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09-25-14, 05:26 PM
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^^^
What size crankarm did you need for the 5800?
What size crankarm did you need for the 5800?
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09-25-14, 06:15 PM
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^sweet thx. by size you mean crank arm length right? That i dont know. Whatever size thats the same im running now. But im saving to get wheels first, then pedals. Crank is after.
09-25-14, 07:39 PM
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09-25-14, 08:04 PM
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Not. It's basically a stock bike guys...
09-25-14, 08:22 PM
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09-25-14, 08:33 PM
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09-25-14, 08:38 PM
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So, I think Specialized set up a hot stock bike for the sales floor.
09-25-14, 08:41 PM
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Apparently not everyone thinks so.
09-25-14, 08:56 PM
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I ask because I have 5800 172.5's to list. Actually have Fulcrums too, but 5's rather than Quattro's.
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09-26-14, 09:39 AM
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Are the reflectors necessary? I'm also wondering about the guard on the chainring. Didn't care for it at first, but if this isn't supposed to be a fast bike, it's kind of nice. Add some fenders.
09-26-14, 09:56 AM
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Still - that's pretty impressive for a nearly stock bike to get a few 'hot' votes on here. My vote: not quite there, but a great start that is pretty darn close.
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09-26-14, 10:07 AM
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Angular cages on a round tube bike don't work for me.
It's also got a bag hanging off the saddle, though I suppose you need something to carry the the lawyers looking for someone else to sue.
Speed sensors on the front fork annoy me.
It has promise.
It's also got a bag hanging off the saddle, though I suppose you need something to carry the the lawyers looking for someone else to sue.
Speed sensors on the front fork annoy me.
It has promise.
09-28-14, 09:01 AM
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Saddle leather could be nice, as would anything that looks less like a pillow.
Are the reflectors necessary? I'm also wondering about the guard on the chainring. Didn't care for it at first, but if this isn't supposed to be a fast bike, it's kind of nice. Add some fenders.
Are the reflectors necessary? I'm also wondering about the guard on the chainring. Didn't care for it at first, but if this isn't supposed to be a fast bike, it's kind of nice. Add some fenders.
The guard on the chainring is integrated. I'd have to replace it so I'll leave it. I don't mind the look of anyway.
Thanks for the input, once I get a saddle, post, and whatever else I decide to do I'll post an updated pic and we can start over.
09-28-14, 09:40 AM
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09-28-14, 06:21 PM
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2013 Fuji Roubaix 1.0 LE
Picked this up on Friday. I kind of like it.
09-28-14, 08:08 PM
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It's not technically cross chained since I have one more cog to go. But to be honest, I had just gotten done adjusting the front dr and lubing the chain so I was just going through the gears. I'll take the "kinda hot" you're giving it. Thanks.
09-28-14, 08:41 PM
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09-28-14, 09:11 PM
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I'm just going to go straight to HOT. Normally I'd call it a little busy, but the colors are balanced enough I guess.
09-28-14, 10:24 PM
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09-28-14, 10:26 PM
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This was for Sevenmag's question re leather vs black saddle.
I think either. Although rules suggest that leather might necessitate skinwall tires and natural rubber hoods.
I think either. Although rules suggest that leather might necessitate skinwall tires and natural rubber hoods.
10-06-14, 02:28 AM
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Its aight. I'll post mine in a week or so and take away your pain.