high quality of your collection!
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05-24-08, 09:40 PM
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05-24-08, 09:43 PM
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Photos were shot with a Canon 20D
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05-24-08, 09:47 PM
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Don't mince words
Your photos are beautiful. If I hadn't just gotten my Diva frame, I'd consider the Orca. Classic colors (in two seasons pistachio will be passe', then what? New bike?), gorgeous construction, quality work...even with Shimano.
Congrats on your new ride!
Congrats on your new ride!
05-24-08, 10:32 PM
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Thank you. That's all one can ask for when taking all aspects of a build into consideration. I appreciate the compliment even tho we disagree on the drive train. Thanks again and once again you have shown great attention to detail. Wowsers.
05-24-08, 10:35 PM
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I just cried.
Wow.
edit: You mean my 20D can do that too??
Wow.
edit: You mean my 20D can do that too??
05-24-08, 10:41 PM
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05-24-08, 10:41 PM
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How's that saying go...
"It's not about the bike"
20 D's are good cameras. I've had mine for about 6 months. Picked it up off a friend who replaced it with the newer generation something or other. I wish it had the bigger screen like the new ones but for what I paid, I can't complain.
"It's not about the bike"
20 D's are good cameras. I've had mine for about 6 months. Picked it up off a friend who replaced it with the newer generation something or other. I wish it had the bigger screen like the new ones but for what I paid, I can't complain.
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05-24-08, 11:07 PM
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I just dragged my wife to the computer to check out your bikes. Even she was impressed.
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05-24-08, 11:21 PM
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05-25-08, 12:03 AM
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Good god man, if I worked for Orbea, I'd be PM'ing you to discuss how much you wanted for those pics. Stunning work.
I know that it's a controversial bike round here, but the thing your pictures really bring out is the way the design flows -- you stare at the top tube, suddenly you realize your staring at the seatstays or the downtube -- it just merges into one.
I know that it's a controversial bike round here, but the thing your pictures really bring out is the way the design flows -- you stare at the top tube, suddenly you realize your staring at the seatstays or the downtube -- it just merges into one.
05-25-08, 12:07 AM
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How much does it weigh?
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55/Rad, those pics are just SICK!!! Great job, as usual.
05-25-08, 12:24 AM
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Thank you all for your very kind comments.
Naturally, when I shoot a bike, I always look to do some artsy stuff.
Naturally, when I shoot a bike, I always look to do some artsy stuff.
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05-25-08, 12:30 AM
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I've gotten 3 rides in so far, about a hundred miles. Nice is about all I can say at this point. Didn't blow me away but it certainly isn't disappointing. I'm really REALLY happy with the fit.
It's light and very responsive. But I've been riding steel so much lately, I need to get past the new bike euphoria to give it a real evaluation.
It's light and very responsive. But I've been riding steel so much lately, I need to get past the new bike euphoria to give it a real evaluation.
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[QUOTE=55/Rad;6756233]I've gotten 3 rides in so far, about a hundred miles. Nice is about all I can say at this point. Didn't blow me away but it certainly isn't disappointing. I'm really REALLY happy with the fit.
It's light and very responsive. But I've been riding steel so much lately, I need to get past the new bike euphoria to give it a real evaluation.[/QUOTE
Nice! What wheelset? What is the weight?
It's light and very responsive. But I've been riding steel so much lately, I need to get past the new bike euphoria to give it a real evaluation.[/QUOTE
Nice! What wheelset? What is the weight?
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Since I ride most of the time with my hands on top, I woulnd't mind having classic shifters on the downtube, and do away with the extra cables and have things cleaner, but that's just old foggie me.
Gold accents on the components, not on the frame.
