What road bike do you have?
03-28-08, 08:22 PM
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after months and much gnashing of teeth, scouring the under $750 bike thread, individual posts by me regarding specific bikes (Allez vs eTape, etc) I finally made my decision - and it was nothing like I expected!
I'm now the proud owner of an Orbea Onix TDF!
I've gotten a couple of rides (short ones) in the past 2 days, and I believe I've absolutely rediscovered my love of road biking!
my clipless pedals are on order, btw!
I'm now the proud owner of an Orbea Onix TDF!
I've gotten a couple of rides (short ones) in the past 2 days, and I believe I've absolutely rediscovered my love of road biking!
my clipless pedals are on order, btw!
03-28-08, 09:50 PM
#7802
Licensed Bike Geek
Kirk Terraplane
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03-28-08, 10:07 PM
#7803
Banned.
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Bikes: Masi Speciale Fixed, Surly 1x1, 2 70's Bianchi folders, Swingbike, Columbia Cruiser 3 spd, Specialized Big Hit and P.2, Cove G-Spot, Xtracycled Bianchi San Jose.
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damn that kirk is sexy!
03-29-08, 03:38 AM
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Neo Exile frameset clearance 10% off. now $675 only!
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Neo Exile frameset clearance 10% off. now $675 only!
only size S available.
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03-29-08, 08:06 AM
#7806
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Location: Nolensville, TN
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Bikes: Nishiki Sport 10 spd, Trek 730 MultiTrack hybrid, 1987 Marin Muirwoods, Fuji MT-350, Fuji Sandblaster, Raleigh Sprite and several others
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JoesInBoston:
Beautiful Masi.
I believe I noticed something about your bike which needs to be remedied if it hasn't been already.
YOUR CHAIN APPEARS TO BE TOO SHORT.
The chain is on the middle cog and the derailleur is past perpindicular. I don't think you could shift into the largest cog with the large chainring as it sits or even close to it without overextending the rder and possibly damaging components, wheel or yourself as the wheel locks up. While I'm not advocating usage of the big/big combination, conventional wisdom dictates sizing chain to allow such a scenario just in case the aforementioned combination is selected.
Please remedy this immediately if not sooner. I'd hate to hear of a fellow road rider damaging his bike and himself because this wasn't noticed and mentioned.
Beautiful Masi.
I believe I noticed something about your bike which needs to be remedied if it hasn't been already.
YOUR CHAIN APPEARS TO BE TOO SHORT.
The chain is on the middle cog and the derailleur is past perpindicular. I don't think you could shift into the largest cog with the large chainring as it sits or even close to it without overextending the rder and possibly damaging components, wheel or yourself as the wheel locks up. While I'm not advocating usage of the big/big combination, conventional wisdom dictates sizing chain to allow such a scenario just in case the aforementioned combination is selected.
Please remedy this immediately if not sooner. I'd hate to hear of a fellow road rider damaging his bike and himself because this wasn't noticed and mentioned.
03-29-08, 03:24 PM
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100% USDA certified
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Just waiting to take delivery of this Fausto Coppi bike from 1997, this one was found in a warehouse in Germany it was a team bike from the defunct Coppi team. It is new old stock, It has recently been put together with Campagnolo parts. The frame is a gorgeous blue/purple colour which Americans call Burple, white graphics, built with bent tube technology and oversized tubes, very light in weight with carbon fibre forks. The groups set is a little mixed,the front and rear mechs are Campagnolo Record, the Crank set is all Campag Record, the Brake calipers are Campag Athena, the Ergo shifters are Campag Chorus, the seat Pin is Campag Aero, The seat is a lovely leather Selle Italia. The handlear stem is 3M, the handlebars are unusual as they are Scott "Drop in's" which I think suit this bike. The wheels are Campagnolo 16 spoke Shamals.
03-29-08, 04:42 PM
#7810
Bike ≠ Car ≠ Ped.
03-30-08, 12:42 AM
#7812
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
My vintage lightweight... a 1973 Raleigh Carlton Gran Sports (Reynolds 531 frame and fork). It is fitted out with a Shimano 600 Arabesque group (c 1979) and Dura Ace centre pulls (c 1974) and is running on NOS Araya wheels on Suzue sealed hubs.
Lighter wheels are in the works and I have a B17 Imperial coming
and will wrap the bars to match the saddle.
Lighter wheels are in the works and I have a B17 Imperial coming
and will wrap the bars to match the saddle.
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03-30-08, 11:19 AM
#7813
Shrek on a Trek
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My Trek 1200
Here is my Trek that I bought a couple of days ago. I just realized that I took the picture from the wrong side. I will fix it tomorrow. This is my first and only road bike, but I have been bitten by the bug now. What a difference compared to mountain bikes. https://s279.photobucket.com/albums/k...02Trek1200.jpg I need to resize it to fit here, Need the wife to do that.
03-31-08, 09:26 PM
#7818
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This is my new Orbea Orca 09
SRAM Red
Zipp Zed 4
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04-01-08, 12:14 AM
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My Life is a Wonkavator!
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04-01-08, 07:31 AM
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No cud for foil.
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04-01-08, 11:11 AM
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It is fantastic.
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