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01-10-12, 03:36 PM
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Here is a picture with the Stem up and Madfiber Logos and the Stem down without logos, it shows how customizable the fit can be. The length of the crank arms can be adjusted by 20mm as well as 10mm on the stem
01-10-12, 04:07 PM
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Very nice. Really shows how nice it is not to have to buy parts depending on the ride. So.. What kind of videos have you shot with that action cam?
01-10-12, 04:50 PM
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I like that those cranks can be compact or standard, plus don't weigh much. I'll pass on that stem however.
01-10-12, 07:46 PM
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That has to be the hottest Look I've ever seen. It doesn't overdo it with the paint and logos, and I love it from a functional standpoint.
01-10-12, 11:03 PM
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01-11-12, 12:11 AM
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Yeah, they have an adjustable stem.
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01-11-12, 12:49 AM
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I'm really liking that Look. Not crazy about the stem. Just looks bulky. But functionally, it's pretty cool. And those Mad Fiber wheels.. Wow.
01-11-12, 12:59 AM
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01-11-12, 01:47 AM
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The Look Integrated Stem gets a Hot.
I'm a steel fan, so CF looks odd to me. But from a standpoint of the dispassionate observer, the stem really fits the lines, design, and paint of the look's frame. Part of the CF aesthetic is that whole smooth bulkiness thing. It works. I like.
I'm a steel fan, so CF looks odd to me. But from a standpoint of the dispassionate observer, the stem really fits the lines, design, and paint of the look's frame. Part of the CF aesthetic is that whole smooth bulkiness thing. It works. I like.
01-11-12, 08:07 AM
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Adjustable peripherals on bikes are just like the Sleep Number beds. Once you get your desirable condition you hardly need to make any changes and the adjustable abject looses its charismatic aura. In this case it is a beginner biker feature.
01-11-12, 11:09 AM
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It's my understanding Lance was contantly making adjustments...Ahhh whats he know, compared to you and all them fancy words!
01-11-12, 11:38 AM
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The other thing this does is allow you to kind of go from Endurance cycling to Speed with a very nice Non squeaking adjustment with very little weight penalty when you ad it up. (the bike is still 13 lbs)
01-11-12, 11:44 AM
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You don't even have to go that far back. Basso sported some kind of fancy adjustable-on-the-fly seatpost at the Tour this year.
01-11-12, 12:54 PM
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So he says, so it must be. Why would anyone have to adjust their bike, the concept is ridiculous.......
01-11-12, 01:29 PM
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Lance, Eddy, Greg.. They all made adjustments CONSTANTLY depending on their ride. Eddy has predetermined measurements and a very strict routine for fit every single day of the race.
The other thing this does is allow you to kind of go from Endurance cycling to Speed with a very nice Non squeaking adjustment with very little weight penalty when you ad it up. (the bike is still 13 lbs)
The other thing this does is allow you to kind of go from Endurance cycling to Speed with a very nice Non squeaking adjustment with very little weight penalty when you ad it up. (the bike is still 13 lbs)
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01-11-12, 01:32 PM
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I think it is a good looking bike, mildly hot, but fast as ****
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01-11-12, 01:37 PM
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Can we go back to posting pictures of "hot" or "not" bikes?
01-11-12, 02:13 PM
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My 3rd road bike got some new upgrades. The wheels really make it look nice. Maybe not hot compared to the Look (IMO) but for a touring bike, I think I'll look much nicer than most everybody else on the route.
(yes they are clipless hybrid pedals)
(yes they are clipless hybrid pedals)
01-11-12, 02:49 PM
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01-11-12, 02:55 PM
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01-11-12, 03:03 PM
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A hot touring bike is quite a bit to attempt. Should it be judged by touring bike standards? If so, then the graphics are way too flashy. The rear rack doesn't look level (although the sloping ground make that hard to judge). The saddle looks like it could fall off of the seat post at any moment. I don't like the red bar tape either. Overall though, not bad.
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