dizzydtrain

Specialized Tarmac Sport in Gallardo Orange. It's so difficult to actually capture how great this color looks in person. Sometimes it's matte Orange, sometimes it comes across as fluorescent.

Took off the heavy DT swiss wheels and put on some generic Carbon wheels--big change in how the bike rides.

jonjon0nline

Which seller did you buy those from?

monsterkidz

I am in love with that color, nice job!

dizzydtrain

I picked them up from carbon-cycle on eBay. It was one of the recommended sellers. No complaints so far but I am always inspecting the wheels before rides just for peace of mind. Basalt surface still looks great.

Thank you. Always puts a smile on my face when I look at her.

rob214

new to the forums and cycling in general, just got this bike tonight. a giant defy. my brother gave me this bike since he just got a new giant with carbon frame, etc..... i've got clipless pedals and shoes on the way. first ride will be in the morning.

rob

Griffinjr2003

I dont know which road bike to buy, I'm looking at the Cannondale caad 8 claris or the specialized diverge a1 sub compact. Both bike are about the same price, any suggestions

Airtorn

2015 Felt F5

dizzydtrain

Did you test either of them out? Both are nice bikes but it would entirely depend on the primary use of the bike and which one fit you and felt better.

Griffinjr2003

I tested both bikes, kinda like the diverge. The caad 8 felt good also. I goona be using for rides and when i get my body use to riding hopefully to work.

Bathwater

I believe this is an F5, sir. Nonetheless, sweet ride, it was on my short list for a long time.

Airtorn

[/QUOTE]You are correct. Fat-finger moment on my part.

utahp8ntballer

Picked this one up last Friday and have to say it's better than I expected. I've owned lots of Fuji's, including 2 Altamiras, and this one feels even better than those which were my favorites.
Besides the fact the SL is about 2 lbs lighter stock than my Altamira with di2, it absorbs the bumps and climbs significantly better.
Throwing those Reynolds on there took the weight to just over 16.5 lbs.

thin_concrete

That's hot. I've heard and read great things about those wheels. Happy riding!

livestrong1986

Little upgrade on frame

rob214

there are some really nice looking bikes out there. what i've really learned from all these photo's is i seem to be attracted to orange, i never cared much for orange but i really like the look of it on some of these bikes, go figure....
rob

gavo

This looks brilliant. Reminds me of the WW1 camo pattern on battleships.

rob214

robathon, that's nice

rob

ciocc_cat

1990s Ciocc Titan.

SydneyFife

Frame: Handmade Titanium Merlin
Headset: Cane Creek
Bars: Giant SLR Contact Carbon
Stem: Giant SLR Contact Carbon
Tape: Lizardskin Gel
Seat: Sella Italia
Cranks: FSA Carbon
Front/Rear Derailleur: Dura Ace
Brakes: Dura Ace
Wheels: Dura Ace
Pedals: Dura Ace
Tires: Ultra/Gatorskin

dcole300

2001 GT ZR3.0
I was running old Mavic tubulars. I have since switched back to clinchers.
Shimano 105 components.
It treats me well

Blackdays

End of season bike status:

hemtaro

Hi guys, I'm looking for the best road bike i can get on a $500 budget. I know alot of riders are going to recommend that I go the safe route, save up and get a better quality bike but currently I'd like to test the water to see if I will enjoy road biking for long term. So any suggestions? I've been only googling and it seems the giordiano libero 1.6 and the vilano aluminum speed shimano 21 speed are top budget choices. Looking forward to everyone's professional inputs!

links for both bikes are below:
https://www.amazon.com/Giordano-Libe...ano+libero+1.6

https://www.amazon.com/Vilano-Alumin...+speed+shimano

Bathwater

I'd go with the Giordano based on the shifters alone.

hemtaro

Thanks for the fast reply! Guess I'll go with that!

Schrup

Bad Ass