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01-09-17, 05:18 PM
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Haha, thanks.
Ya know, I'd recommend eTap to anyone. I really like it...and not a fair comparison, but it's just as fast to change the front and drop gears in the back as it was with my old Ultegra Di2. I have no complaints.
Ya know, I'd recommend eTap to anyone. I really like it...and not a fair comparison, but it's just as fast to change the front and drop gears in the back as it was with my old Ultegra Di2. I have no complaints.
01-09-17, 06:34 PM
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01-10-17, 12:10 AM
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Just get something lighter made from alloy like an Extralite - and put it in the pink anodize tank.
01-10-17, 07:44 AM
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01-10-17, 12:57 PM
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Haha, I honestly considered trying a glossy clearish pink nail polish, but I was too lazy to try.
01-10-17, 01:33 PM
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Regardless, you definitely don't want to apply "clearish" enamel directly over aluminum.
Primer first, or use an opaque paint.
01-10-17, 02:34 PM
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Makes sense. I doubt I'll bother with. Sooner or later something will pop up. It's weird there's not more manufacturers making this stuff considering that tubeless is becoming more popular.
01-10-17, 03:11 PM
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01-10-17, 03:25 PM
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I was also considering this!
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01-13-17, 02:17 AM
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I know I'll get NOT for stacked spacers and short stem 
, but here we go:
[IMG]blob:https://imgur.com/4e056a1b-01b4-4c35-9bdc-caf944574509[/IMG]
, but here we go: [IMG]blob:https://imgur.com/4e056a1b-01b4-4c35-9bdc-caf944574509[/IMG]
01-13-17, 10:59 AM
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01-13-17, 11:08 AM
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Normally, the large decals on the wheels would bother me, but I think that the relative light-handedness on the frame keeps the overall package from being too jarring. That said, I think I'd like it even more with more subtle branding on the wheels.
Normally, the large decals on the wheels would bother me, but I think that the relative light-handedness on the frame keeps the overall package from being too jarring. That said, I think I'd like it even more with more subtle branding on the wheels.
01-13-17, 11:13 AM
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thanks.. I agree about my wheels. it irks me but its the only ones I have right now. new stealthier wheels is what i'll upgrade to next.
01-13-17, 12:10 PM
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Williams seems like they'd be a big enough company to sell sticker kits.
01-13-17, 12:48 PM
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I've seen williams wheels with black graphics, would look great on that bike! Hot.
01-13-17, 12:50 PM
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What do you guys think?
01-13-17, 01:50 PM
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I really don't mind bold branding as long as it is done without all kinds of drama.
No garish, contrasting or overuse of colors. Black, white, blue... done. No flourishes, pinstripes or other designs to detract from the clean lines of the bike or to trick the eye into thinking the parts are straighter/curvier/thicker/thinner/stronger/lighter than they really are.
If you are going to have bold logos on deep wheels then three is the proper number of logo's to have although I would get rid of the little W's. White is also the proper logo color to have. These wheels do require that the person riding this bike ride fast enough to so that the logo's blur as the wheels spin. This must be done at all times, whenever the bike is moving. Keep that in mind.
Bar, stem, spacers, post, post clamp, saddle, wheels and cages all black. Check. GPS level. Check.
Using one (maybe two?) spacers (as I think I see in the photo) is realistic without looking rediculous like slammed stems often do. It looks like there is a really nice bar to stem drop on this bike.
I think this bike is really well done. Congratulations. I'd love to see a photo taken straight at the drive side instead of at an angle.
The only thing is the name. It reminds me of Chevy Chase reporting on Saturday Night Live that Franciso Franco is still dead.
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01-14-17, 11:00 PM
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