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Minor point, and I like how you picked up the red from the Soma graphics at various places, but I think with this darker wheelset if you change the bottle cage out for a black one, it will look more harmonious. I did a really crude paint mockup with a black cage & I think it works.
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06-28-21, 11:57 AM
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I agree on the cage. White or black.
Stupid crooked labels on 5000's. They need to fix that.
I agree on the cage. White or black.
Stupid crooked labels on 5000's. They need to fix that.
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06-28-21, 04:59 PM
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2002 Trek 5200 US Postal Team Edition
Rebuilt with 11-speed Shimano Dura Ace / Ultegra mix, lots of sexy carbon stuff, etc...
Or with shallower wheels...
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Rebuilt with 11-speed Shimano Dura Ace / Ultegra mix, lots of sexy carbon stuff, etc...
Or with shallower wheels...
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06-28-21, 06:00 PM
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The Trek looks good with deeper wheels, makes that huge head tube gusset go away a bit. Seat position in the top pic is very odd, and you lose points for bag and bottles, but great background. Reckon it'd look better with black tape, maybe a bit of blue bling if you want to pick up the frame colour here and there. Looks like excess cable length all over too.
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06-28-21, 06:16 PM
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The Trek looks good with deeper wheels, makes that huge head tube gusset go away a bit. Seat position in the top pic is very odd, and you lose points for bag and bottles, but great background. Reckon it'd look better with black tape, maybe a bit of blue bling if you want to pick up the frame colour here and there. Looks like excess cable length all over too.
Frame is unfortunately a tad too big for me, hence the saddle/seatpost weirdness...
06-28-21, 07:39 PM
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06-28-21, 09:56 PM
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My buddy had this hanging in his garage for years never riding it. I finally talked him out of the bike and wheels for an insanely low price. It’s a blast to ride.
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06-29-21, 05:16 AM
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Yeah, I've got an eye out for my TCR in a 56. Doubt I'll find it for $600 again...
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06-29-21, 08:57 AM
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06-29-21, 09:36 AM
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2002 Trek 5200 US Postal Team Edition
Rebuilt with 11-speed Shimano Dura Ace / Ultegra mix, lots of sexy carbon stuff, etc...
Or with shallower wheels...
tempocyclist.com
Rebuilt with 11-speed Shimano Dura Ace / Ultegra mix, lots of sexy carbon stuff, etc...
Or with shallower wheels...
tempocyclist.com
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06-29-21, 09:40 AM
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Nice score. Chain goes on the big ring, that way we can't see how grungy the teeth are on the big ring. Time for a satellite unit so you can get that speed sensor off the fork. Almost hot.
06-29-21, 10:18 AM
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Custom Reynolds AR58/62 decals
Apologies for non-drive side, but I only replaced the wheel decals on that side and am conflicted. The drive side is still all black. Trying to figure out which way to proceed.
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07-15-21, 11:22 AM
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The custom wheel decals detract, rather than add, IMO, but it's a hot bike. Post up the DS sans decals.
07-15-21, 11:25 AM
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It's a hot bike, no need for the decals. I really can't say if red cages will improve it, either. Looks good as it is.
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Just say no to matchy-matchy decals. Trying too hard.
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How do you like the Pirelli's?
How do you like the Pirelli's?
07-15-21, 11:45 AM
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which wilier is that?