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10-19-12, 09:32 PM
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Relatively recent picture of the bike.
Unfortunately the rear tire is flat in this picture. But I had my iPhone and was waiting on a ride home.
(For those curious, it flatted twice. Second tube would't hold air and had to call the wife.)
Unfortunately the rear tire is flat in this picture. But I had my iPhone and was waiting on a ride home.
(For those curious, it flatted twice. Second tube would't hold air and had to call the wife.)
10-19-12, 10:24 PM
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I really wanted to get a lunch time ride in today but it was raining cats and dogs here in Brooklyn.... so I put on fenders. I ended up losing my Garmin Cadence/speed censor [zip ties weren't on tight and it slipped outward] I cranked right through that motherF'er breaking into pieces onto the wet pavement. I guess I'm lucky it didn't go into the spokes. I did manage to snap some decent pics of the bike after the ride though.
sheldon fender nuts for the win! sheldon fender nuts are brake nuts that extend outward and have a 5mm thread inside that you can put the fender bolt into - so you can quickly/easily put on fenders.
fenders may seem dorky, but damn they keep the drivetrain/frame clean. I was soaked through and through regardless, but at least the bike was spic and span after the ride.
sheldon fender nuts for the win! sheldon fender nuts are brake nuts that extend outward and have a 5mm thread inside that you can put the fender bolt into - so you can quickly/easily put on fenders.
fenders may seem dorky, but damn they keep the drivetrain/frame clean. I was soaked through and through regardless, but at least the bike was spic and span after the ride.
10-20-12, 01:39 AM
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How do you like the November wheels?
10-20-12, 04:23 AM
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That RB-1 is still one of my favourite BF bikes. It just works.
10-20-12, 08:57 AM
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10-20-12, 01:39 PM
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10-20-12, 04:10 PM
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10-20-12, 06:08 PM
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10-20-12, 06:44 PM
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Yes, your correct... That is always on my thoughts when cutting the steerer. Just cut and lose the 3mm spacer so the stem can be flush.
10-20-12, 06:45 PM
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10-21-12, 03:25 PM
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This is plain jane and low end by the standards of this thread, but it's new to me and I love it so feel free to tear it apart!
10-21-12, 04:17 PM
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that saddle is really far forward! I hate the look of Trek and still dont love yours but its nicer than most I see.
10-21-12, 04:44 PM
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I'm gonna go ahead and call Hawt on the Trek, but the pic itself isn't so much, mainly because the shadow is pretty harsh and distracting. Makes it a bit more difficult to make out the details of the bike.
10-21-12, 05:29 PM
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It is, I have strange proportions I guess but I'm quite tall (6'3") and scooting that far forward helps me get my knees in a good place relative to the pedal spindle. I've tried moving it back a bit, but I end up riding on the nose of the saddle when I pick up the pace. I wouldn't mind a more exciting color scheme, but the bike was a gift so I can't complain! Sorry about the pic, it was quite a sunny day and I snapped that on my phone.
10-21-12, 06:01 PM
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Dan, that is one awesome looking bike! Looks hot indeed! Which model is that?
10-21-12, 06:29 PM
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Thanks John, it's a 2013 3.1 Madone. I've swapped out the wheels, stem, seatpost, saddle, and brake pads but it is otherwise stock. It's the bike that finally got me over the imaginary I-can't-do-this hump and in to racing and it has already beaten some much fancier rides 
10-22-12, 05:54 AM
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Never mind. I see above that you already answered my questions. Lol.
10-22-12, 07:45 AM
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I'll trade you the 105 gear on there for some Red gear... deal? It would look cool to have the red paddles with the red wheel highlights, but if I could afford Red, I'd be rolling on something nicer than $250 Vueltas 
It would look cool to have the red paddles with the red wheel highlights, but if I could afford Red, I'd be rolling on something nicer than $250 Vueltas
10-22-12, 11:59 AM
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Fuji SL 1 Pro
Be nice, Its my baby. Sadly im selling my wheelset, if any body is interested :-(...
10-22-12, 12:00 PM
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There, I'm being nice.
10-22-12, 01:07 PM
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AWD, nice bike. Although I may be in the minority, I'm not crazy about BoB bikes, I think you've got enough red accents to give it pop.
Can I say ... Warm?
Can I say ... Warm?
10-24-12, 11:15 AM
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New bike:
Frame: Van Dessel Rivet SM
Fork: ENVE 2.0
Shifters/RD/FD: Microshift Arsis
Brakes: Planet X
Cranks: Shimano 105
Bars: 3T Compact
Stem: PRO Vibe 110
Pedals: Ritchey WCS
Wheels: Williams System 19
Tires: Continental Force/Attack
Seatpost: KCNC Ti
Seat: Selle Italia SLR
Frame: Van Dessel Rivet SM
Fork: ENVE 2.0
Shifters/RD/FD: Microshift Arsis
Brakes: Planet X
Cranks: Shimano 105
Bars: 3T Compact
Stem: PRO Vibe 110
Pedals: Ritchey WCS
Wheels: Williams System 19
Tires: Continental Force/Attack
Seatpost: KCNC Ti
Seat: Selle Italia SLR
10-24-12, 11:55 AM
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Sweet! My son just posted that on his school project blog (my sig, and I ain't spamming!). Have you been properly fitted? Looking forward to a ride report. Great climbing wheels, especially for the price.
10-24-12, 12:18 PM
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No fit yet. I'll match it to my Spooky. First ride tomorrow. I'll report back.
10-24-12, 01:47 PM
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