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02-19-12, 02:39 PM
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Is it really that orange, or it is just the pics? Hot either way, just curious.
02-19-12, 02:47 PM
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Love it (hot) except for the red, white and silver handlebars with orange.
02-19-12, 02:51 PM
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It's definitely red. It just looks orange in all the photos. They red on the bar actually matches up pretty well with what specialized calls "neon red" on the frame. I guess the matte coat just does something weird with the color for photos.
02-19-12, 02:52 PM
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If it were mine?
Black Handlebar Tape and I'd remove the "Elite" from the rims.
Can't do anything about the red on the tires, but on the rims it (to me)
sticks out detracts from the silver/black theme which you've executed so well.
My suggestions is like griping on Katy Perry for
having a bad hair day. She'd STILL be Katy Perry!
If you didn't do anything to it, it'd be hot no matter what.
02-19-12, 02:57 PM
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02-19-12, 03:03 PM
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02-19-12, 03:04 PM
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Very nice indeed.
02-19-12, 04:15 PM
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02-19-12, 04:34 PM
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Nah.It's nothing much different than it is now, but the details will be (I believe) worth noting.
Like when a simple looking Corvette is parked among Ferraris & Lamborghinis
or the typical "turn the nerd chick into the prom queen" scenario. You know?
The girl that seemed average turns out to be hot with the right clothing and make up.
But please don't hold your breath for anything spectacular.
02-19-12, 04:41 PM
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That Specialized looks like an A-Team van that's sat in the sun for too long.
02-19-12, 04:41 PM
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02-19-12, 05:14 PM
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Alrighty...
I'm resubmitting my bike to the thread because it's seen a couple changes and after today's ride I consider it "done". It's also in the budget thread as it qualifies.
I think it's hot, budget or not....but that's just me.
Frame: 2001 Klein Quantum, Silver Cloud, 58cm
Fork: Klein Air Rail OD
Wheelset: 2006 Mavic Ksyrium Elite
Tires: Continental Grand Prix 24, 24mm wide (23mm mounted)
Shifters: Shimano ST-5700
RD: Shimano RD-5700
FD: Shimano FD-5700, braze-on
Crankset: Shimano FC-5750, 175mm, 50/34
Chain: Shimano CN-5701
Calipers: Shimano BR-5700
Pedals: Shimano PD-5700
Handlebar: Ritchey Pro EvoCurve, 40cm
Stem: Ritchey Pro 4-Axis, 100mm
Seatpost: Ritchey Pro Carbon, two bolt, custom cut length
Saddle: Selle Italia Turbomatic
Tape: Fizik Microtex, silver
Cages: Elite Pase Silver Composite Macia
Housings/Cables: Jagwire
Computer: Garmin Edge 305
The bike was purchased on local CL with the original 5500 triple group, wheelset, and other parts on it. Everything except the frameset was changed, the original group, saddle, and wheelset have been sold to offset the cost of the bike.
Total into the bike, give or take a few bucks, $1319. I'm not counting the Garmin as it
moves from bike to bike. If you want to, $80 eBay buy with cadence sensor and heart rate strap. I have a few more bits to sell too...maybe $25-$50 worth to further offset the cost.
I love the ride. The whole bike just works for me...the fit is great (I got lucky with the stem choice), the 105 group is just amazing for the money, wheels spin like butter. I think the group and the frame compliment each other perfectly in a visual sense.
I welcome your comments!
I'm resubmitting my bike to the thread because it's seen a couple changes and after today's ride I consider it "done". It's also in the budget thread as it qualifies.
I think it's hot, budget or not....but that's just me.
Frame: 2001 Klein Quantum, Silver Cloud, 58cm
Fork: Klein Air Rail OD
Wheelset: 2006 Mavic Ksyrium Elite
Tires: Continental Grand Prix 24, 24mm wide (23mm mounted)
Shifters: Shimano ST-5700
RD: Shimano RD-5700
FD: Shimano FD-5700, braze-on
Crankset: Shimano FC-5750, 175mm, 50/34
Chain: Shimano CN-5701
Calipers: Shimano BR-5700
Pedals: Shimano PD-5700
Handlebar: Ritchey Pro EvoCurve, 40cm
Stem: Ritchey Pro 4-Axis, 100mm
Seatpost: Ritchey Pro Carbon, two bolt, custom cut length
Saddle: Selle Italia Turbomatic
Tape: Fizik Microtex, silver
Cages: Elite Pase Silver Composite Macia
Housings/Cables: Jagwire
Computer: Garmin Edge 305
The bike was purchased on local CL with the original 5500 triple group, wheelset, and other parts on it. Everything except the frameset was changed, the original group, saddle, and wheelset have been sold to offset the cost of the bike.
Total into the bike, give or take a few bucks, $1319. I'm not counting the Garmin as it
moves from bike to bike. If you want to, $80 eBay buy with cadence sensor and heart rate strap. I have a few more bits to sell too...maybe $25-$50 worth to further offset the cost.
I love the ride. The whole bike just works for me...the fit is great (I got lucky with the stem choice), the 105 group is just amazing for the money, wheels spin like butter. I think the group and the frame compliment each other perfectly in a visual sense.
I welcome your comments!
HOT!
How do you like your Selle Italia Turbomatic saddle?
02-19-12, 05:45 PM
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Ok. I have a question. How come I seem to have the only Sram Rival where the "DoubleTap" logo is on the INSIDE of the shifters, not the outside?
Is that just how they did it on the older model? 2010 or whatever?
Edit: I recognize Hao's Allez is Force, but still.
Is that just how they did it on the older model? 2010 or whatever?
Edit: I recognize Hao's Allez is Force, but still.
02-20-12, 04:08 PM
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02-20-12, 04:10 PM
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Alrighty...
I'm resubmitting my bike to the thread because it's seen a couple changes and after today's ride I consider it "done". It's also in the budget thread as it qualifies.
I think it's hot, budget or not....but that's just me.
Frame: 2001 Klein Quantum, Silver Cloud, 58cm
Fork: Klein Air Rail OD
Wheelset: 2006 Mavic Ksyrium Elite
Tires: Continental Grand Prix 24, 24mm wide (23mm mounted)
Shifters: Shimano ST-5700
RD: Shimano RD-5700
FD: Shimano FD-5700, braze-on
Crankset: Shimano FC-5750, 175mm, 50/34
Chain: Shimano CN-5701
Calipers: Shimano BR-5700
Pedals: Shimano PD-5700
Handlebar: Ritchey Pro EvoCurve, 40cm
Stem: Ritchey Pro 4-Axis, 100mm
Seatpost: Ritchey Pro Carbon, two bolt, custom cut length
Saddle: Selle Italia Turbomatic
Tape: Fizik Microtex, silver
Cages: Elite Pase Silver Composite Macia
Housings/Cables: Jagwire
Computer: Garmin Edge 305
The bike was purchased on local CL with the original 5500 triple group, wheelset, and other parts on it. Everything except the frameset was changed, the original group, saddle, and wheelset have been sold to offset the cost of the bike.
Total into the bike, give or take a few bucks, $1319. I'm not counting the Garmin as it
moves from bike to bike. If you want to, $80 eBay buy with cadence sensor and heart rate strap. I have a few more bits to sell too...maybe $25-$50 worth to further offset the cost.
I love the ride. The whole bike just works for me...the fit is great (I got lucky with the stem choice), the 105 group is just amazing for the money, wheels spin like butter. I think the group and the frame compliment each other perfectly in a visual sense.
I welcome your comments!
I'm resubmitting my bike to the thread because it's seen a couple changes and after today's ride I consider it "done". It's also in the budget thread as it qualifies.
I think it's hot, budget or not....but that's just me.
Frame: 2001 Klein Quantum, Silver Cloud, 58cm
Fork: Klein Air Rail OD
Wheelset: 2006 Mavic Ksyrium Elite
Tires: Continental Grand Prix 24, 24mm wide (23mm mounted)
Shifters: Shimano ST-5700
RD: Shimano RD-5700
FD: Shimano FD-5700, braze-on
Crankset: Shimano FC-5750, 175mm, 50/34
Chain: Shimano CN-5701
Calipers: Shimano BR-5700
Pedals: Shimano PD-5700
Handlebar: Ritchey Pro EvoCurve, 40cm
Stem: Ritchey Pro 4-Axis, 100mm
Seatpost: Ritchey Pro Carbon, two bolt, custom cut length
Saddle: Selle Italia Turbomatic
Tape: Fizik Microtex, silver
Cages: Elite Pase Silver Composite Macia
Housings/Cables: Jagwire
Computer: Garmin Edge 305
The bike was purchased on local CL with the original 5500 triple group, wheelset, and other parts on it. Everything except the frameset was changed, the original group, saddle, and wheelset have been sold to offset the cost of the bike.
Total into the bike, give or take a few bucks, $1319. I'm not counting the Garmin as it
moves from bike to bike. If you want to, $80 eBay buy with cadence sensor and heart rate strap. I have a few more bits to sell too...maybe $25-$50 worth to further offset the cost.
I love the ride. The whole bike just works for me...the fit is great (I got lucky with the stem choice), the 105 group is just amazing for the money, wheels spin like butter. I think the group and the frame compliment each other perfectly in a visual sense.
I welcome your comments!
02-20-12, 04:13 PM
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sorry the pics are so big.
12 Specialized Tarmac SL4 Pro SRAM Red Mid-Compact
Modifications:
SRAM Red Black Derailleurs
SRAm OG 1090 Cassette
SRAM PC 1091R Power Chain
FSA K Wing Compact Handlebar
S-Works SL Carbon 2 Bolt Zero Offset Seatpost
Specialized Toupe Expert Saddle
Look Keo Blade (TI axle) Pedals
Red/Black Garmin Edge 500
Next will be a set of carbon wheels/GP4ks, some new bar tape, and i'll call it a day.
12 Specialized Tarmac SL4 Pro SRAM Red Mid-Compact
Modifications:
SRAM Red Black Derailleurs
SRAm OG 1090 Cassette
SRAM PC 1091R Power Chain
FSA K Wing Compact Handlebar
S-Works SL Carbon 2 Bolt Zero Offset Seatpost
Specialized Toupe Expert Saddle
Look Keo Blade (TI axle) Pedals
Red/Black Garmin Edge 500
Next will be a set of carbon wheels/GP4ks, some new bar tape, and i'll call it a day.
Great looking bike
02-20-12, 04:23 PM
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my gt's are on the inside also
02-20-12, 04:28 PM
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I'd at least hope your guts are on the ins-
Ohh.
Ohh.
02-20-12, 04:41 PM
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yea idk i always wondered why mine are on the inside also lol
