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12-10-08, 11:00 PM
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Some of you probably already saw this on a separate thread, but thought I'd capture in this thread for posterity.
12-10-08, 11:02 PM
Still kicking.
That is damn gorgeous.
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12-10-08, 11:07 PM
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just to clarify.... i never meant for him to wrap with the cable with the existing setup... but thanks for the vote of non confidence guys... Clearly i was actually suggesting he mount a plastic shovel handle on the cable, zip tied to the top tube for braking as well
I've actually seen some drops with a cable canyon recessed into them for cable routing, which gets rid of the "bulk"
I've actually seen some drops with a cable canyon recessed into them for cable routing, which gets rid of the "bulk"
12-10-08, 11:16 PM
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12-11-08, 12:07 AM
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I was wondering the same thing. I ride on the hoods all the time, so much that I've been debating getting a set of bullhorns and I have never had a problem with the cables getting in the way.
12-11-08, 12:10 AM
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Found this behind my house in the woods.
Before:
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12-11-08, 12:13 AM
Still kicking.
Nice.
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12-11-08, 12:13 AM
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Haha. Yeah... the cable is a bit long but it was the stock length and it doesn't bug me enough for me to actually cut them.
The bars were original as well but I have seen bars that have a groove for the cable...just not worth it for my beater commuter
The bars were original as well but I have seen bars that have a groove for the cable...just not worth it for my beater commuter
12-11-08, 12:42 AM
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12-11-08, 02:06 AM
wait.... wut
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The bottom bracket is a Shimano sealed cartridge (68x113 I believe), crank is a Shimano 105, and chainring is a 46t Rocket Ring. I tried to keep this bike simple and use parts I had left after. Rides like a dream.
12-11-08, 02:08 AM
wait.... wut
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12-11-08, 02:27 AM
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12-11-08, 09:34 AM
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Last edited by kassebaum; 12-11-08 at 09:54 AM.
12-11-08, 09:54 AM
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by the way there was no insult, i called him a nerd which is a friendly joke, i have no idea who that guy is or if he's a nerd or not but i don't think its that big of a deal, and i don't think the guy does either, otherwise he would have said something like "hahaha you the nerd"
12-11-08, 10:07 AM
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nice rides, but not as nice as margarita machine in the corner
12-11-08, 10:22 AM
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by the way there was no insult, i called him a nerd which is a friendly joke, i have no idea who that guy is or if he's a nerd or not but i don't think its that big of a deal, and i don't think the guy does either, otherwise he would have said something like "hahaha you the nerd"
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12-11-08, 10:43 AM
is actually asian
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12-11-08, 10:46 AM
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.. and the geek shall inherit the earth....
12-11-08, 11:30 AM
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how small is that fame? looks tiny
12-11-08, 01:35 PM
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Either your front wheel is missing a spoke or the rear wheel has one too many spokes.
12-11-08, 02:26 PM
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They aren't matching wheels...
12-11-08, 05:58 PM
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12-11-08, 06:05 PM
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very nice.
12-11-08, 06:11 PM
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high five.