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05-09-16, 10:50 PM
#3526
Banned.
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05-10-16, 03:56 AM
#3527
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05-10-16, 07:30 AM
#3529
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However if you want a black saddle, the Cambium will probably disappoint. Assume the black will weather to a dark gray/brown. And if you want to match bar tape for any of the Cambium colors (without using the expensive and reportedly awful Brooks Cambium tape), good luck.
05-10-16, 08:09 AM
#3530
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It's more developing a "weathered" look than outright fading. Because of the texture of the fabric and the way it's bonded to the rubber, the high part of the texture tends to lighten with wear and sun exposure while the low part retains the original darker color. The overall effect is a lightening/fading of the color, but in a way that accentuates the fabric texture and takes on different colors in different lighting. I don't know if this is by design, but I love the look and I think the Cambiums look better weathered/broken-in than they do new.
However if you want a black saddle, the Cambium will probably disappoint. Assume the black will weather to a dark gray/brown. And if you want to match bar tape for any of the Cambium colors (without using the expensive and reportedly awful Brooks Cambium tape), good luck.
However if you want a black saddle, the Cambium will probably disappoint. Assume the black will weather to a dark gray/brown. And if you want to match bar tape for any of the Cambium colors (without using the expensive and reportedly awful Brooks Cambium tape), good luck.
I guess it all depends on your perspective. Certainly I've read plenty of reviews from people who were unhappy that it faded.
For me, I'm not a big saddle guy, I've been happily riding a $17 saddle on my one bike, and the saddle on the bike I posted above cost me $11 and the only thing I'm not happy about it is that it has blue on it that doesn't really go with the bike. Not sure I'm about to splash out $130 on a saddle, the bike was supposed to be a low cost parts bin build after all.
05-12-16, 07:57 AM
#3532
Fat Guy on a Little Bike
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I had the Rivet on there...which felt great on a different bike with similar position. It wasn't working well on the Diverge. I spoke with a friend who suggested that the suspension in the bike and post was countering against that in the saddle and I might be better off with a plastic saddle. It's a lot more comfy.
05-16-16, 06:23 AM
#3534
meh
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Here's my drop-bar Pugsley.
Before the Almanzo 100:
After the Almanzo 100 (unofficial finish time around 7 hours 30 minutes):
VERY unofficially, I was told by volunteers and other riders that I was the fastest fatbike for 2016. I'm not sure I believe it, but lacking any fatbike category, I guess I'll claim it.
LOLz!
Before the Almanzo 100:
After the Almanzo 100 (unofficial finish time around 7 hours 30 minutes):
VERY unofficially, I was told by volunteers and other riders that I was the fastest fatbike for 2016. I'm not sure I believe it, but lacking any fatbike category, I guess I'll claim it.
LOLz!
05-16-16, 02:06 PM
#3535
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2013 Fuji Altamira CX 2.1.
56cm carbon frame, SRAM Rival drivetrain. Mostly original except 90mm stem, ti flat pedals, 700x42 Panaracer tires, Specialized Toupe saddle, vintage Ringle Mojo brake hanger.
56cm carbon frame, SRAM Rival drivetrain. Mostly original except 90mm stem, ti flat pedals, 700x42 Panaracer tires, Specialized Toupe saddle, vintage Ringle Mojo brake hanger.
05-16-16, 05:54 PM
#3536
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Here's my drop-bar Pugsley.
Before the Almanzo 100:
After the Almanzo 100 (unofficial finish time around 7 hours 30 minutes):
VERY unofficially, I was told by volunteers and other riders that I was the fastest fatbike for 2016. I'm not sure I believe it, but lacking any fatbike category, I guess I'll claim it. LOLz!
Before the Almanzo 100:
After the Almanzo 100 (unofficial finish time around 7 hours 30 minutes):
VERY unofficially, I was told by volunteers and other riders that I was the fastest fatbike for 2016. I'm not sure I believe it, but lacking any fatbike category, I guess I'll claim it.
LOLz!
05-21-16, 02:06 PM
#3538
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Bikes: 2014 Fuji Altamira 2.3, 2015 Specialized Diverge, 2016 Diamondback Overdrive 29er, 1996 Raleigh Talon CX
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2015 Specialized Diverge DSW
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05-21-16, 08:04 PM
#3539
Share the road.
Fm105-d
Here's my cyclocross ride in roadie version till the season starts.
Frame/Fork: FM105-D
Groupset: Ultegra CX hydraulic disc
Handlebars: EASTON EC90 CARBON Aero Drop Bar
Wheelset: H Plus Sons Archetype with Ultegra CX75 hubs
Tires: IRC tubeless tires, not tubeless until the LBS retentions a month from now.
Saddle: Fizik Kurve Snake Carbon Braided Rails
Seatpost: Fizik Cyrano R1 carbon
Frame/Fork: FM105-D
Groupset: Ultegra CX hydraulic disc
Handlebars: EASTON EC90 CARBON Aero Drop Bar
Wheelset: H Plus Sons Archetype with Ultegra CX75 hubs
Tires: IRC tubeless tires, not tubeless until the LBS retentions a month from now.
Saddle: Fizik Kurve Snake Carbon Braided Rails
Seatpost: Fizik Cyrano R1 carbon
06-02-16, 12:58 PM
#3540
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Here is my All City Nature Boy Disc. Running a 9-speed setup presently.
Not the best picture but is my daily commuter bike.
Not the best picture but is my daily commuter bike.
06-07-16, 12:01 AM
#3541
Raptobike Rider
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My Cyclocross bike by Duncan Watson, on FlickrThis is my new to me Cyclocross bike that I am using as a gravel bike. This picture is up on the Iron Horse Trail near the tunnel.
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My stable:
2013 Redline Conquest CX
2010 EasyRacer GRR
2015 Cruzbike Vendetta
2009 Raptobike Lowracer #0067
My blog
My bike pictures
My stable:
2013 Redline Conquest CX
2010 EasyRacer GRR
2015 Cruzbike Vendetta
2009 Raptobike Lowracer #0067
My blog
My bike pictures
06-07-16, 07:50 AM
#3542
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Cannondale CAADX
TRP CX9 brakes
Psimet alloy tubulars with challenger Baby Limus
It's pretty light, relatively cheap and really strong. Perfect for CX season.
TRP CX9 brakes
Psimet alloy tubulars with challenger Baby Limus
It's pretty light, relatively cheap and really strong. Perfect for CX season.
06-07-16, 01:02 PM
#3543
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2016 Focus Mares CX Ultegra.
Just picked it up on clearance two days ago. Everything is stock so far with my own (MTB) Shimano SPD pedals.
Ultegra 6800
RS685 Hydro Disc Brakes
11-28
36/48 175 Cranks
110mm Carbon Stem
Carbon seat-post
60cm Carbon Frame/Fork
TH F/R
ST Swiss wheels (Aluminum)
Schwalbe Rocket Ron tires (with tubes, currently)
Fizik Anteres seat
Just getting into the CX scene after years of MTB, so I'm looking forward to the fall race-series time (I live in the Front Range of CO).
06-19-16, 10:36 AM
#3545
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Miyata Alumicross ca 1990 bought for a 100 $, old and weathered but a really Nice ride. Swapped the cantilevers for LX V-brakes with Travelagents.
06-21-16, 06:39 AM
#3547
will stop for donuts
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Here's my Crockett I built from the frame up. 105 11s, handbuilt wheels. Use it as a gravel bike (as seen here with 40mm Schwalbe G-Ones set up tubeless and 11-32 cass) during the CX off season, and then swap back to mud tires and smaller cassette for CX. It's been fantastic for the time I've had it, but thinking about selling it and trying to build up a new SuperX.
I just like building bikes
06-24-16, 05:33 AM
#3548
Junior Member
06-26-16, 07:43 AM
#3549
Full Member
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Bikes: Fuji Sportif 1.7C, Shogun Metro AT, Jamis Durango SX, Miyata Alumicross, Fuji Special Road Racer, Mongoose ATB, Fuji SST 1.0 Team, Gitane (?), Specialized Rockhopper SS, Univega Gran Turismo, Univega Supra Sport Mixte, Nishiki Tri-A, Diamondback Coil
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06-28-16, 06:36 PM
#3550
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Fuji Tread
Here's my Fuji Tread. DT-Swiss XR39 wheels, Duro Ellie May tires, some other doo-dads. 23.3 lbs. with bottle cages and pedals.