What road bike do you have?
07-09-10, 04:38 PM
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New to this forum, figured I'd show off my new pride & joy!
Still pretty new to Road Cycling so don't give me too much flak if you see anything wrong
Still pretty new to Road Cycling so don't give me too much flak if you see anything wrong
07-09-10, 04:58 PM
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07-09-10, 07:12 PM
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I LOVE MTB but the hassle of driving to/from the trail gets old. Now whenever I feel like going for a ride I can just hop on and go. No pre-planning what to take and whether or not the trail will be open/closed. Thank you everyone for helping me make the transition. I hope to continue to MTB at least once a week.
07-09-10, 07:27 PM
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07-09-10, 07:28 PM
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07-09-10, 08:47 PM
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07-09-10, 08:48 PM
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Just picked up this '07 Specialized Roubaix Elite Triple a couple of weekends ago. (The "elite" label was to distinguish it from the aluminum model back when they had one; it's now the entry level.)
Was $1000 on Craigslist. only 100 miles so far but no obvious problems. big step up from my commuter bike!
Was $1000 on Craigslist. only 100 miles so far but no obvious problems. big step up from my commuter bike!
07-09-10, 08:54 PM
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07-09-10, 09:11 PM
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Also, that Giant is unbelievably sexy.
I tend to think that the lower end Giants are pretty damn ugly, but the TCR is just drop dead gorgeous.
I tend to think that the lower end Giants are pretty damn ugly, but the TCR is just drop dead gorgeous.
07-10-10, 01:20 AM
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07-10-10, 04:22 AM
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07-10-10, 10:13 AM
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Leveling can potentially change the effective seat height depending on how he rides. That's all. I wouldn't try and fit someone blindly.
07-10-10, 08:51 PM
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07-10-10, 09:48 PM
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07-11-10, 04:06 PM
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Hit up the big annual sale at the LBS today, and fell victim to the mystique of the CAAD 9-5. They're just about out of them, so it was now or never time. From the two hours test riding it, I'm pretty excited about the way it rides and handles. And yes, dork disk came off immediately after the quick photo shoot. Stem adjustments pending
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07-11-10, 04:11 PM
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Was the bike an impulse buy? Or were you looking at picking up a new one anyways?
Bike looks great, enjoy the last great CAAD!
Bike looks great, enjoy the last great CAAD!
07-11-10, 04:47 PM
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I'd been admiring them and stewing about their imminent demise, but I really didn't need another bike all that badly ;-). Case of impulse driven +1 disease, I guess.
07-11-10, 05:35 PM
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I was just curious. I would of done the same. The '10 CAAD's have been getting snatched up like crazy.
