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Funny that you say that... I do find myself schooching my ass back off the saddle when I go into the drops... So I am feeling a little crowded... Maybe a longer stem will help out a bit... I'm not sure about the stack height yet... I am a Clyde at 202# 5'10" so when the gut goes I can probably go lower...
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Funny that you say that... I do find myself schooching my ass back off the saddle when I go into the drops... So I am feeling a little crowded... Maybe a longer stem will help out a bit... I'm not sure about the stack height yet... I am a Clyde at 202# 5'10" so when the gut goes I can probably go lower...
Man, add a pair of in-line brake levers and that would have made a killer city bike for me when I was in BK.
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^^^Nice Warbird Ti! I just picked up the Warbird 2 and it's already one of my favorite bikes!
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^^^Nice Warbird Ti! I just picked up the Warbird 2 and it's already one of my favorite bikes!
Here is my 2014 "Industry Only" Giant TCR SLR build... (click pics for full res)
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I know people have been dissing murdered out bikes, but this one does it right.
Its more like a ninja, deadly while being discreet.
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How do you like force 22? I will be getting it installed on my caad10 when I get back from my business trip
^^^Nice Warbird Ti! I just picked up the Warbird 2 and it's already one of my favorite bikes!
Here is my 2014 "Industry Only" Giant TCR SLR build... (click pics for full res)
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Nick - TCR SLR (3) by N. Paglia, on Flickr
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Nick - TCR SLR (1) by N. Paglia, on Flickr
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Here is my 2014 "Industry Only" Giant TCR SLR build... (click pics for full res)
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Nick - TCR SLR (3) by N. Paglia, on Flickr
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^^^Nice Warbird Ti! I just picked up the Warbird 2 and it's already one of my favorite bikes!
Here is my 2014 "Industry Only" Giant TCR SLR build... (click pics for full res)
![](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5471/11847479893_a1646976d5_c.jpg)
Nick - TCR SLR (3) by N. Paglia, on Flickr
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Nick - TCR SLR (2) by N. Paglia, on Flickr
Here is my 2014 "Industry Only" Giant TCR SLR build... (click pics for full res)
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Nick - TCR SLR (3) by N. Paglia, on Flickr
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Nick - TCR SLR (1) by N. Paglia, on Flickr
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Thanks for the feedback gang. This my favorite build yet.
I love it so far. I've setup both Force and Red22 setups and, aside from the weight, the performance is extremely similar.
Enve 45mm PowerTap
I actually agree with the white sticker as well. Hopefully I can find a Vector seat post with a black Giant logo. I may want to keep a little white in the logo just to tie in with the small white spots on the levers and crankarms.
Enve 45mm PowerTap
I actually agree with the white sticker as well. Hopefully I can find a Vector seat post with a black Giant logo. I may want to keep a little white in the logo just to tie in with the small white spots on the levers and crankarms.
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The bars look like they're pretty shallow in the reach and drop department, too - not that there's anything wrong with that, just keep it in mind as you take your time getting everything sorted out.
Man, add a pair of in-line brake levers and that would have made a killer city bike for me when I was in BK.
Man, add a pair of in-line brake levers and that would have made a killer city bike for me when I was in BK.
What advantage would the inline brakes deliver? I'm only on the top of the bar when climbing...most of the rest of the time either hoods or drops...I did 5 miles in the drops yesterday as part of my ride...working on my posture.
thx for the info..
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I know what you mean by depth of the drop but, what is reach exactly?
What advantage would the inline brakes deliver? I'm only on the top of the bar when climbing...most of the rest of the time either hoods or drops...I did 5 miles in the drops yesterday as part of my ride...working on my posture.
thx for the info..
What advantage would the inline brakes deliver? I'm only on the top of the bar when climbing...most of the rest of the time either hoods or drops...I did 5 miles in the drops yesterday as part of my ride...working on my posture.
thx for the info..
For me, in-lines would have been nice in that the few extra inches of height made a noticeable difference in traffic - just a little easier to see over the tops of cars and anticipate, particularly when filtering through slower traffic in Manhattan. If it wasn't a bike that I'd be in traffic with frequently, I wouldn't bother with 'em.
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Finally an entire page of hot bikes. All well done. On the Seven not a fan of the saddle but holy crap some real stunners posted these last two days!
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^^^Nice Warbird Ti! I just picked up the Warbird 2 and it's already one of my favorite bikes!
Here is my 2014 "Industry Only" Giant TCR SLR build... (click pics for full res)
![](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5471/11847479893_a1646976d5_c.jpg)
Nick - TCR SLR (3) by N. Paglia, on Flickr
R SLR (2) by N. Paglia, on Flickr
Here is my 2014 "Industry Only" Giant TCR SLR build... (click pics for full res)
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Nick - TCR SLR (3) by N. Paglia, on Flickr
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I'll have a go at er
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Reach = how far forward the drops extend. If you switch bars and stem at the same time, you'll want to take both in to account - don't assume reach will be the same.
For me, in-lines would have been nice in that the few extra inches of height made a noticeable difference in traffic - just a little easier to see over the tops of cars and anticipate, particularly when filtering through slower traffic in Manhattan. If it wasn't a bike that I'd be in traffic with frequently, I wouldn't bother with 'em.
For me, in-lines would have been nice in that the few extra inches of height made a noticeable difference in traffic - just a little easier to see over the tops of cars and anticipate, particularly when filtering through slower traffic in Manhattan. If it wasn't a bike that I'd be in traffic with frequently, I wouldn't bother with 'em.
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A most serious tire mounting faux pas. If you were to mount them identincally, you would be able to keep the valve stems align in either the upper or lower position and read both Schwalbe and the model in upright script. tsk, tsk, (suck in through teeth)
It looks tall 61cm or 63cm? If it were shorter it would be warmer. Any chance of a surgical shortening in your future?
It looks tall 61cm or 63cm? If it were shorter it would be warmer. Any chance of a surgical shortening in your future?
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I knew about the tires, just wanted to see which way I liked better. It's a 63.
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And you dared post a photo in HorN before coming to your conclussion, remounting the offender and rephotographing? sigh
And it shows. But, it does present well for such a tall frame. You've done an excellent job of disguising the giant.
And it shows. But, it does present well for such a tall frame. You've done an excellent job of disguising the giant.
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I've got thick skin I can take it. Thank you, being tall isn't always awesome.
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I know. I'm 195cm. There's a photo of my monstosity in here somewhere.
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99.9% of the time it is.
Only if you're trying to hide in a crowd does it have drawbacks.
Only if you're trying to hide in a crowd does it have drawbacks.
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