What road bike do you have?
11-02-07, 02:11 PM
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grahny,
thanks.the DeRosa is my personal favorite as well. bought her new in '79 and the ride is as lovely as her looks.It remains, to this day, my reference point of how a good racing bike should handle- silky smooth, stable, & predictable, yet quick, nimble and intuitive. No other bike I've ever ridden inspires as much confidence and daring, esp on fast, steep, & twisty descents.
MIN,
thanks also for the compliment. I call the '02 Cinelli Aliante Muscle, my "BMX" bike and he's always gotten "love it or hate it" type reactions. The look is kinda stark and graphic but I think it suits the bike's personality well. It's perhaps the best climber/sprinter I've owned and just loves being flogged.
best,
k
thanks.the DeRosa is my personal favorite as well. bought her new in '79 and the ride is as lovely as her looks.It remains, to this day, my reference point of how a good racing bike should handle- silky smooth, stable, & predictable, yet quick, nimble and intuitive. No other bike I've ever ridden inspires as much confidence and daring, esp on fast, steep, & twisty descents.
MIN,
thanks also for the compliment. I call the '02 Cinelli Aliante Muscle, my "BMX" bike and he's always gotten "love it or hate it" type reactions. The look is kinda stark and graphic but I think it suits the bike's personality well. It's perhaps the best climber/sprinter I've owned and just loves being flogged.
best,
k
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11-02-07, 03:26 PM
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11-02-07, 03:29 PM
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Yeah, I thought that would end up on e-bay for sure when I bought the bike....then I rode with it and it turned out to be the most comfortable saddle I have ever owned. My longest ride is 6h 38minutes. Of course I do sit on a saw horse an hour each night to prepare my body.
11-03-07, 08:22 AM
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11-04-07, 07:37 PM
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11-05-07, 02:27 AM
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It balances out really -- you use no gas when you cycle, then you use the reserves of a small country when you take that truck to the shops...
Awesome bike and auto btw.
Awesome bike and auto btw.
11-05-07, 05:36 AM
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Late 80's Pinarello frame. Campy Record - 95 titanium gruppo with 94 shamals.
11-05-07, 09:22 AM
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1. cages don't match.
2. Shimano on a Pinarello?
3. 404s would've been better as tubies.
11-05-07, 06:13 PM
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Minor negative style points for the threadless to threaded adapter, however!
In my opinion, a quill stem would look fantastic on that bike.
11-05-07, 07:58 PM
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Strange you might suggest the quill stem - I went that way a few days ago. Thankyou.
11-06-07, 11:06 AM
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How can you guys bring yourselves to take those bikes on the streets? I could never ever bring something over $1000 (let alone $5000+) on the streets where I live. I ride a Schwinn World Sport that has been converted to single speed. Light, fast, agile, yet can take a beating (4130 cro-moly) Perfect for the congested streets of Chicago. 
The seat has since been replaced with a Selle Italia XO and I have a set of RPD15 wheels that I'm waiting to relace to new single speed hubs.
The seat has since been replaced with a Selle Italia XO and I have a set of RPD15 wheels that I'm waiting to relace to new single speed hubs.
11-06-07, 12:18 PM
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2007 Masi 3VC
Dura Ace with FSA EXo cranks and Mavic Kyserium wheelset. Handles amazing in the corners.
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11-06-07, 12:45 PM
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How can you guys bring yourselves to take those bikes on the streets? I could never ever bring something over $1000 (let alone $5000+) on the streets where I live. I ride a Schwinn World Sport that has been converted to single speed. Light, fast, agile, yet can take a beating (4130 cro-moly) Perfect for the congested streets of Chicago.
The seat has since been replaced with a Selle Italia XO and I have a set of RPD15 wheels that I'm waiting to relace to new single speed hubs.
The seat has since been replaced with a Selle Italia XO and I have a set of RPD15 wheels that I'm waiting to relace to new single speed hubs.
If I didn't feel safe on my own streets I'd move!!
