My new rig
08-08-12, 12:03 PM
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Rule #1 - dont rush out and do something to your bike because someone on BF said you should.
You may want to flip it at some point, or you may not. You are already making a pretty big position adjustment as it is. Ride it a lot first, then experiment if you think there might be something to gain.
You may want to flip it at some point, or you may not. You are already making a pretty big position adjustment as it is. Ride it a lot first, then experiment if you think there might be something to gain.
08-27-12, 02:50 PM
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So, how are you liking it so far?
And please tell me you got some new pedals!
How often and how far are you riding?
I'm looking into getting one of these, they come with lot's of nice components for the price.
And please tell me you got some new pedals!
How often and how far are you riding?
I'm looking into getting one of these, they come with lot's of nice components for the price.
08-27-12, 03:05 PM
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Nice bike! Red accents, cables, brake pad holders, valve cap, wheel reflectors...lucky! You ever take it off any sweet jumps? 
08-27-12, 04:21 PM
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Lol. That picture was when I pulled it off my truck the first time at the house. I did get some shimano 105 pedals.
I took those today...
I usually ride 20 miles a day through the week and a longer 30-40 mile ride on Saturday. I love it. Everything is still sooooooo smooth and I even lucked out that my ass really likes the seat. Id recommend one to anybody.
I took those today...
I usually ride 20 miles a day through the week and a longer 30-40 mile ride on Saturday. I love it. Everything is still sooooooo smooth and I even lucked out that my ass really likes the seat. Id recommend one to anybody.
08-27-12, 04:34 PM
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Glad to hear you're liking the new ride. I just picked up the same bike (1st road bike about 3 weeks ago).
Put down 140 miles and am really enjoying it.
Only other thing I did was take of the "dork disc" clear plastic disc on the cassette.
Also - your bar tape is waaaay to clean. Ride that thing will yah?
Put down 140 miles and am really enjoying it.
Only other thing I did was take of the "dork disc" clear plastic disc on the cassette.
Also - your bar tape is waaaay to clean. Ride that thing will yah?
08-27-12, 04:36 PM
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Are those Specialized Z-cages? How do you like them?
08-27-12, 04:45 PM
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Glad to hear you're liking the new ride. I just picked up the same bike (1st road bike about 3 weeks ago).
Put down 140 miles and am really enjoying it.
Only other thing I did was take of the "dork disc" clear plastic disc on the cassette.
Also - your bar tape is waaaay to clean. Ride that thing will yah?
Put down 140 miles and am really enjoying it.
Only other thing I did was take of the "dork disc" clear plastic disc on the cassette.
Also - your bar tape is waaaay to clean. Ride that thing will yah?
08-27-12, 04:49 PM
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Yeah they are. I really like the side entry, especially on the seat tube where its hard to get taller bottles out of top entry cages. I go over some rough transitions on my routes and never have a problem with the specialized bottles moving.
08-27-12, 05:05 PM
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Very nice! It looks like you have many miles of pleasant riding ahead.
08-27-12, 08:03 PM
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Think I'll stick with the Mongoose.
Just kidding! Congrats on the new bike!
Just kidding! Congrats on the new bike!
08-27-12, 08:30 PM
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Lol. That thing is lightyears ahead of my mongoose..
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