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Old 08-02-08, 03:29 PM
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litespeed ultimate, litespeed obed, look 585.

aprilia RSV race bike (for those that like piston power).
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Old 08-02-08, 03:47 PM
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This is my Bianchi.



I am just getting back into the sport after taking a year or so break. I'm going to change the tires and bar tape and get it tuned up at my LBS. I got this bike for free. I found it under my house after I moved in. I called the previous owner and he told me to keep it. So I did!

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Old 08-02-08, 04:14 PM
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I got this at a garage sale today for $8. I think I did good.


Oh yeah it also came with some shimano shoes.
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Old 08-02-08, 05:36 PM
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I want to first thank all of the people who responded to my posts when I asked for help (sorry for the tedious questions).
Secondly, although I don't have pics, I have specs:
Cannondale CAAD! It's fantastic. I road it home from the bike store, which was unnerving since I live in NY.
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Old 08-02-08, 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by wslysol
I got this at a garage sale today for $8. I think I did good.


Oh yeah it also came with some shimano shoes.
$8! Nice!!
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Old 08-02-08, 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by the beef
$8! Nice!!
Yeah and it even has shimano 600 parts on it, which I understand is old Dura Ace. Is that correct?
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Old 08-03-08, 02:08 AM
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shimano 600 is a step down from Dura Ace, was replaced by ultegra. That era 600 isnt particularly incredible, but its solid road parts nonetheless.

P.S. Matt888 if you ever have the slightest urge to get rid of that colnago you should probably let me know
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Old 08-03-08, 09:28 AM
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Madone loses some weight

Scored a left over set of Ksyrium SSC SLs and some new Conti GP4000's at the LBS yesterday, and my Madone lost almost a pound. Current build:

2008 Trek Madone 5.1, 54 cm frame
Full Ultegra group
Mavic Ksyrium SSC SL wheels
Continental GP4000 tires
Terry Fly Ti Saddle
Speedplay CroMo Zero pedals
Bontrager Yellow Bar tape
Garmin 305 Cyclocomputer
Weight: 17.4 lbs. w/ cages, pedals and saddle, down from 18.3

Did a Livestrong ride yesterday. Had a heck of a time convincing about 100 other riders that this bike isn't actually some kind of Livestrong special edition. Put a Livestrong band around the seat mast today to further confuse the issue. Here's a couple of pics for the Madone haters. I didn't have time to paint the garage door white last night, so bear with the back yard deck motif:







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Old 08-03-08, 10:18 AM
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Hot!
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Old 08-03-08, 01:54 PM
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An updated pic from today. New wheels and CF bottle cages:

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Old 08-03-08, 04:03 PM
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Interesting bar angle.
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Old 08-03-08, 04:08 PM
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Whatever's comfortable works.
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Old 08-03-08, 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by otismedina
Interesting bar angle.
What's interesting about it? That's how we set it up when I had it fit.
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Old 08-03-08, 04:21 PM
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Why do so many people hate Madones? Well, Treks in general. Sick bike. Love the Livestrong color scheme!
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Old 08-03-08, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by nachomc
What's interesting about it? That's how we set it up when I had it fit.
It's just different than from what I see a lot of people riding. What ever floats your boat, man.
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Old 08-04-08, 10:04 AM
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heres my 1988 peugeot bordeaux. I just got it from my grandpa who bought it new and rode it everywhere. Hes had it stored in a shed as long as i can remember because he quit biking. He recently got into biking agian and got a new bike and i got this. i really like this bike. It dosent have any rust on it. Its in perfect condition.

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Old 08-04-08, 08:28 PM
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hi, this is my first road bike.

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Old 08-04-08, 10:36 PM
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Bike looks awesome, man! Good pick.
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Old 08-04-08, 10:41 PM
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Welcome.
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Old 08-04-08, 11:11 PM
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09 Allez?

Very nice
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Old 08-05-08, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Dogma Dave
Happy to post pics if anyone is in the least bit interested.....
Yes, please do.
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Old 08-05-08, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Dogma Dave

Happy to post pics if anyone is in the least bit interested.....
Sweet Jesus Yes!
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Old 08-05-08, 05:10 PM
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^^That is one of the nicest stables I have ever seen! Nice work!
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Old 08-05-08, 05:21 PM
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<quote removed: Quotee's polite request-TS>

Someone is sweet on Pinarello.......

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Old 08-05-08, 08:11 PM
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Dogma Dave,
Are you registered in your community as a certified "Pinaphile"?...
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