What road bike do you have?
09-16-05, 02:25 PM
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I'm not the world's best judge of bikes, but frankthetank wins for the background/setting. Looks like a nice place to go for a ride!
09-16-05, 02:45 PM
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Nice Trek! I like the Rolf wheels too.
Originally Posted by frankthetank
First post...I've since put a new tire on the back. It has a mix of 105 and ultegra.
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2006 Specialized Allez Comp Cro-Mo
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09-16-05, 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by mooglinux
I have an old raleigh suntour, with a steel frame. its who-know-how-old (probaly older than i am (14)) but still goes like a dream and weighs very little. i love it.
09-16-05, 03:35 PM
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If that picture was taken where I think it was, he wasn't on that stretch for more than 1/2 mile. But SW WI is a beautiful area to bike
09-17-05, 07:04 PM
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Nice bike, and equally nice view........
Originally Posted by frankthetank
First post...I've since put a new tire on the back. It has a mix of 105 and ultegra.
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09-17-05, 08:12 PM
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1974 Mondia Super, Suntour Superbe group with Campagnolo headset and bottom bracket. Old school 531 steel, only 12 speeds, but it is light, fast, and nimble. Fully restored with fresh paint and decals, it is a bit of a show stopper too..... I get a lot of comments/questions when I tool around town on it. Just ran it for 25 miles today, and it's a flyer....the Suntour friction shifters feel slick as glass.
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09-17-05, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Sakae Custom
.........I am confused however, as to what year this bike is from, its an Altair model, which acording to my research, wasnt a model offered, as all bridgestones were MB, CB, RB-1-2-3 or 100-200-300-400-700 etc. I havent seen any bridgstone with a "Name.".......
That's pretty much all I know, except they were Cro-Mo frames, and very well built. Bridgestone bike have a certain cult following, especially the better ones like your and mine. Even cosmetically challenged, I sold my Spica for a good price not too long ago.
I suggest you lock it up when you're not on it......
John D.
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09-18-05, 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by bigbossman
1974 Mondia Super, Suntour Superbe group with Campagnolo headset and bottom bracket. Old school 531 steel, only 12 speeds, but it is light, fast, and nimble. Fully restored with fresh paint and decals, it is a bit of a show stopper too..... I get a lot of comments/questions when I tool around town on it. Just ran it for 25 miles today, and it's a flyer....the Suntour friction shifters feel slick as glass.
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09-18-05, 05:50 PM
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2004 Cannondale r800. Started out as a triple, that came off quickly. Added a full Ultegra drivetrain with a FSA Carbon Pro Team Issue crank, Xero Xr-1 wheels with Michelin Carbons, a Selle San Marco seat, and a set of magnesium welgo look pedals. Best thing about the bike: 17 lbs.
09-19-05, 08:11 PM
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2004 Opera Palladio-- It'll be here tomorrow!! I hope I can sleep tonight! Got a slammin' deal on it with a Chorus 10 gruppo; even found a discontinued 2003 Campy Chorus Ti seatpost. Let's see, it's September now, I should have money again near Christmas... Perfect!
09-19-05, 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by SushiJoe
2004 Opera Palladio-- It'll be here tomorrow!! I hope I can sleep tonight! Got a slammin' deal on it with a Chorus 10 gruppo; even found a discontinued 2003 Campy Chorus Ti seatpost. Let's see, it's September now, I should have money again near Christmas... Perfect!
Absolute "F'in'" WOW!!!!!!!!
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09-19-05, 10:29 PM
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My team of Kuotas: 1 X Kuota Kharma with DA; 1 X Kuota Khan with DA ( the red Kouta is not mine)
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09-19-05, 11:03 PM
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My 1971 Schwinn Professional Road Racing Paramount P13-9.
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09-19-05, 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Scooper
My 1971 Schwinn Professional Road Racing Paramount P13-9.
09-19-05, 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Scooper
My 1971 Schwinn Professional Road Racing Paramount P13-9.
09-20-05, 12:12 AM
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The new Mercier Serpens from BikesDirect.com came today. Assembly took a few hours since I had 2 to put together and all 4 wheels needed to be trued (girlfriend got one too). Cant comment on the ride as it was dark by the time I got done so I only took it for a quick spin around the neighborhood. So far everything looks good, my stem and rear hub had a few scrapes but I'd rather ride it than wait for prettier parts to come in. Before anyone says anything, I decided to leave the stem flipped up on this one. I have an 05' Fuji Pro with the stem flipped down. If I find it uncomfortable I'll fix it but otherwise, I wanted this bike for comfort rather than speed.
Reynolds 853 steel
Full Ultegra
Ritchey stem, handle bars, wheels and seat post
$1300 delivered
I ordered a pair of Crank Bros Candy C's and an Astrale 8 for each from Performance. Cant wait to put some miles on this thing
Reynolds 853 steel
Full Ultegra
Ritchey stem, handle bars, wheels and seat post
$1300 delivered
I ordered a pair of Crank Bros Candy C's and an Astrale 8 for each from Performance. Cant wait to put some miles on this thing
09-22-05, 08:38 PM
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Current bike: Giant TCR 2 - rides like a dream. See sig for pics.
Next bike on the list is a Teledyne Titan - the first titanium road bike ever made (1975). Tough to find though - collectors item.
Next bike on the list is a Teledyne Titan - the first titanium road bike ever made (1975). Tough to find though - collectors item.
09-22-05, 09:06 PM
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I currently have an '05 Trek 5.0 Pilot, '05 Trek Pilot 2.1 (hooked up to my CycleOps fluid trainer in my living room..heh) '03 Gary Fisher "Nirvana" Hybrid, and an '01 Specialized "Hard Rock" Mountain bike....
09-22-05, 11:21 PM
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I don't think I've posted in this thread....so here goes.
I have 2 road bikes (one is for sale).
Here's my 2002 Fuji Roubaix. It is pretty light, stiff & fast.
And here is the 2006 LeMond Croix de Fer that replaced it (heavier & not as stiff), and I love it.
I have 2 road bikes (one is for sale).
Here's my 2002 Fuji Roubaix. It is pretty light, stiff & fast.
And here is the 2006 LeMond Croix de Fer that replaced it (heavier & not as stiff), and I love it.
09-23-05, 08:23 AM
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Damn I would love to buy that Fuji, but it is too small!!!
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09-23-05, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by crosscut
Did I say that the bike wouldn't fit you? I merely asked if you had been sized before buying the bike.
Why so defensive? geessh!
Cross
Why so defensive? geessh!
Cross
not usually what first comes to mind when looking at someone's ride. usually it's "dude, that's sweet i'm jealous of your [insert bike component]" or something along those lines
09-23-05, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by baj32161
Damn I would love to buy that Fuji, but it is too small!!!