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Well ... I finally got my bike ... thanks everybody

Old 10-20-04, 12:27 AM
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Well ... I finally got my bike ... thanks everybody

So after all those questions and sorting through all those internet scams (I'll post a Renault for sale in the U.K. and get those scammers back) here is the bike that I'm going to get. What do you think?

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frame 2005 Compact Carbon Fibre – monocoque front triangle
fork Giant composite straight taper blade with alloy ahead steerer
headset FSA 1 1/8th Ahead Integrated
front derailleur Shimano Ultegra 10 Speed
rear derailleur Shimano Ultegra 10 Speed
cranks/bottom bracket Shimano Ultegra 10 Speed Hollowtech II, 39-53
derailleurshifters Shimano Ultegra 10 Speed STI - 20spd.
cassette Shimano Ultegra 10 Speed 11-23T
chain Shimano Ultegra 10 Speed
wheelset Shimano R550 16/20H
tyres Michelin Axial Pro Race 700 x 23c
brakes Shimano Ultegra 10 Speed Dual Pivot
brake levers Shimano Ultegra 10 Speed
stem Easton EA50 31.8mm Ahead
h.bar Easton EA50 31.8mm
seatpost C Tech round composite w/micro-Adjust
saddle Fi’zi:k Aliante’ Sport w/manganese rail


(pictured components are different than actual listed)
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Old 10-20-04, 12:41 AM
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Looking good fellow (future) TCR owner. Any idea when it will arrive?
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nice bike
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I'm glad they're puting out production bikes with an 11 tooth cog -- or is that a custom cassette?
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Everyone who helped ... Thanks
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Old 10-20-04, 06:39 PM
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When do you expect to get it? The 05s aren't out until late Nov I heard?
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Originally Posted by 531Aussie
I'm glad they're puting out production bikes with an 11 tooth cog -- or is that a custom cassette?
My 04 composite came with an 11-23. I decided to keep it but use a 12-25 for normal use (and really I haven't put the 11-23 back on since I bought it. Maybe in the spring.).

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