What road bike do you have?
07-20-13, 03:11 PM
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07-20-13, 03:17 PM
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I got it on EBay. But you can get them directly from the supplier. Try www.roadbikereview.com and look under Bike, Frame and Forks then under Chinese Carbon Thread 6.0.
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07-20-13, 04:23 PM
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Picked up a Trek 2.1 with SRAM Apex groupset. It is a 2012 left at my local bike shop. I was able to pick it up for $999, swapped out tires for me, and upgraded seat to a carbon (same as on 2.3). I was happy I could find it locally with local service for such a good price. I am looking forward to getting it out on the road.
I actually passed up a Craigslist deal on a Trek 4.5 for $1200. Bike was like new condition, but no bike computer on it, that would have been another $100-$150. I was also concerned about not having a warranty on a carbon fiber bike and I really like the SRAM on my 2.1.
I actually passed up a Craigslist deal on a Trek 4.5 for $1200. Bike was like new condition, but no bike computer on it, that would have been another $100-$150. I was also concerned about not having a warranty on a carbon fiber bike and I really like the SRAM on my 2.1.
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07-20-13, 05:08 PM
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ahhh, very, very nice. I have seen some great deals on these and I think I dig the green but I'm not sure if I'd want to see it on every ride. You swapped out the tires for 23s? I thought they came with 23s, no?
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07-21-13, 03:39 PM
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Picked up this one from the store today. My first road bike, my first proper bike at all to be honest. Already I can feel the gear acquisition syndrome kicking in. What to upgrade first?
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07-23-13, 12:21 AM
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Is aesthetics an important factor to anyone here?
I recently bought a 2012 Kona Zing in the blue/blue/white scheme and absolutely love it.
A bike shop offered me an upgrade to a 2013 Raleigh Revenio 3.0 that comes equipped with the Shimano 105 group for $300. I want the 105 components but have a hard time giving up the pretty scheme on the Kona Zing. Man, I'm having a hard time deciding.
I recently bought a 2012 Kona Zing in the blue/blue/white scheme and absolutely love it.
A bike shop offered me an upgrade to a 2013 Raleigh Revenio 3.0 that comes equipped with the Shimano 105 group for $300. I want the 105 components but have a hard time giving up the pretty scheme on the Kona Zing. Man, I'm having a hard time deciding.
07-23-13, 06:25 AM
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I just ordered a 2013 Trek 5.2. Should be here on Thursday. I did some test riding on the Madone and Domane and both were super sweet. Of course everyone was out of the black/charcoal but after riding the bike I was fine with the white/lime green. I had them swap over to a set of Conti GP 4000S tires once it arrives and add the DuoTrap and bottle cages. Just swapping over my Ultegra pedals and Fizik Aliante saddle. The only upgrade planned at the moment are the handlebars. I prefer a deeper drop bar. I'll definitely post pics once it arrives. Now I just have to wait. Ugh!
07-23-13, 06:32 AM
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Is aesthetics an important factor to anyone here?
I recently bought a 2012 Kona Zing in the blue/blue/white scheme and absolutely love it.
A bike shop offered me an upgrade to a 2013 Raleigh Revenio 3.0 that comes equipped with the Shimano 105 group for $300. I want the 105 components but have a hard time giving up the pretty scheme on the Kona Zing. Man, I'm having a hard time deciding.
I recently bought a 2012 Kona Zing in the blue/blue/white scheme and absolutely love it.
A bike shop offered me an upgrade to a 2013 Raleigh Revenio 3.0 that comes equipped with the Shimano 105 group for $300. I want the 105 components but have a hard time giving up the pretty scheme on the Kona Zing. Man, I'm having a hard time deciding.
07-23-13, 07:35 AM
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For what it's worth I could legally run an amber front wheel reflector with a red rear wheel reflector.
07-23-13, 07:54 AM
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07-23-13, 09:55 AM
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Hi all. I'm living in Stockholm, Sweden and this is my ride since a month ago, taking up cycling again for the first time since the 80's. It's a Cannondale CAADX Cyclocross bike..
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07-23-13, 10:05 AM
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Yeah I was going to say, that bike looked a little big for her 
07-23-13, 11:07 AM
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I know it's not a good pic but here's my '09 Trek 1.2
It is much faster than any Concorde