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Old 02-15-12, 07:45 PM
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If he made a high offer right then and there, I would probably sell it, especially if you do not plan to ride it often.
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Old 02-16-12, 01:52 AM
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Velocity deep v stickers; keep 'em or lose 'em?
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Old 02-16-12, 02:38 AM
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You didn't even need to ask that. -.-
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Old 02-16-12, 03:06 AM
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Keep them.
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Old 02-16-12, 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Leukybear
Velocity deep v stickers; keep 'em or lose 'em?
depends on your style... do you wear "nike's" or "adidas" with your "dickies" or "levi's", if so keep the branding, but if you dont typically wear highly branded clothes, then lose them
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Old 02-16-12, 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Leukybear
Velocity deep v stickers; keep 'em or lose 'em?
I like Velocity's decals on the A23s, Aeroheads and Fusions but for some reason the Deep V decals bug me.
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Old 02-16-12, 02:37 PM
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https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bik/2804670822.html

should i? how comfortable is it?

or should i
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bik/2846359498.html
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Old 02-16-12, 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by PluperfectArson
You didn't even need to ask that. -.-
I'm usually pro decals but these being just a red & yellow sticker I wasn't sure... and it doesn't hurt to double check a general consensus. Nonetheless I'm leaning toward taking them off as they seem to take away from the final build IMO.
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Old 02-16-12, 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Stezzy
I'd rather pull off my nutsack and throw it across the room than sit on an Arione.
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Old 02-16-12, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla
I'd rather pull off my nutsack and throw it across the room than sit on an Arione.
hmmm... is that preference or general consensus because i thought i read in a thread all about saddles that quite a few people actually liked this saddle, could be wrong tho my memory is ****.
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Old 02-16-12, 04:27 PM
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No, you've heard right. The Arione is comfortably to a lot of people, and uncomfortable to a lot of people.

And it is true for every saddle. Everyone's butt is different.

I will tell you that the Arione will likely fit you better if you are more thinner and more flexible, but this is just a trend. There are always exceptions.
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Old 02-16-12, 04:35 PM
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thanks redpear i think ill try it out, i am rather light (155lbs @ 5'11") so i think it wont be uncomfortable. does anyone by chance know the difference between the two saddles i linked in my previous post? as far as i can tell they have the same name but just different color styles?
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Old 02-16-12, 04:38 PM
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It's really hard to tell, but if there is a difference it'll be in rail material.

I should note that I wasn't referring to weight. By thinner and flexible I meant your sit bones are thinner and you ride more 'tucked.'
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Old 02-16-12, 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Leukybear
I'm usually pro decals but these being just a red & yellow sticker I wasn't sure... and it doesn't hurt to double check a general consensus. Nonetheless I'm leaning toward taking them off as they seem to take away from the final build IMO.
I like clean looking wheels, but that is just me.

Originally Posted by Stezzy
I loved my Arione, rode on it for two years. Then, I took some time off my bike. When I went back to riding, I just couldn't find a comfortable position on my Arione anymore, ****ing hated it. I switched over to the Toupe and love it.
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alright thanks. well only way to know if i like it is to try it lol. i guess ill just have to wait and see.
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Old 02-16-12, 05:05 PM
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Arione is nice.
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Old 02-16-12, 05:18 PM
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would it be stupid to buy a in good shape, later years spinergy rev X rear wheel with shimano hyperglide hub for my road bike for 100 bucks?
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Old 02-16-12, 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by yummygooey
Arione is nice.
+1
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Old 02-16-12, 05:24 PM
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oh and ill plus 1 the arione as well.
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Old 02-16-12, 06:12 PM
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I've never had a problem with my Arione from day one. I don't know, it looks uncomfortable and I kinda expected to hate it, but I never think about it once I'm on it, which is high praise for a saddle for me.
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Old 02-16-12, 08:12 PM
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Specialized romin here, the only things I have said are good things these last 3 months.
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im trying out a phenom i got for cheap with an eye on the romin or evo if it goes well.
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Old 02-17-12, 08:31 PM
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Should i put on my 75s on my conversion now or wait 1 week for my frame to come?
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Old 02-17-12, 08:32 PM
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Nashbar has Sidi Nevada clipless road shoes on sale for $78 shipped. Yes?
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