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02-12-18, 09:21 AM
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02-12-18, 09:28 AM
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I wont go into depth, I'll just say not. Not ever (IMO of course)
02-12-18, 09:51 AM
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I think I’m just tired of all black bikes even though I like them especially with small splashed of blue or others. I love both bikes especially due to their vibrant color schemes... but then again I now look like an Easter egg on wheels since most of my kits have color and now my bike does as well.
02-13-18, 10:20 AM
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Robby: Below is the newest version of the Bandit, a Trek P1 creation for a one-handed rider and ready for pick-up in Wisconsin. Details to follow.
After observing that all of my kits are red-the color of the first Bandit before it lost a head butting contest with a Dodge Durango-my wife declared that every ride would be like a Christmas ride. I think we should find someone with a pumpkin and cranberry colored bike and go on a holiday tour
BTW: sorry to se your Domane go, but that Speedwagon is is beautiful piece of work.
After observing that all of my kits are red-the color of the first Bandit before it lost a head butting contest with a Dodge Durango-my wife declared that every ride would be like a Christmas ride. I think we should find someone with a pumpkin and cranberry colored bike and go on a holiday tour
BTW: sorry to se your Domane go, but that Speedwagon is is beautiful piece of work.
I'm all in for a colorful bike parade, I'm going to embrace my differences! It was funny at the Tour De Palm Springs the other day I was having my saddle adjusted by Dr Vince (creator of Infinity Seat) and people kept coming over and asking about the bike, same thing when I was at the Assos trailer. Definitely a conversation piece. I was also sad to have to sell the Domane, but it went to a great guy who is riding it like crazy and who I ride with regularly so at least I still have visitation!
@TenSpeedV2, there's normally a rubber shim between the bar and the shifter that helps to hold it in place. I had it set up similarly on my Domane and while I had to ensure that the zip ties were quite tight it never moved much.
02-15-18, 08:53 PM
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02-15-18, 09:54 PM
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Sweet! Any chance you can post some more photos?
If you prefer, I found a thread dedicated to Allied Cycle Works; https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycl...cle-works.html
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02-17-18, 05:55 PM
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I like the look of the geometry of the Trek way more.
02-18-18, 08:41 AM
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I get so disappointed when I come to this thread and instead of photos I see debate, if you are going to debate at least include the original photo in your debate, so I can see a cool bike.
02-18-18, 09:33 AM
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When a photo is attached, rather than embedded, it doesn't automatically show on subsequent quotes; don't blame the person quoting, blame the person attaching rather than embedding.
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02-18-18, 11:29 AM
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02-23-18, 03:46 AM
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02-23-18, 04:41 AM
Taking it easy!
For you your bike makes up for the deficient size of your appendage so you've thrown cash at it - and you belittle those who haven't spent as much.
I've no such appendage concerns and I'm confident and very happy riding my Giant -Its a fantastic performing bike, weighs 7.5kg, cost a fraction of yours - bang for for Buck it's better - that's why it's special and is considered "HOT"
It's not just about the Brand.
It's all a good laugh!
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02-23-18, 04:53 AM
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You are bitter that your bike wasn't the hit you thought it was - so you feel better slagging others off - I get it
For you your bike makes up for the deficient size of your appendage so you've thrown cash at it - and you belittle those who haven't spent as much.
I've no such appendage concerns and I'm happy riding my Giant that is a fantastic performing bike, weighs 7.5kg, cost a fraction of yours - bang for for Buck it's better - that's why it's special and gets a "HOT"
It's all a good laugh!
For you your bike makes up for the deficient size of your appendage so you've thrown cash at it - and you belittle those who haven't spent as much.
I've no such appendage concerns and I'm happy riding my Giant that is a fantastic performing bike, weighs 7.5kg, cost a fraction of yours - bang for for Buck it's better - that's why it's special and gets a "HOT"
It's all a good laugh!
It's a Giant.
Enjoy it if it makes you happy.
02-23-18, 05:08 AM
Taking it easy!
02-23-18, 06:34 AM
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02-23-18, 07:46 AM
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Funny thing: I've probably gotten more compliments on my TCX - my least expensive geared bike, than I've received on any of my other bikes, which get their fair share of admiration.
All it has is a gorgeous color, nice proportions, intelligent assembly and a bit of smart graphics. Never understood why anyone would need to read the labels or recognize the manufacturers to determine whether a bike was hot or not.
All it has is a gorgeous color, nice proportions, intelligent assembly and a bit of smart graphics.
Never understood why anyone would need to read the labels or recognize the manufacturers to determine whether a bike was hot or not.
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02-23-18, 07:57 AM
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Pretty much. Overall shape/proportions/set-up are highest on my list. Graphics/paint can move a bike up on my scale more than it can move it down. Brand/componentry level doesn't make or break, but can move the needle a bit.