What road bike do you have?
10-23-10, 06:43 PM
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10-23-10, 07:10 PM
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10-23-10, 07:18 PM
Throw the stick!!!!
Stem is fine, flip that stem over and the bars will hit the front tire. 
Just rotate the bars down some and you should be fine.
Just rotate the bars down some and you should be fine.
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10-23-10, 07:19 PM
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The stem appears to be on properly, judging by the text being right-side-up and by the following pictures:
https://media.photobucket.com/image/t...e.jpg%3Fo%3D18
However, yea, handlebar angle is off. I'll get them lowered to something more neutral and work from there. I would not have realized that was an issue if you hadn't mentioned it.
https://media.photobucket.com/image/t...e.jpg%3Fo%3D18
However, yea, handlebar angle is off. I'll get them lowered to something more neutral and work from there. I would not have realized that was an issue if you hadn't mentioned it.
10-23-10, 07:24 PM
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10-23-10, 07:24 PM
Throw the stick!!!!
The stem appears to be on properly, judging by the text being right-side-up and by the following pictures:
https://media.photobucket.com/image/t...e.jpg%3Fo%3D18
However, yea, handlebar angle is off. I'll get them lowered to something more neutral and work from there. I would not have realized that was an issue if you hadn't mentioned it.
https://media.photobucket.com/image/t...e.jpg%3Fo%3D18
However, yea, handlebar angle is off. I'll get them lowered to something more neutral and work from there. I would not have realized that was an issue if you hadn't mentioned it.
With all that said, nice looking bike. Enjoy it.
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10-23-10, 07:28 PM
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Oh LOL. I was examining the stem on my bike and thinking, "he can't be right." I rotated the bars though.
10-24-10, 12:08 AM
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1988 Holland - Fourth Paint Job
I'd built up a bike from a mail-order frame I got from the TI Raleigh Racing Team in Ames, Iowa and parts from everywhere. I built the wheels myself on Hi-E hubs and got most of the rest at parking lot clearance sales and mail order. So when it came time to determine a replacement value, the insurance company paid me (it was a traffic accident so my collision insurance covered it) based on the full retail value of all that.
I took the proceeds and had Bill Holland customize a frame from a run of stock 53 cm frames. I substituted Reynolds 653 for his usual Columbus SL, added external cable stops in place of his "Jet Tube" cable routing, turned the rear brake bridge around so both brakes were serviceable from the same side, and chromed the stays, front drop-outs, and the front derailleur hanger.
Joe Bell tried to get the effect I wanted (Electric Blue) with a metalic blue Imron and pink pearl clear coat. Didn't work. I settled for purple with white seat & head tubes and god/white decals on the (free) repaint.
I tweaked the front triangle of that frame against a bollard on the Marina Del Rey bike path. This time I had it repaired with Reynolds 531, and Joe answered my request for Ferrari Red with the remains of a can of Glasurit he'd used on a frame for an Indycar driver who wanted his bike to match his road Ferrari.
I had a head-on collision with another bicyclist in July 2010, and Joe and his frame guy Rob Roberson just finished the frame 10/20/2010. USAA paid up again, this time on the Homeowner's Policy.
Joe lined the lugs, and Robert Gagnon did the stripes and the stylized thistle (I'm mostly of Scottish descent) on the downtube. You can Wiki Limax Maximus. It's self-deprecatory humor.
Dura-Ace 9-speed drive train except for the Campy Chorus Crank. (I like the looks.) The brakes are ancient Modolos, and the wheels and Brooks B-17 Titanium were Christmas presents.
I took the proceeds and had Bill Holland customize a frame from a run of stock 53 cm frames. I substituted Reynolds 653 for his usual Columbus SL, added external cable stops in place of his "Jet Tube" cable routing, turned the rear brake bridge around so both brakes were serviceable from the same side, and chromed the stays, front drop-outs, and the front derailleur hanger.
Joe Bell tried to get the effect I wanted (Electric Blue) with a metalic blue Imron and pink pearl clear coat. Didn't work. I settled for purple with white seat & head tubes and god/white decals on the (free) repaint.
I tweaked the front triangle of that frame against a bollard on the Marina Del Rey bike path. This time I had it repaired with Reynolds 531, and Joe answered my request for Ferrari Red with the remains of a can of Glasurit he'd used on a frame for an Indycar driver who wanted his bike to match his road Ferrari.
I had a head-on collision with another bicyclist in July 2010, and Joe and his frame guy Rob Roberson just finished the frame 10/20/2010. USAA paid up again, this time on the Homeowner's Policy.
Joe lined the lugs, and Robert Gagnon did the stripes and the stylized thistle (I'm mostly of Scottish descent) on the downtube. You can Wiki Limax Maximus. It's self-deprecatory humor.
Dura-Ace 9-speed drive train except for the Campy Chorus Crank. (I like the looks.) The brakes are ancient Modolos, and the wheels and Brooks B-17 Titanium were Christmas presents.
10-24-10, 08:33 AM
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10-24-10, 10:51 AM
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My trusty steed...
EDIT: before anyone says anything about the pedals... I have Look Keo 2 Max Carbons coming in next week... thanks for not flaming.
EDIT: before anyone says anything about the pedals... I have Look Keo 2 Max Carbons coming in next week... thanks for not flaming.
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10-24-10, 12:24 PM
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Very nice Tarmac! Love the shots. Simple yet effective. OMG on the pedals. Jk. Congrats on the sweet ride.
10-25-10, 10:59 PM
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Here's mine
My first road bike, love it so far. 
2010 Roubaix Elite Compact with Ritchey WCS Peloton Special Edition pedals, WTB Rocket V Team saddle, and Token carbon cages.
2010 Roubaix Elite Compact with Ritchey WCS Peloton Special Edition pedals, WTB Rocket V Team saddle, and Token carbon cages.
10-25-10, 11:26 PM
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You are only missing the 29'r front wheel. I had thought of doing this, but it is so over the top. The front fender really sets it off! Should make for some interesting unsolicited comments though
10-25-10, 11:41 PM
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Heck, last year at the end of December I was riding in shorts and a short sleeve jersey.
Still a nice bike, though.
Also, pay no attention to the fact that my avatar is me riding my bike on the trainer in the snow in front of my house from a few years ago.
10-26-10, 12:20 AM
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As a native San Diegan, I'm quite confused. I didn't think we actually get a winter here. It's more of a cool, slightly damp summer.
Heck, last year at the end of December I was riding in shorts and a short sleeve jersey.
Still a nice bike, though.
Also, pay no attention to the fact that my avatar is me riding my bike on the trainer in the snow in front of my house from a few years ago.
Heck, last year at the end of December I was riding in shorts and a short sleeve jersey.
Still a nice bike, though.
Also, pay no attention to the fact that my avatar is me riding my bike on the trainer in the snow in front of my house from a few years ago.
10-26-10, 01:17 AM
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We have the hot summer (summer), the dry summer (fall), the cool, slightly damp summer (winter), and the less cool, slightly damp summer (spring).
We have a high cost of living to pay the good weather tax.
10-26-10, 08:06 AM
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As a native San Diegan, I'm quite confused. I didn't think we actually get a winter here. It's more of a cool, slightly damp summer.
Heck, last year at the end of December I was riding in shorts and a short sleeve jersey.
Still a nice bike, though.
Also, pay no attention to the fact that my avatar is me riding my bike on the trainer in the snow in front of my house from a few years ago.
Heck, last year at the end of December I was riding in shorts and a short sleeve jersey.
Still a nice bike, though.
Also, pay no attention to the fact that my avatar is me riding my bike on the trainer in the snow in front of my house from a few years ago.
10-26-10, 08:28 AM
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Finally obtained a photo in front of the garage door. (Not my door, it is a friends as I have no garage)
06 Specialized Allez Triple w/ Fuzion wheels and Shimano pedals.
06 Specialized Allez Triple w/ Fuzion wheels and Shimano pedals.