What road bike do you have?
10-25-04, 05:12 AM
#1377
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Not got a road bike yet, but I'm in the process of building one for myself. I've got a Kinesis frame (apparently a Alu-Ti alloy with Carbon rear stays) with carbon forks, and an Ultegra 10 groupset is winging it's way to my Dealer v soon! Probably gonna buy Mavic Elites although maybe some old-style 105 wheels - any suggestions gratefully received!
I'll post some piccies when I get it finished!
Cheers guys
I'll post some piccies when I get it finished!
Cheers guys
10-25-04, 11:09 AM
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Like others, I too do not have a camera, but you'll have to trust my description:
a 1992 Litespeed Ulitmate -- yes, the original with the curved seat tube -- why they got rid of that I'll never understand -- smooth as silk, but accelerates in a flash due to the tighter rear triangle. Ultegra equipped, polished Ti finish, upgrading to carbon fork soon. Recently re-installed my orginal white leather Selle Italia Flite saddle to shave the few grams that I can't seem to shed off my body.
I'll borrow a cam and post pics soon
a 1992 Litespeed Ulitmate -- yes, the original with the curved seat tube -- why they got rid of that I'll never understand -- smooth as silk, but accelerates in a flash due to the tighter rear triangle. Ultegra equipped, polished Ti finish, upgrading to carbon fork soon. Recently re-installed my orginal white leather Selle Italia Flite saddle to shave the few grams that I can't seem to shed off my body.
I'll borrow a cam and post pics soon
Last edited by Riddler; 10-25-04 at 11:10 AM. Reason: forgot something
10-26-04, 06:41 AM
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Hey Adkron nice bike I have the same exact cannondale, it looks a lot better in person in my opinion, how do you like yours, I have a double, you got to take that spoke protector off though.... 
10-26-04, 09:47 AM
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I just got my first road bike! The auction I was bidding on ended last night. I just got a Windsor Bristol and it should be here by the week's end. I'm super excited to finally start in the road biking scene. Hopefully this bike will be a good entry point.
10-27-04, 05:05 AM
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My new training bike
Make: Gitane
Model: Mach 1800
Frame Size: 53cm
Color: Vivid Trans. Blue and White
Frame: Kinesis 7005 double butted.
Fork: Martec Carbon w/alloy steerer
Crank: Shimano 105
Pedals: VP-R70 Clipless Look type
Saddle: Gitane embroided
Seatpost: Zoom Alloy
Stem: Kalloy Road
Handlebar: Kalloy Road
B/Bracket: Shimano 105
Headset: VP Fully Integrated Threadless
Front Hub: Shimano 105
Rear Hub: Shimano 105
Front Derailleur: Shimano 105
Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105
Shifters: Shimano 105
Freewheel: Shimano 12-23t 9 Speed
Front Brake: Tektro Dual Pivot
Rear Brake: Tektro Dual Pivot
Brake Levers: Shimano 105
Rims: Alex DA-28 32H
Tyres: Kenda 700x23c
Race Wheels: Shimano 540
Make: Gitane
Model: Mach 1800
Frame Size: 53cm
Color: Vivid Trans. Blue and White
Frame: Kinesis 7005 double butted.
Fork: Martec Carbon w/alloy steerer
Crank: Shimano 105
Pedals: VP-R70 Clipless Look type
Saddle: Gitane embroided
Seatpost: Zoom Alloy
Stem: Kalloy Road
Handlebar: Kalloy Road
B/Bracket: Shimano 105
Headset: VP Fully Integrated Threadless
Front Hub: Shimano 105
Rear Hub: Shimano 105
Front Derailleur: Shimano 105
Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105
Shifters: Shimano 105
Freewheel: Shimano 12-23t 9 Speed
Front Brake: Tektro Dual Pivot
Rear Brake: Tektro Dual Pivot
Brake Levers: Shimano 105
Rims: Alex DA-28 32H
Tyres: Kenda 700x23c
Race Wheels: Shimano 540
10-28-04, 12:17 AM
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Back to being a Clyde....
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Giant OCR1 mainly stock. Have Hutchinson Carbon comps waiting to go on at first flat, USPS HAC4 cyclocomputer, Syntace C-2 aerobars, performance carbon cages, Jandd seat wedge, Look TdF 5.1 pedals, Terry Ti Saddle
10-28-04, 06:26 AM
#1383
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Here's my main road ride. 2001 GT ZR.1. I bought it as a frameset and built it up. Full Ultegra except for the FSA crankset. Flight Deck computer, carbon s/post and Mavic Cosmic Elite wheels with Continental Attack/Force tires. I'd like to upgrade to 10 speed Ultegra this year. Later.
10-28-04, 01:35 PM
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riding a Pinarello Prince
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rockmuncher,
I admire you, you do have a nak for details,
oscar
I admire you, you do have a nak for details,
oscar
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"Racso", the well oiled machine;)
"Racso", the well oiled machine;)
10-28-04, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by bikejunkie
Here's my main road ride. 2001 GT ZR.1. I bought it as a frameset and built it up. Full Ultegra except for the FSA crankset. Flight Deck computer, carbon s/post and Mavic Cosmic Elite wheels with Continental Attack/Force tires. I'd like to upgrade to 10 speed Ultegra this year. Later.
10-28-04, 03:40 PM
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Changing every other day!
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The first bike is my newest ride. The second is my trusty old steel friend that has served me well for 14 years.
1. '04 Moots Vamoots - bead blasted titanium
2. '90 Specialized Sirrus in black (entry level steel racer with excellent geometry for the price - less than $600 back then)
The Specialized has been a good ride but decided it was time to upgrade from the downtube shifters and try a different frame material. Did plenty of centuries and some races on the Specialized and have racked up tens of thousands of miles on it. I love the Moots but don't think I'll ever part with the Specialized.
1. '04 Moots Vamoots - bead blasted titanium
- Reynolds Ouzo Pro fork
- Campy Chorus components with 172.5mm cranks
- Deda Newton OS Bar and Stem
- Chris King headset
- Campy Proton wheels and Hutchinson Fusion Comp tires
- Selle Italia Flight Ti Gel dark blue saddle
- Cinelli dark blue/denim cork bar tape
- Look CX-6 black carbon pedals
- Specialized carbon (or carbon look?) bottle cages with red accents (until I can find blue or all black for around the same reasonable price)
2. '90 Specialized Sirrus in black (entry level steel racer with excellent geometry for the price - less than $600 back then)
- Steel fork
- Shimano Ultegra bb, 170mm cranks, chainrings, cassette, and shift levers
- Shimano RX100 brakes and derailleurs
- Sun wheels with Ultegra hubs and Conti Ultra 2000 tires
- Avocet 02 saddle (black with red kevlar patches on the points) - most comfortable saddle I have ever used!
- Cinelli red cork bar tape
- Look white clipless pedals
The Specialized has been a good ride but decided it was time to upgrade from the downtube shifters and try a different frame material. Did plenty of centuries and some races on the Specialized and have racked up tens of thousands of miles on it. I love the Moots but don't think I'll ever part with the Specialized.
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10-28-04, 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by orguasch
rockmuncher,
I admire you, you do have a nak for details,
oscar
I admire you, you do have a nak for details,
oscar
10-28-04, 05:04 PM
#1388
need to go out and ride..
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rockmuncher.. ur avatar is cool... and i don't think that site will mind it too much.. it's just a pic.
10-28-04, 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by ruirui
rockmuncher.. ur avatar is cool... and i don't think that site will mind it too much.. it's just a pic.
..but I might get in trouble if I hijack this thread!
10-29-04, 05:41 AM
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Originally Posted by PriO
wow that is the best looking GT ive ever seen
10-29-04, 09:43 PM
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24-Speed Machine
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Originally Posted by WorldIRC
Its in the Gen'l Section, its in the MTB section, we need it in the Road section.
Post a picture of your bike and a short description of it. Mine will follow soon.
Post a picture of your bike and a short description of it. Mine will follow soon.
10-30-04, 08:12 AM
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My ride is far sharper than the picture shown on the website, and it has some upgrades including a lower set stem, 105 shifters and I hope to get a 105 crank or similar on there soon. I hope to eventually be up to full 105 but im just waiting for the shifters to wear out.
My ride https://www.specialized.com/SBCBkMode...c2z967m.j27010
My ride https://www.specialized.com/SBCBkMode...c2z967m.j27010
10-31-04, 02:15 AM
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Metaphorically speaking
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Cannondale R600 CAAD5 upgraded to Ultegra all around except for shifters (I have them but seems pointless to upgrade the 105's) and a just added Fizik Arione - what a saddle. Did 100kms on the airone this weekend, sore legs but no sore butt ! Shimano RD540 SPDL pedals and a Prorace carbon seat-post.
10-31-04, 03:42 AM
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sweet ride, ajst2duk !!!
Some updated pics of my ride:
Some updated pics of my ride:
Last edited by PriO; 10-31-04 at 11:28 AM.
10-31-04, 09:38 AM
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Wow!!! Seems your saddle is way back. That puts a lot of stress on your seatpost and saddle rails. Is your stem long enough?
Otherwise your bike is beautiful.
Otherwise your bike is beautiful.
10-31-04, 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by gpelpel
Wow!!! Seems your saddle is way back. That puts a lot of stress on your seatpost and saddle rails. Is your stem long enough?
Otherwise your bike is beautiful.
Otherwise your bike is beautiful.
Yep the seat is way back, that due to a fitting I had at the LBS. They assured me that it was fine. Bike is a 56 frame, I'm 5'11 and around 90kg (200lbs) and falling. Apparently I have long femurs. I hope the post doesn't break, thet would be a tragedy.
10-31-04, 03:38 PM
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I have a 2004 Cannondale R800 with Deda 26 Stem and Deda 215 bars. Thompson Elite Seat Post and SLR Sella Italia Saddle, Look pedals, the rest stock.
Bianchi Campione, Chris King Headset, Campy Protons and Campy Centaur Cranks with all Campy Components (for sale if interested)
Cannondale F1000 Mountainbike.
Bianchi Campione, Chris King Headset, Campy Protons and Campy Centaur Cranks with all Campy Components (for sale if interested)
Cannondale F1000 Mountainbike.
10-31-04, 03:44 PM
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Pictures. We need pictures!!!!!