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Show me your BLACK bike!

Old 05-24-18, 06:55 PM
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Drive side faces the camera. Ditch those reflectors while you're at it.
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Old 05-24-18, 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by igorek
Why?
Because it puts the universe out of balance if you don't.
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Old 05-24-18, 08:55 PM
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What's wrong with reflectors now and what is a dork disc? lol
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Old 05-24-18, 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by igorek
What's wrong with reflectors
They look silly, plus we all know it's better to look good than to be seen at night
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Old 05-24-18, 10:20 PM
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Reflectors are essentially worthless when it comes to being seen at night. They only come on stock bikes because of dumb legal reasons. Use real lights.
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Old 05-24-18, 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by igorek
What's wrong with reflectors now and what is a dork disc? lol
Wheel reflectors are only useful when you are about to get T-boned. By then, it's too late.
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Old 05-25-18, 07:39 PM
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While we're at it.. loose the valve caps.

If you can't BE Pro, then at least LOOK Pro.

Hey, it's your bike don't listen to what others say. Not like this is the Hot R Not topic
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Old 05-28-18, 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by oldnslow2
While we're at it.. loose the valve caps.

If you can't BE Pro, then at least LOOK Pro.

Hey, it's your bike don't listen to what others say. Not like this is the Hot R Not topic
....and while you're at it, ditch the jam nuts too
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Old 05-28-18, 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Rocket-Sauce
....and while you're at it, ditch the jam nuts too
And cut the steerer tube. (might as go all the way)
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Old 05-28-18, 10:15 AM
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@Brandonyatessr

Beautiful bike!
Considering purchase of this, vs Spec Diverge Expert vs Jamis Renegade Elite
Can you tell me what type of riding you do?
Does this slow you down on paved roads?
Can it handle gravel and packed dirt trails?
Thanks much
Barry Atlas

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Old 05-28-18, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by bfaIllini
@Brandonyatessr

Beautiful bike!
Considering purchase of this, vs Spec Diverge Expert vs Jamis Renegade Elite
Can you tell me what type of riding you do?
Does this slow you down on paved roads?
Can it handle gravel and packed dirt trails?
Thanks much
Barry Atlas
Thankyou. I have a MTB also so this was bought for the road and that's that it was made for. (It will only handle 28's)
It's a beautiful bike and a dream to ride.
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Old 05-28-18, 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Brandonyatessr
Thankyou. I have a MTB also so this was bought for the road and that's that it was made for. (It will only handle 28's)
It's a beautiful bike and a dream to ride.
Thanks for replying!
Enjoy the bike. Road cycling is a blast!
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Old 05-28-18, 10:44 AM
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Old 05-28-18, 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Rocket-Sauce
....and while you're at it, ditch the jam nuts too
Aren't the jam nuts useful in a tubeless setup? I am new to tubeless, but to get my valve stems to seal properly I had to tighten those down. Now they only loose 20 psi in 5 days (85->65).
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Old 05-28-18, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by mbw
Aren't the jam nuts useful in a tubeless setup?
Yes they are.

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Old 05-28-18, 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Wildrat
One of my black bikes.
what frame is this? Really nice looking bike.
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Old 06-05-18, 11:19 AM
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Old 06-05-18, 12:02 PM
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Close enough:
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Old 06-13-18, 02:02 PM
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Evo Slay 2-Speed SRAM Automatix frame up build with carbon fork.
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Old 06-13-18, 06:27 PM
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Not really black. More like very very dark grey.
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Old 06-18-18, 06:46 PM
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Old 06-18-18, 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by harrisonk
Cool looking bike.
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Old 12-12-18, 02:01 PM
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Which one?



Cannondale CAAD 8 - reflectors removed, first day owning, lol


Raleigh Revenio 1.0
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Old 12-16-18, 07:15 PM
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my 2015 Felt F5

The bar tape is going back to black after Christmas.
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Old 12-22-18, 08:00 PM
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My 2017 Allez Sprint. Just finished a complete teardown/cleanup/refurb/rebuild and added a new set of Williams S45/60 wheels:








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