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Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-21, 12:22 PM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 355,101
Posted By Rides4Beer

It's not really as angled as the pic suggests,...

It's not really as angled as the pic suggests, the surface wasn't level since it's sitting on pine needles, it's really only barely tilted, and perfectly comfortable. I rode over 12,500 miles last...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-21, 09:26 AM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 355,101
Posted By Rides4Beer

Thanks! First ride yesterday was great, and had...

Thanks! First ride yesterday was great, and had some gusty winds to test them out, handled great with the 25mm tire up front. Thinking about trying some bar tape with a subtle fade or dots next,...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-21, 07:09 PM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 355,101
Posted By Rides4Beer

Thanks guys!! I'm really happy with how this bike...

Thanks guys!! I'm really happy with how this bike is coming along, and as an added bonus, it rides and handles great!! lol

I need to get some pics with the sun, the new wheels have a satin finish...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-21, 12:40 PM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 355,101
Posted By Rides4Beer

New wheel day! LB AR56s w/ DT240EXP hubs. :D ...

New wheel day! LB AR56s w/ DT240EXP hubs. :D

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Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-21, 08:03 AM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 355,101
Posted By Rides4Beer

Paint is def hot!! It'll look even better with...

Paint is def hot!! It'll look even better with deeper wheels. Hate what they did with the seattube on the Roubaix, but I've heard it's comfy.

Def need to see that paint in the sun!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-21, 09:17 AM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 355,101
Posted By Rides4Beer

Spacer stack is a result of fit, so it's hard to...

Spacer stack is a result of fit, so it's hard to fault someone for that (altho, this thread is purely about aesthetics lol), but def point deduction for the droopy saddle, again, fit/comfort...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-21, 10:21 AM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 355,101
Posted By Rides4Beer

Def hot! I don't usually care for white bikes,...

Def hot! I don't usually care for white bikes, but that's just so clean. :beer:
Forum: Road Cycling
12-04-20, 07:39 AM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 355,101
Posted By Rides4Beer

Agreed, I use them on my gravel wheels to keep...

Agreed, I use them on my gravel wheels to keep the dirt out, black on black tho. :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-20, 08:53 AM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 355,101
Posted By Rides4Beer

Good list, just noticed another thing, don't know...

Good list, just noticed another thing, don't know how we all missed it, it's so terribly egregious that I may now be scarred for life. Valve stem caps. :eek:
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-20, 08:29 AM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 355,101
Posted By Rides4Beer

Hot!! Literally, the ONLY bike that I have ever...

Hot!! Literally, the ONLY bike that I have ever thought looked good with tanwall tires, well done!! It must be the gold that makes the tanwalls work for me, not sure. I absolutely hate them on every...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-20, 08:45 AM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 355,101
Posted By Rides4Beer

I've done it several times, but it's at least...

I've done it several times, but it's at least easier to fix with clinchers. lol
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-20, 06:50 AM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 355,101
Posted By Rides4Beer

I don't usually care for black bikes, but def...

I don't usually care for black bikes, but def hot! Minor point deduction for crank not horizontal and front valve stem not at 6 o'clock. :p

Also, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, especially...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-20, 10:06 AM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 355,101
Posted By Rides4Beer

Nice!! I was going to suggest going electronic if...

Nice!! I was going to suggest going electronic if you could swing it. Def post up some pics. :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-20, 07:04 AM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 355,101
Posted By Rides4Beer

Good point, they'll only replace the frame, not...

Good point, they'll only replace the frame, not components. They'd prob still give you a warranty frame if you asked, shouldn't have anything to do with whether or not insurance covered it.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-20, 07:25 AM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 355,101
Posted By Rides4Beer

Giant will replace the frame, talk to the shop...

Giant will replace the frame, talk to the shop you bought it from. Giant does two years full replacement for their carbon frames. :thumb:

Glad you're ok!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-20, 09:30 AM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 355,101
Posted By Rides4Beer

Nice!! I don't even wanna know what they cost...

Nice!! I don't even wanna know what they cost tho! :eek: :lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-20, 09:09 AM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 355,101
Posted By Rides4Beer

Thanks! I think it was the matching shoes that...

Thanks! I think it was the matching shoes that did it!! :lol: What's funny is I already had these shoes picked out when I was looking at getting a different bike that was blue. Then ended up with a...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-20, 08:22 AM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 355,101
Posted By Rides4Beer

Right? :lol: The only thing I want to hear is the...

Right? :lol: The only thing I want to hear is the hum of my tires.




Thanks!! Custom deal with my LBS. They gave me a good deal on trade in for the take-off parts so I still came out way ahead...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-20, 09:29 AM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 355,101
Posted By Rides4Beer

Absolutely, can't stand drivetrain noise, and the...

Absolutely, can't stand drivetrain noise, and the best way to avoid it is to keep everything squeaky clean!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-20, 09:22 AM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 355,101
Posted By Rides4Beer

This one is brand new, but I've been riding with...

This one is brand new, but I've been riding with 11-34 out back since last June. Altho my last two bikes still looked new when I sold them, I'm pretty ocd about keeping them clean and polished.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-20, 09:18 AM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 355,101
Posted By Rides4Beer

I love dropped stays, but I also only started...

I love dropped stays, but I also only started cycling about a year and a half ago, so I don't have any exposure to the classics, the modern look is what I'm used to. Classic round tube bikes do...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-20, 09:02 PM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 355,101
Posted By Rides4Beer

LOL Did over 600k ft of climbing last year, def...

LOL Did over 600k ft of climbing last year, def like having the extra gear when I need it. To be honest, I don't notice the jumps at all, guess I'm just used to it.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-20, 06:38 PM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 355,101
Posted By Rides4Beer

52/36 up front, GS rear mech with 11-34. Jack of...

52/36 up front, GS rear mech with 11-34. Jack of all trades. :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-20, 05:39 PM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 355,101
Posted By Rides4Beer

New Giant Defy Advanced in Wine Purple, with di2....

New Giant Defy Advanced in Wine Purple, with di2. I'll be swapping the stem and then the brake hoses will be shortened a bit so they'll run right next to the stem and be less visible (they knew I was...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-19, 07:09 AM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 355,101
Posted By Rides4Beer

My thoughts exactly, get the Revolt and a second...

My thoughts exactly, get the Revolt and a second wheelset and you're covered for on and off road. The Revolt will probably be getting the bulk of my road miles, while my road bike takes a break. lol
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-19, 05:15 AM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 355,101
Posted By Rides4Beer

New gravel bike, pulling double duty with a set...

New gravel bike, pulling double duty with a set of wheels with road tires. :) (yes, forgot to take the bottles/repair kit out lol)
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-19, 08:24 PM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 355,101
Posted By Rides4Beer

I have the Service Course SL stem now, the Sprint...

I have the Service Course SL stem now, the Sprint SL stem is -12* so should get the bars more level, plus it's more aero and looks great with the SL-70 bars.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-19, 08:36 AM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 355,101
Posted By Rides4Beer

Agreed, top tube is interesting, but def hot...

Agreed, top tube is interesting, but def hot overall! Cockpit is perfect, that's how I want mine, more level. For anyone wondering about fit concerns, it's still within the range I was given from my...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-19, 09:20 AM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 355,101
Posted By Rides4Beer

Thanks!! I'm really happy with this setup, both...

Thanks!! I'm really happy with this setup, both in performance and aesthetics. I'm going to hit the wheels with some polish, maybe this weekend, to give them more of a satin sheen. I'll post some...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-19, 02:35 PM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 355,101
Posted By Rides4Beer

I've been waiting for my new wheels before...

I've been waiting for my new wheels before posting it here. Now it needs a Sprint SL stem and SL-70 bars, that'll be next.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-19, 09:41 AM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 355,101
Posted By Rides4Beer

Looks great!! I like the black stem better,...

Looks great!! I like the black stem better, matches the seatpost for a visual break between the white pieces. :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
01-14-19, 09:23 AM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 355,101
Posted By Rides4Beer

Not sure what else you could possibly add to that...

Not sure what else you could possibly add to that collection, well done. I'm partial to the blue, but that Trek :beer:
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