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03-10-12, 01:13 PM
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Nice bike. couple thoughts if it were my bike.
1). just do black tires. To me, colored tires are something a rookie does to help make his bike flashy. Like a 16 year old that puts, "Powered by honda" on their front windshield.
2) the saddle and bar tape are slightly off from matching. Not a big deal at all but it stands out to me. (who is gonne see it when your sitting anyway)
These are just my opinions. That does not take away of how nice your bike is though!
1). just do black tires. To me, colored tires are something a rookie does to help make his bike flashy. Like a 16 year old that puts, "Powered by honda" on their front windshield.
2) the saddle and bar tape are slightly off from matching. Not a big deal at all but it stands out to me. (who is gonne see it when your sitting anyway)
These are just my opinions. That does not take away of how nice your bike is though!
1.I have black 4000s tires on the way. Got the blue tires when they were on sale, but kinda tired of them too.
2. The saddle is a little shiny and the tape isn't, which is why the difference in the pics. The bike originally came with a black Fizik K1, which I didn't take with the bike. Found the carbon saddle on eBay, it's a pretty rare color combo.
03-10-12, 01:19 PM
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that makes sense. I'm not a giant fan, but I have seen a couple hot ones here lately. how much does she weigh in at?
03-10-12, 01:51 PM
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Did a 45 miler on her today.. https://j.mp/w9kSBd very smooth and stiff ride. But had trouble with leg cramps, which took the joy out of the ride. As far as the pic, I couldve closed it up a bit, but kept the apeture at 2.8, like the bokeh look..thats why the back ground is a bit blurry. Also compression degraded the pic a bit. This bike weighed in at 15.25 lbs, might be lighter now with the new chain and 3T Ergosum Team Handle bar. Had a 1070 and Ritchey WCS alloy before. Also thanks for the nice comments.
03-10-12, 02:02 PM
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03-10-12, 03:55 PM
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03-10-12, 06:27 PM
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white giant: highly sloped top tube, spacers, and 17 degree stem dont jive together. cannot unsee.
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03-10-12, 06:34 PM
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No sweat, cheap beer gives me more play with my bike budget.
03-10-12, 06:56 PM
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03-10-12, 07:00 PM
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youre right, its not 17, but it looks off flipped down with spacers and a highly sloping top tube.
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03-10-12, 07:49 PM
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03-10-12, 07:54 PM
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03-10-12, 08:19 PM
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03-10-12, 09:11 PM
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03-10-12, 10:40 PM
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Ill play.
Didnt have the time to make some decent studio shots. Here she is, mid right. I should've removed the bottles i know.
Didnt have the time to make some decent studio shots. Here she is, mid right. I should've removed the bottles i know.
03-10-12, 10:41 PM
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Raleigh Supercourse:
03-11-12, 05:54 AM
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Here is my German pride and joy.
2010 CUBE AGREE SL
Full Ultegra group
Easton Vista SL wheels replaced with Easton EA 70 wheels
SYNTACE Handle and Stem replaced with Easton EA 70 bar and Deda Zero1 stem
Cube saddle swapped with Ritchie WCS Marathon
Profile Design Legacy Aero Bar for longer rides
Stock without pedals 8.1kg think i managed to lower that with wheels saddle handle bar etc.
Cheers!
2010 CUBE AGREE SL
Full Ultegra group
Easton Vista SL wheels replaced with Easton EA 70 wheels
SYNTACE Handle and Stem replaced with Easton EA 70 bar and Deda Zero1 stem
Cube saddle swapped with Ritchie WCS Marathon
Profile Design Legacy Aero Bar for longer rides
Stock without pedals 8.1kg think i managed to lower that with wheels saddle handle bar etc.
Cheers!
03-11-12, 08:35 AM
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i think this shot doesnt fool my eyes as much. the big headtube and or cone and what appears to be a short stem just throw off the proportions. i like these though:
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