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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.

johnread

10-21-12 06:01 PM

Dan, that is one awesome looking bike! Looks hot indeed! Which model is that?

Dan333SP

10-21-12 06:29 PM

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 :thumb:

X-LinkedRider

10-22-12 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by bianchi10 (Post 14864944)

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 Not a tek fan. I likes yours more than most on here. if you had some RED or Force group it would look even nicer. Totally agree about the saddle. Do you have shorter arms or torso compared to your legs?

Never mind. I see above that you already answered my questions. Lol.

Dan333SP

10-22-12 07:45 AM

I'll trade you the 105 gear on there for some Red gear... deal? :thumb: 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 ;)

awdpwr11

10-22-12 11:59 AM

Fuji SL 1 Pro

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Be nice, Its my baby. Sadly im selling my wheelset, if any body is interested :-(...

mpath

10-22-12 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by awdpwr11 (Post 14867839)

Be nice, Its my baby. Sadly im selling my wheelset, if any body is interested :-(...

Welcome to BF, granted not everyone has a garage door to post in the thread but.....put the chain on the big ring. :D There, I'm being nice.

kcollier5

10-22-12 01:07 PM

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?

robncircus

10-24-12 11:15 AM

New bike:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...IMAG0502-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...IMAG0500-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...IMAG0499-2.jpg

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

mpath

10-24-12 11:55 AM

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.

robncircus

10-24-12 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mpath (Post 14875744)

No fit yet. I'll match it to my Spooky. First ride tomorrow. I'll report back.

ancker

10-24-12 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by robncircus (Post 14875563)

New bike:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...IMAG0502-1.jpg

The wife gave me the okay to build up a new bike piece by piece next year. Picking a frame is the hardest part, but those Van Dessel frames are really starting to look nice. Now if I could just convince the wife to let me spend that much on a frame.

WHOOOSSHHH...

10-24-12 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ancker (Post 14876158)

The wife gave me the okay to build up a new bike piece by piece next year.

See if she will allow you a few extra dollars for some pants....:rolleyes:

ancker

10-24-12 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by WHOOOSSHHH... (Post 14876679)

She if she will allow you a few extra dollars for some pants....:rolleyes:

Heh. The thing is, if I ask for permission, I generally get to do whatever I want.
I'd rather not find out what happens when I make a large purchase without at least talking to her first. :)

M_Wales

10-24-12 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WHOOOSSHHH... (Post 14876679)

She if she will allow you a few extra dollars for some pants....:rolleyes:

Damn!!!

Sixty Fiver

10-24-12 05:16 PM

Custom Moulden XC (1990)... just got the new black powder done.

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikep...nnew%20(2).JPG

brian416

10-24-12 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robncircus (Post 14875563)

New bike:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...IMAG0502-1.jpg

Hot, I love those VanDessels

BykOfALesserGod

10-24-12 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sixty Fiver (Post 14876854)

Custom Moulden XC (1990)... just got the new black powder done.

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikep...nnew%20(2).JPG

Where's the Imperial March soundtrack? HOT!

marqueemoon

10-25-12 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by runningDoc (Post 14859829)

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.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8326/8...b7e98dfc_c.jpg

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.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8046/8...f7149069_c.jpg

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.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8465/8...6d4a5288_c.jpg

This bike is blazing molten hot. I'm normally not a fan of reflective sidewalls but it looks like (unlike me) you actually clean them.

GRVR6

10-25-12 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by meolsen (Post 14861857)

The black on black style is now pretty common. This is the soon to be discontinued Z5SL.

Any tips?
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8049/8...e11f5d698b.jpg
Parlee by meolsen, on Flickr

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=279524

Hot, but that steerer tube is killing me.

bz8481

10-25-12 07:23 PM

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My new Fuji SL1 Pro LE, had it a week now, and am loving it

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=280475

X-LinkedRider

10-25-12 07:37 PM

nice bike. but it's not the post your stock bike thread.

meolsen

10-26-12 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GRVR6 (Post 14880719)

Hot, but that steerer tube is killing me.

Imagine how I must feel.

mpath

10-26-12 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meolsen (Post 14882953)

Imagine how I must feel.

Then cut it! :D Don't worry about resale as you really shouldn't be selling it in the first place. IMO, Parlee is one of those bikes you keep forever.

Adrian_

10-26-12 07:54 PM

After getting hit on my previous bike I picked this frame up for an amazing price on ebay.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8045/8...6361f557_b.jpg

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