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Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-13, 04:16 PM
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Posted By thirdgenbird

I've always wanted to try nimble wheels. Every...

I've always wanted to try nimble wheels. Every time I see that bike, it makes me think of the era where they were legal in mass start. My parents tried spinergys and specialized wheels.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-13, 04:40 PM
Replies: 27,209
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Posted By thirdgenbird

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_flN6CVGVeaE/SgtmPBTIHAI/...

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_flN6CVGVeaE/SgtmPBTIHAI/AAAAAAAAOKM/StFkDNfL3sk/s400/crank.JPG..
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-13, 10:34 PM
Replies: 27,209
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Posted By thirdgenbird

Me too. I'm wanting the same ones.

Me too. I'm wanting the same ones.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-13, 07:38 PM
Replies: 27,209
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Posted By thirdgenbird

Not sure which I would rather have. It's cool to...

Not sure which I would rather have. It's cool to see such similar builds (save age)
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-13, 10:07 PM
Replies: 27,209
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Posted By thirdgenbird

Nice pick up. I like nude oclvs

Nice pick up. I like nude oclvs
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-13, 11:52 AM
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Posted By thirdgenbird

I dig the paint and branding.

I dig the paint and branding.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-13, 06:17 PM
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Posted By thirdgenbird

Lustowrthy build

Lustowrthy build
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-13, 11:51 PM
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Posted By thirdgenbird

Nice setup.

Nice setup.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-13, 11:56 PM
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Posted By thirdgenbird

Good enough explanation for me. I've got two...

Good enough explanation for me. I've got two lugged steel bikes with campy 10 and similar gearing so I don't have much room to talk. I tried to differentiate mine by using silver and white on one and...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-13, 11:22 PM
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Posted By thirdgenbird

They all look very nice, but why the duplication?...

They all look very nice, but why the duplication? Other than the wifli RD they all look set up very similar. Because you can is good enough, just asking.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-12, 07:19 AM
Replies: 27,209
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Posted By thirdgenbird

Fantastic component selection and execution.

Fantastic component selection and execution.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-12, 11:05 PM
Replies: 27,209
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Posted By thirdgenbird

Looks good. Is it matte black and white? Some...

Looks good. Is it matte black and white? Some white keo 2max pedals would look great on there if you can't take the red.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-12, 11:44 AM
Replies: 27,209
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Posted By thirdgenbird

ive been around enough fixed gear bikes that that...

ive been around enough fixed gear bikes that that it doesnt phase me. the missing bridge over the rear tire, that is what gets me.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-12, 07:36 PM
Replies: 27,209
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Posted By thirdgenbird

I really like it. I love the silver components. I...

I really like it. I love the silver components. I would be tempted to leave the silver 105 cranks on there and use the money you plan on spending to buy black rotor, ta, stronglight or praxis...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-12, 06:48 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,444,615
Posted By thirdgenbird

Well done

Well done
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-12, 03:57 PM
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Posted By thirdgenbird

I wouldn't ever let that shop touch my bike. That...

I wouldn't ever let that shop touch my bike. That install looks both careless and lazy. I would hate to think what the quality of their work is on jobs that actually require some effort.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-12, 04:49 PM
Replies: 27,209
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Posted By thirdgenbird

Wireless is not nessasary. You can install a...

Wireless is not nessasary. You can install a wired computer to the point where it is nearly impossible to see. Either way, the current state is a shame. It is a very nice bike but that wiring job is...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-12, 08:15 PM
Replies: 27,209
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Posted By thirdgenbird

My vote goes to the bianchi team bike. She has...

My vote goes to the bianchi team bike. She has the looks and experience.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-12, 07:34 AM
Replies: 27,209
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Posted By thirdgenbird

One of my favorite frames. The stem/post combo is...

One of my favorite frames. The stem/post combo is perfect with it.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-12, 09:16 PM
Replies: 27,209
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Posted By thirdgenbird

It can be fixed

It can be fixed
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-12, 07:54 PM
Replies: 27,209
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Posted By thirdgenbird

Oddly the mismatched stem/post and red bottle...

Oddly the mismatched stem/post and red bottle cages bother me more than the mismatched wheels. Not a bad start though, it is hard to go too wrong with a campy equipped cannondale.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-12, 09:09 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,444,615
Posted By thirdgenbird

very nice. what hubs?

very nice. what hubs?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-12, 04:17 PM
Replies: 27,209
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Posted By thirdgenbird

Easy one of my top 10 ever. Record 10 and boras...

Easy one of my top 10 ever. Record 10 and boras without decals would be absolute perfection. Visually you are darn close.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-12, 10:47 PM
Replies: 27,209
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Posted By thirdgenbird

shimano pedals work fine but by the sounds of...

shimano pedals work fine but by the sounds of things, this pair doesnt belong to him.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-12, 09:46 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,444,615
Posted By thirdgenbird

i havent seen one of these yet. i think it is a...

i havent seen one of these yet. i think it is a pretty neat idea for a defined market (which you seem to fit)

my only concern would be the brake calipers. do they have a lot of flex in them? my...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-12, 08:59 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,444,615
Posted By thirdgenbird

very nice bike, but your hubs comment has me...

very nice bike, but your hubs comment has me baffled. prebuilt wheels like that are designed for the included hubs. get yourself some keo 2 max pedals and enjoy.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-12, 02:24 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,444,615
Posted By thirdgenbird

this was already addressed... RD model can not...

this was already addressed... RD model can not plainly be seen on a picture the size of a postage stamp. regardless of the non OEM parts, i would still be tempted to leave this one grip shift.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-12, 04:03 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,444,615
Posted By thirdgenbird

I didn't notice the newer comonents on my phones...

I didn't notice the newer comonents on my phones screen. I'm not much of a gripshift fan but something about it just looks right on that bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-12, 03:25 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,444,615
Posted By thirdgenbird

I love it! It looks like it is in pretty good...

I love it! It looks like it is in pretty good condition. Does the grip shift still work?

I am all about throwing modern groups on 80s and 90s frames but I vote leave this one be.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-12, 07:41 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,444,615
Posted By thirdgenbird

you have a stunning stable of bikes but this is...

you have a stunning stable of bikes but this is my favorite yet. your thomson post appears to be missing the washer though.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-12, 11:37 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,444,615
Posted By thirdgenbird

the updates look good. it really pulls off the...

the updates look good. it really pulls off the red touches, any more and i think you would have over done it.

for some reason this bike looks like it is begging for a set of lightweight boutique...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-12, 06:38 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,444,615
Posted By thirdgenbird

they are giant ext wheels off the original giant...

they are giant ext wheels off the original giant tcr road bike. the "plastic" spokes were the obvious choice to go with the plastic derailleurs, shifters, and brake levers.

i have about $400 in...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-12, 06:11 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,444,615
Posted By thirdgenbird

there are still some finishing touches (cable...

there are still some finishing touches (cable ends, cutting steerer, saddle height) but i will let pictures speak for themselves:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-12, 07:30 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,444,615
Posted By thirdgenbird

mine got my dad into club rides and then it was...

mine got my dad into club rides and then it was his training bike after he started racing. it was my first 700c road bike and the frame has been passed back and forth since. its done road races,...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-12, 07:21 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,444,615
Posted By thirdgenbird

ive got one of those too. ok it wasnt his first...

ive got one of those too. ok it wasnt his first road bike but it was his first "good one". im building it up for my 3rd go round. i think it is the frames 6th component group.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-12, 01:33 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,444,615
Posted By thirdgenbird

red cassettes have a tooth missing off each cog

red cassettes have a tooth missing off each cog
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-12, 05:30 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,444,615
Posted By thirdgenbird

very nice choice keith. that is going to look...

very nice choice keith. that is going to look great.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-12, 05:38 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,444,615
Posted By thirdgenbird

very nice keith! ive lusted after a kleins...

very nice keith!

ive lusted after a kleins as long as i can remember. i love the paint job on this one. did you get black or silver 5700?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-11, 11:36 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,444,615
Posted By thirdgenbird

i love those bikes

i love those bikes
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-11, 08:56 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,444,615
Posted By thirdgenbird

i agree, it was on my upgrade shortlist.

i agree, it was on my upgrade shortlist.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-04-11, 11:28 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,444,615
Posted By thirdgenbird

that is a pretty nice looking ride and a great...

that is a pretty nice looking ride and a great deal at $300. there are bikes that cost 5x that much and dont look as nice.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-11, 09:52 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,444,615
Posted By thirdgenbird

the computer and bottle cages are fully...

the computer and bottle cages are fully acceptable. they are part of the bike.

you can get everything you need in your jersey pockets without even knowing it is there. i am ok with saddle bags for...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-11, 09:47 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,444,615
Posted By thirdgenbird

Wow, nice choice! Is that a dura ace stem...

Wow, nice choice!

Is that a dura ace stem and seatpost?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-11, 05:40 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,444,615
Posted By thirdgenbird

do i see 10spd campagnolo shifting 10spd sram?...

do i see 10spd campagnolo shifting 10spd sram? how is that working for you?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-06-11, 11:25 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,444,615
Posted By thirdgenbird

clean and simple, i love it.

clean and simple, i love it.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-11, 08:16 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,444,615
Posted By thirdgenbird

agreed. i vote strip the decals.

agreed. i vote strip the decals.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-11, 05:14 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,444,615
Posted By thirdgenbird

only if it includes the 808s

only if it includes the 808s
Forum: Road Cycling
10-24-11, 11:41 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,444,615
Posted By thirdgenbird

I think fenders will look great on there

I think fenders will look great on there
Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-11, 11:39 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,444,615
Posted By thirdgenbird

the carbon derailleur cages and finger lever...

the carbon derailleur cages and finger lever insert tell me that is late record 10. GREAT groupset. too bad cassette supply is dwindling.

sram claimed that red was the first sub 2kg groupset but...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-11, 03:38 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,444,615
Posted By thirdgenbird

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk177/thirdgenb...

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk177/thirdgenbird/bike-random/2011-10-21155717.jpg
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