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Old 10-24-09 | 07:13 AM
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Old 10-24-09 | 07:39 AM
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holy jesus what RD is that?
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Old 10-24-09 | 09:02 AM
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holy jesus what RD is that?
It turns into this -

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Old 10-24-09 | 10:03 AM
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Old 10-24-09 | 12:26 PM
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Old 10-24-09 | 12:51 PM
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maaku that's a hot giant, but why'd you paint it solid black!!? i'm actually a real fan of the giant color schemes
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Old 10-24-09 | 01:35 PM
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Is that a tubular front, clincher rear?
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Old 10-24-09 | 06:54 PM
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The more i look at it, the more i like the paint-job. I still love the stock giant ones though. Sweet bike in any case
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Old 10-24-09 | 08:04 PM
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Old 10-24-09 | 11:20 PM
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Is that a tubular front, clincher rear?
Yes, my buddy got these wheels second hand for under $400 I believe. It's actually a Flashpoint wheel in the back with Zipp stickers. Fast.

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The more i look at it, the more i like the paint-job. I still love the stock giant ones though. Sweet bike in any case
It's actually clear coat over carbon, you can't really see it. It's really dirty and smudgy in this shot. After this weekend i'll wash it up and do some glam shots
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Old 10-24-09 | 11:34 PM
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Lynsky, kestrel, and Parlee are all hawt.

The kestrel looks like it's ready to brawl in a road race.
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Old 10-25-09 | 06:03 AM
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Old 10-25-09 | 06:21 AM
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Old 10-25-09 | 08:30 AM
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My TCR

Just curious but what year? Looks similar to mine (first pic in thread) but head tube is different. Good lookin' ride.
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Old 10-25-09 | 06:54 PM
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wow, the first one is the best
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Old 10-26-09 | 05:14 PM
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Old 10-26-09 | 05:21 PM
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So not hot.
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Old 10-26-09 | 06:03 PM
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Ok thanks ^ thats what i was thining i mean come on now.
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Old 10-26-09 | 06:13 PM
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Old 10-26-09 | 06:21 PM
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Old 10-26-09 | 06:26 PM
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Tell me more about your Kestrel. But only good things. I just ordered the 2009 version, black, white and orange, all Dura Ace. Arrives Monday.
Love the bike. Its my second personal build, first carbon bike since I started road cycling last year. I really have no complaints; the overall finish of the frame is excellent and the geometry of the RT800 was perfect for me. Most of my riding is recreational, and even with a stiff frame and bb, its comfortable enough for long distance rides.


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Lynsky, kestrel, and Parlee are all hawt.

The kestrel looks like it's ready to brawl in a road race.
Thanks. But the closest "brawl" this bike has seen was when we ran into a local group ride in LI avg. 22-25mph. And sad to say, its been in the garage for almost 3 weeks now just standing pretty. I don't even think the wheels/tires are broken in yet, hardly 300 miles. After a current promotion, crazy schedule, and more time at the gym, cycling time has diminished.
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Old 10-26-09 | 07:22 PM
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Be kind please! - and since it's the post above you that you're supposed to comment on, your Kestrel looks fast, sitting still =p
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Old 10-26-09 | 07:34 PM
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^ I like the matching tires. Nice touch. Are those Hutch Fusion2? they look like it. I'm a Huge fan of the Fusion2. for tires that can be gotten at ~$25 each, they are untouchable until you get into the ~$45 range.
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Old 10-26-09 | 07:39 PM
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^ I like the matching tires. Nice touch. Are those Hutch Fusion2? they look like it. I'm a Huge fan of the Fusion2. for tires that can be gotten at ~$25 each, they are untouchable until you get into the ~$45 range.
They sure are (well they're the ProTech line) - the price was right where I needed it, and so far they've been great (the reds also match pretty well )


Edit: They're sooo much easier to mount than the factory tires....
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Old 10-26-09 | 07:50 PM
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Love the bike. Its my second personal build, first carbon bike since I started road cycling last year. I really have no complaints; the overall finish of the frame is excellent and the geometry of the RT800 was perfect for me. Most of my riding is recreational, and even with a stiff frame and bb, its comfortable enough for long distance rides.




Thanks. But the closest "brawl" this bike has seen was when we ran into a local group ride in LI avg. 22-25mph. And sad to say, its been in the garage for almost 3 weeks now just standing pretty. I don't even think the wheels/tires are broken in yet, hardly 300 miles. After a current promotion, crazy schedule, and more time at the gym, cycling time has diminished.
Thanks. Mine arrived today. Just finished putting it together and had time for a very short ride. I love it. So much lighter, smoother and stiffer than the Specialized Roubaix triple Elite. I've got to adjust the front dérailleur a bit, then take it for a longer ride tomorrow.
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