What road bike do you have?
02-29-08, 04:07 PM
#7577
Insect magnet.
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02-29-08, 06:16 PM
#7578
Northwoods Roadie
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New to the forum. Thanks for having me.
I'm riding a 57cm Bianchi Eros with carbon fork upgrade and a new set of Ksyrium SLs. It's a tad too small for me.
Loving it, but ready for a CF frame - looking pretty seriously at the Pedal Force QS2. Will post a couple pics when The Mrs. gets home with my camera.
--figgs
I'm riding a 57cm Bianchi Eros with carbon fork upgrade and a new set of Ksyrium SLs. It's a tad too small for me.
Loving it, but ready for a CF frame - looking pretty seriously at the Pedal Force QS2. Will post a couple pics when The Mrs. gets home with my camera.
--figgs
02-29-08, 07:48 PM
#7579
Bike ≠ Car ≠ Ped.
There's another long thread ("Show your commuter pics" or something) that's been fine up until recently when it crossed a hundred pages. Now that thread is doing the same thing.
At least it's only an annoyance -- I don't think any posts get lost.
At least it's only an annoyance -- I don't think any posts get lost.
02-29-08, 11:47 PM
#7581
Red Bikes are Faster
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03-01-08, 08:51 PM
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I love the saddle, very comfortable and when you hit unexpected bumps in the road, you don't get that painful kick in the backside.
That being said, i think saddle choice is luck of the draw and whether or not the size and shaping of the saddle matches your body. I tried a lot of different saddles until I came across this one that worked for me.
That being said, i think saddle choice is luck of the draw and whether or not the size and shaping of the saddle matches your body. I tried a lot of different saddles until I came across this one that worked for me.
03-02-08, 11:09 AM
#7587
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I just bought this bike..This is my first road bike, so im excited..Its a 2008 Tommaso Mondial..Even though i wont be able to ride for another month or so..Considering the components and the price, i really couldnt pass it up for my first one..If you have any advice, please let me know..
Specifications
Frame: Semi-Compact Double Butted Aluminum with Integrated Headtube and replaceable Drop-outFork: Carbon Fiber with an Aluminum Steer TubeRear Shock: N/AFront Derailleur: FSARear Derailleur: Shimano UltegraShifters: Shimano Ultegra 10-SpeedBrakes Levers: Shimano UltegraBrakes: Tektro Alloy R580Chain: Shimano 5600 105Crankset: FSA Gossamer Compact, Double (50/34)Cassette: Shimano 105 10-Speed 12/25Pedals: Bottom Bracket: FSA MegaExoHeadset: Cane Creek IntegratedSaddle: Selle San Marco Ponza LuxSeat Post: Ritchey 27.2Handlebar: Ritchey Logic Comp, 31.8mm, BlackGrips: Velo TapeStem: Ritchey Comp V2, 31.8mm, BlackTires: Vittoria Zaffiro 700x23cWheelset: Alex B450 WheelsetWeight: 19.5 (approximate) 52cm without pedals/relectorsColor: Available in Black/Sivler or Black/Ferrari Yellow (Use Image browser to view different color schemes)
Specifications
Frame: Semi-Compact Double Butted Aluminum with Integrated Headtube and replaceable Drop-outFork: Carbon Fiber with an Aluminum Steer TubeRear Shock: N/AFront Derailleur: FSARear Derailleur: Shimano UltegraShifters: Shimano Ultegra 10-SpeedBrakes Levers: Shimano UltegraBrakes: Tektro Alloy R580Chain: Shimano 5600 105Crankset: FSA Gossamer Compact, Double (50/34)Cassette: Shimano 105 10-Speed 12/25Pedals: Bottom Bracket: FSA MegaExoHeadset: Cane Creek IntegratedSaddle: Selle San Marco Ponza LuxSeat Post: Ritchey 27.2Handlebar: Ritchey Logic Comp, 31.8mm, BlackGrips: Velo TapeStem: Ritchey Comp V2, 31.8mm, BlackTires: Vittoria Zaffiro 700x23cWheelset: Alex B450 WheelsetWeight: 19.5 (approximate) 52cm without pedals/relectorsColor: Available in Black/Sivler or Black/Ferrari Yellow (Use Image browser to view different color schemes)
03-02-08, 01:58 PM
#7593
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That's MORE than enough for your first road bike. You should just enjoy it, and upgrade in a few years probably.
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03-02-08, 02:02 PM
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thanks for the comments and advice! if you have any other good information as far as racing goes and or training for races, please let me know..thanks again..
03-03-08, 03:59 PM
#7596
Newbie
Join Date: Mar 2008
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I just bought my first bike like 2 weeks ago...and a noob here. I got a Felt Z80.
https://www.feltbicycles.com/index.ph...5,3575,0,0,1,0
That's a pic of my bike looks like.
https://www.feltbicycles.com/index.ph...5,3575,0,0,1,0
That's a pic of my bike looks like.
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03-03-08, 10:04 PM
#7597
Born too slow.
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Here is my bike. An 08 Lemond Tourmalet. Love riding it. First time in road bikes. I have really enjoyed the first few rides. BTW the white bar tape looks good for ohhhh about six minutes.
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