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Hot or not? Picked it up today. Few pieces missing, saddle is not the final one. Just need to see if I want to do toupe, romin or selle italia.
The bike as it is weighs 15.88 pounds. Soon I will probably switch saddle to toupe pro and pedals to stainless steel instead of chome mo. This will save me an astounding 40g!!! For the price of only an extra testicle.
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The bike as it is weighs 15.88 pounds. Soon I will probably switch saddle to toupe pro and pedals to stainless steel instead of chome mo. This will save me an astounding 40g!!! For the price of only an extra testicle.
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@lsberrios1-Just for kicks, I thought I would give a visual of what YOUR bike would look like with white Tape and saddle (And different stem)
MUCH better in MY PERSONAL opinion.
MUCH better in MY PERSONAL opinion.
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Agree on the stem being ugly. It's just too fat looking. Otherwise hot bike.
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Great bike for sure! It doesn't jump at me. you put a white saddle and white bar tape and I think it will pop much more. I know, I know....white=dirty. Not always. You can use tape like Fizik mircotex. Its glossy and therefor you can simply wipe off any dirt at the end of a ride. Use a degreaser spray and towel and boom bam, clean as new.
I cant get passed that stem either. Each time I look over the bike, my eye keeps going to that stem. Never cared much for the sprinter stems.
I REALLY think white saddle/bar tape would help a lot.
I cant get passed that stem either. Each time I look over the bike, my eye keeps going to that stem. Never cared much for the sprinter stems.
I REALLY think white saddle/bar tape would help a lot.
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@lsberrios1-Just for kicks, I thought I would give a visual of what YOUR bike would look like with white Tape and saddle (And different stem)
MUCH better in MY PERSONAL opinion.
![](https://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u30/blknslvrgsxr/Second.jpg)
MUCH better in MY PERSONAL opinion.
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Any difference you've noticed coming from a spec? That stem is thick, as it's also on my bike. The 2013 stems have been redesigned to be a little thinner. Unfortunately you don't have much choices with stems, due to od2.
Any difference you've noticed coming from a spec? That stem is thick, as it's also on my bike. The 2013 stems have been redesigned to be a little thinner. Unfortunately you don't have much choices with stems, due to od2.
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That being said, I could have probably managed almost the same on the roubaix. The biggest difference is the smoothness in shifting from the "old" 6700 to the 9000. It is worlds appart. Then there is responsiveness of frame which is slightly better and comfort which believe it or not I like better on the TCR.
I am going again later to take those KOMs, one of them hopefully will not get me on a red light, and the other one I'll finish it through.
And thanks for the HOT, yours is too
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While I agree that the rabobank scheme may be a bit much or not everybody's cup of tea, I'll give myself an A for uniqueness
. I have to say at first I was not 100% in love. But it really grew up on me and there aren't that many around. Appreciate your feedback.
I thought the same thing but then this came up to my head "dirty dirty dirty". The only time the bike would have looked good was the first day. Believe I did think about it many times.
I have to say I am thankful for being able to have such an amazing array of bicycles!
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I thought the same thing but then this came up to my head "dirty dirty dirty". The only time the bike would have looked good was the first day. Believe I did think about it many times.
I have to say I am thankful for being able to have such an amazing array of bicycles!
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I'm with you, at first glance I don't find the paint and decal job that appealing but it is unique and it does grow on you. Mostly though I can appreciate what an incredible build and bike this will be for you. Fantastic wheels (powertap right?), and the nicest non-electronic group in the business ![Smilie](https://www.bikeforums.net/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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@lsberrios1-Just for kicks, I thought I would give a visual of what YOUR bike would look like with white Tape and saddle (And different stem)
MUCH better in MY PERSONAL opinion.
![](https://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u30/blknslvrgsxr/Second.jpg)
MUCH better in MY PERSONAL opinion.
![](https://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u30/blknslvrgsxr/Second.jpg)
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Ask me how to drop the chain into the smaller ring on a stuck 5700 fd with my unclipped foot during a climb; fun stuff. At least no dirty fingers just riding buddies saying wtf. BTW, love your new bike HOT!
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Nice looking bike. I think the bike would look much better without the wheel decals, but thats just my thoughts. Why do you have HED (Which looks like a number sticker pack you picked up from isle 7 at Walmart) on Bontrager wheels? Is 65 a race number?
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I shouldn't be advertising this in public but lets just say the bike is amazing...!!!
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Thanks Robby. Yes they are Powertap. And I will tell you this, If somebody had told me that this group was electric and I wouldn't have known any better, I would have believed it. IT IS INSANE! I dare say it shifts smoother and with less effort than Di2 6700 that I tried!
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spectacular looking bike!
Hot or not? Picked it up today. Few pieces missing, saddle is not the final one. Just need to see if I want to do toupe, romin or selle italia.
The bike as it is weighs 15.88 pounds. Soon I will probably switch saddle to toupe pro and pedals to stainless steel instead of chome mo. This will save me an astounding 40g!!! For the price of only an extra testicle.
![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6qy0Rxp6YOA/UuMCFDRkLlI/AAAAAAAAAdM/ALTiamn2Wj8/w838-h559-no/IMG_2723.JPG)
The bike as it is weighs 15.88 pounds. Soon I will probably switch saddle to toupe pro and pedals to stainless steel instead of chome mo. This will save me an astounding 40g!!! For the price of only an extra testicle.
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Hot or not?
Only had it a month and a half and already have almost 400 miles on it. The Di2 is sweet!
So I'm a bit of a weight weenie tho i know it makes little difference at my level of riding (mediocre but getting better). BIke weighed in at 14 pounds before pedals were added. At least the lightweight makes it easier to carry if I break down miles from anywhere.
Took it on 83 mile strava gran fondo on mlk day in 30 degree temps. Such a comfortable bike. At the fitting they changed to a shorter stem as I've got some back issues.
Only had it a month and a half and already have almost 400 miles on it. The Di2 is sweet!
So I'm a bit of a weight weenie tho i know it makes little difference at my level of riding (mediocre but getting better). BIke weighed in at 14 pounds before pedals were added. At least the lightweight makes it easier to carry if I break down miles from anywhere.
Took it on 83 mile strava gran fondo on mlk day in 30 degree temps. Such a comfortable bike. At the fitting they changed to a shorter stem as I've got some back issues.
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Not hot, but awesome that you are enjoying it! sub 15lbs is always a plus!
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Hot or not?
Only had it a month and a half and already have almost 400 miles on it. The Di2 is sweet!
So I'm a bit of a weight weenie tho i know it makes little difference at my level of riding (mediocre but getting better). BIke weighed in at 14 pounds before pedals were added. At least the lightweight makes it easier to carry if I break down miles from anywhere.
Took it on 83 mile strava gran fondo on mlk day in 30 degree temps. Such a comfortable bike. At the fitting they changed to a shorter stem as I've got some back issues.
![](https://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp151/zvezdah1/20140124_064040-1-1_resized_zps763306f4.jpg)
Only had it a month and a half and already have almost 400 miles on it. The Di2 is sweet!
So I'm a bit of a weight weenie tho i know it makes little difference at my level of riding (mediocre but getting better). BIke weighed in at 14 pounds before pedals were added. At least the lightweight makes it easier to carry if I break down miles from anywhere.
Took it on 83 mile strava gran fondo on mlk day in 30 degree temps. Such a comfortable bike. At the fitting they changed to a shorter stem as I've got some back issues.
![](https://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp151/zvezdah1/20140124_064040-1-1_resized_zps763306f4.jpg)
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Someone whispered in my ear to post the bike in this thread
Appleman custom made frame
Full Enve Cockpit and wheels
Dura Ace DI2
Appleman custom made frame
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