What road bike do you have?
08-08-12, 09:12 PM
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08-08-12, 10:03 PM
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08-08-12, 10:46 PM
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Only pic I've snapped so far:
2012 Specialized Tarmac Compact.
Installed 25C Gator Hardshells, Look Keo Classics in red(already had them, not sure how I feel about them on this bike), and my Garmin Edge 200. Hopefully going to put some miles on it over the next few days(supposed to be beautiful here), but I got in an accident on my fixed gear on Monday that has left me pretty sore, and I've developed a decent cough since Tuesday. Oh well, I love the bike and I've only spent a mile on it, I'm thrilled to start racking up the miles!
2012 Specialized Tarmac Compact.
Installed 25C Gator Hardshells, Look Keo Classics in red(already had them, not sure how I feel about them on this bike), and my Garmin Edge 200. Hopefully going to put some miles on it over the next few days(supposed to be beautiful here), but I got in an accident on my fixed gear on Monday that has left me pretty sore, and I've developed a decent cough since Tuesday. Oh well, I love the bike and I've only spent a mile on it, I'm thrilled to start racking up the miles!
08-08-12, 11:09 PM
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Thanks. It is matte black and white. I was thinking of vinyl cutting a red Specialized logo to go over the white one on the headtube, and then maybe some red KCNC skewers and the pedals might not look as out of place. If I decide against the red pedals, Keo 2 Max will be my next set, will definitely consider the white!
08-08-12, 11:26 PM
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Only pic I've snapped so far:
2012 Specialized Tarmac Compact.
Installed 25C Gator Hardshells, Look Keo Classics in red(already had them, not sure how I feel about them on this bike), and my Garmin Edge 200. Hopefully going to put some miles on it over the next few days(supposed to be beautiful here), but I got in an accident on my fixed gear on Monday that has left me pretty sore, and I've developed a decent cough since Tuesday. Oh well, I love the bike and I've only spent a mile on it, I'm thrilled to start racking up the miles!
2012 Specialized Tarmac Compact.
Installed 25C Gator Hardshells, Look Keo Classics in red(already had them, not sure how I feel about them on this bike), and my Garmin Edge 200. Hopefully going to put some miles on it over the next few days(supposed to be beautiful here), but I got in an accident on my fixed gear on Monday that has left me pretty sore, and I've developed a decent cough since Tuesday. Oh well, I love the bike and I've only spent a mile on it, I'm thrilled to start racking up the miles!
Can't wait to here how the ride feels.
Congratz!
08-09-12, 10:22 AM
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The black Selle Italia saddle is the current one (better fit).
08-09-12, 11:15 AM
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Well the bug has definitely bitten me. Over 700mi in 1/2 a year on my first road bike and dropping 20lbs, I bought myself my "halfway" there present, my "realistic" dream bike. sorry for the crappy pic, I snapped a quick one when I brought it home the other day, and have been too busy with work to even take it for a ride...getting anxious
08-09-12, 12:25 PM
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Yes. Red is Flite Gel Flow.
Black is Max Flite Gel Flow (146mm and feels better). I like the look of the red one better but only comes in 1 width (130mm)
I'm happy w/ the Max.
Black is Max Flite Gel Flow (146mm and feels better). I like the look of the red one better but only comes in 1 width (130mm)
I'm happy w/ the Max.
08-09-12, 03:19 PM
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Only pic I've snapped so far:
2012 Specialized Tarmac Compact.
Installed 25C Gator Hardshells, Look Keo Classics in red(already had them, not sure how I feel about them on this bike), and my Garmin Edge 200. Hopefully going to put some miles on it over the next few days(supposed to be beautiful here), but I got in an accident on my fixed gear on Monday that has left me pretty sore, and I've developed a decent cough since Tuesday. Oh well, I love the bike and I've only spent a mile on it, I'm thrilled to start racking up the miles!
2012 Specialized Tarmac Compact.
Installed 25C Gator Hardshells, Look Keo Classics in red(already had them, not sure how I feel about them on this bike), and my Garmin Edge 200. Hopefully going to put some miles on it over the next few days(supposed to be beautiful here), but I got in an accident on my fixed gear on Monday that has left me pretty sore, and I've developed a decent cough since Tuesday. Oh well, I love the bike and I've only spent a mile on it, I'm thrilled to start racking up the miles!
I bought the same bike 3 months ago and I love it! Congrats on the purchase
08-09-12, 04:11 PM
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08-09-12, 04:42 PM
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I knew it was a mistake posting "improper" pics in here! Was all pumped to go for my first ride today and then...THUNDERSTORMS 
08-10-12, 04:39 AM
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Well the bug has definitely bitten me. Over 700mi in 1/2 a year on my first road bike and dropping 20lbs, I bought myself my "halfway" there present, my "realistic" dream bike. sorry for the crappy pic, I snapped a quick one when I brought it home the other day, and have been too busy with work to even take it for a ride...getting anxious
My first car was a '68 Mustang convertible
Oh yeah, nice biek !!
08-10-12, 08:30 AM
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newb here. Been putting lots of miles on this since I got a stress fracture. Bought it for $250 with upgraded handlebars, stem, saddle, seat post. Added fresh bar tape, spd pedals from a friend, bottle cage, bag, and last week new tires
. I think it's a good amount of bike for the money. Probably lighter/faster than most entry level bikes anyway.
08-10-12, 08:34 AM
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newb here. Been putting lots of miles on this since I got a stress fracture. Bought it for $250 with upgraded handlebars, stem, saddle, seat post. Added fresh bar tape, spd pedals from a friend, bottle cage, bag, and last week new tires
. I think it's a good amount of bike for the money. Probably lighter/faster than most entry level bikes anyway.
08-10-12, 12:00 PM
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newb here. Been putting lots of miles on this since I got a stress fracture. Bought it for $250 with upgraded handlebars, stem, saddle, seat post. Added fresh bar tape, spd pedals from a friend, bottle cage, bag, and last week new tires
. I think it's a good amount of bike for the money. Probably lighter/faster than most entry level bikes anyway.Nice score!!!
08-10-12, 07:20 PM
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finally got it out for a ride today. Verrrryyyy windy but I can tell this is going to be a fast bike. Seems more aerodynamic than the trek too, but could just be placebo effect. Anyway, I promised a better pic:
08-10-12, 09:41 PM
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Just bought it tonight after months of searching for the right bike.
08-10-12, 09:50 PM
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08-10-12, 10:55 PM
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