Hot r Not
09-10-16, 07:42 PM
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Defy Composite 1
09-11-16, 08:57 AM
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that Defy is hot! Wheels set it off, like it.
09-11-16, 06:53 PM
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That is a hot frame, but the build as a whole is not IMO. A couple things:
- The positive rise stem
- Big stack of spacers
- The handlebar / shifter position
I know comfort comes first, but this is a thread about vanity
- The positive rise stem
- Big stack of spacers
- The handlebar / shifter position
I know comfort comes first, but this is a thread about vanity
Last edited by fa63; 09-13-16 at 11:42 AM.
09-12-16, 02:54 PM
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Argon 112E
I bought this bike last year and due to illness have only had the opportunity to ride it a few time.
I had big dream of doing a lot of races. I pretty muck upgraded every thing on this bike.
The bike was in a shop where the customer returned it to the store.
turns out it had mixed 10speed and primarley 11speed components. I had a good friend that did my fitting and put on ultegra components mixed with dura-ace. Aero bars were upgraded to profile design carbon with gel pads. New bar tape fast tires and wheels.
I later put on xlabs rear hydration system and
I had big dream of doing a lot of races. I pretty muck upgraded every thing on this bike.
The bike was in a shop where the customer returned it to the store.
turns out it had mixed 10speed and primarley 11speed components. I had a good friend that did my fitting and put on ultegra components mixed with dura-ace. Aero bars were upgraded to profile design carbon with gel pads. New bar tape fast tires and wheels.
I later put on xlabs rear hydration system and
X-Lab Torpedo System on the front
09-13-16, 07:38 AM
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Have to go with not. A time trial bike should have some drop between the saddle and the handlebar, like this:
09-13-16, 08:15 AM
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09-13-16, 08:20 AM
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09-13-16, 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by cat0020
Just cosmetics for advertising to sell bikes... not for real world application for comfort.
Originally Posted by fa63
I know comfort comes first, but this is a thread about vanity
09-13-16, 08:26 AM
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I bought this bike last year and due to illness have only had the opportunity to ride it a few time.
I had big dream of doing a lot of races. I pretty muck upgraded every thing on this bike.
The bike was in a shop where the customer returned it to the store.
turns out it had mixed 10speed and primarley 11speed components. I had a good friend that did my fitting and put on ultegra components mixed with dura-ace. Aero bars were upgraded to profile design carbon with gel pads. New bar tape fast tires and wheels.
I later put on xlabs rear hydration system and
I had big dream of doing a lot of races. I pretty muck upgraded every thing on this bike.
The bike was in a shop where the customer returned it to the store.
turns out it had mixed 10speed and primarley 11speed components. I had a good friend that did my fitting and put on ultegra components mixed with dura-ace. Aero bars were upgraded to profile design carbon with gel pads. New bar tape fast tires and wheels.
I later put on xlabs rear hydration system and
X-Lab Torpedo System on the front
I ended up with a Cervelo P3, but love the look of the Argons. No dealers around me though, so I couldn't really test one. No regrets though - the P3 rocks.
09-13-16, 10:33 AM
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Just finished building it up - still need to add bar tape but wanted to go ahead and post. I'm thinking red tape on the bull horns and black on the extensions, or vice versa. Not sold on the red seat but thought it would add a splash of color. I'm happy with the seat to bar drop.
09-13-16, 10:33 AM
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09-13-16, 10:51 AM
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Since you are unaware that the bike was built but yet to be fitted, stems, spacers and handlebar are all prior to final fork cut......
09-13-16, 10:53 AM
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As it was mentioned, this thread is about vanity. No one cares if you're comfortable riding the bike.
It's fine to post any bike in here, but be prepared to have thick skin if it doesn't look pro.
09-13-16, 11:21 AM
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09-13-16, 11:41 AM
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Just finished building it up - still need to add bar tape but wanted to go ahead and post. I'm thinking red tape on the bull horns and black on the extensions, or vice versa. Not sold on the red seat but thought it would add a splash of color. I'm happy with the seat to bar drop.
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