Hot r Not
03-20-14, 07:42 AM
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Like the Ritchey. Maybe swap those Fulcrum wheels out and use a silver 32h wheel?
Some not-road bikes, but probably my best chance at reaching "hot" status since my last two road submissions were left wanting
Some not-road bikes, but probably my best chance at reaching "hot" status since my last two road submissions were left wanting
03-20-14, 08:28 AM
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I like those two track bikes.
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Fellow riders, the only free cheese is in the mousetrap!
03-20-14, 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Paulfs67
03-20-14, 08:42 AM
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Cannondale = Not
GT = Hot
GT = Hot
03-20-14, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by jmX
Finally got this thing built up and on the road. 14.99lbs on the nose with the deep powertap clinchers.
03-20-14, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by raudi
My 2013 Kestrel Talon.
03-20-14, 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Paulfs67
03-20-14, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by milkbaby
Neo-retro hottt... though for some reason I think other wheels would be hotter, the fulcrums just don't seem to look right to me clashing with the frame color...
03-20-14, 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by RPK79
Sans decals they would look good. At least in combination with this particular frame.
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03-20-14, 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Paulfs67
03-20-14, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by milkbaby
HOTTT... I'm the minority opinion here, but I think it's unique and beautiful.
03-20-14, 04:16 PM
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My 2014 Specialized Tarmac SL4 build. Weighing in at 14.6 pounds. I would replace my seat for something lighter but its just too damm comfy to shave a few ounces.
03-20-14, 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Doostur
My 2014 Specialized Tarmac SL4 build. Weighing in at 14.6 pounds. I would replace my seat for something lighter but its just too damm comfy to shave a few ounces.
03-20-14, 05:01 PM
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Best Tarmac ever...
03-20-14, 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Doostur
My 2014 Specialized Tarmac SL4 build. Weighing in at 14.6 pounds. I would replace my seat for something lighter but its just too damm comfy to shave a few ounces.
03-20-14, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Doostur
My 2014 Specialized Tarmac SL4 build. Weighing in at 14.6 pounds. I would replace my seat for something lighter but its just too damm comfy to shave a few ounces.
03-20-14, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by gc3
Best Tarmac ever...
Indeed. Nicely done.
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Originally Posted by Jorgediaz
Fellow riders, the only free cheese is in the mousetrap!
03-20-14, 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by milkbaby
HOTTT... I'm the minority opinion here, but I think it's unique and beautiful.
Originally Posted by Raedyn
Overall, I think it's hot. I'm not a huge fan of the white fork, and the handlebars are also distracting but maybe that's the angle of the shot.
I guess I need to work on my cellphone camera skills.
03-21-14, 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by milkbaby
Neo-retro hottt... though for some reason I think other wheels would be hotter, the fulcrums just don't seem to look right to me clashing with the frame color...
03-21-14, 05:57 AM
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Besides the green Fizik tape thats left to wrap on, OT Comp One crankset, KMC DLC-black 11 sp chain, Veloflex Masters... this build is done.
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03-21-14, 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by primov8
Besides the green Fizik tape thats left to wrap on, OT Comp One crankset, KMC DLC-black 11 sp chain, Veloflex Masters... this build is done.
03-21-14, 07:50 AM
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Thanks everyone for the kind words!!!! The SL4 is a great bike!
