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Old 10-12-13 | 03:08 AM
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That depends on if you want black or silver parts.
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Old 10-12-13 | 05:36 AM
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Should i drop from 52x19 to 49x18 or 46x17.
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Old 10-12-13 | 08:05 AM
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i enjoy my 46/17, 71 GI is great for getting around and doing just about anything
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Old 10-12-13 | 01:32 PM
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Should I get a second caad10?

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Old 10-12-13 | 02:10 PM
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Old 10-12-13 | 02:19 PM
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Old 10-14-13 | 12:39 PM
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Old 10-14-13 | 09:28 PM
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Should I replace my straight handlebar (https://store.cinelli-usa.com/p/peppe...ite-31-8?pp=12) for a bullhorn handlebar (https://store.cinelli-usa.com/p/lola-...wht-31-8?pp=12) And my fixed gear has trick fork... ?.
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Old 10-14-13 | 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Nagrom_
Should I get a second caad10?

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I thought you wanted the new capo.

Originally Posted by Travispv
Should I replace my straight handlebar (https://store.cinelli-usa.com/p/peppe...ite-31-8?pp=12) for a bullhorn handlebar (https://store.cinelli-usa.com/p/lola-...wht-31-8?pp=12) And my fixed gear has trick fork... ?.
Wouldn't be a problem if you don't plan on doing/ never intended to do tricks. Additional hand positions are always a plus with bullhorns over risers.
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Old 10-14-13 | 09:54 PM
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FGFS forks really only look right with riser bars, but you can do whatever you want. Bullhorn bars are fun
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Old 10-14-13 | 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Leukybear
I thought you wanted the new capo.
Sick of waiting for it.

It's a unicorn I'm sure.
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Old 10-14-13 | 10:03 PM
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Sick of waiting for it.

It's a unicorn I'm sure.
Chances are pretty good if cdale doesn't have a current track offering... Not to mention everything is there if speculation serves right that it's going to be based off of CAAD.
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Old 10-15-13 | 02:00 AM
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Wouldn't be a problem if you don't plan on doing/ never intended to do tricks. Additional hand positions are always a plus with bullhorns over risers.

FGFS forks really only look right with riser bars, but you can do whatever you want. Bullhorn bars are fun
Thanks guys, but i still wonder has anyone done it before... Does it look wierd ?. Lol.

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Old 10-15-13 | 05:20 PM
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Thanks guys, but i still wonder has anyone done it before... Does it look wierd ?. Lol.

Yeah, it looks weird, but FGFS bikes look weird in general. I have seen it done around school here, and it doesn't look half as weird as some of the things people do to their bikes.
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Old 10-16-13 | 11:15 AM
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Yeah, so my bike it's gonna look like this, same brand, no brake, but mine is 2012 edition and grey-white, the tires are black.

https://id.polygoncycle.com/index.php...ike&bikeid=410


Thanks for your comments guys .
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Old 10-16-13 | 02:58 PM
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Yeah, it looks weird, but FGFS bikes look weird in general. I have seen it done around school here, and it doesn't look half as weird as some of the things people do to their bikes.
yup

davis people do crazy things with their bikes. puts a smile on my face when i see a proper setup
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Old 10-18-13 | 02:21 PM
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Black rim, silver hub; what should I do about spoke/ nipple color? i.e. black nipples/ silver spokes OR silver nipples/ black spokes?
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Old 10-18-13 | 02:25 PM
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Black spokes and silver nipples. My wheels have that combo and it is sexy
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Old 10-18-13 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Leukybear
Black rim, silver hub; what should I do about spoke/ nipple color? i.e. black nipples/ silver spokes OR silver nipples/ black spokes?
If they were my wheels, I'd go with silver spokes & nipples a la Miche Pistards.


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Old 10-19-13 | 02:24 PM
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If they were my wheels, I'd go with silver spokes & nipples a la Miche Pistards.

This. I prefer silver spokes over black ones (shiny!) and only think they look out of place when combined with black hubs.

Although I like coloured nipples. Gold ones usually. But that's just me being flamboyant.

Edit: Bladed spokes too, mostly for looks but I assume theres some "aero" benefit there as well.
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Old 10-21-13 | 12:09 AM
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Should I throw some track grips on some compact drops (Civia Emerson)?


Should I buy an AEST V brake lever? Heard any good or bad thing about them?
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Old 10-21-13 | 12:28 AM
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Should I throw some track grips on some compact drops (Civia Emerson)?
No, but don't let me stop you.
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Old 10-21-13 | 06:08 AM
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Should I throw some track grips on some compact drops (Civia Emerson)?
Do you only ride in the drops?
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Old 10-21-13 | 10:22 AM
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No ...... full bar tape it is.
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Old 10-22-13 | 08:17 PM
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Should I throw my S500 hoods/levers on my De Bernardi, or keep up with the rest of the 105 group on there and swap over the 105 levers? Leaning towards keeping it Shimano.
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