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09-08-08 | 03:05 PM

#51

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By the way, I have cats that weigh more than that bicycle. In fact I'm pretty sure we have squirrels in the yard that weigh more than that bicycle.

you know how i know you're gay?

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09-08-08 | 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by rankin116

Where in Troy? Does your friend race with a team around here?

Where did you guys ride?

He lives in Waterford.

We went up to the hill by the RPI, did about 2 hours worth of riding on the 96 and a few intervals on Oil Mill Hill Road.

He races in New York City on the weekend.

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09-08-08 | 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike V

Picture of bike being ridden.

All this stupid light stuff, and the dude not only wears unnecessarily heavy clothing, but looks like he's carrying an extra tire?

09-08-08 | 03:32 PM

#54

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The lightest set of pedals/cleats/shoes that I could find is over 2 lbs. I think I see where we need to start losing weight next. Come to think of it, is the seat really necessary? What good is a rear brake? You could steer from the stem and lose all the weight of the handlebars....

09-08-08 | 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BananaTugger

He lives in Waterford.

We went up to the hill by the RPI, did about 2 hours worth of riding on the 96 and a few intervals on Oil Mill Hill Road.

He races in New York City on the weekend.

Waterford is nice. What is the 96?

09-08-08 | 03:37 PM

#56

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Originally Posted by Flatballer

Look harder:

Aerolite Titanium pedals = 75 grams.

Aerolite cleats = <50 grams.

Simmons custom shoes = ~180 grams for a size 43.

FRP Titanium bolts = 5 grams.

That is 310 grams for shoes, pedals and cleats, or .68 pounds.

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09-08-08 | 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Flatballer

So you're saying a superlight fixie would be the way to go? No RD, FD, brakes, extra cogs or second ring. Also, the chain could be shortened.

09-08-08 | 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by rankin116

Waterford is nice. What is the 96?

I think it is called Middletown Road.

Or Fonda Road. The two run parallel to each other.

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09-08-08 | 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BananaTugger

Wow. Those don't even look like pedals. You win. How much is that setup you listed? I'm guessing more than my total bike by a good bit...

edit: I can't find those shoes online so I'm taking your word for it. That's crazy light though.

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09-08-08 | 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Flatballer

Wow. Those don't even look like pedals. You win. How much is that setup you listed? I'm guessing more than my total bike by a good bit...

Aerolite Titanium pedals are about $350.

I prefer M2 Racer Orbs. They are heavier, but they wear a lot longer.

Shoes.

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09-08-08 | 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BananaTugger

Aerolite Titanium pedals are about $350.

I prefer M2 Racer Orbs. They are heavier, but they wear a lot longer.

Shoes.

But M2 Racer doesn't make stuff anymore, right?

09-08-08 | 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by umd

But M2 Racer doesn't make stuff anymore, right?

Nope, which means I'm going to have to switch pedal systems at the beginning of next season, as I am on my last pair of cleats.

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09-08-08 | 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DrPete

Yeah, he looks like he's really hammering it out...

what've you got against him? his money his hobby his life. god forbid somebody takes out a nice bike for a nice ride...

maybe he should start cat 5 racing. that'll get him taken seriously.

09-08-08 | 04:45 PM

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Randallissimo

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sure is a homely bike!

09-08-08 | 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by umd

But M2 Racer doesn't make stuff anymore, right?

i can get these pedals no problem .

09-08-08 | 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by vic32amg

i can get these pedals no problem .

o rly?

I need cleats, damn it.

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09-08-08 | 05:36 PM

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gunter could shave his head and save another 10-20g - why hasn't he done that yet??!

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09-08-08 | 05:51 PM

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The dumb ******* lives in Belgium.

BELGIUM

As in flat-as-a-pancake-ELGIUM

Not waterford, bananaliar.

09-08-08 | 05:58 PM

#69

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Originally Posted by Hocam

The dumb ******* lives in Belgium.

BELGIUM

As in flat-as-a-pancake-ELGIUM

Not waterford, bananaliar.

What?

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09-08-08 | 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by patentcad

What do you have against kickstands you elitist pig? We don't all have friggin Starbucks on every corner to hold up our sub 7 lb. bicycles.

Good God man where do you live. No Starbucks on every corner. I thought New York State was civilized!

I skip breakfast and dinner just for a tiny drop of that nectar.

09-08-08 | 06:13 PM

#71

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Originally Posted by banerjek

I'd love to see someone with one of these superlight bikes show up at a long climbing ride...

yeah, 56 gear inches at a 34x16. all that lightness benefits you most on the climbs but no climbing gears.

09-08-08 | 06:17 PM

#72

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Originally Posted by Hocam

The dumb ******* lives in Belgium.

BELGIUM

As in flat-as-a-pancake-ELGIUM

Not waterford, bananaliar.

yeah, what does anyone in belgium know about REAL cycling?...

09-08-08 | 06:26 PM

#73

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how about cables and cable housings? Are they off the shelf or something LIGHT??

09-08-08 | 06:29 PM

#74

BananaTugger

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Quote:

Originally Posted by grinderbob

how about cables and cable housings? Are they off the shelf or something LIGHT??

PowerCordz + Some hose stuff.

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09-08-08 | 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by redfooj

what've you got against him? his money his hobby his life. god forbid somebody takes out a nice bike for a nice ride...

maybe he should start cat 5 racing. that'll get him taken seriously.

He can spend his cash any way he wants--nothing against it. He can knock himself out. It's just that most of us aren't interested in 8-speed bikes that cost a mortgage payment to fix. Most people who are against such bikes are people over 140 pounds who actually ride.

As for the little dig... well, that's just pathetic. Somebody need a hug?

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