I just picked up my new bike...FANTASTIC !!
03-29-05, 07:37 PM
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I just picked up my new bike...FANTASTIC !!
Well, I finally did it!!!.....Thanks to all of you who gave me some very informative
input on the bike, pedals, and shoes. I appreciate all the replies to my threads.
Now, occupying a very special position in my garage, I'm pleased to introduce you all
to my brand new '05 Specialized Roubaix (Columbus SLX alloy frame with carbon fork,
seat post, and seat stays.....Shimano 105 and Ultegra drivetrain....Avatar saddle)
with Speedplay X-2 pedals and Specialized road shoes.
Unfortunately, the sun had already set by the time I got her home, so no riding tonight.
But, just wait till tomorrow... I'll keep you all posted with my initial impressions after
the first couple of hundred miles. It's great to be part of this forum. THANKS TO ALL !!
input on the bike, pedals, and shoes. I appreciate all the replies to my threads.
Now, occupying a very special position in my garage, I'm pleased to introduce you all
to my brand new '05 Specialized Roubaix (Columbus SLX alloy frame with carbon fork,
seat post, and seat stays.....Shimano 105 and Ultegra drivetrain....Avatar saddle)
with Speedplay X-2 pedals and Specialized road shoes.
Unfortunately, the sun had already set by the time I got her home, so no riding tonight.
But, just wait till tomorrow... I'll keep you all posted with my initial impressions after
the first couple of hundred miles. It's great to be part of this forum. THANKS TO ALL !!
03-29-05, 07:38 PM
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Thats Great!...where are the pics?
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Originally Posted by adam18
Well, I finally did it!!!.....Thanks to all of you who gave me some very informative
input on the bike, pedals, and shoes. I appreciate all the replies to my threads.
Now, occupying a very special position in my garage, I'm pleased to introduce you all
to my brand new '05 Specialized Roubaix (Columbus SLX alloy frame with carbon fork,
seat post, and seat stays.....Shimano 105 and Ultegra drivetrain....Avatar saddle)
with Speedplay X-2 pedals and Specialized road shoes.
Unfortunately, the sun had already set by the time I got her home, so no riding tonight.
But, just wait till tomorrow... I'll keep you all posted with my initial impressions after
the first couple of hundred miles. It's great to be part of this forum. THANKS TO ALL !!
input on the bike, pedals, and shoes. I appreciate all the replies to my threads.
Now, occupying a very special position in my garage, I'm pleased to introduce you all
to my brand new '05 Specialized Roubaix (Columbus SLX alloy frame with carbon fork,
seat post, and seat stays.....Shimano 105 and Ultegra drivetrain....Avatar saddle)
with Speedplay X-2 pedals and Specialized road shoes.
Unfortunately, the sun had already set by the time I got her home, so no riding tonight.
But, just wait till tomorrow... I'll keep you all posted with my initial impressions after
the first couple of hundred miles. It's great to be part of this forum. THANKS TO ALL !!
03-29-05, 08:15 PM
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Hi Skydive 69....you've given me a lot of good advice along the way....Thank You.
It's wonderful to read about how much you enjoy your Roubaix/Speedplay rig.
It's wonderful to read about how much you enjoy your Roubaix/Speedplay rig.
03-29-05, 08:25 PM
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Welcom, fellow Specialized rider, you'll enjoy your bike very much. Hope you get her out soon.
03-29-05, 08:37 PM
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Way to go adam18, enjoy the bike!! Great choice on the speedplays, buy the $20 dollar cleat covers and never get off the bike without them. They will save wear on the cleat and prevent getting dirt in the spring. You got it just in time to enjoy a full season!!
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Try not to pop before you get to ride it tomorrow, at least that's how I am. Very exiting.
I'm just curious, does the Roubaix Pro (carbon) frame and the Roubaix (Columbus SLX alloy frame) share the same geometry?
I'm just curious, does the Roubaix Pro (carbon) frame and the Roubaix (Columbus SLX alloy frame) share the same geometry?
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I got my new bike a week ago, and have all of 20 miles on it cause we went from probable drought to monsoon season here in Oregon...
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Originally Posted by Jakey
I got my new bike a week ago, and have all of 20 miles on it cause we went from probable drought to monsoon season here in Oregon...
Don't worry I aint a stalker LOL
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Originally Posted by adam18
Hi Skydive 69....you've given me a lot of good advice along the way....Thank You.
It's wonderful to read about how much you enjoy your Roubaix/Speedplay rig.
It's wonderful to read about how much you enjoy your Roubaix/Speedplay rig.
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WOW !!!... It's great reading all your responses. I just finished my first ride.
A short 12 mile spin along some beautiful country asphalt. All I can say about
my new Roubaix is FANTASTIC. What a gorgeous ride, so much smoother than my 2001 Giant OCR 1. What a difference a proper custom fit makes. I'm on "cloud 9".
It's great knowing that there are a lot of other Specialized riders out there who
seem to share my same enthusiasm. I think that my new Roubaix is going to be
a wonderful bicycle for me. I'm looking foward to many hundreds of great miles.
A short 12 mile spin along some beautiful country asphalt. All I can say about
my new Roubaix is FANTASTIC. What a gorgeous ride, so much smoother than my 2001 Giant OCR 1. What a difference a proper custom fit makes. I'm on "cloud 9".
It's great knowing that there are a lot of other Specialized riders out there who
seem to share my same enthusiasm. I think that my new Roubaix is going to be
a wonderful bicycle for me. I'm looking foward to many hundreds of great miles.
03-30-05, 07:11 PM
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Hi "Shifty"......Thanks for the advice. I bought the Speedplay cleat covers yesterday
when I picked up the bike. By the way, I couldn't help noticing your picture of Jerry.
I'm a tremendous DEAD fan myself. Loads and loads of concerts back in the good old days
(I'm 49), and CD racks full of "Dick's Picks" to relive it all over again. HAPPY RIDING !!
when I picked up the bike. By the way, I couldn't help noticing your picture of Jerry.
I'm a tremendous DEAD fan myself. Loads and loads of concerts back in the good old days
(I'm 49), and CD racks full of "Dick's Picks" to relive it all over again. HAPPY RIDING !!
03-30-05, 07:21 PM
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Dude (adam18) . . . you're getting some not-so-subtle hints here. We want pictures . . . and we want 'em soon.
Can you oblige?
Wait. I just read the last post by you. You get major slack (I've had this discussion before. I hit about 150 shows....), but we /still/ want the pictures
Can you oblige?
Wait. I just read the last post by you. You get major slack (I've had this discussion before. I hit about 150 shows....), but we /still/ want the pictures
03-30-05, 07:40 PM
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As soon as I figure out how to post the digital photos, I promise you all that
I'll show off my new bike. Actually, my wife is the computer geek, so she'll
figure it out. By the way, Neil0502, 150 shows is pretty impressive.
But here's one that'll be hard for you to beat. When I was on the concert board
at my alma mater (Harpur College), I had lunch with Bobby Weir and Jorma after
I helped to produce a Hot Tuna gig. Something I'll never forget, my friend.
Indeed, what a long, strange trip it's been.
I'll show off my new bike. Actually, my wife is the computer geek, so she'll
figure it out. By the way, Neil0502, 150 shows is pretty impressive.
But here's one that'll be hard for you to beat. When I was on the concert board
at my alma mater (Harpur College), I had lunch with Bobby Weir and Jorma after
I helped to produce a Hot Tuna gig. Something I'll never forget, my friend.
Indeed, what a long, strange trip it's been.
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Originally Posted by adam18
As soon as I figure out how to post the digital photos, I promise you all that
I'll show off my new bike. Actually, my wife is the computer geek, so she'll
figure it out. By the way, Neil0502, 150 shows is pretty impressive.
But here's one that'll be hard for you to beat. When I was on the concert board
at my alma mater (Harpur College), I had lunch with Bobby Weir and Jorma after
I helped to produce a Hot Tuna gig. Something I'll never forget, my friend.
Indeed, what a long, strange trip it's been.
I'll show off my new bike. Actually, my wife is the computer geek, so she'll
figure it out. By the way, Neil0502, 150 shows is pretty impressive.
But here's one that'll be hard for you to beat. When I was on the concert board
at my alma mater (Harpur College), I had lunch with Bobby Weir and Jorma after
I helped to produce a Hot Tuna gig. Something I'll never forget, my friend.
Indeed, what a long, strange trip it's been.
consult the "how to post a picture thread" which is a sticky!
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Originally Posted by adam18
But here's one that'll be hard for you to beat. When I was on the concert board
at my alma mater (Harpur College), I had lunch with Bobby Weir and Jorma after
I helped to produce a Hot Tuna gig. Something I'll never forget, my friend.
Indeed, what a long, strange trip it's been.
at my alma mater (Harpur College), I had lunch with Bobby Weir and Jorma after
I helped to produce a Hot Tuna gig. Something I'll never forget, my friend.
Indeed, what a long, strange trip it's been.
My uncle and aunt always vacation in Hawaii. Two or three years ago, they learned that the couple over the hedge was Bobby and Natasha. My little (then maybe 13y) cousin wound up babysitting the little Weir-lings while B&N dined and partied.
btw: Should be seeing Mickey (Hydra) on 4/9. I'll give him a shout out for ya'. Just keepin' the memory alive!
Looking forward to seeing your new bike pic's. Ride safely!
