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04-13-21, 06:56 AM
#4952
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I started my riding "career" with a 2011 Rocky Mountain Solo CXR, and winter riding. Winter turned into spring CX, then into summer road and back into fall CX. This bike has done it all and taken every bit of punishment. Even some local and regional CX races - Mad Anthony and Detroit Invitational (Detroit, MI), Paris to Ancaster (Ontario)
Aluminium frame
carbon forks/seat stays
SRAM Apex components
P2A Aftermath
P2A Starting Gate
Mad Anthony Detroit
Winter river ride
P2A time to wash it off
Detroit Invitational
Aluminium frame
carbon forks/seat stays
SRAM Apex components
P2A Aftermath
P2A Starting Gate
Mad Anthony Detroit
Winter river ride
P2A time to wash it off
Detroit Invitational
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04-15-21, 12:10 AM
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04-15-21, 10:01 AM
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I just finished this build yesterday. It's a 2000 Litespeed Appalachian.
original_804cbac5-47ab-4dfb-a9a7-4930961de24a_IMG_20210414_165310769 by warren128, on Flickr
original_804cbac5-47ab-4dfb-a9a7-4930961de24a_IMG_20210414_165310769 by warren128, on Flickr
04-15-21, 10:34 AM
#4956
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I just finished this build yesterday. It's a 2000 Litespeed Appalachian.
original_804cbac5-47ab-4dfb-a9a7-4930961de24a_IMG_20210414_165310769 by warren128, on Flickr
original_804cbac5-47ab-4dfb-a9a7-4930961de24a_IMG_20210414_165310769 by warren128, on Flickr
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04-15-21, 07:03 PM
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Finally, four months after getting the frameset, I’ve put the titanium ‘19 T-Lab X3 on the road!
It’s mostly hardpack gravel roads around here, and rides always include stretches of pavement, so I’m running 35c Rene Herse Bon Jon Pass Extralight rubber.
It’s mostly hardpack gravel roads around here, and rides always include stretches of pavement, so I’m running 35c Rene Herse Bon Jon Pass Extralight rubber.
04-15-21, 08:24 PM
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04-15-21, 09:03 PM
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04-16-21, 02:27 PM
#4960
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My Gravel e-bike, outfitted with Maxxis Rambler 700 x 40 tires.
04-16-21, 04:20 PM
#4961
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04-19-21, 09:18 PM
#4962
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Here's my geared gravel rig (have a ss as well). This is it's latest set-up...
04-20-21, 06:54 AM
#4963
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I actually have a minty original Selle Italia Flite Ti perforated saddle that I bought back in my college days 25ish years ago. It's a comfy saddle but I just got a Brooks C17 Carved to try out too. I'll just stash the Flite and hang on to it if I like the C17 better. This isn't mine but it's the same one (in basically the same condition).
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04-21-21, 07:45 AM
#4964
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I actually have a minty original Selle Italia Flite Ti perforated saddle that I bought back in my college days 25ish years ago. It's a comfy saddle but I just got a Brooks C17 Carved to try out too. I'll just stash the Flite and hang on to it if I like the C17 better. This isn't mine but it's the same one (in basically the same condition).
04-21-21, 12:34 PM
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Man, I know these have a loyal following, but I could never get comfortable on the flite. When I first started riding, I had same saddle problems and everyone said I need to get a Flite, so I got a top of the line Flite Gel Ti and then had big time saddle issues. I sold it for $20 at a swap meet. If only I had known it would be a classic 18 years later!
04-21-21, 02:09 PM
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I think the Flite became iconic because it was the first (commercial) lightweight saddle. I rode them exclusively for years, and even grabbed an extra when they went out of production, I was so committed. However, as I was forced to move on, other lightweight saddles were available and I found them more comfy. The original Flite still looks great, though, and is rightfully iconic.
04-21-21, 02:39 PM
#4967
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ZOMG a Schwinn S-series!! I have the same bike in the same size - These are seriously under-appreciated bikes! I tried to modernize mine a bit with 27.5" wheels, a 1x drivetrain, and a slightly modded stance with different length front/rear shocks - but with the paint and drop bar, you took it to a whole different level for sure! Anyway, here's mine:
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04-21-21, 07:41 PM
#4970
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ZOMG a Schwinn S-series!! I have the same bike in the same size - These are seriously under-appreciated bikes! I tried to modernize mine a bit with 27.5" wheels, a 1x drivetrain, and a slightly modded stance with different length front/rear shocks - but with the paint and drop bar, you took it to a whole different level for sure! Anyway, here's mine:
Here's a sneak peek....
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04-21-21, 08:11 PM
#4971
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Something about the Rove ST - they really got it right. Comfy as heck for long days, and a total shredder. I don't know how the new one is--they changed a few things I think, but this one's a keeper for sure.
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04-21-21, 10:52 PM
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Man, I know these have a loyal following, but I could never get comfortable on the flite. When I first started riding, I had same saddle problems and everyone said I need to get a Flite, so I got a top of the line Flite Gel Ti and then had big time saddle issues. I sold it for $20 at a swap meet. If only I had known it would be a classic 18 years later!
04-25-21, 05:55 AM
#4973
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2021 Fuji Jari 2.5
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