New Leader 2009 725TR 42 color choices
04-23-09 | 03:46 PM
#754
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From: Atlanta
Bikes: Mercier Kilo TT Pro, Schwinn Le Tour Conversion, Free Spirit polo beater, Cervelo P2T, aluminum tandem.
Glad to see I am not the only one rockin the rear Aerospoke.
BTW you have the same setup as me, Aerospoke + front radially laced wheel. The drawback? Can't put my spoke cards anywhere! QQ!
BTW you have the same setup as me, Aerospoke + front radially laced wheel. The drawback? Can't put my spoke cards anywhere! QQ!
04-23-09 | 06:50 PM
#756
My 735:
My 735 in a tree:
(735 thread is dead so I'm posting here)
My 735 in a tree:
(735 thread is dead so I'm posting here)
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04-24-09 | 08:23 AM
#759
You can't chrome aluminum, or at least that's not something you see often. The frame is just bare aluminum.
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04-24-09 | 08:29 AM
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x-lab x-100. they have 4 different sizes but based on the measurements i wanted (you have to know how long the aero sections are on each because you can't insert it any lower than that). i ended up finding the 300mm one on ebay. i couldn't really find any ones shorter than 400 online but the leader one actually looks pretty nice too. i bought this xlab before they even came out with theirs. im glad i found it though, i like how it looks. if you go some pages back you can see girards leader seatpost.
and yea ill for sure let you know how the ride goes tomorrow. lol and us leader owners are displaced by many peoples perception of leader bikes. so far i like mine, and until that changes im glad with my purchase.
i did have one issue though. the axle wouldnt fit in one of the dropouts but this isn't all that uncommon and we fixed it real quick at the bike shop. other than that everything was smooth sailing putting it together
hopefully ill get some nice pictures outside tomorrow morning. you'll be able to see the purple better
and yea ill for sure let you know how the ride goes tomorrow. lol and us leader owners are displaced by many peoples perception of leader bikes. so far i like mine, and until that changes im glad with my purchase.
i did have one issue though. the axle wouldnt fit in one of the dropouts but this isn't all that uncommon and we fixed it real quick at the bike shop. other than that everything was smooth sailing putting it together
hopefully ill get some nice pictures outside tomorrow morning. you'll be able to see the purple better
04-24-09 | 08:03 PM
#761
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From: Philly
Bikes: Motobecane Messenger
04-26-09 | 11:41 AM
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Bikes: Raleigh Grand Prix, Fuji Track Pro
I'm a messenger in toronto with a red shadow conspiracy Interlock 2 chain.
I've never had a chain snap, and I've tried all kinds.
Most chains will last me 4-6 months with regular wear
I've never had a chain snap, and I've tried all kinds.
Most chains will last me 4-6 months with regular wear
04-26-09 | 06:41 PM
#763
Wrong thread?
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06-30-09 | 08:30 PM
#768
huh?
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From: Akron, Ohio
Bikes: 95 GT Avalanche Commuter MTB, Tunturi 500r Fixed Gear Conversion, Mongoose Surge
725 owners:
How do these hold up to general use, ie commuting to somewhat rougher urban riding? How's the ride? Any pros, cons, praises, complaints?
Noticed there's not a lot of reviews of these around the interweb, thought I'd gather some opinions. Seems pretty either/or thus far, although most of the negative comes from those who don't ride the frames.
How do these hold up to general use, ie commuting to somewhat rougher urban riding? How's the ride? Any pros, cons, praises, complaints?
Noticed there's not a lot of reviews of these around the interweb, thought I'd gather some opinions. Seems pretty either/or thus far, although most of the negative comes from those who don't ride the frames.
07-02-09 | 05:30 PM
#771
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From: Mansfield, UK
Bikes: Trek 6500
725 owners:
How do these hold up to general use, ie commuting to somewhat rougher urban riding? How's the ride? Any pros, cons, praises, complaints?
Noticed there's not a lot of reviews of these around the interweb, thought I'd gather some opinions. Seems pretty either/or thus far, although most of the negative comes from those who don't ride the frames.
How do these hold up to general use, ie commuting to somewhat rougher urban riding? How's the ride? Any pros, cons, praises, complaints?
Noticed there's not a lot of reviews of these around the interweb, thought I'd gather some opinions. Seems pretty either/or thus far, although most of the negative comes from those who don't ride the frames.
07-02-09 | 08:29 PM
#772
click. click click.
Joined: Feb 2009
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Bikes: Leader 725TR https://velospace.org/node/23532
725 owners:
How do these hold up to general use, ie commuting to somewhat rougher urban riding? How's the ride? Any pros, cons, praises, complaints?
Noticed there's not a lot of reviews of these around the interweb, thought I'd gather some opinions. Seems pretty either/or thus far, although most of the negative comes from those who don't ride the frames.
How do these hold up to general use, ie commuting to somewhat rougher urban riding? How's the ride? Any pros, cons, praises, complaints?
Noticed there's not a lot of reviews of these around the interweb, thought I'd gather some opinions. Seems pretty either/or thus far, although most of the negative comes from those who don't ride the frames.
07-06-09 | 08:17 AM
#773
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I really enjoy my leader. I don't do any tricks on it. I do the occasional curb hop but, thats it. I've had my bike since march. No complaints. I think I'd prefer a nice high end steel frame though. Especially if its for commuting. I just think steel is more practical for fixed riding.
I use this bike to ride 20+ around Miami.
I use this bike to ride 20+ around Miami.
