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05-23-14, 11:15 AM
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I think this thread still gets more views than the "New & Improved..."
So, I'll post here as well...
Many upgrades recently. I've installed Ultegra 6800, Sugino OX901D crank, Zipp carbon cockpit and post...Selle Italia saddle, Nokon, yada, yada, yada...I gotta lower the hoods a wee bit. I argued with my mech he said, "They're flat here..." but, I want them lower on the hooks by a hash and a half...When it comes to hoods...do it yourself.
You all have my permission to be mean if you'd like, no sunshine up this arse required:
(Oh yeah, chain is on the SMALL ring...THE HORROR!!!!
)
So, I'll post here as well...
Many upgrades recently. I've installed Ultegra 6800, Sugino OX901D crank, Zipp carbon cockpit and post...Selle Italia saddle, Nokon, yada, yada, yada...I gotta lower the hoods a wee bit. I argued with my mech he said, "They're flat here..." but, I want them lower on the hooks by a hash and a half...When it comes to hoods...do it yourself.
You all have my permission to be mean if you'd like, no sunshine up this arse required:
(Oh yeah, chain is on the SMALL ring...THE HORROR!!!!
)
05-23-14, 11:29 AM
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I'm sure its an awesome bike and fits you to a T...but this is a thread based purely on the looks of a bike.
Typically there are three criteria that makes a bike "hot".
1. Nice set of wheels...something deep or lightweight shallow ones.
2. Saddle to bar drop
3. Slammed stem...with a minimal bearing cap
If your bike has all three of those criteria...most of the time it will get a hot.
The blue Evo is a shining example of what is universally hot.
Lol...it was in the other H or N thread.
Typically there are three criteria that makes a bike "hot".
1. Nice set of wheels...something deep or lightweight shallow ones.
2. Saddle to bar drop
3. Slammed stem...with a minimal bearing cap
If your bike has all three of those criteria...most of the time it will get a hot.
The blue Evo is a shining example of what is universally hot.
Lol...it was in the other H or N thread.
05-23-14, 11:31 AM
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05-23-14, 11:37 AM
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I think this thread still gets more views than the "New & Improved..."
So, I'll post here as well...
Many upgrades recently. I've installed Ultegra 6800, Sugino OX901D crank, Zipp carbon cockpit and post...Selle Italia saddle, Nokon, yada, yada, yada...I gotta lower the hoods a wee bit. I argued with my mech he said, "They're flat here..." but, I want them lower on the hooks by a hash and a half...When it comes to hoods...do it yourself.
You all have my permission to be mean if you'd like, no sunshine up this arse required:
(Oh yeah, chain is on the SMALL ring...THE HORROR!!!! )
So, I'll post here as well...
Many upgrades recently. I've installed Ultegra 6800, Sugino OX901D crank, Zipp carbon cockpit and post...Selle Italia saddle, Nokon, yada, yada, yada...I gotta lower the hoods a wee bit. I argued with my mech he said, "They're flat here..." but, I want them lower on the hooks by a hash and a half...When it comes to hoods...do it yourself.
You all have my permission to be mean if you'd like, no sunshine up this arse required:
(Oh yeah, chain is on the SMALL ring...THE HORROR!!!!
)
05-23-14, 11:40 AM
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05-23-14, 11:48 AM
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05-23-14, 12:55 PM
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Friend got a new bike. I told him to fix the saddle and bars already, don't worry.
05-26-14, 06:09 PM
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Tish's vintage specialized allez epic
No ball busting please this is my wife's vintage speciallized allez epic. Just a little under 20 lbs. zipp carbon bars, spinergy wheels, dura ace derailleur, carbon seat post, cinelli stem, 600 brakes and crank.
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05-27-14, 01:25 AM
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05-27-14, 01:26 AM
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05-27-14, 02:33 AM
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Hot hot evo.
05-27-14, 03:11 AM
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05-27-14, 05:21 AM
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05-27-14, 05:02 PM
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Made a few changes: Selle Italia SLR Carbonio saddle, Look matte carbon cages and have some Look Keo Blade aero pedals on the way so it's almost done at this point...
05-27-14, 05:51 PM
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05-27-14, 05:57 PM
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Upgraded to 9070 from 7970. Put the white decal LW on it from the Cervelo, because I'm moving the stealth LW to the Type 5. Had the Berk combo covered with leather, I just never get used to the bare carbon.
Type 5 should be here in a couple weeks I'll post when I get it.
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05-27-14, 06:13 PM
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05-27-14, 06:23 PM
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Definitely not mistaking this for one of those open mold frames. Its so different from everything else... I like it. HOT.
05-27-14, 08:43 PM
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Not the lightest bike out there, but she rides pretty damn nicely.
(Not the best photo either. Quickly snapped this with my phone.)
