What road bike do you have?
01-08-07, 10:05 AM
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I wanted a red Ferrari but got this Italian beauty instead...
I wanted a new red Ferrari, but couldn't afford it so bought this Italian beauty instead
2003 Bianchi Vigorelli, Ultegra Groupo, and upgraded with an E3 Form Titanium Saddle, ITM Millenium Wing Shape Carbon bars, and ITM/Bianchi AL/Carbon Stem (don't tell me to flip it cuz I got a pot belly -- but its shrinking).
Also added: Cateye Double Wireless Computer, Italian Road Bike Mirror, Deuter Bike Bag III, Bebop Cromoly Pedals, Tacx Tao Water Bottle Cages, and Vittoria Diamante Pro tires.
Here's my "trainer,"
a 1991 Diamondback Topanga w/Continental Goliath 1.6" slicks + Kidcruisers Trailer carrying 1-2 kids
2003 Bianchi Vigorelli, Ultegra Groupo, and upgraded with an E3 Form Titanium Saddle, ITM Millenium Wing Shape Carbon bars, and ITM/Bianchi AL/Carbon Stem (don't tell me to flip it cuz I got a pot belly -- but its shrinking).
Also added: Cateye Double Wireless Computer, Italian Road Bike Mirror, Deuter Bike Bag III, Bebop Cromoly Pedals, Tacx Tao Water Bottle Cages, and Vittoria Diamante Pro tires.
Here's my "trainer,"
a 1991 Diamondback Topanga w/Continental Goliath 1.6" slicks + Kidcruisers Trailer carrying 1-2 kids
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01-08-07, 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by yeamac
01-08-07, 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by yeamac
Here's my "trainer,"
a 1991 Diamondback Topanga w/Continental Goliath 1.6" slicks + Kidcruisers Trailer carrying 1-2 kidsAfter about 20 minutes I looked behind be and these freaks were still behind me
I was going about 34Km....what a maniac!
01-08-07, 03:44 PM
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Here's my new 2006 Giant TCR C3. I'm using my Crank Bros Eggbeater pedals until I decide which road pedals to buy. I'm a professional photographer, hence the absence of a white garage door...
01-08-07, 04:11 PM
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Ain't nothing wrong with keeping the Eggbeaters on that bike. However, if you like the ease-of-entry, look into the Quattro SL's.
01-08-07, 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by jwc3
Here's my new 2006 Giant TCR C3. I'm using my Crank Bros Eggbeater pedals until I decide which road pedals to buy. I'm a professional photographer, hence the absence of a white garage door...
I thought they were studio/factory shots until I read your post.
It's always intrigued me - how does one get that great in-focus look on a completely white background? Photoshop? A studio? A really nice white wall?
Awesome bike, though.
01-08-07, 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by the beef
It's always intrigued me - how does one get that great in-focus look on a completely white background? Photoshop? A studio? A really nice white wall?
I wonder if photographers are like magicians and never reveal their secrets.
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01-09-07, 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by hal
This is my '07 Xenon Compact, I've barely ridden it so far
the thought of it keeps me going through school!This bike is hawt.
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01-09-07, 03:41 PM
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Its a San Marco Ponza, comes stock with bike. I haven't ridden the bike enough to really comment. Two friends with the same saddles (and similar Bianchis) said they found it very uncomfortable so they changed to Avatars. I've got an avatar on my mtb so I'll see how things go and if necessary i can switch them.
Sorry I can't be of more use but when I get to ride some more i will tell you.
Sorry I can't be of more use but when I get to ride some more i will tell you.
01-09-07, 04:38 PM
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Photo secrets revealed
Originally Posted by the beef
Wow! Those are beautiful pictures.
I thought they were studio/factory shots until I read your post.
It's always intrigued me - how does one get that great in-focus look on a completely white background? Photoshop? A studio? A really nice white wall?
Awesome bike, though.
I thought they were studio/factory shots until I read your post.
It's always intrigued me - how does one get that great in-focus look on a completely white background? Photoshop? A studio? A really nice white wall?
Awesome bike, though.
To get that in-focus look, all you have to do is focus the camera...
Of course, it helps to have a professional SLR camera that allows you to control the focus and the f-stop. Adjusting the f-stop changes the depth of field in the image, which controls how much is in focus.To create the white background, I used a 9 foot wide roll of white paper. To create the black background, I used a roll of black paper. Even when you use the paper, though, the backgrounds will not be perfect. I use Photoshop to touch-up the images.
The images were lit with three Speedotron strobe heads in softboxes. The lights were positioned carefully to show the detail of the surfaces.
For most people, I think a white garage door and natural light are sufficient.
01-09-07, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by hal
This is my '07 Xenon Compact, I've barely ridden it so far
the thought of it keeps me going through school!
01-09-07, 10:03 PM
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Litespeed Firenze
Ultegra/FSA Drivetrain
Bontrater Bars
Ritchey WCS Stem
Thomson Seatpost
Reynold Alta Race Wheelset
Aliante Saddle
Waterford R33 Team Frame
Dura Ace Drivetrain
Ritchey WCS Cockpit
American Classic 420 Wheelset
Aliante Saddle
Ultegra/FSA Drivetrain
Bontrater Bars
Ritchey WCS Stem
Thomson Seatpost
Reynold Alta Race Wheelset
Aliante Saddle
Waterford R33 Team Frame
Dura Ace Drivetrain
Ritchey WCS Cockpit
American Classic 420 Wheelset
Aliante Saddle
01-11-07, 02:19 AM
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Originally Posted by hal
This is my '07 Xenon Compact, I've barely ridden it so far
the thought of it keeps me going through school!
01-11-07, 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Cypress
This bike is hawt.
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01-11-07, 12:16 PM
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IronHorse Victory Race
Ultegra brifters, brakes, front/rear derailler
Ksyrium SSC
Ultegra brifters, brakes, front/rear derailler
Ksyrium SSC
01-11-07, 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by VeganRider
Your bike is just drop dead gorgeous! Not being pretentious is one of it's beautiful features and so refreshing to see. A bike with a soul.
I have a few bikes and this is easily my favorite.
01-12-07, 01:25 PM
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custom yamaguchi hybrid road time trial/track frame. no concessions for a front derailleur. custom yamaguchi chainguide. track dropouts. proprietary aero steel tubeset. phil wood BB. sugino supermighty track cranks. eggbeaters. 49t 3/32 campy ring. DA RD. DA 12-21 cassette. rolf prima vigor wheelset. thomson setback post. selle split saddle. mavic TT bars. cane creek levers/105 brakes. DA bar-end shifter on a paul thumbie. king headset. thomson elite road stem. Ti salsa skewer front/Ti bolt on skewer rear.
designed to gore weekend warriors who worry too much about everything and live their lives according to race rules that'll never apply to them.[/sarcasm]
designed to gore weekend warriors who worry too much about everything and live their lives according to race rules that'll never apply to them.[/sarcasm]