Not like anyone cares, but, there now exists pictures of me on my new bike...
01-19-09, 06:18 PM
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Not like anyone cares, but, there now exists pictures of me on my new bike...
01-19-09, 06:20 PM
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Nice pics.
I Like the middle one.
How tall are you?
I Like the middle one.
How tall are you?
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5'9", and it was like 80 degrees, or at least high 70s yesterday.
Great weather but I got myself a little dehydrated
Great weather but I got myself a little dehydrated
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Are you enjoying the new bike?
It looks great and you look really comfortable on it...
It looks great and you look really comfortable on it...
01-19-09, 06:43 PM
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I promised to sell some stuff off to pay for it...
It's a 54cm frame
And a 10cm stem, but it's the wrong angle... supposed to be a -17 and I got a -6 in a -17 package instead... correct angle on it's way.
It's a 54cm frame
And a 10cm stem, but it's the wrong angle... supposed to be a -17 and I got a -6 in a -17 package instead... correct angle on it's way.
01-19-09, 06:44 PM
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Wasn't your last bike pretty new? Of course, as many miles as you put on, a new frame might be in order every year or so.
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But for what it's worth, I only bought the frame, bars, stem and steatpost, and everything else I already had.
Edit: ok, so I got new Nokons also. And a new cassette... but that's just a maintenance thing.
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Nice...I really want a new frame and I'm thinking Specialized. I couldn't do an SL2 justice though. My frame is a 56, shop convinced me to go with it instead of a 54 and find it's just a tad too large.
I forgot Bicycle Bob's sponsors you guys. I actually got those same Specialized arm warmers that guy in the 3rd pick with the tatoos has. Love them, they're great. Also bought some kool stop pads there. Beats most the shops down here.
I will say though that those pictures just aren't as flattering as the old one...I don't see any striations. haha
I forgot Bicycle Bob's sponsors you guys. I actually got those same Specialized arm warmers that guy in the 3rd pick with the tatoos has. Love them, they're great. Also bought some kool stop pads there. Beats most the shops down here.
I will say though that those pictures just aren't as flattering as the old one...I don't see any striations. haha
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01-19-09, 07:13 PM
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01-19-09, 07:15 PM
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In your pics, what the heck is all that green stuff in the background?
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Yeha, Bob's great... they take good care of everybody, not just us.
It's funny I was thinking about the straiations also, but this was taken at a pretty casual part of the ride (a few minutes later we were doing 40mph leading in to a city limit sprint) so there wasn't much muscle tension.... yeah, that'smy excuse and I'm sticking to it.
As for the shadows, that's what happens on a SUNNY day
It's funny I was thinking about the straiations also, but this was taken at a pretty casual part of the ride (a few minutes later we were doing 40mph leading in to a city limit sprint) so there wasn't much muscle tension.... yeah, that'smy excuse and I'm sticking to it.
As for the shadows, that's what happens on a SUNNY day
01-19-09, 07:18 PM
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umd - perfect fit. Really - textbook even. Got any pictures of you with your pedals at top or bottom dead center?
....seriously wicked good fit. Looks natural.
I'm just shy of your height and have been slowly converting from 52->54 frames. Kind of in between. Think I need 54 just to get near the fit you have.
....seriously wicked good fit. Looks natural.
I'm just shy of your height and have been slowly converting from 52->54 frames. Kind of in between. Think I need 54 just to get near the fit you have.
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All I can see is sunshine....riding with bare skin exposed....and green grass. 
Oh, and the bike looks great too.
Beth
Oh, and the bike looks great too.
Beth
01-19-09, 07:43 PM
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Yes, nice pics, but what saddle are you riding?
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Yes, what did you do with your "old" bike? (Can I have it?
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