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05-29-13, 06:13 PM
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05-29-13, 07:44 PM
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Ah what the hell last time I posted this is only just got it, and while 99% of peeps said not I got a almost hot of things were changed comment, so said things changed it looks much better (new seat / tires / grip tape / no reflectors / and other vaiours things here it is.)
Now I'm posting this for the LOLz. And naturally the embarrasment, also I want to see one of u purists explode with rage (almost gaanteed with this bike)
So here enjoy!
Now I'm posting this for the LOLz. And naturally the embarrasment, also I want to see one of u purists explode with rage (almost gaanteed with this bike)
So here enjoy!
I like the frame, it's hipsteriffic, but I can still dig it.
However, get rid of the dust caps on the valves.
Put the printed part of the tire over the valve.
Ditch the reflector.
Toss the pedals.
Thumb shifters, no!
Would love to see it with a nice leather brooks, a classic bottle cage, the chrome parts polished, proper saddle to bar drop and different bars.
05-30-13, 03:23 AM
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Just because someone has an aggressive position doesn't mean its a bad fit. I have a fairly aggressive saddle bar drop and it is very comfortable. People like soloist assassin have been riding for years with tons of experience. I guarantee you that he knows what he is doing. Its not a fit for everyone, but for those that can, do.
Examples:
Soloist assassins bike
NWApline
Hapsmo
Primov8
Examples:
Soloist assassins bike
NWApline
Hapsmo
Primov8
05-30-13, 03:40 AM
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05-30-13, 03:41 AM
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05-30-13, 05:13 AM
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Ah what the hell last time I posted this is only just got it, and while 99% of peeps said not I got a almost hot of things were changed comment, so said things changed it looks much better (new seat / tires / grip tape / no reflectors / and other vaiours things here it is.)
Now I'm posting this for the LOLz. And naturally the embarrasment, also I want to see one of u purists explode with rage (almost gaanteed with this bike)
So here enjoy!
Now I'm posting this for the LOLz. And naturally the embarrasment, also I want to see one of u purists explode with rage (almost gaanteed with this bike)
So here enjoy!
05-30-13, 05:43 AM
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It definitely attracts plenty of attention, but the majority has been quite positive. Every time I take the Ridley out, its become a conversation piece; whether its the custom paint, EPS, or my custom wedding band..lol, I've been approached by fellow cyclists and non-cyclists as well with nothing but positive feedback.
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05-30-13, 07:15 AM
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Just because someone has an aggressive position doesn't mean its a bad fit. I have a fairly aggressive saddle bar drop and it is very comfortable. People like soloist assassin have been riding for years with tons of experience. I guarantee you that he knows what he is doing. Its not a fit for everyone, but for those that can, do.
Examples:
Soloist assassins bike
NWApline
Hapsmo
Primov8
Examples:
Soloist assassins bike
NWApline
Hapsmo
Primov8
05-30-13, 09:20 AM
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Dunno if that's chrispino's BF username, but I know this bike belongs to chrispino.
05-30-13, 09:22 AM
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Yeah sorry. I was scrolling through to find examples and saw that bike. Didnt see at first look that it was NWAlpine that was commenting on that bike.
05-30-13, 05:45 PM
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I think it's important to note that your body proportions dictate your riding position [i.e stem length, saddle-bar drop] moreso than how experienced or flexible you are. It really only takes average flexibility to ride a bike with saddle-bar drop at the higher end of what is appropriate for your body proportions. If you are tall and lanky, you will be able to ride with more drop than a short person with short/average limbs proportionate to height.
Look at Cavendish's bike - he is as PRO as it gets and doesn't ride with a huge amount of drop. He is also a shorter fellow. I am 5'9 with arms that are shorter than average for my height. I need a 100mm stem on a properly-sized bike [54cm TT], and find myself most comfortable with about 9cm on saddle-bar drop - not extreme by any means, but enough to easily get a flat back in the drops without a full 90deg elbow bend. Like this:
Look at Cavendish's bike - he is as PRO as it gets and doesn't ride with a huge amount of drop. He is also a shorter fellow. I am 5'9 with arms that are shorter than average for my height. I need a 100mm stem on a properly-sized bike [54cm TT], and find myself most comfortable with about 9cm on saddle-bar drop - not extreme by any means, but enough to easily get a flat back in the drops without a full 90deg elbow bend. Like this:
05-30-13, 05:53 PM
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what shoe covers are those?
05-30-13, 06:46 PM
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They were made for my team by Squadra. I just borrowed them during this race. Simple, thin lycra. Not much thermal or water repellency.
05-30-13, 06:50 PM
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I dig them
05-30-13, 07:00 PM
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Thanks. Unfortunately they are just a hair too large and I get a bit of slack at my toes - you can kind of see the seam corners poking out. -1 Aero Point.
05-31-13, 12:21 AM
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it's important to note that your body proportions dictate your riding position [i.e stem length, saddle-bar drop] moreso than how experienced or flexible you are. It really only takes average flexibility to ride a bike with saddle-bar drop at the higher end of what is appropriate for your body proportions. If you are tall and lanky, you will be able to ride with more drop than a short person with short/average limbs proportionate to height.
Look at Cavendish's bike - he is as PRO as it gets and doesn't ride with a huge amount of drop. He is also a shorter fellow.
By 41 standards someone in the Bissell team is a bonafide Fred.
05-31-13, 08:07 AM
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Valve stems not at 6 o'clock, get that bike out of here!
05-31-13, 08:50 AM
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at the suggestion of another member i present my winter bike for the slating. I know its not slammed but I do think its sexy.
sorry no white garage door ;-)
sorry no white garage door ;-)
05-31-13, 08:58 AM
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05-31-13, 09:22 AM
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The Bianchi - I like it.
05-31-13, 12:21 PM
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That Bianchi is beautiful. Compared to how it looks without those wheels, it's night and day. Makes me want to get Boyd's now.
05-31-13, 06:31 PM
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very nice...although if I just had to quibble about something, then the frame logos are a tad overdone for my taste, but that is beyond your control...
05-31-13, 06:32 PM
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05-31-13, 06:40 PM
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