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09-08-15, 07:28 AM
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I want to defend that saddle for the following reasons. It's not a swoopy-tubed bike and the Brooks matches that aesthetic. in fact, I like it better than some of the droopy nose varieties. Watching the Vuelta today one of the riders was suffering from saddle sores and it reminded me that comfort is of prime importance. of course, this observation does not apply to those big gel mattress saddles on your grandma's bike.
09-08-15, 03:02 PM
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I'm assuming you mean that I need carbon wheels. These are my training wheels, and at about 1475g, 24mm wide with a 31mm profile I'd say they're pretty good. I'll probably get some nice carbon tubs in the future for racing.
09-10-15, 08:17 PM
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09-10-15, 08:21 PM
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Still a not but better. Cool effect with the wheels spinning but that does not work here. I like the setup but the bike is a little hard to swallow. Again, nice concept but the the execution is a little poor.
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09-10-15, 09:02 PM
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It might have some potential, but as it is, it's about as hot as your average 4 a.m. street walker. A little long in the tooth, worse for wear, needs work, etc.. Put some tape on those bars, that's nasty!
09-10-15, 09:19 PM
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I disagree on the bartape. Dont put any.. my bars are all rusty due to the accumulated sweat.
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09-10-15, 09:53 PM
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What it looks like now.. the other photo was when right after I bought it :-) I put about 800 miles on it so far..mostly original except the Richey TT bars, saddle and bar end brake levers.
09-10-15, 10:09 PM
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You went from potentially to... WHYYYYYY! I'll say not.
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09-11-15, 01:07 AM
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Ditch the reflector and the dork disk.
Put your quick releases in a somewhat normal position.
Bullhorns on a road bike...I'm not the biggest fan of, but at least level them out like they should be.
Ditch the lock when you're photographing it, at least for this thread.
And lastly, why did you such a big frame if you need to slam the seatpost so far down like that (this might explain the position of the handlebars).
Not trying to be rude, just give constructive criticism to help you get a "hot" in here.
09-11-15, 04:43 AM
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You've come a long way, baby! Still, unconventional and idiosyncratic. I'd beg you to get rid of that dork disk, and if you must have a reflector, please make it amber, and put it on straight.
09-11-15, 06:12 AM
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it's got a Maillard Helicomatic Hub so i'm not messing with the dork disk.. :-)
09-11-15, 08:49 AM
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09-11-15, 08:53 AM
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09-11-15, 08:56 AM
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09-11-15, 10:11 AM
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Hard to say on the break in. Probably a few hundred miles. I put a heavy application of proofide on it after getting it a few years ago which helps. I'm busy and rarely ride more than 1-2 hours so hard to say on long distance comfort. Love it though and never think about it when riding.
09-12-15, 09:38 PM
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lights pump etc hate me RIP
09-13-15, 06:46 PM
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my Breezer Venturi. Bottle cages got installed right after for 120km shakedown ride.
09-13-15, 06:59 PM
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09-13-15, 08:14 PM
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Finally had a chance to do a complete overhaul after putting it off for over a year
1 down, 2 more to go!