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11-17-11, 06:36 PM
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Yep...had white tape then black and decided to go with something different last spring. Saddle is comfortable as hell and you can't really see it when I'm on it, so I'll stick with it for another year! Maybe scrub it down with bleach and try to clean it up a bit...
As far as the seat height, I am between size 54 and 56. A little longer torso. Opted for the 56 as it was a bit more comfortable....not to mention how tall the head tube is on the Roubaix. Then again, thats the reason I went with the Roubaix in the first place....Not too aggressive but still pretty cool looking. I am getting ready to order a matte black November frame and going to go with the 54. I should get a more aggressive ride and use it for some of the local TTs.
Interesting on the cages. I might give that a go over the winter. Getting ready to tear it down and go full Ultegra.
As far as the seat height, I am between size 54 and 56. A little longer torso. Opted for the 56 as it was a bit more comfortable....not to mention how tall the head tube is on the Roubaix. Then again, thats the reason I went with the Roubaix in the first place....Not too aggressive but still pretty cool looking. I am getting ready to order a matte black November frame and going to go with the 54. I should get a more aggressive ride and use it for some of the local TTs.
Interesting on the cages. I might give that a go over the winter. Getting ready to tear it down and go full Ultegra.
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11-17-11, 09:13 PM
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AH crap... Ok guys be gentle. I'm a novice with a low budget project (my first bike). Bought this in less than good aesthetic condition so the only things on the bike that are still original are the front and rear derailleurs, the frame (of coarse), and the brakes and bars (new tape). The parts that I bought were a small upgrade from the original parts and as times are hard, I can't buy a high end bike so I had a low budget on the upgrades. Did all of the work myself and made some adjustments with some help from members on this forum. I actually like the older bikes better so I am happy with this one. Well here it goes... "gritting teeth and cowering"
80's Maruishi Roadace 5
Oh yea. No bottle cage because I ride with a hydration pack.
80's Maruishi Roadace 5
Oh yea. No bottle cage because I ride with a hydration pack.
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11-17-11, 11:14 PM
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Yep...had white tape then black and decided to go with something different last spring. Saddle is comfortable as hell and you can't really see it when I'm on it, so I'll stick with it for another year! Maybe scrub it down with bleach and try to clean it up a bit...
As far as the seat height, I am between size 54 and 56. A little longer torso. Opted for the 56 as it was a bit more comfortable....not to mention how tall the head tube is on the Roubaix. Then again, thats the reason I went with the Roubaix in the first place....Not too aggressive but still pretty cool looking. I am getting ready to order a matte black November frame and going to go with the 54. I should get a more aggressive ride and use it for some of the local TTs.
Interesting on the cages. I might give that a go over the winter. Getting ready to tear it down and go full Ultegra.
As far as the seat height, I am between size 54 and 56. A little longer torso. Opted for the 56 as it was a bit more comfortable....not to mention how tall the head tube is on the Roubaix. Then again, thats the reason I went with the Roubaix in the first place....Not too aggressive but still pretty cool looking. I am getting ready to order a matte black November frame and going to go with the 54. I should get a more aggressive ride and use it for some of the local TTs.
Interesting on the cages. I might give that a go over the winter. Getting ready to tear it down and go full Ultegra.
11-18-11, 01:38 AM
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11-18-11, 08:15 AM
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Quel has a hot BMC
11-18-11, 09:01 AM
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AH crap... Ok guys be gentle. I'm a novice with a low budget project (my first bike). Bought this in less than good aesthetic condition so the only things on the bike that are still original are the front and rear derailleurs, the frame (of coarse), and the brakes and bars (new tape). The parts that I bought were a small upgrade from the original parts and as times are hard, I can't buy a high end bike so I had a low budget on the upgrades. Did all of the work myself and made some adjustments with some help from members on this forum. I actually like the older bikes better so I am happy with this one. Well here it goes... "gritting teeth and cowering"
80's Maruishi Roadace 5
Oh yea. No bottle cage because I ride with a hydration pack.
80's Maruishi Roadace 5
Oh yea. No bottle cage because I ride with a hydration pack.
Take all the attachments off the bike. All bags, lights, ect. and then photograph it against an even background in even shade.
11-18-11, 09:04 AM
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Wooshie's Specialized is like a collection of really hot bits... but, as a whole, it just doesn't work for me.
11-18-11, 09:17 AM
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11-18-11, 10:02 AM
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AH crap... Ok guys be gentle. I'm a novice with a low budget project (my first bike). Bought this in less than good aesthetic condition so the only things on the bike that are still original are the front and rear derailleurs, the frame (of coarse), and the brakes and bars (new tape). The parts that I bought were a small upgrade from the original parts and as times are hard, I can't buy a high end bike so I had a low budget on the upgrades. Did all of the work myself and made some adjustments with some help from members on this forum. I actually like the older bikes better so I am happy with this one. Well here it goes... "gritting teeth and cowering"
80's Maruishi Roadace 5
Oh yea. No bottle cage because I ride with a hydration pack.
80's Maruishi Roadace 5
Oh yea. No bottle cage because I ride with a hydration pack.
11-18-11, 10:12 AM
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11-18-11, 10:13 AM
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forgive... it's posted elsewhere here on BF:
should it have black tape?
should it have black tape?
11-18-11, 10:23 AM
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On a FedEx truck somewhere headed to my door....
11-18-11, 01:18 PM
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11-18-11, 02:18 PM
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14lbs.14oz w/ Mavic Ksyrium Sl
