Trek Lover or Hater?
01-26-06, 07:41 PM
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Here is my newly restored '03 Trek 5500 in it's full glory.
Or not.
Be honest - you can't hurt me.
55/Rad
Or not.
Be honest - you can't hurt me.
55/Rad
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01-26-06, 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by 55/Rad
Here is my newly restored '03 Trek 5500 in it's full glory.
Or not.
Be honest - you can't hurt me.
55/Rad
Or not.
Be honest - you can't hurt me.
55/Rad
oh my ****ing lord.
(so thats what you do for your job, pretty intense man!)
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01-26-06, 07:44 PM
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First off that bike is outstanding! Well done Rad. I'm a Trek owner so my vote is a Trek Lover.
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01-26-06, 07:46 PM
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Looks very pretty, Rad, as I would, of course, expect. I love how the wheels tone with the blue shading on the rear loop and fork.
So, do you have a good outfit to compliment such a lovely ride?
So, do you have a good outfit to compliment such a lovely ride?
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01-26-06, 07:46 PM
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remove the trek decal, ride it and get it dirty, then take a pic
oh ya, im I guess what you would call trek indifferent, but at least it doesnt have trek plastered all over it like most bikes do with their these days
oh ya, im I guess what you would call trek indifferent, but at least it doesnt have trek plastered all over it like most bikes do with their these days
01-26-06, 07:48 PM
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Are you a pro - I mean with a camera? The bike is one thing, but the photography is truly impressive.
01-26-06, 07:51 PM
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Gorgeous bike and photos. Your bike truly defines Passion 
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01-26-06, 07:51 PM
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I actually liked your old paint job... Racier than any of your other rides...
More than this one?.. About the same..
Nice man... Got that personal touch to it too...
I'm guessing blue rims only from now on - you know... to remain fashionable?
Love the kit on it ... that K-Force on it is damn sexy..
Does it ride differently?
You know... in your head?
-simplyred
More than this one?.. About the same..
Nice man... Got that personal touch to it too...
I'm guessing blue rims only from now on - you know... to remain fashionable?
Love the kit on it ... that K-Force on it is damn sexy..
Does it ride differently?
You know... in your head?
-simplyred
01-26-06, 07:53 PM
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That is truely awesome
01-26-06, 07:57 PM
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Here is it in it's original form.
4 things led to the changes.
1. I hated the decals. 2. I wanted to match the blue rimmed Aeroheads I had on the Santana to this bike. 3. The paint was getting trashed. 4. I hated the decals.
55/Rad
4 things led to the changes.
1. I hated the decals. 2. I wanted to match the blue rimmed Aeroheads I had on the Santana to this bike. 3. The paint was getting trashed. 4. I hated the decals.
55/Rad
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01-26-06, 08:00 PM
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That is as sweet as a French *****house!
And if you knew my love of French *****houses!
And if you knew my love of French *****houses!
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01-26-06, 08:01 PM
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oh my ****ing lord.
(so thats what you do for your job, pretty intense man!)
(so thats what you do for your job, pretty intense man!)
-ing beautiful. Actually ever photo is very nice, but something about that one just screams elegance yet power, grace but speed, a machine to be reckoned with.
All that is left to say is that is one outstanding trek. Yours and Viper's are the best looking carbon bikes (let along Trek carbon's) I think I've ever seen. Go treat your self to a good long ride and then a good cold
01-26-06, 08:01 PM
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Same painter as the Tete??
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01-26-06, 08:02 PM
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The new version is MUCH classier than the original trim. The sleek shape of the moulded frame shows up better, and you can't beat the Wild Cherry candy/metallic color. I think it looks both more sporty and more elegant post-makeover.
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01-26-06, 08:02 PM
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Really nice touch with the red-to-white/blue fade against MG wheels. That bike will make people stare and say "holey $hit what model Trek does he have"? It's the 55/Rad model and you can't have one.
01-26-06, 08:07 PM
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I'm pretty Trek ambivalent. That said, you've done very well for yourself. As a photog, I must say you've really done well for yourself.
01-26-06, 08:08 PM
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Not a fan. The TT appears to slope down toward the HT - I don't like the way they look at all - all treks, not just yours. Also, Trek's are like a$$holes, eveybody and their brother has one. IMHO, the DA cranks look much better than any carbon ones too.
But it's a cool bike and hopefully you ride it.
But it's a cool bike and hopefully you ride it.
01-26-06, 08:09 PM
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That color is beautiful indeed. It works well with the sculpted lines of the CF frame. If I were ever to get a carbon bike - that red would have to be the color. period.
01-26-06, 08:12 PM
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I have no deference one way or another about Trek but your restoration was absolutely fantastic. Beautiful. 
01-26-06, 08:14 PM
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Now I know what that top down shot reminds me of. That Michael Jordan poster with his arms stretched straight out. Both photos show potential power in such an understated and still way that it's incredibly powerful.
ok, I'll stop going on and on about that photo. hehe.
ok, I'll stop going on and on about that photo. hehe.