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12-23-11, 06:48 AM
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Not a big deal. I only run part of the group anyway since the Lightning cranks, and KCNC brakes are so much lighter. If the new Red is a lot better all I will have to do is change the shifters/derailleur. Unless those idiots pull off some real magic, and the new Red crank is somehow lighter. Going with the THM fork with integrated brake, and the Egg brake in the back will save about 1/4lb over my already light brakes, and add some aero. Combined with my new Zipp bars that are arriving today, it may be the most aero, light, and fast bike ever. I am still going to need to pick up a 808 for the rear too.
12-23-11, 06:50 AM
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I offer argument A in my case for color. You kids get permission from your parents if you are not of a consenting age and this is also a full NSFW disclaimer. This is apparently making the rounds in the European bike blogs at the moment which is where I found it. Found it on the same page as a review for this stunning example of color and custom Lightweight wheels. 
That is pretty effing ugly.
12-23-11, 06:52 AM
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12-23-11, 06:57 AM
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Too much going on colorwise. I never liked LW wheels too much anyway, and this just made it worse. Not wrapping the ends of the bars looks horrible, Not a fan of white saddles or bartape. The squid crank, and the ugly looking Shimano shifters, and derailleurs don't help anything either.
12-23-11, 07:09 AM
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Yeah, it's a really sad example of a stock bike that is lighter than your finely tuned Cervelo. I digress.
12-23-11, 07:13 AM
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Had the work Christmas lunch today. It was interupted by a 5.8, 5.3 and a 6. I didn't spill my wine and we had just finished the meal with the staff told us to leave after the 6. f'n shakes. My family and house are fine. Thankfully I live on the other side of town to today's shakes.
12-23-11, 07:15 AM
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We had one here earlier this year, the building I work in shook and enough that my computer monitor moved. WV building code doesn't take earthquakes into account. I don't like them. 
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12-23-11, 07:21 AM
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Contrary to popular belief lightness isn't all that matters. I could use a different frame, and drop a a pound, and a half instantly. Aero, stiff, and light is the best combo in my opinion. Being under 13lbs, and aero I believe would be the most advantageous. Plus, it's got to look good in the process.
12-23-11, 07:23 AM
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Had the work Christmas lunch today. It was interupted by a 5.8, 5.3 and a 6. I didn't spill my wine and we had just finished the meal with the staff told us to leave after the 6. f'n shakes. My family and house are fine. Thankfully I live on the other side of town to today's shakes.
12-23-11, 07:23 AM
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Well according to USPS my bars should of arrived yesterday. They have not had an update since Tuesday. I am not amused, and I will have a very unhappy Cervelo come Saturday. So glad I defaced all the USPS crap off my Trek right now.
12-23-11, 07:24 AM
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Did you consider having it painted with the R5ca scheme? Cost for Hot Tubes is also close to $800, which shouldn't be much more than what they will quote you for the above. If you want really want "lack of colour" the R5ca paint is really stealthy in person.
12-23-11, 07:34 AM
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Throw the stick!!!!
I'm not overly impressed with my local post office right now. Apparently my regular mail man took the week off, which I'm fine with. However, his substitute sucks. I've only received mail one day in the past three. 
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12-23-11, 07:35 AM
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Contrary to popular belief lightness isn't all that matters. I could use a different frame, and drop a a pound, and a half instantly. Aero, stiff, and light is the best combo in my opinion. Being under 13lbs, and aero I believe would be the most advantageous. Plus, it's got to look good in the process.
12-23-11, 08:16 AM
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I like that plain black Cervelo with white letters. A lot. There's usually something about the stock Cervelo paint jobs that just doesn't seem right to me. Maybe the original SLC-SL paint job was cool, but not much else.
12-23-11, 09:07 AM
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12-23-11, 09:28 AM
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That black Cervelo is pretty hot, but it's noNovember.
12-23-11, 09:33 AM
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That Litening is not bad for a sloped bike.
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12-23-11, 09:37 AM
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12-23-11, 09:37 AM
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I'm sure she knew it was just a matter of time.
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12-23-11, 09:49 AM
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That was a nice expose on 41 depravity you dug up, Jen. Way to expand that deviant young mans audience.
12-23-11, 10:00 AM
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That's why I invited them to TH . . . things could get interesting.
Not that there's anything wrong with that.
Not that there's anything wrong with that.
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