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That Paketa is just oversize aluminum tubing right? Reminds me of the Old style Cannondale Road Bikes but the welding is not as smooth. It's a sweet looking ride though and the complete build came out even nicer.

thirdgenbird

10-21-11 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by X-LinkedRider (Post 13394869)

The bike is magnesium.

At this point I want my next bike to be magnesium with campagnolo electric. Hopefully my aluminum bike w/ record10 holds out 4+ years.

erikvonb

10-21-11 01:06 PM

Here's my TCR Advanced 0:
http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/...onb/TCR303.jpg

nhluhr

10-21-11 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by erikvonb (Post 13396282)

Here's my TCR Advanced 0:
http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/...onb/TCR303.jpg

2008 Model? I say HOT.

erikvonb

10-21-11 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by nhluhr (Post 13396315)

2008 Model? I say HOT.

2008 indeed. Got it brand new at the end of last season. Just put on the 303s which are new as well (but 2006 model). Haven't ridden it with the Zipps yet as it's been raining nonstop since I got them all glued on.

nhluhr

10-21-11 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by erikvonb (Post 13396349)

I love my new bike but I often really miss my 2003 TCR Composite. That thing was just such a sweet riding bike. I hope the thieves are enjoying it.

sbxx1985

10-21-11 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by thirdgenbird (Post 13394895)

The bike is magnesium.

The first Paketa frames were imported from a Russian factory that was making bikes out of their leftover magnesium tubing. I had one. The Russians were unreliable, so Paketa started building the bikes in Boulder. From what I remember, they were buying their magnesium tubing from the same source as Pinarello, when the magnesium Dogma was still being made.

thirdgenbird

10-21-11 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by sbxx1985 (Post 13396544)

thanks for the info.

ive been picture whoring due to the new crankset so i just as well throw some up here too. i just got record 10spd ultra-torque cranks on my scattante. for those that wonder why the frame is overdressed, the frameset was a highschool graduation gift from my dad. he wanted to get me a specialized but is unable to work due to a military injury. i keep looking at replacing it but dont have the heart to at this point.

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/k...0-21155717.jpg
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/k...0-21155818.jpg

VA_Esquire

10-21-11 04:02 PM

Looks like it is in hill climbing mode. Whats it weigh? The frameset is like 2400g if I remember correct.

VA_Esquire

10-21-11 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by herbie53 (Post 13386367)

updated with red.

[img]http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd275/spridle22/bikes/november/img_2520cropped.jpg[img]

[img]http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd275/spridle22/bikes/november/img_2521.jpg[img]

[img]http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd275/spridle22/bikes/november/img_2523.jpg[img]

hot!!!!!!!!!!!!!

thirdgenbird

10-21-11 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by VA_Esquire (Post 13397023)

Looks like it is in hill climbing mode. Whats it weigh? The frameset is like 2400g if I remember correct.

i havent weighed it yet. i am away from home without a scale. i cant comment on the frameset weight but that wouldnt surprise me. the frame didnt feel too bad but the fork felt very heavy by comparison.

with the chorus alloy cranks and square taper BB it was just under 18lbs if i recall. these parts have now moved to my bianchi cross bike.

HAMMER MAN

10-21-11 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by thirdgenbird (Post 13396969)

what a wonderful gift from your father,enjoy it as long as possible

abstractform20

10-22-11 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by thirdgenbird (Post 13396969)

dont get rid of it. everyone needs a bike with character.

thirdgenbird

10-22-11 08:24 AM