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Old 02-22-17, 02:16 PM
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Old 02-22-17, 02:34 PM
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I trained my bikes not to get up on the furniture.
I really like those Praxis chainrings, they always look the business. Doesn't hurt that they shift superbly.
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Old 02-22-17, 02:36 PM
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Old 02-23-17, 05:22 AM
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No couch this time. Just a simple #BAAW.

I need to work on that cable management, cut the stem and replace the brakes + cables.
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Old 02-23-17, 05:41 AM
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Originally Posted by leej88


No couch this time. Just a simple #BAAW.

I need to work on that cable management, cut the stem and replace the brakes + cables.
Yeah, this photo is not very flattering; like a mug shot of some drunk with messed up hair.
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Old 02-23-17, 05:49 AM
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No couch this time. Just a simple #BAAW.

I need to work on that cable management, cut the stem and replace the brakes + cables.
Looks good to me. I wouldn't touch the stem, just in case, never know, maybe your fit changes.
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Old 02-23-17, 06:49 AM
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No more couch, great! But why so careless to cut the rear wheel slightlly out of the photo?!?
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Old 02-23-17, 06:57 AM
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The overall shape and the lines of the bike are beautiful, the bit and pieces are absolutely top-notch





....and it just looks boring in the black on black on black.
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Old 02-23-17, 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by kbarch
Yeah, this photo is not very flattering; like a mug shot of some drunk with messed up hair.
I like your description!

I might need a better camera and lighting.
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Old 02-23-17, 07:29 AM
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....and it just looks boring in the black on black on black.
Looks superb, black on black on black.
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Old 02-23-17, 09:07 AM
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No couch this time. Just a simple #BAAW.

I need to work on that cable management, cut the stem and replace the brakes + cables.
I think it's a gorgeous ride. And i've got good taste.
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Old 02-23-17, 10:01 AM
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Tough crowd. The bike is hot. Needs a little work on cables as acknowledged. While I don't like black bikes, this bike isn't black. It is clear coat over carbon. When you do carbon as nicely as Time, why paint it.
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Old 02-23-17, 10:43 AM
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Tough crowd. The bike is hot. Needs a little work on cables as acknowledged. While I don't like black bikes, this bike isn't black. It is clear coat over carbon. When you do carbon as nicely as Time, why paint it.
Yes, the French knows a thing or two about being naked.



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^ that is one of the ugliest stems I have ever laid eyes on, which is a shame, because the bike minus the stem is boiling.
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Old 02-23-17, 10:52 AM
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^ that is one of the ugliest stems I have ever laid eyes on, which is a shame, because the bike minus the stem is boiling.
Lol. To quote "The 'Burbs" (Tom Hanks, 1989), "It came with the frame."
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Old 02-23-17, 10:54 AM
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Yes, the French knows a thing or two about being naked.



Very hot. The red pinstriping is enough to give it some visual interest and some character.
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Old 02-23-17, 12:12 PM
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Yes, the French knows a thing or two about being naked.



It definitely is a hot bike, but I myself do not care for madfiber wheels.
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Old 02-23-17, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by TenSpeedV2
^ that is one of the ugliest stems I have ever laid eyes on, which is a shame, because the bike minus the stem is boiling.
Stem is ghastly, indeed - but the wheels are also horrible. deep wheels look so silly, and the logos/wording splashed all over them increase terribleness by 10x
Could also do without the logo on the fork.
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Who makes those wheels?
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Old 02-23-17, 02:31 PM
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Who makes those wheels?
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Old 02-23-17, 02:33 PM
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It definitely is a hot bike, but I myself do not care for madfiber wheels.

I agree, the wheels detract from the looks of an otherwise very pretty bici.
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insanely hot. But those mad fiber wheels scare me. they are amazing looking though
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Old 02-23-17, 03:58 PM
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Yes, the French knows a thing or two about being naked.
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Old 02-23-17, 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by dougphoto
insanely hot. But those mad fiber wheels scare me. they are amazing looking though
"Amazing" is one word for it...
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Old 02-23-17, 05:52 PM
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insanely hot. But those mad fiber wheels scare me. they are amazing looking though
Guys, point taken. I've got my eye on Lightweight wheels as my next set, but the thing is, short of a collision with a brick wall, these Mad Fibers have been indestructible, with no issues ever. And I've got another set on my other bike with Shimano that just keeps on ticking. And my banker (wife) said no more wheels until I get rid of a few.
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