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First FG, have been riding it for 2 months (daily, without exception).
Things on my list to switch in the future:
1 Tires
2 Saddle (I have a Fyxation which is comfy but I don't like the look; Stock is super uncomfortable but ok for riding with chamois)
3 Crankset (ugly and feels week)
4 Frame (well, I'm pretty happy with how it feels for now. I don't like the paintjob, though)
Things on my list to switch in the future:
1 Tires
2 Saddle (I have a Fyxation which is comfy but I don't like the look; Stock is super uncomfortable but ok for riding with chamois)
3 Crankset (ugly and feels week)
4 Frame (well, I'm pretty happy with how it feels for now. I don't like the paintjob, though)
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Nice. First you can fix your bar angle, then worry about the rest. And remember, a paint job is almost always cheaper than a (good) frame.
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But it felt so awkward afterwards and I told myself I like to be able to go a bit lower. Should I still revert it to horizontal?
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If it feels good like that, by all means let it ride. Just know that jerks like me will complain about it wherever you go.
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My very kind girlfriend bought me this for my birthday:
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I built it up with what i had in the parts bin and what i could pick up cheap:
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Very happy with how it turned out.
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I built it up with what i had in the parts bin and what i could pick up cheap:
studio screenshot
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Very happy with how it turned out.
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What frame is that? Looks good, and nice wingnuts. Huret?
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I'm about 90% sure it is a Gitane, but that is a best guess really. The front wheel has a bit of a story, My friends and i flew into Paris with our bikes planning to cycle to Amsterdam. I opened my bike box and realized that i had forgotten to put my front wheel in, queue a frantic search for a bike shop. We found a little repair shop outside Paris with and old man working on tonnes of vintage bikes. I explained my situation and he sold me the wheel for 17 euros complete with wingnuts so i didn't have to carry a spanner. It made it all the way to Amsterdam so i am sum what attached to it. The wingnuts are Huret.
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My very kind girlfriend bought me this for my birthday:
screenshot captor
I built it up with what i had in the parts bin and what i could pick up cheap:
studio screenshot
photo sharing sites
Very happy with how it turned out.
screenshot captor
I built it up with what i had in the parts bin and what i could pick up cheap:
studio screenshot
photo sharing sites
Very happy with how it turned out.
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I'm done with my Kagero, just sold it this morning...and here's the replacement
rear-TRACKtor-tyre FTW !
rear-TRACKtor-tyre FTW !
#1891
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TT...........
Don't you have several Charge Spoon saddles and one Knife (that I know of)???
Is there any big difference other than the Ti rails???
I bought a Spoon, no reference to J***, and like it. Is the Knife any better, other than weight???
Don't you have several Charge Spoon saddles and one Knife (that I know of)???
Is there any big difference other than the Ti rails???
I bought a Spoon, no reference to J***, and like it. Is the Knife any better, other than weight???
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Both saddles have about the same shape and dimensions, but the knife has less padding and the rails are about 1/2 inch closer to the top of the saddle. The spoon has a sticky swede type surface that grabs a bit at your pants, whereas the knife is a more of a smooth textured leatherette with little divots to keep your butt from sliding around too much. I find the spoon more comfortable when riding in jeans or cargo shorts in a more upright stance, such as with risers and the knife better with padded lycra bibs and riding in a more aggressive bent over position on drops or the tips of horns. In fact, I just swapped the knife on my Leader, which I changed from road drops to risers, with the spoon I had mounted on my Dolan, which has road drops with hoods. So, I'd say the spoon is more of a touring/commuting saddle and the knife is more of a race saddle.
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Thanks for the input. I really like the Spoon, I use it as you describe.....jeans going to the store.
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Forest green Kilo TT
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My first post here in like years, wow... My Surly Cross Check '08 doing SS duties lately.
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Rode the Pre Cursa 20 miles this morning after making some small but significant tweaks, to wit:
1) Swapped out the Charge Spoon saddle with a Charge Knife, which is better suited for riding on the drops,
2) Repackaged my seat bag to be taller and narrower, so my thighs don't rub against it,
3) Raised the seatpost about 1/2" to compensate for the more compact saddle rails, which allowed me to reveal the entire Bianchi logo.
1) Swapped out the Charge Spoon saddle with a Charge Knife, which is better suited for riding on the drops,
2) Repackaged my seat bag to be taller and narrower, so my thighs don't rub against it,
3) Raised the seatpost about 1/2" to compensate for the more compact saddle rails, which allowed me to reveal the entire Bianchi logo.
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Picture 1: My Kilo TT which was deaded after getting doored this past March 22. The chainstays got bent toward the driveside.
Picture 2: My replacement bike in the state that it was brought home from the shop, a 2013 Specialized Langster.
Picture 3: Langster's initial track set-up. I've since raised the saddle a bit and now run Pro Vibe 7S compact bars; I like compact bars better because I like to ride to the track and they're better for my hilly commute. I'll post a picture of the current track set-up later.
Picture 4: Langster in road training/commuter mode without clipless pedals.
Picture 2: My replacement bike in the state that it was brought home from the shop, a 2013 Specialized Langster.
Picture 3: Langster's initial track set-up. I've since raised the saddle a bit and now run Pro Vibe 7S compact bars; I like compact bars better because I like to ride to the track and they're better for my hilly commute. I'll post a picture of the current track set-up later.
Picture 4: Langster in road training/commuter mode without clipless pedals.
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i like the new langsters. not so keen on the orange tires though.