Go Back  Bike Forums > Bike Forums > Road Cycling
Reload this Page >

What road bike do you have?

Notices
Road Cycling “It is by riding a bicycle that you learn the contours of a country best, since you have to sweat up the hills and coast down them. Thus you remember them as they actually are, while in a motor car only a high hill impresses you, and you have no such accurate remembrance of country you have driven through as you gain by riding a bicycle.” -- Ernest Hemingway

What road bike do you have?

Old 07-02-03, 06:01 AM
  #51  
RacerX
Senior Member
 
RacerX's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Left Coast
Posts: 1,717
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time in 1 Post
Originally posted by RickO
Actually it does have a sloping top tube. It's a 48cm and with a frame that small to get something close to the right standover they have to slope the top tube when you stick with 700c wheels.
All CAAD 7's that are 54cm and under have a slightly sloping top tube. If you look at pics of Simoni's or Astrola's bikes you will notice it.
RacerX is offline  
Old 07-02-03, 06:39 AM
  #52  
Gargoola
Member
 
Gargoola's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Perth, Western Australia
Posts: 31
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
haven't seen a norco here yet, but I only had a brief skim read so forgive me if I missed it.
This is my first serious road bike with norco alum. frame with carbon front forks. Has 105 gearing set, had it 8 months
see www.blue-brontosaurus.tk for a pic, go to the bfb screen.
Gargoola is offline  
Old 07-02-03, 05:11 PM
  #53  
BikerRyan
Senior Member
 
BikerRyan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 306
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
2002 Cervelo Prodigy. Campy Centaur group with Ksyrium SL Wheels.


2003 Bianchi Pista Track Bike. Bone Stock.


2003 K2 Enemy. XTR/Dura Ace Mix with Chris King Hubs and Headset, Avid disc brakes.


-Ryan
BikerRyan is offline  
Old 07-02-03, 05:47 PM
  #54  
mrheavyfoot
Member
 
mrheavyfoot's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Toronto, Ont. CANADA
Posts: 28
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Here is my custom C-dale CAAD5

Campy Centaur 10 speed group
Campy Proton Wheels - Hutchinson Carbon Comp tires
Shimano PD-R600 pedals - not in photo
Selle Italia Flite Gel Flow saddle - killer!!(get one)
mrheavyfoot is offline  
Old 07-03-03, 12:21 PM
  #55  
jknotz
OregonStateBike-GoBeavs !
 
jknotz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Beaverton, Oregon
Posts: 15
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
MAINFRAME Reynolds 853 pro double butted steel alloy
FORK Profile AC Carbon 1'/8" threadless
HEADSET Chris King
BOTTOM BRACKET Shimano Ultegra
CRANK Shimano Dura-Ace | Double 53/59
FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano Dura Ace
REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano Dura Ace
SHIFT/BRAKE LEVERS Shimano Dura Ace
CASSETTE Shimano Dura-Ace | 9-speed | 12-23
CHAIN Shimano Dura-Ace
WHEEL SYSTEM Bontrager Race X-Lite
TIRES Michelin Axial Pro
BRAKES Shimano Dura-Ace
HANDLEBAR TTT Zepp XL
STEM TTT Zepp XL
SADDLE Selle San Marco Era | Ti Leather
SEATPOST Thomson Elite Setback
PEDALS Speedplay X-2 Stainless Steel Spindle

[IMG]C:\Documents and Settings\Jim Knotz\My Documents\My Pictures\road.lemond.jpg[/IMG]
jknotz is offline  
Old 07-04-03, 09:32 AM
  #56  
talkdj
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Fresno, California
Posts: 90
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Originally posted by RickO
I got my new road bike today! Wooohooo!

10 speed Record. Weighed in at 16 lbs. 7 oz. as pictured.

Took just over 9 weeks to get here.

My God I am in LOVE!!!! That is the COOLEST looking color scheme I've seen yet. I am looking at my next bike (Now I have to figure out how to hide it from my wife..."Honey, I thought you had a RED bike"? " No it's alway's been yellow...are you ok?")

Though I could do this color scheme in a Project One....but, I need the compact frame like you do......

-Wynn

"Hmmmm, I know there's a Visa card somewhere around here I haven't used yet...where is it???"
talkdj is offline  
Old 07-04-03, 12:28 PM
  #57  
OneTinSloth
(Grouchy)
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 3,643
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time in 1 Post
late 70's/early 80's DARK purple pinarello frame columbus tubing
full black 105 with the exception of FSA 'cross cranks with 48T/38T chainrings. running old mavic bullhorns with the STis. it feels like i'm driving a spaceship with everything right there, although both the frame and i would prefer to use downtube shifters.

this is my first experiment with a road bike all my other bikes are trackies.



edit: oh yeah, the front wheel isn't the normal 105 wheel beacuse my friend was still building it when i took the picture. and actually, right now the bike is upside-down and wheel-less due to some "technical difficulties." all i want to do is ride the damn thing, even though i hate gears and coasting feels weird.
OneTinSloth is offline  
Old 07-06-03, 09:52 AM
  #58  
TBeri
Member
 
TBeri's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Near Houston, TX
Posts: 25

Bikes: Specialized Allez Vita (w/upgrades)

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts


This is my new bike, I've been on a Giant Cypress comfort bike to now. I've got the Allez Vita last Saturday and rode farther and faster than ever before on my first real ride with it. Gotta love it!
TBeri is offline  
Old 07-07-03, 12:32 AM
  #59  
Bikesick
Senior Member
 
Bikesick's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Sunny Eastern Washington
Posts: 138

Bikes: Litespeed Vortex, Trek Fuel 100

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Here's my earlier post....

Originally posted by Bikesick
Litespeed Vortex - full Dura-Ace except for Campy Eurus wheels.

And a pic ...Yeay!
Bikesick is offline  
Old 07-07-03, 12:49 AM
  #60  
khuon
DEADBEEF
 
khuon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Catching his breath alongside a road near Seattle, WA USA
Posts: 12,234

Bikes: 1999 K2 OzM, 2001 Aegis Aro Svelte

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts
Nice bike. Better watch out though... all the Campy Purists are going to come down on you for mixing Campy wheelsets with Shimano drivetrain.

BTW, that seems to be quite a steep down-pitch on that saddle... or is it an optical illusion?
__________________
1999 K2 OzM 2001 Aegis Aro Svelte
"Be liberal in what you accept, and conservative in what you send." -- Jon Postel, RFC1122
khuon is offline  
Old 07-07-03, 11:13 AM
  #61  
Bikesick
Senior Member
 
Bikesick's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Sunny Eastern Washington
Posts: 138

Bikes: Litespeed Vortex, Trek Fuel 100

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
I know some people aren't going to like it, but hey! they were the best wheels for the $!! <shrug> And personally, I think it's cool to be able to mix Dura-Ace and Record (but what do i know). Also, it's a sign of the times; Campagnolo wouldn't make Shimano compatible freehubs if they didn't feel they needed a larger share of the wheelset market.

You're observant! Yea, the seat is pitched down a few degrees. I've found it to resolve a health issue for me and it's more comfortable so.... Here again I'm being unconventional.

Last edited by Bikesick; 07-07-03 at 11:23 AM.
Bikesick is offline  
Old 07-07-03, 12:02 PM
  #62  
khuon
DEADBEEF
 
khuon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Catching his breath alongside a road near Seattle, WA USA
Posts: 12,234

Bikes: 1999 K2 OzM, 2001 Aegis Aro Svelte

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts
Originally posted by Bikesick

You're observant! Yea, the seat is pitched down a few degrees. I've found it to resolve a health issue for me and it's more comfortable so.... Here again I'm being unconventional.
Absolutely nothing wrong with either of the things you did in my eyes.... but then it's not like you even needed approval anyways. However, now you've got me curious... what health conditions require that type of seat position? If you don't mind me asking.
__________________
1999 K2 OzM 2001 Aegis Aro Svelte
"Be liberal in what you accept, and conservative in what you send." -- Jon Postel, RFC1122
khuon is offline  
Old 07-07-03, 12:31 PM
  #63  
the BIG cheese
Member
 
Join Date: May 2002
Location: you know,......around
Posts: 50
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Originally posted by khuon
Absolutely nothing wrong with either of the things you did in my eyes.... but then it's not like you even needed approval anyways. However, now you've got me curious... what health conditions require that type of seat position? If you don't mind me asking.

i do it to help out with numbnuts syndrome
the BIG cheese is offline  
Old 07-07-03, 12:33 PM
  #64  
khuon
DEADBEEF
 
khuon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Catching his breath alongside a road near Seattle, WA USA
Posts: 12,234

Bikes: 1999 K2 OzM, 2001 Aegis Aro Svelte

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts
Originally posted by the BIG cheese
i do it to help out with numbnuts syndrome
Ahh... do you find that position puts a lot more weight onto your arms/hands? It seems like it would. I suppose building up a little more upper body strength would compensate for that wouldn't it?
__________________
1999 K2 OzM 2001 Aegis Aro Svelte
"Be liberal in what you accept, and conservative in what you send." -- Jon Postel, RFC1122
khuon is offline  
Old 07-07-03, 04:50 PM
  #65  
Bikesick
Senior Member
 
Bikesick's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Sunny Eastern Washington
Posts: 138

Bikes: Litespeed Vortex, Trek Fuel 100

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Originally posted by khuon
Absolutely nothing wrong with either of the things you did in my eyes.... but then it's not like you even needed approval anyways. However, now you've got me curious... what health conditions require that type of seat position? If you don't mind me asking.
Actually, i was having swelling of my prostrate and subsequent bleeding if you can believe that. I understand that some men quit riding because of it. .....oh yea, and it helps you to avoid the numb sack deal too.
Bikesick is offline  
Old 07-07-03, 05:04 PM
  #66  
Bikesick
Senior Member
 
Bikesick's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Sunny Eastern Washington
Posts: 138

Bikes: Litespeed Vortex, Trek Fuel 100

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Originally posted by khuon
Ahh... do you find that position puts a lot more weight onto your arms/hands? It seems like it would. I suppose building up a little more upper body strength would compensate for that wouldn't it?
It can tend to make you slide forward if the angle is too steep, and that can load up your arms a bit, and that's not comfortable either. So a little experimentation with the angle is all that's needed to get it setup. Just a few degrees can make a huge difference.
Bikesick is offline  
Old 07-07-03, 10:12 PM
  #67  
wza97
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Falls Church, VA
Posts: 104
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Here's my new ride. I just picked it up yesterday. It's a Fuji Marseille with 853 frame, Ultegra components (Ritchey crank). I added a Cateye Astrale computer and I'll probably remove the reflectors. They're blinding me! I also have my first clipless pedals, but for right now I have Winwood clips on the pedals until I'm fully comfortable with the bike. Then I'll learn to ride clipless--hopefully with a minimal amount of pain!

This is my first road bike since I rode a Schwinn 10-speed as a kid. I'm pretty psyched for it!
wza97 is offline  
Old 07-07-03, 10:14 PM
  #68  
Inoplanetyanin
Senior Member
 
Inoplanetyanin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Castaic, CA
Posts: 715

Bikes: 96-97 Gazelle Medeo.

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Beautiful Fuji!
Inoplanetyanin is offline  
Old 07-08-03, 01:04 AM
  #69  
KennethToronto
Go Go Fassa
 
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Posts: 398
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Posted before but here again


'03 C'Dale R1000
KennethToronto is offline  
Old 07-09-03, 08:24 AM
  #70  
rider888
Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: S.E.Asia
Posts: 40

Bikes: Bianchi

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
My bianchi titanium
rider888 is offline  
Old 07-09-03, 11:07 AM
  #71  
mightypudge
Victim of Circumstance
 
mightypudge's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Posts: 337
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Specialized Allez Sport 27

mightypudge is offline  
Old 07-09-03, 01:00 PM
  #72  
Castanza
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 61
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
I have an old cannondale 1987 model, still in good shape. I like the fuji Marselle, very nice bike, may have to give it a test ride, if I can find one in my size.
Castanza is offline  
Old 07-09-03, 02:30 PM
  #73  
wza97
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Falls Church, VA
Posts: 104
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
What size are you Costanza? I had a hard time finding a 61cm frame. The Fuji warehouse had some and I had to have Performance order one. I rode the 61cm Roubaix and it fit nicely. The geometry is pretty much the same.
wza97 is offline  
Old 07-12-03, 09:29 PM
  #74  
k2bikerider
Senior Member
 
k2bikerider's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Atlanta (East Cobb) GA
Posts: 93

Bikes: 2017 Fuji Roubaix 1.2 LE

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
I have a 2002 K2 Mod 4, been very happy with it. Full Ultegra components, Speedplay X2... Been very pleased...
k2bikerider is offline  
Old 07-13-03, 08:04 AM
  #75  
hibiscus09
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Columbia, SC
Posts: 241
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time in 1 Post
Just bought my first road bike about 3 to 4 weeks ago. A Bianchi Eros -- I love it.
hibiscus09 is offline  

Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.