Hot r Not
09-15-14, 12:26 PM
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I had those drop-in bars in the old part bins for the past two decades after using them from 1991 to 1995. Fell in love again, the shape of the drops is perfect for me and I actually used the extensions during a long descent which was quite comfy. But I intend to use them as a platform for a GoPro camera.
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09-15-14, 12:43 PM
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1999 Rocky Mountain Turbo.
One month old to me.
09-15-14, 12:45 PM
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09-15-14, 07:45 PM
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Hey @WheresWaldo - can you change your avatar? You're making me want to play Fallout and it's not even the dead of winter. When's that Boston shiz coming out, anyway?
09-15-14, 08:42 PM
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Hey @WheresWaldo - can you change your avatar? You're making me want to play Fallout and it's not even the dead of winter. When's that Boston shiz coming out, anyway?
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09-16-14, 03:04 AM
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That merlin is begging for some traditional drops, although I admit it's hard not to love it regardless.
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09-16-14, 04:04 AM
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Saddle slammed forward on a set back post? Excessive gap between tire and seatpost due to too long chain for the gear installed. Aero extensions at an accute upward angle. It's a Trek. Trek couldn't even be bothered to do a proper custom for the effort. 120 drop outs glued to a road frame with the accompanying chainline issues.
We can overlook the crank positioning and at least Jens got the wheels lined up.
But, really Jens, BF expects more!
It'll be less Not, once Jens sets the new hour record.
We can overlook the crank positioning and at least Jens got the wheels lined up.
But, really Jens, BF expects more!
It'll be less Not, once Jens sets the new hour record.
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09-16-14, 05:37 AM
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The new ride: 2009 Scott Addict r4 (1st road bike after 20 years of MTB - 1996 Specialized Ground Control A1)
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09-16-14, 10:27 AM
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09-16-14, 09:51 PM
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Jens' bike just looks odd. If you read the description of it, it sounds like they hacked a bunch of parts to make a fixed gear bike. They should have done better custom work. He deserves better. Those wheels just look ridiculous in my opinion - it looks like they have a machined sidewall for brakes on a bike that has no brakes. Why?
09-17-14, 11:54 AM
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Frame: Merlin Extralight, 57cm, 1993, Wine Red (RAL 3005)
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Crankset/Bottom Bracket: Campagnolo Chorus carbon UT 10sp cranks, 172.5mm, 53/39
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Handlebars/Stem: Scott Drop-in, 42 cm / Syntace F99, 105mm w/titanium bolts
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Wheels: Campagnolo Record/Mavic Open Pro Ceramic+/Veloflex 25mm
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09-19-14, 06:43 PM
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Gorgeous Merlin.
09-19-14, 07:16 PM
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Caad10 is close. Bars are rotated forward to much for my liking and you really need to get a wireless computer because that looks awful. I feel like it really needs some black crank arms too.
09-20-14, 01:47 AM
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THE KING IS BACK! The CCUs def add some nice bling to it though.
09-20-14, 12:03 PM
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09-24-14, 05:08 PM
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Felt AR3
New bike with swapped over parts.
09-24-14, 06:18 PM
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09-25-14, 06:28 AM
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Thanks for the comments!
09-25-14, 07:24 AM
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I think I agree about the bar tape and my wife definitely agrees (it was what was in the drawer when I changed the shifters so I didn't really pick it for this bike - at least that is my excuse). The tape will probably be changed out to flat black soon. As for the saddle, the bike came with a Retul fit that I haven't done yet, so that will determine where it ends up.
Thanks for the comments!
Thanks for the comments!
09-25-14, 07:32 AM
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09-25-14, 10:15 AM
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Although it's very nicely staged, its geometry is appealing and it appears to be assembled from individually attractive components (for the most part), on the whole I have to say 'Not.' Rim and frames are disproportionate to each other and inconsistently accented, and that has to be the most unsightly combination of crank arms chainwheels and pedals ever assembled. A fine bike, I'm sure; just not 'hot.'
09-28-14, 10:59 AM
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Finally added the finishing touch to my Colnago 30th Anniversary frame. H plus son TB14 rims on Novatec hubs.
09-28-14, 11:13 AM
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Although it's very nicely staged, its geometry is appealing and it appears to be assembled from individually attractive components (for the most part), on the whole I have to say 'Not.' Rim and frames are disproportionate to each other and inconsistently accented, and that has to be the most unsightly combination of crank arms chainwheels and pedals ever assembled. A fine bike, I'm sure; just not 'hot.'
