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Interesting that we have two bikes with the same color scheme posted back to back. As to this one, to me, it's just trying too hard. A 6 degree upward stem would look better with that sloping top tube. It's a good looking bike, don't get me wrong but it doesn't have the 'just enough' that the Ritte has, for instance. Madfibers will convince most on here that it's hot, and they are good looking wheels and yes, this bike would turn my head, but too much, imo.
Similarly, the Fuji on the previous page has the makings of a hottie if I could see it properly.
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Better detail pics.
https://photos.six3events.com/Bikes/2...3083&k=JHxxJKm
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Hey is getting a 2010 Brand New Bianchi Via Nirone 7 for $650 worth it? It will be an upgrade from this....
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Why does the Allez look photoshopped.......? Either way, it is a bit gaudy and thrown together.
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"NEW" 2011 - TREK Madone 4.5
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Frameset
· Frame 4 Series TCT Carbon, E2, with *DuoTrap speed/cadence (60cm)
· Fork Bontrager Race Lite w/E2 aluminum steerer, carbon legs
Wheels
· Wheels Bontrager SSR
· Tires Bontrager R2 Road, 700x23c
Drivetrain
· Shifters Shimano 105 STI, 10 speed
· Front Derailleur Shimano 105
· Rear Derailleur Shimano 105
· Crank Shimano R600, 50/34 (compact)
· Cassette 11-28, 10 speed
· Pedals Shimano PD-M520 (SPD)
Components
· Saddle fi'zi:k Arione K:ium
· Seat Post Bontrager Carbon, 20mm offset
· Handlebars Bontrager Race VR-C, 31.8mm - Black Tape
· Stem Bontrager Race Lite, 7 degree, 31.8mm
· Headset Integrated, cartridge bearings, sealed, alloy, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom
· Brakeset Tektro R540 brakes w/Shimano 105 STI levers
· Bottle Cages Bontrager RL
· Computers Bontrager Node 2.1 w/Duo Trap;
· Weight 20.0 lbs w/pedals, Node, bottle cages
Frameset
· Frame 4 Series TCT Carbon, E2, with *DuoTrap speed/cadence (60cm)
· Fork Bontrager Race Lite w/E2 aluminum steerer, carbon legs
Wheels
· Wheels Bontrager SSR
· Tires Bontrager R2 Road, 700x23c
Drivetrain
· Shifters Shimano 105 STI, 10 speed
· Front Derailleur Shimano 105
· Rear Derailleur Shimano 105
· Crank Shimano R600, 50/34 (compact)
· Cassette 11-28, 10 speed
· Pedals Shimano PD-M520 (SPD)
Components
· Saddle fi'zi:k Arione K:ium
· Seat Post Bontrager Carbon, 20mm offset
· Handlebars Bontrager Race VR-C, 31.8mm - Black Tape
· Stem Bontrager Race Lite, 7 degree, 31.8mm
· Headset Integrated, cartridge bearings, sealed, alloy, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom
· Brakeset Tektro R540 brakes w/Shimano 105 STI levers
· Bottle Cages Bontrager RL
· Computers Bontrager Node 2.1 w/Duo Trap;
· Weight 20.0 lbs w/pedals, Node, bottle cages
Much better pic but still not there. Sorry for calling it a 1.2-1.5
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Its all in the staging bro.
ie: wrong gear, mismatch bottles,etc.
I'd go with black cables to make them more stealth.
You're not kidding about the pic being terrible.
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I like how its come together for you.
You mentioned this as being your 2nd bike so I'll give you a break.
I keep my Allez modest too.
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I really like those allez frames, I dig the colors. I think bmcphx's needs more bling and Robots needs less bling. I really wish those mad fiber wheels had the black decals rather than the white.
I wouldn't kick either out of bed, but I'd probably keep the Daily Show on during the act.
I wouldn't kick either out of bed, but I'd probably keep the Daily Show on during the act.
thanks speshuled, this is a second (beater) bike for me to give my Madone a break every now and then and double as a race bike, so I will probably keep it modest. It's 17.02# with those 1750g wheels, Ultegra, and plastic bottle cages.
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One of these days I'm driving downtown and riding my bike all day around the city in hopes of spotting one of your rides in action.
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Thats not bad at all. I love madfiber wheels, but I think yours looks more appropriate than the decked out one. You did very well, especially for a beater.
One of these days I'm driving downtown and riding my bike all day around the city in hopes of spotting one of your rides in action.
One of these days I'm driving downtown and riding my bike all day around the city in hopes of spotting one of your rides in action.
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I love it. Completely out of the ordinary. Hot.
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Hey, I know LGO! I never get out tho. Living in the burbs sucks.
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$3,000 rims on an Allez? I hope that's an S-works Allez and not an entry level version.
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Hot, but would like to see it with a 6deg or 10deg stem
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S works allez is 2000 and smartweld is 880.
It would be dumb to buy s works
It would be dumb to buy s works
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eh? Smartweld is $1,350, Expert is $2,400, and S-Works is $7,000 (!) for the Allez lineup.
*edit oh you must be talking about the frameset only.
*edit oh you must be talking about the frameset only.
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