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04-03-09, 07:38 PM
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Just picked this up a couple of days ago.
My first FG. I think the guy/shop that built it up for me did a pretty good job. Rides nice and smooth . . and almost totally silent. I think this is a keeper.
KB
I'll be changing out the pedals as soon as I can decide on SPDs of Eggbeaters (now I remember why I never looked back after getting Speedplays on my road bike).
Also, I think the stem is a bit short. May be changing it out eventually as well. Everything else will probably remain the same.
My first FG. I think the guy/shop that built it up for me did a pretty good job. Rides nice and smooth . . and almost totally silent. I think this is a keeper.
KB
I'll be changing out the pedals as soon as I can decide on SPDs of Eggbeaters (now I remember why I never looked back after getting Speedplays on my road bike).
Also, I think the stem is a bit short. May be changing it out eventually as well. Everything else will probably remain the same.
04-04-09, 08:29 AM
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Do you have to brake your chain to take your wheel off? I have some slipping issues and considered taking another link out but then I know some cold rainy night when I get a flat 5 miles away from home I will be regretting that.
06-08-09, 01:13 PM
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Here is my bike 3ish years ago when I bought it.
Here is my bike the other day with lights/computer/beat to **** from riding.
Right now its in 30 pieces being powder coated purple.
Here is my bike the other day with lights/computer/beat to **** from riding.
Right now its in 30 pieces being powder coated purple.
06-08-09, 02:22 PM
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Those tires have really lasted, huh? I was a bit worried about the "Duro" tires that came on my Rob Roy complete, but they've held up so far. At one point, I was looking to switch them out for something with more flat protection, but then I realized they had never really given me any trouble.
06-08-09, 09:23 PM
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then pull the wheel back, you don't need to be running stupid hipster tire clearances
06-08-09, 09:27 PM
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Those tires have really lasted, huh? I was a bit worried about the "Duro" tires that came on my Rob Roy complete, but they've held up so far. At one point, I was looking to switch them out for something with more flat protection, but then I realized they had never really given me any trouble.
Anyway-Here's my recently updated IRO Angus.
06-12-09, 08:57 AM
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Here's my baby
56cm MarkV, brooks b17 imperial, nashbar TT bars, and even a front brake!
Anyone wanna buy it? Thinking about touring...
56cm MarkV, brooks b17 imperial, nashbar TT bars, and even a front brake!
Anyone wanna buy it? Thinking about touring...
06-12-09, 09:11 AM
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06-26-09, 01:00 AM
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I just ordered a Mark V. It was rather impulsive, but IRO is having something of a "recession" sale, so I just had to. Cheaper price and free shipping too, my purchase was also partly inspired by seeing some of the really classy builds floating around in this thread. I'm pretty excited to get out and ride, but it's not gonna ship out until July 13th...I guess they're having a vacation.
Fingers crossed!
Fingers crossed!
06-26-09, 08:34 AM
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I just ordered a Mark V. It was rather impulsive, but IRO is having something of a "recession" sale, so I just had to. Cheaper price and free shipping too, my purchase was also partly inspired by seeing some of the really classy builds floating around in this thread. I'm pretty excited to get out and ride, but it's not gonna ship out until July 13th...I guess they're having a vacation.
Fingers crossed!
Fingers crossed!
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Specialized Tarmac, lasts a lifetime, or until it breaks.
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06-26-09, 11:34 AM
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my rob roy. i bought this knowing i wanted a CX frame for my winter bike/all-weather commuter, but it turns out that i hate riding on any tires thicker then 25mm, so it eventually evolved into my daily go-to bike, as pictured:
06-26-09, 12:27 PM
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Yeah I saw that. Not sure it's a vacation as much as he's trying to "catch up" with orders. I'm seriously considering buy a Mark V myself. Question tho, how's the stock FSA headset? Should I spring the extra $100 for the Chris King? I have a CK headset on my 2001 Litespeed roadie and have never had a problem with the headset. TIA
06-26-09, 12:39 PM
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07-06-09, 04:35 PM
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I chose the MKS Sylvans for the pedal options in the Build-a-bike feature on the site, do these come with straps and clips? Or do you have to choose the MKS Sylvan pedal kit for it to include straps and clips?
07-06-09, 05:37 PM
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how much do they charge for that upgrade? you can probably undercut that cost and get exactly what you want if you get them yourself.
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07-13-09, 04:32 AM
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07-13-09, 09:06 AM
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Andreas--what kind of grip tape is that? I have been looking for leather or faux-leather tape for a while, but I don't wanna spend the cash for Brooks. Faux-leather is fine, I just want that leather feel. Your tape looks like it's leather or faux-leather.
Also, that's a great bike. I bet not too many people in Sweden have those. Stockholm is one of my fav. cities that I have ever been to...
Also, that's a great bike. I bet not too many people in Sweden have those. Stockholm is one of my fav. cities that I have ever been to...