What road bike do you have?
06-29-04, 09:53 AM
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Buy some decent wheels dude..... 
Originally Posted by rbvs
Hello, I am located in The Netherlands and a proud owner of a GT time trial Bicycle
that was used in the 2002 season by the Belgium LOTTO cycle team.
Mine was ridden by Steve Vermaut one of the better climbers in the Tour de France
of that year.
I use the bike to compete in crits and it rides like hell.
You may notice that the frame is painted in the Belgium national colours.
I have no information about the GT manufacturer and would like to know if there are
more of these bikes made for the US market. To my knowledge only 10 or 15 trial bikes
were made for Lotto in Europe. Who can tell me more
that was used in the 2002 season by the Belgium LOTTO cycle team.
Mine was ridden by Steve Vermaut one of the better climbers in the Tour de France
of that year.
I use the bike to compete in crits and it rides like hell.
You may notice that the frame is painted in the Belgium national colours.
I have no information about the GT manufacturer and would like to know if there are
more of these bikes made for the US market. To my knowledge only 10 or 15 trial bikes
were made for Lotto in Europe. Who can tell me more
06-29-04, 08:06 PM
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tommasini carbo fire
campy chorus, dt swiss wheels, 3T big man bar, Fizik arione seat with record carbon seat post, dura ace pedals
campy chorus, dt swiss wheels, 3T big man bar, Fizik arione seat with record carbon seat post, dura ace pedals
06-29-04, 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Coop500
I've wanted to try a road bike for awhile, but could never seem to afford it. Saturday while my wife was at the Goodwill store I noticed a bike. I checked it out and found it to be an older Blue Schwinn Tempo road bike. It was in pretty good shape only needing tires (they are boh different sizes 700 x 23 on the front and 700 x 35 on the rear I think) and the rear brake caliper. I got it for $5.99, . It has some component names I recognize. I also want to replace the seat, it has a White O'Brien with neon lettering. Not my style, and not very comfortable. But for $6 I figured it was worth it for a first, starter bike. Even after the tire, seat and rear brake caliper what have I really got to loose?
. It has some component names I recognize. I also want to replace the seat, it has a White O'Brien with neon lettering. Not my style, and not very comfortable. But for $6 I figured it was worth it for a first, starter bike. Even after the tire, seat and rear brake caliper what have I really got to loose?Great find especially for the price. You'll have a nice bike with a little updating on the usual items like tires, bar tape, etc.
The "O'Brien" seat had me laughing though. The previous owner must be into water skiing because that sticker on the seat is actually for the "O'Brien" water ski equipment company. I ski and have a few items with that same sticker. The seat looks like a Selle Italia "Turbo" model. I see some black writing on the side of the nose and the general shape looks like what I rode back in the early to mid '80's.
Post an update when you get it fixed up.
06-30-04, 05:58 AM
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Hey bandaidman, I really like that Tommasini. I'm actually in the process of building up a Tommasini Fire myself.
How do you like it?
How do you like it?
06-30-04, 12:36 PM
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giantmdb, hey man I didn't know, LOL. Actually someone else told me yesterday it was a Selle Italia seat. I ripped the sticker off and there were two different stickers under that one. I appreciate you guys not laughing at a newbie too hard 
The white seat cleaned up some, but still has lots of scuff marks. I'll have to keep it until I can find one I like in my price range. I bought a new tire today, of course they only had one in the size I needed so I have to go back in a few days. I also got some bar tape. I also have some brakes coming for the back.
The white seat cleaned up some, but still has lots of scuff marks. I'll have to keep it until I can find one I like in my price range. I bought a new tire today, of course they only had one in the size I needed so I have to go back in a few days. I also got some bar tape. I also have some brakes coming for the back.
06-30-04, 06:59 PM
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go wake forest!!!!
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Originally Posted by Tennessee
Hey bandaidman, I really like that Tommasini. I'm actually in the process of building up a Tommasini Fire myself.
How do you like it?
How do you like it?
i assume by your "tennessee" name you are getting it from gran fondo in nashville
it is a great shop and lynn will fit you right
just make sure you put campy on it...a good italian frame deserves an italian drivetrain!!!
07-01-04, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by bandaidman
Great bike!!!!
i assume by your "tennessee" name you are getting it from gran fondo in nashville
it is a great shop and lynn will fit you right
just make sure you put campy on it...a good italian frame deserves an italian drivetrain!!!
i assume by your "tennessee" name you are getting it from gran fondo in nashville
it is a great shop and lynn will fit you right
just make sure you put campy on it...a good italian frame deserves an italian drivetrain!!!
07-01-04, 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by sicknote
My first road bike........got it yesterday.
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07-02-04, 09:58 PM
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My newest. Picked it up (after a 725 mile round-trip to the dealer) Wednesday. I've had 5 Serottas, yet I'm surprised how truly good this one is. Easy to set-up and dial in. Day after I get it home a 30 mile shake-down cruise. Next ride, tomorrow, is 144 miles. It's that good!
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2000 Specialized Allez Sport with...
Shimano 105/Ultegra mix
Selle Italia Flite Gel saddle
Shimano R540 wheels
Crank Brothers Egg Beater clipless pedals
Shimano 105/Ultegra mix
Selle Italia Flite Gel saddle
Shimano R540 wheels
Crank Brothers Egg Beater clipless pedals
07-05-04, 12:58 PM
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i have a 04 terrino razza 2000 with full altegra and richy cranks, nice set of shimano rims on there... what a dream a ride can be....
07-05-04, 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by I_Have_No_Legs
i have a 04 terrino razza 2000 with full altegra and richy cranks, nice set of shimano rims on there... what a dream a ride can be....
where's the pic
07-05-04, 07:39 PM
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i am trying to get one off my phone ^_^ but it is not workin at the moment gona ask a freind to take a digi pick for me really soon.
07-06-04, 03:56 PM
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Here's a quick update to the Schwinn Tempo I posted on page 35. I've changed the rear tire and tube, bar tape, and the seat so far. Plus I bought a set of brakes since the rear was missing and replaced the cables. Counting the $6 I spent on the bike I have around $60 in it, and that includes shipping for the seat and brakes.
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Here's my basic newb ride. 2003 Orbea Aspin
Prior ride was a Raliegh International (1974)
exchanged see later post
Prior ride was a Raliegh International (1974)
exchanged see later post
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07-07-04, 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Coop500
Here's a quick update to the Schwinn Tempo I posted on page 35. I've changed the rear tire and tube, bar tape, and the seat so far. Plus I bought a set of brakes since the rear was missing and replaced the cables. Counting the $6 I spent on the bike I have around $60 in it, and that includes shipping for the seat and brakes.
07-07-04, 10:44 PM
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My BRAND new 2004 LeMond Zurich I got on Tuesday!
I have been riding a beautiful red Bridgestone RB-1 for about 10 years, but as I near 40 the desire for a triple has become strong enough to consider upgrading to a new bike. The LeMond rides so smoothly and really absorbs the road buzz and bumps while still feeling very light and snappy to me. I'll never give up the Bridgestone, but what a difference ten years makes in the advancements on a bike!
07-08-04, 12:02 AM
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Originally Posted by AMD
I have been riding a beautiful red Bridgestone RB-1 for about 10 years, but as I near 40 the desire for a triple has become strong enough to consider upgrading to a new bike. The LeMond rides so smoothly and really absorbs the road buzz and bumps while still feeling very light and snappy to me. I'll never give up the Bridgestone, but what a difference ten years makes in the advancements on a bike!
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07-08-04, 12:11 PM
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That Lemond is gorgeous.
I now have a picture of mine all put together.
This picture is from Cape Cod, halfway through
my first metric century weekend before last.
( Don't worry, I picked it up and carried it onto the
sand for the picture, then picked it up and carried it
back to the road )
It has Shimano 540s and Ultegra everything. Has dodgy
old hand-me-down pedals and seat until I put together
the coinage to replace them.
I now have a picture of mine all put together.
This picture is from Cape Cod, halfway through
my first metric century weekend before last.
( Don't worry, I picked it up and carried it onto the
sand for the picture, then picked it up and carried it
back to the road )
It has Shimano 540s and Ultegra everything. Has dodgy
old hand-me-down pedals and seat until I put together
the coinage to replace them.
07-08-04, 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by poopypants
That Lemond is gorgeous.
I now have a picture of mine all put together.
This picture is from Cape Cod, halfway through
my first metric century weekend before last.
( Don't worry, I picked it up and carried it onto the
sand for the picture, then picked it up and carried it
back to the road )
It has Shimano 540s and Ultegra everything. Has dodgy
old hand-me-down pedals and seat until I put together
the coinage to replace them.
I now have a picture of mine all put together.
This picture is from Cape Cod, halfway through
my first metric century weekend before last.
( Don't worry, I picked it up and carried it onto the
sand for the picture, then picked it up and carried it
back to the road )
It has Shimano 540s and Ultegra everything. Has dodgy
old hand-me-down pedals and seat until I put together
the coinage to replace them.
07-08-04, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by timmhaan
Love that color! i didn't know specialized made a road frame with traditional geometry??
07-08-04, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by khuon
GT was once a powerhouse in the BMX and MTB community. Unfortunately, GT went bankrupt and was sold off in an auction to Pacific Bicycles (a low-budget discount bike manufacturer that also owns Mongoose and now Schwinn) in late 2001. Since then they went through a steady decline in quality and are now primarily sold through big-box department stores. Schwinn and Mongoose were also very good bike manufacturers that succumbed the same fate.
Thank you for your information.
Only last week I heard that the original Belgium rider/owner of my bike Steve Vermaut member of the 2002 Tour de France LOTTO team died during a training session due to a heart failure. Brings everything back to its proportion.