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11-04-12, 08:02 PM
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Embrace the Fred-dom 
I'm looking forward to going back to that setup next summer.
Here it is in winter commute to work and school config:
I'm looking forward to going back to that setup next summer.
Here it is in winter commute to work and school config:
11-04-12, 10:43 PM
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11-05-12, 12:55 PM
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i can see that
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11-05-12, 12:56 PM
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aero benefits see greatily diminishing returns below like 15mph
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11-05-12, 02:27 PM
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11-05-12, 08:55 PM
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11-05-12, 10:35 PM
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if you're talking about the cane creek scr-5, the are the same as the tektro r200a which can be had for even cheaper (i found this out after buying the Cane Creeks.. doh!)
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11-05-12, 11:08 PM
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Just get a Sharpie and write "Campy bro" on em
11-05-12, 11:32 PM
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I have both and I like the CC hoods better than the plain Tektro hoods. Not to say they're any better functionally, so if you're on a tight budget go with the Tektro.
11-05-12, 11:46 PM
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You can google detailed pics, I don't know how to describe it but the Tektro hoods aren't smooth, while the CC's are smooth with the lizards. They both feel fine, I just prefer the CC.
11-06-12, 12:28 AM
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The Tetro's do have a texture to the hoods that's like the Campy hoods, but I like the CCs better. If you can spring the few extra dollars I would recommend it. In the end either one is much cheaper than Campy.
11-06-12, 06:24 AM
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^^ pretty much any part of the bike can be had in a cheaper, functional version. that goes without saying. the feel and operation of the real campy levers is different, and IMO better than both the cane creek and tektro levers. how do i know? - i own both and use them on different bikes. it's nice to have alternatives, but sometimes - its nice to have the real thing too.
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11-06-12, 06:54 AM
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The good ol' Free Spirit.
11-06-12, 12:55 PM
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Kickass! Do you know the model name of yours?
11-06-12, 01:10 PM
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Its a Brittany model. Found her in good condition considering how most neglected bikes get ravished by the salt air around here(that was when she was still a 12 speed).
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I think they used some pretty good paint back then because a lot I see from the era are in nice shape. My Sunbird has a Made in Korea stamp on it. Don't see many Korean bikes. I might as well put a pic up cuz you don't see two Free Spirits on one page of this forum much either. I'm gonna pop a Shimano 600 HS in mine this Thursday, totally spoiling this bike.
Free Spirit Sunbird by Lester.L., on Flickr
Free Spirit Sunbird by Lester.L., on Flickr
11-06-12, 02:11 PM
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I think they used some pretty good paint back then because a lot I see from the era are in nice shape. My Sunbird has a Made in Korea stamp on it. Don't see many Korean bikes. I might as well put a pic up cuz you don't see two Free Spirits on one page of this forum much either. I'm gonna pop a Shimano 600 HS in mine this Thursday, totally spoiling this bike.
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8180/8...6332cb1f_b.jpg
Free Spirit Sunbird by Lester.L., on Flickr
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8180/8...6332cb1f_b.jpg
Free Spirit Sunbird by Lester.L., on Flickr
11-06-12, 07:52 PM
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