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So it is
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Nonsense thread indeed.....
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Something bad happened to him, that's for sure.
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is this a salsa war machine? Reminds of an S&M sabbath or warhog from my bmx days.
Man those were the days. Bikes built like tanks.
I never understood the Salsa bike culture. The bikes just don’t make sense to me for the application they are built for. Unfortunately this is one of those bikes that prolly looks a lot better in person than in a photo. Madone Gen 6 is a perfect example of this.
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I will neither confirm, nor deny, that I have received an impact to my head.
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That's a stunning machine, staged really well. However...
I don't love how busy the rims are. They detract from the simple beauty of the whole package. We usually see tire labels centered on valve stems, but this was obviously intentional - quirky, but acceptable.
Despite those things, it still scores a HOT from me.
I don't love how busy the rims are. They detract from the simple beauty of the whole package. We usually see tire labels centered on valve stems, but this was obviously intentional - quirky, but acceptable.
Despite those things, it still scores a HOT from me.
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That's a stunning machine, staged really well. However...
I don't love how busy the rims are. They detract from the simple beauty of the whole package. We usually see tire labels centered on valve stems, but this was obviously intentional - quirky, but acceptable.
Despite those things, it still scores a HOT from me.
I don't love how busy the rims are. They detract from the simple beauty of the whole package. We usually see tire labels centered on valve stems, but this was obviously intentional - quirky, but acceptable.
Despite those things, it still scores a HOT from me.
I looked at that too, and just figured it was "V" for valve stem. I might just do that too, as I have a few sets of Vittoria's sitting around.
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It fights with my Libra OCD for symmerty/balance, but a bicycle is not a symmetrical vehicle, so I will accept it.
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That reputation comes from the first batch of these wheels and one photo, then Mavic updated them. I've ridden these 10 or more years. There great but do regularly inspect the spokes for peace of mind.
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That's a stunning machine, staged really well. However...
I don't love how busy the rims are. They detract from the simple beauty of the whole package. We usually see tire labels centered on valve stems, but this was obviously intentional - quirky, but acceptable.
Despite those things, it still scores a HOT from me.
I don't love how busy the rims are. They detract from the simple beauty of the whole package. We usually see tire labels centered on valve stems, but this was obviously intentional - quirky, but acceptable.
Despite those things, it still scores a HOT from me.
I'll remember that, where to place the valve stems
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Not really (exploding RSys). These show the silver bands on the spokes so they should be good. I have a pair that I have not used much in the past 6 years. No problems with them exploding however the rear axle and free hub were evil, requiring a couple of replacements, not typical for my prior experience with Mavic wheels.
Regarding the RSys, they were great climbing wheels (very light) but I can feel the aero drag of those spokes on the faster rolling terrain.
Regarding the RSys, they were great climbing wheels (very light) but I can feel the aero drag of those spokes on the faster rolling terrain.
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Finally got around to getting a photo of my BMC with a reasonably neutral background.
Before anyone comments on the saddle being way too far back, this photo made me realize that and I just fixed it. No idea why I had it like that.
Before anyone comments on the saddle being way too far back, this photo made me realize that and I just fixed it. No idea why I had it like that.
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I, however, am a fan of ergo bars. Didn't use to be, but found them to make riding in the drops more comfortable and the look has grown on me.
#2350
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A touchy one for you all There's nothing original about the bike it's built over years to my ultimate bike and to a budget.
Mid 90's Olympia Fusari EL-os as pictured without bottles 8.26kg.
Mid 90's Olympia Fusari EL-os as pictured without bottles 8.26kg.
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