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04-01-16, 05:59 AM
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04-01-16, 06:10 AM
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what frame bag is that?
it's a really inexpensive ibera bag. It does the job. :-)
as i was scrolling down, before i got to the bike, i thought you were suggesting she had to make do with some old farm equipment.
it's a really inexpensive ibera bag. It does the job. :-)
as i was scrolling down, before i got to the bike, i thought you were suggesting she had to make do with some old farm equipment.
04-01-16, 07:15 AM
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Still love my Black Pearl
Took my first ride this year with her today. We both loved it
Took my first ride this year with her today. We both loved it
04-07-16, 09:49 PM
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Forgive the cross-post from C&V but this belongs here as well:
Frame: 1985 Schwinn Peloton
Group: Dura Ace 7700 w/downtube shifters
Cranks/BB: Superbe Pro 53/42
Headset: Dura Ace 7410
Stem: Nitto UI85GX
Bars: Nitto B206
Seatpost: Nitto Crystal Fellow
Brake Levers: Testach Tokyo
Saddle: Prologo Scratch Pro TS
Pedals: Shimano PD-A530
Wheels: Mavic Open Pro/Ultegra 6700/Panaracer Gravel King 26mm
Frame: 1985 Schwinn Peloton
Group: Dura Ace 7700 w/downtube shifters
Cranks/BB: Superbe Pro 53/42
Headset: Dura Ace 7410
Stem: Nitto UI85GX
Bars: Nitto B206
Seatpost: Nitto Crystal Fellow
Brake Levers: Testach Tokyo
Saddle: Prologo Scratch Pro TS
Pedals: Shimano PD-A530
Wheels: Mavic Open Pro/Ultegra 6700/Panaracer Gravel King 26mm
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04-07-16, 11:23 PM
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Forgive the cross-post from C&V but this belongs here as well:
Frame: 1985 Schwinn Peloton
Group: Dura Ace 7700 w/downtube shifters
Cranks/BB: Superbe Pro 53/42
Headset: Dura Ace 7410
Stem: Nitto UI85GX
Bars: Nitto B206
Seatpost: Nitto Crystal Fellow
Brake Levers: Testach Tokyo
Saddle: Prologo Scratch Pro TS
Pedals: Shimano PD-A530
Wheels: Mavic Open Pro/Ultegra 6700/Panaracer Gravel King 26mm
Frame: 1985 Schwinn Peloton
Group: Dura Ace 7700 w/downtube shifters
Cranks/BB: Superbe Pro 53/42
Headset: Dura Ace 7410
Stem: Nitto UI85GX
Bars: Nitto B206
Seatpost: Nitto Crystal Fellow
Brake Levers: Testach Tokyo
Saddle: Prologo Scratch Pro TS
Pedals: Shimano PD-A530
Wheels: Mavic Open Pro/Ultegra 6700/Panaracer Gravel King 26mm
06-08-16, 08:08 AM
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Hi. I'm a Newbie to the forum. Thanks to all for sharing your bikes, whether they were purchased or built. I really enjoyed seeing other folks' bikes. I am wondering why there was so many haters on the concept of the flat bar road bike. I'm here doing a bit of research for my own project and was surprised at the comments.
I have a '07 Trek Madone 6.9 SSL which I purchased used in 2010. For a few years, I was doing 20 - 25 miles per day on the bike and thoroughly enjoyed the experience of riding carbon. After a few moves for work, and other life changes, I'm just getting back into riding again. I am finding the riding position of the Madone to be somewhat uncomfortable. I had been considering a move to a Trek 7.7 FX while at the same time considering converting my current bike to a flat bar road bike. For the conversion, I would use a 40 degree stem to raise the new handlebar position a bit, combined with a carbon 5 degree sweep riser bar.
If I sell / trade my Madone, the cost of buying versus converting are virtually the same. I would love to hear some of your experiences and opinions on converting the current bike to a flat bar road bike versus buying new. I am also considering stepping up to a Trek 7.9 FX. Would love to hear your opinions on this choice as well.
I have a '07 Trek Madone 6.9 SSL which I purchased used in 2010. For a few years, I was doing 20 - 25 miles per day on the bike and thoroughly enjoyed the experience of riding carbon. After a few moves for work, and other life changes, I'm just getting back into riding again. I am finding the riding position of the Madone to be somewhat uncomfortable. I had been considering a move to a Trek 7.7 FX while at the same time considering converting my current bike to a flat bar road bike. For the conversion, I would use a 40 degree stem to raise the new handlebar position a bit, combined with a carbon 5 degree sweep riser bar.
If I sell / trade my Madone, the cost of buying versus converting are virtually the same. I would love to hear some of your experiences and opinions on converting the current bike to a flat bar road bike versus buying new. I am also considering stepping up to a Trek 7.9 FX. Would love to hear your opinions on this choice as well.
06-08-16, 08:59 AM
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Hi. I'm a Newbie to the forum. Thanks to all for sharing your bikes, whether they were purchased or built. I really enjoyed seeing other folks' bikes. I am wondering why there was so many haters on the concept of the flat bar road bike. I'm here doing a bit of research for my own project and was surprised at the comments.
I have a '07 Trek Madone 6.9 SSL which I purchased used in 2010. For a few years, I was doing 20 - 25 miles per day on the bike and thoroughly enjoyed the experience of riding carbon. After a few moves for work, and other life changes, I'm just getting back into riding again. I am finding the riding position of the Madone to be somewhat uncomfortable. I had been considering a move to a Trek 7.7 FX while at the same time considering converting my current bike to a flat bar road bike. For the conversion, I would use a 40 degree stem to raise the new handlebar position a bit, combined with a carbon 5 degree sweep riser bar.
If I sell / trade my Madone, the cost of buying versus converting are virtually the same. I would love to hear some of your experiences and opinions on converting the current bike to a flat bar road bike versus buying new. I am also considering stepping up to a Trek 7.9 FX. Would love to hear your opinions on this choice as well.
I have a '07 Trek Madone 6.9 SSL which I purchased used in 2010. For a few years, I was doing 20 - 25 miles per day on the bike and thoroughly enjoyed the experience of riding carbon. After a few moves for work, and other life changes, I'm just getting back into riding again. I am finding the riding position of the Madone to be somewhat uncomfortable. I had been considering a move to a Trek 7.7 FX while at the same time considering converting my current bike to a flat bar road bike. For the conversion, I would use a 40 degree stem to raise the new handlebar position a bit, combined with a carbon 5 degree sweep riser bar.
If I sell / trade my Madone, the cost of buying versus converting are virtually the same. I would love to hear some of your experiences and opinions on converting the current bike to a flat bar road bike versus buying new. I am also considering stepping up to a Trek 7.9 FX. Would love to hear your opinions on this choice as well.
06-08-16, 09:17 AM
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Thanks for the reply Colonel. My objective is to get into a more upright position. I find that to be more comfortable for me these days. If I understand the mustache bar as you mentioned, I like the look of the flat bar versus the traditional swept back look of the mustache bar. Although I am seeking a more upright, comfortable position, I still like to get on it and sprint for a mile or so. (sprint for me is 22-25 mph sustained. I realize that's slow for many of you.)
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06-08-16, 07:57 PM
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my old 72 puch.
06-21-16, 01:44 AM
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04-03-19, 09:29 PM
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2011 Giant Dash 3
04-04-19, 10:06 PM
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Surly cross check. Becoming my favorite bike ever. A really good substitute for my Paramount P 15
04-07-19, 07:48 AM
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My flat bar road bike, Quick 3. Have to sort out a seat as I have already burned through three and keep coming back to the stock piece. It's not uncomfortable but I keep thinking there might be something better? Have a Quick 7 that is more of a dirt/gravel bike for me but this is my go fast, for me, bike with all the handling and comfort I could have hoped for at 70 years of age. My back and neck will just not let me ride a drop bar comfortably.
Frank.
04-07-19, 07:36 PM
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My flat bar road bike, Quick 3. Have to sort out a seat as I have already burned through three and keep coming back to the stock piece. It's not uncomfortable but I keep thinking there might be something better? Have a Quick 7 that is more of a dirt/gravel bike for me but this is my go fast, for me, bike with all the handling and comfort I could have hoped for at 70 years of age. My back and neck will just not let me ride a drop bar comfortably.
Frank.
That is a really gorgeous bike in an understated way.
Ever since you started posting about your Quick 3, I have been having another look at Cannondale's offerings.
04-07-19, 08:29 PM
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04-10-19, 06:04 AM
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My wife's triple butted chromoly mixte. This bike is the smoothest bike I have ever thrown my leg over. Converted the road gearing with my decomissioned XTR chainrings (34/46) and my old 735 XT derailleurs for a smooth shifting setup. Suntour XC Pro brake levers and XT thumbies to complete the conversion.
04-10-19, 07:04 AM
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My wife's triple butted chromoly mixte. This bike is the smoothest bike I have ever thrown my leg over. Converted the road gearing with my decomissioned XTR chainrings (34/46) and my old 735 XT derailleurs for a smooth shifting setup. Suntour XC Pro brake levers and XT thumbies to complete the conversion.
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04-10-19, 07:44 AM
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This is a converted time trial bike. Tange 2 is pretty smooth on my other bikes but this bike is rough on my old neck. I put a crabon flat bar to reduce the sting. Kept the down tube shifters
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