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06-19-13, 04:09 AM
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06-19-13, 05:39 AM
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06-19-13, 07:04 AM
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The Giant is definitely HOT and ready to roll. Although as Bianchi noted those wheels don't look bad with decals removed. And you might consider getting a black or blue cover for the Garmin (if that's what it is). The 9000 crank is growing on me, especially when there is alloy/metal elsewhere on the bike.
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06-19-13, 07:10 AM
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A big part of what formulates my H-r-N opinion of stock bikes is whether or not I see millions of them on the road....typically passing me...
06-19-13, 07:13 AM
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Near hot. Saddle looks too far forward. May want to try a zero off-set post to help compensate that issue. Wheels not staged. May consider black bar tape. Check the cable lengths at bars when re-taping, looks a little excessive.
Cheers
Cheers
06-19-13, 08:29 AM
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06-19-13, 09:28 AM
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06-19-13, 09:44 AM
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doesn't get much prettier than the Landshark - HOT!
...I may have found my next overpriced frame that I don't deserve!
...I may have found my next overpriced frame that I don't deserve!
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06-19-13, 10:40 AM
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This is what I was referring to:
https://www.pricepoint.com/Brand/East...FWYV7Aodfj4AOg
Just an example, not insisting you buy this brand.
Cheers
https://www.pricepoint.com/Brand/East...FWYV7Aodfj4AOg
Just an example, not insisting you buy this brand.
Cheers
06-19-13, 11:03 AM
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All those bikes are nice, especially compared to this .....thing.
sorry for the crap quality, it's from my phone and on a short ride.
sorry for the crap quality, it's from my phone and on a short ride.
06-19-13, 01:02 PM
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1996 Giordana titanium
This is my 1996 Giordana titanium frame , fully updated .
06-19-13, 01:03 PM
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06-19-13, 02:57 PM
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*Crankset-Not a great crankset, but positioned correctly and color flows well with the bike. Dont love that its a triple.
*Wheels-staged and tires placed right on thewheels properly.
*Stem-flipped and good degree (matches seatpost)
*seatpost-matches stem
*good saddle to bar trop
*Bars are aesthetically pleasing and in proper position. I like the drops on those bars. will clear your forearms well.
*Hoods in good position
*saddle-good position, level and matches bartape
*bartape-good color choice for bike and matches saddle.
*stack height is low
*proper background (good example of how you can use something other than a garage door)
*good lighting
I'd give this a hot even though it isn't blazing hot.
THIS is prime example of how to post a NOT
*zero saddle to bar drop
*bars tilted up
*hoods are high on bars
*huge stack height
*handle bar shape is aesthetically displeasing. Deep ergo bars are never attractive
*crank arm in wrong position
*wheels aren't staged
*saddle bag needs to be taken off for a picture in this thread
*picture is cropped and doesn't even have the entire bike in photo
*toe clips pedals on this style of bike isn't hot.
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06-19-13, 03:01 PM
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Everyone is entitled to their opinion of course, but really? not only do you think it is hot but you feel it deserves a bolded hot and 4 exclamation points??
06-19-13, 03:21 PM
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I dare you to find one person on here that doesn't think a GMC Denali is a hot bike, other than yourself. Just look at those twist shifters on the bars... Perfection.
06-19-13, 03:26 PM
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06-19-13, 03:26 PM
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That Denali is pretty hot, although I like the blue ones better.
06-19-13, 07:15 PM
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Thanks, mine was an eBay B.I.N., all in I'm about $700 - I made a couple bucks back on the Trek parts donor - but what kinda new bike do you get for that? Anyway, it rides great, just a little heavy @22 lbs. Makes you stronger, right?
06-19-13, 07:30 PM
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I heard GMC actually had their bikes pulled from the PRO peloton due to hand-wringing over the unfair advantage offered compared to other manufacturers.. UCI is currently evaluating the twist shifters for legality in road racing.
06-19-13, 07:42 PM
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Were ye olde road Gripshifts hated on by the UCI?
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06-19-13, 08:52 PM
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Here's my starter bike I got last summer for less than $500 new to see if I like cycling, a Diamondback Podium 1. Have done some upgrades and now that I have fallen in love with the black ISM saddle, I will switch back to black bar tape in the near future.
Let me know your thoughts on keeping or removing the wheel decals. I'm not sure.
Let me know your thoughts on keeping or removing the wheel decals. I'm not sure.
06-19-13, 09:13 PM
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Here's my starter bike I got last summer for less than $500 new to see if I like cycling, a Diamondback Podium 1. Have done some upgrades and now that I have fallen in love with the black ISM saddle, I will switch back to black bar tape in the near future.
Let me know your thoughts on keeping or removing the wheel decals. I'm not sure.
Let me know your thoughts on keeping or removing the wheel decals. I'm not sure.
