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01-17-18, 11:24 PM
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Thanks. Bar and stem were rescued off of two bikes now and are past their time. That ugly bend in the drops does allow for a much more comfortable grip in the drops though. But yes bars, stem since it’s the older thinner bars, and bar tape are the next project.
01-17-18, 11:25 PM
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01-17-18, 11:42 PM
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01-17-18, 11:45 PM
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^ The plain sibling to the one above.
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01-19-18, 10:11 AM
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Bars, stem, and post are Cannondale C2 with the white lettering removed and only the silver "Cannondale" remains; a zero SB post is possibly in my future once the fit transfer is done. Yeah, I wish I didn't have to run a Spesh saddle, but that's what the pelvis wants.
01-19-18, 08:36 PM
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01-20-18, 10:04 AM
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01-20-18, 05:00 PM
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If it were me I would do black bar tape and not use that pink and call it a day. Gum walls look fine but all black wheels/tires are even better imo.
This is making me want to buy a lighter new road bike in white (love white cars as well). Had to post cause of the inspiration I'm getting from your bike. HOT
This is making me want to buy a lighter new road bike in white (love white cars as well). Had to post cause of the inspiration I'm getting from your bike. HOT
01-20-18, 09:29 PM
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01-20-18, 09:45 PM
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LOL, oh it'll be ridden plenty. It's just winter now and none of my good bikes get exposed to the harsh winter road chemicals. Once the spring rains have cleaned the roads the good steel will get back on them.
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01-22-18, 08:26 AM
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I do like the looks of the Cannondale. Please rotate those bars forward or down a little bit. Pointed up like that looks not so cool. I would not mind the blue on the bar tape if the hubs were also blue but the pink seems out of place. Oh yea, swap out that Shimano group for some Campy...
01-22-18, 10:12 AM
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At least he doesn't have SRAM wiped all over it.
01-24-18, 09:44 AM
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My 2016 Giant TCR Advanced SL. Bike has Dura Ace 9150 Di2, DT Swiss RC28 Mon Chasseral wheels, Cane Creek EE brakes, and Pioneer power meter. The bike is incredibly light at 13.11 lbs with pedals, cages, and power meter.
01-24-18, 11:12 AM
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Hot (for a little person's bike 
) and impressively light as outfitted.
) and impressively light as outfitted.
01-24-18, 11:48 AM
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01-24-18, 12:13 PM
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Other than the tires being lined up differently to the wheels and the busy lettering on the wheel tire combo, I think this bike is HOT! I like the way the black bottle cages almost disappear. A really good looking little combo (pun intended).
01-24-18, 12:21 PM
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01-24-18, 12:24 PM
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01-24-18, 12:24 PM
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nice looking ride, but that front tire needs to get the labels lined up with the valve stems.
01-24-18, 05:42 PM
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Must be the color.
Also, I'm afraid HOT is a visual thing: specs aren't enough, and as much as I usually like Giant designs, this doesn't spark. Nice, though.
01-25-18, 08:45 AM
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This Giant does look pretty hot, especially with the Chinese Red paint. I do wish that Giant would revise their graphics for their name. But that said, this bike is really sharp looking with the black and red contrast. Nice job!
01-25-18, 09:42 AM
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I like the Giant a lot. Only thing that strikes me poorly is the black on the integrated seat mast. For some reason it looks like you've got a mini pump strapped to the front of it or something lol. I rock a fairly small frame and have always found the requisite sloping top tube offputting, but I've gotten used to it now. My new frame which is custom still has a slope but only 3 degrees so it's barely noticeable.
Great looking bike, must be a dream to ride, be safe!
Great looking bike, must be a dream to ride, be safe!
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01-25-18, 07:29 PM
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Had a chance to shoot a better photo with a better camera/lens. Also I sharpied out some ugly white lettering on the Michelin tires 
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