What road bike do you have?
05-22-07, 05:17 AM
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Originally Posted by terror_unico
2Thamaxx :
I don’t think it’s a Raleigh,
I’ve look around on the net and even though there are not many Panasonic’s, the ones I found where exactly the same paint and frame. My dad has a Raleigh and the frame looks different; I’m not an expert but they look different.
I don’t think it’s a Raleigh,
I’ve look around on the net and even though there are not many Panasonic’s, the ones I found where exactly the same paint and frame. My dad has a Raleigh and the frame looks different; I’m not an expert but they look different. Not an expert myself.
05-22-07, 11:48 AM
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here's my Ti roadie thing. dunno the brand name. campy centaur knick knacks, mavic equipes and other stuff. you've heard it all before...
i love it though - springtime fresh!
i love it though - springtime fresh!
05-22-07, 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by rlh184
Cannondale Caad8 Optimo 1 w/ Specialized Toupe
Just got this bike this weekend and it is awesome!!!! I rode fixed before but my knees started to really hurt me so I decided to switch to a road bike. So far I could not be any happier.
I also rode a Brooks B17 before but decided that this was not the right saddle for this bike so after many a forum search I decided that the Toupe 143 would be the best saddle for me. I was right. After a few initial adjustments, I think I got it dialed in and despite a little sit bone pain at first, I barely noticed it was there at all.
All in all I am very satisfied.
What do you guys think, black saddle or white bartape?
05-22-07, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Tappets
here's my Ti roadie thing. dunno the brand name. campy centaur knick knacks, mavic equipes and other stuff. you've heard it all before...
i love it though - springtime fresh!
i love it though - springtime fresh!
05-22-07, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Sprocket Man
That is a really nice bike, except for one part that doesn't seem to match the rest.
05-22-07, 07:43 PM
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Have I posted here?
Hmmm.
Updated pics of my IF Ti ClubRacer.
Currently rigged for randonneuring... but she cleans up nice too.
Ti Frame (shotpeened finish)
Steel Fork
Long Reach Brakes
TA Carmina Crank
Phil Wood BB
Chorus F & R Der
Record Ergolevers
Mavic Open Pros with Chorus Rear, Schmidt Dyno Front
Brooks Swallow Saddle
Salsa Bell Lap Bars
Ginormous Carradice Tour SQR Bag
Day of build: (roadie / fair weather mode)
Hmmm.
Updated pics of my IF Ti ClubRacer.
Currently rigged for randonneuring... but she cleans up nice too.
Ti Frame (shotpeened finish)
Steel Fork
Long Reach Brakes
TA Carmina Crank
Phil Wood BB
Chorus F & R Der
Record Ergolevers
Mavic Open Pros with Chorus Rear, Schmidt Dyno Front
Brooks Swallow Saddle
Salsa Bell Lap Bars
Ginormous Carradice Tour SQR Bag
Day of build: (roadie / fair weather mode)
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05-22-07, 07:57 PM
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My '05 Specialized Sirrus flat bar, converted to drops, like I should have bought in the first place.
Yeah, thats full Sora!
Yeah, thats full Sora!
05-23-07, 08:40 AM
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Here's my Cadent 3.0. I'm thinking about adding some red handlebar tape and red striped Michelins to compliment the bland white paint job.
05-23-07, 10:28 AM
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oh god! my eyes!!! the pain!
Originally Posted by Sprocket Man
That is a really nice bike, except for one part that doesn't seem to match the rest.
that's my theft-deterrent system. LOL!
yeah that saddle sure is fugly, but it matches the tiny little buttons on the computer!
:-)
05-23-07, 10:42 AM
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Giant OCR C2. This is the picture from the ebay listing. Bike is arriving today (yipee!!). Will be putting pink speedplay light action pedals on for style points and to reflect my riding preference. Will likely also add my Forte Pro SLX saddle.
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05-23-07, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by ohjim
My '05 Specialized Sirrus flat bar, converted to drops, like I should have bought in the first place.
Yeah, thats full Sora!
Yeah, thats full Sora!
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05-23-07, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Stray Cat
Are those what Aero2's look like with the decals on? (I debadged mine) Nice looking bike.
I intended to debadge mine but the silver decals matched the silver lettering on the frame and Avid Shorty 6's so well that I decided to leave them as is. If I wait long enough it'll come back in style.
05-23-07, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by ohjim
Yes, Aero2's.
I intended to debadge mine but the silver decals matched the silver lettering on the frame and Avid Shorty 6's so well that I decided to leave them as is. If I wait long enough it'll come back in style.
I intended to debadge mine but the silver decals matched the silver lettering on the frame and Avid Shorty 6's so well that I decided to leave them as is. If I wait long enough it'll come back in style.
New pedals, tires, and more cages since this pic.
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05-23-07, 12:10 PM
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[QUOTE=Stray Cat]I got the EPS file from John so I'm going to try and redo them in red and see how it turns out.
New pedals, tires, and more cages since this pic.
Sweet bike. That color is friggin hot!
New pedals, tires, and more cages since this pic.
Sweet bike. That color is friggin hot!
05-23-07, 04:31 PM
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Here's mine... an '07 Madone SL 5.2 stock which I just picked it up last Sunday at my LBS.
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05-23-07, 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by alainp
Here's mine... an '07 Madone SL 5.2 stock which I just picked it up last Sunday at my LBS.
Nice bike, you will hear 2 things on here though.
1. lose the dork disk on the back wheel.
2. flip the stem.
05-23-07, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by alainp
Here's mine... an '07 Madone SL 5.2 stock which I just picked it up last Sunday at my LBS.
Nice bike, you will hear 2 things on here though.
1. lose the dork disk on the back wheel.
2. flip the stem.
05-23-07, 10:22 PM
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Hey dj, thanks for the suggestions. "Dork" disc is now gone and I've stripped off as much decals as I could. But, what is "flipping the stem"? Is it just reversing it so that it angles downward? If so, why? Sorry if these are "newb" type questions.
05-24-07, 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by alainp
Hey dj, thanks for the suggestions. "Dork" disc is now gone and I've stripped off as much decals as I could. But, what is "flipping the stem"? Is it just reversing it so that it angles downward? If so, why? Sorry if these are "newb" type questions.
You might also get people complaining that you're not in the big ring and that your valve stems aren't pointing straight down, and that your crank arms aren't either parallel to the ground or lined up with your seat tube, and that you should remove your toolbag, and putting Specialized cages on a Trek is just SO unhip, and you've got too many headset spacers, and putting electrical tape on the bar ends is Fred.
I think I covered all the OCP faults...but I couldn't possibly care less, and you shouldn't either.
05-24-07, 09:59 AM
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Thanks for the insight, Mo'Phat. I'm still new to this scene so there are still a lot of terms and conventions I'm not familiar with. I'm with you on the form and fit issue. Btw, the tape on the bar ends is there 'cuz I scraped the end of the tape two days ago leaving it dangling. No way was I gonna replace the bar tape when it hadn't even been ridden more than couple days, thus the electrical tape (placed on both sides for symmetry). Also, what is "fred" and where did it come from? I take it that it's somewhat demeaning.
05-24-07, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Mo'Phat
It's very typical if someone posts their ride with an upturned stem for some schmo to say Flip It!. Apparently, it looks racier, more aero, and more photogenic...and here, that's more important than fit and comfort.
You might also get people complaining that you're not in the big ring and that your valve stems aren't pointing straight down, and that your crank arms aren't either parallel to the ground or lined up with your seat tube, and that you should remove your toolbag, and putting Specialized cages on a Trek is just SO unhip, and you've got too many headset spacers, and putting electrical tape on the bar ends is Fred.
I think I covered all the OCP faults...but I couldn't possibly care less, and you shouldn't either.
You might also get people complaining that you're not in the big ring and that your valve stems aren't pointing straight down, and that your crank arms aren't either parallel to the ground or lined up with your seat tube, and that you should remove your toolbag, and putting Specialized cages on a Trek is just SO unhip, and you've got too many headset spacers, and putting electrical tape on the bar ends is Fred.
I think I covered all the OCP faults...but I couldn't possibly care less, and you shouldn't either.
05-24-07, 05:18 PM
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Yup, they're the light action version. I like them a lot. Of course, this is the first pair of clipless pedals I've ever had so I don't have much to compare with. Nevertheless, they're very easy for a newb like me to get in and out of... not much of a learning curve involved.