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Old 02-16-10 | 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Grumpy McTrumpy
really?

seems an awfully small thing to get so worked up about.
He posted pictures of his bike on the forum, so he obviously cares about what we think of his bike (whether he likes to admit it or not). So I gave my two cents.
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Old 02-16-10 | 07:47 AM
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I might be getting a BMC as my next bike, PCad better not get one.
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Old 02-16-10 | 07:47 AM
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If I responded in the manner that my NY upbringing really requires, they might ban me, so I will take one for the team on this.
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Old 02-16-10 | 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by fa63
He posted pictures of his bike on the forum, so he obviously cares about what we think of his bike (whether he likes to admit it or not). So I gave my two cents.
two cents = "nothing looks worse"?

I can think of a lot of things that look worse.
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Old 02-16-10 | 07:48 AM
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I'm not sure what else to do. I couldn't ride a 54 or 55, top tube is too short. I have a significant saddle to bar drop (see photo below on the 56 cm S2). I want a bike with racing geometry. The bikes FEEL great, handle great, fit great, etc. As to whether anyone approves on how this looks, you should consider the weight your opinion carries here, which is zero point zero zero. Try to bear this in mind.

how curious. i had you down as an all legs no torso body.
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Old 02-16-10 | 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by fa63
so he obviously cares about what we think of his bike (whether he likes to admit it or not
Incorrect.

I do it to fulfill my Larger BF Mission.
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Old 02-16-10 | 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by patentcad
Not for nothing, but it looks like friggin Calgary out here on Mt. Doom today.

I hope Spring comes this year.
Calgary looking east maybe!
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Old 02-16-10 | 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by coasting
how curious. i had you down as an all legs no torso body.
Long legs, but not super long. 5'11", 33-34" inseam. But a 56cm frame with a 57-57.5cm effective top tube always fits me. 120mm stem.
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Old 02-16-10 | 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by patentcad
I'm not sure what else to do. I couldn't ride a 54 or 55, top tube is too short. I have a significant saddle to bar drop (see photo below on the 56 cm S2). I want a bike with racing geometry. The bikes FEEL great, handle great, fit great, etc.
Save your money for a custom bike that fits.

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As to whether anyone approves on how this looks, you should consider the weight your opinion carries here, which is zero point zero zero. Try to bear this in mind.
OK.
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Old 02-16-10 | 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Grumpy McTrumpy
two cents = "nothing looks worse"?

I can think of a lot of things that look worse.
Good for you.
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Originally Posted by fa63
Save your money for a custom bike that fits.



OK.
You're Fredding me out Big Boy.

At least you live someplace warm. You have that going for you. Did the snow melt yet?
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Old 02-16-10 | 08:25 AM
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Surprise Surprise. Ultegra 6700 liquidation. Just sayin!
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Old 02-16-10 | 08:54 AM
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Surprise Surprise. Ultegra 6700 liquidation. Just sayin!
One trick pony?
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Old 02-16-10 | 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by jdon
One trick pony?
Well, they ain't reducing Sram Force Shifters by $200 at Colorado Cyclist. Only Ultegra 6700. Just sayin!
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Old 02-16-10 | 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Grumpy McTrumpy
two cents = "nothing looks worse"?

I can think of a lot of things that look worse.
I'm with Grumpy on this one . . .
whether he likes it or not.
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Old 02-16-10 | 10:56 AM
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Surprise Surprise. Ultegra 6700 liquidation. Just sayin!
You are the most annoying noob that's come through here in a long, long time . . . . and that's sayin' something!
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Old 02-16-10 | 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by slothlike
Surprise Surprise. Ultegra 6700 liquidation. Just sayin!
I'm telling you slothy, this Ultegra stuff really does rock. Which you might know if you actually rode a bicycle, you know, on the road, you know, in the real friggin world. You are incredibly annoying by the way. You show a lot of BF Promise.

By the way, the first of those D.A. wheels arrive and the bike is already 4oz. lighter. The other wheel should get here tomorrow or even later today. That bad boy will be just about 16 lbs even with clinchers. Lighteous is righteous.
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Old 02-16-10 | 11:23 AM
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Let's drive this idiot thread to 500 posts.

Who's with me?
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Old 02-16-10 | 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by patentcad
Let's drive this idiot thread to 500 posts.

Who's with me?
you think we would follow you into the gates of hell?
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Old 02-16-10 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by patentcad
Let's drive this idiot thread to 500 posts.

Who's with me?
How about explaining why you don't ride the Cervelo all the time?
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Old 02-16-10 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by coasting
you think we would follow you into the gates of hell?
I thought we'd already occupied the place
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Old 02-16-10 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by coasting
you think we would follow you into the gates of hell?
I would certainly hope so you limey Fred.
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Old 02-16-10 | 11:55 AM
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You will know 6700 is excellent once it is appointed to HRH. Until then, it remains merely great. As a SRAM lover, I do really like my 6700.
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Old 02-16-10 | 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by patentcad
Let's drive this idiot thread to 500 posts.

Who's with me?
I know that I'm new and all, but I was under the impression that you don't need anyone's help to drive an idiot thread to 500 posts...
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