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#101
Throw the stick!!!!
NOT!!!
Okay, so it's hot. Just didn't want to give you the satisfaction of saying so.
Okay, so it's hot. Just didn't want to give you the satisfaction of saying so.
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So many beautiful bikes on this thread. I particularly like that Fuji SL1...HOT!
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#103
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Dang, you got me on that. This is a great thread because when I was first considering taking up the sport, a good friend of mine who is an avid cyclist told me that I should expect to spend about $4000 to get a decent bike. $4,000! Right then I almost said, oh, well...nevermind. About a month later I decided to check out a bike shop for myself and I was hooked. You really don't need to spend a ton to get a good bike.
So many beautiful bikes on this thread. I particularly like that Fuji SL1...HOT!
So many beautiful bikes on this thread. I particularly like that Fuji SL1...HOT!
Spending a ton of money certainly is not necessary. It is kind of fun though, when you understand that you are spending the money on "wants" and not "needs". Granted, I do enjoy riding my Colnago more than I enjoy the Fuji, I don't enjoy it $4,000 or $5,000 more than the Fuji.
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Thanks. Right now it has so much dirt and grime on it I'm not even sure what color my SL1 is. I'm kind of afraid that when I finally break down and wash it I'll find out that I've been riding someone else's bike.
Spending a ton of money certainly is not necessary. It is kind of fun though, when you understand that you are spending the money on "wants" and not "needs". Granted, I do enjoy riding my Colnago more than I enjoy the Fuji, I don't enjoy it $4,000 or $5,000 more than the Fuji.
Spending a ton of money certainly is not necessary. It is kind of fun though, when you understand that you are spending the money on "wants" and not "needs". Granted, I do enjoy riding my Colnago more than I enjoy the Fuji, I don't enjoy it $4,000 or $5,000 more than the Fuji.
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I just noticed the gear combination you shot your bike in. Also, valve stems need to be at the bottom of photo, or both hidden by the bike. I take back my hot until you fix those items. The only thing I don't particularly care for on your bike are the pedals and the tires. The good thing about those tires is that in a few thousand miles you should be much better at fixing flats.
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@pgjackson, that is one nice looking bike and for that kinda money that is one heck of a deal too.
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asthetically that is HOTTT!!! how does she ride!? I really like that. Im usually not a fan of black and red bikes but that is sexy as all hell! if anything I would change out the red pedals, but that all personal.
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Really like this!
And this..just googled November wheels. Looks like some more Gigantex rims (?). Nice!
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A friend suggested Keo Classic pedals and I got a smoking deal on red. Not all knocked out about them. My old Forte CF pedals were much easier to clip-in.
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I just noticed the gear combination you shot your bike in. Also, valve stems need to be at the bottom of photo, or both hidden by the bike. I take back my hot until you fix those items. The only thing I don't particularly care for on your bike are the pedals and the tires. The good thing about those tires is that in a few thousand miles you should be much better at fixing flats.
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Thanks! I see you are in Pensacola. My family is one of the founding families of Pensacola. Been a Pensacola resident my whole life (military). I was stationed there from 97-2001. I go back a couple of times a year for conferences. Trying to find a job in the Panhandle area when I retire in November. Love that place.
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Paid $1280 in 2005 with FSA Crank. Since then up grades include Dura Ace BB, Ultegra rear der, Wheels, tires, cassette, stem, bars and saddle. I do race this bike.
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Did not know there was a recall. Maybe that is why I couldn't find them when looking for pedals for the new bike. Since you had the Forte pedals before as well, do you find the Keo pedals harder to clip in?
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Headed to the garage right now. Raining cats and dogs today in San Diego. Good day to fiddle around with the bike. It's amazing how quickly matte paint gets filthy.
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I just don't get how people think this one is hot, no offense to whoever's bike it is. Way to cluttered looking for my tastes, and just looks way out of proportion and poorly fitted. Nothing classic about it, already looks dated.
This one however, best of the thread thus far. Love small diameter carbon tubes
This one however, best of the thread thus far. Love small diameter carbon tubes
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I just don't get how people think this one is hot, no offense to whoever's bike it is. Way to cluttered looking for my tastes, and just looks way out of proportion and poorly fitted. Nothing classic about it, already looks dated.
This one however, best of the thread thus far. Love small diameter carbon tubes
This one however, best of the thread thus far. Love small diameter carbon tubes
I agree with you on the Look. I think I'll start hunting down a frame like that.