What road bike do you have?
01-18-07, 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by kemmer
That bike needs to say "Specialized" on the seat tubes too.
But then it would just look bold and in your face. This is much better.
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01-19-07, 12:15 AM
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Specialized does go overkill w/ the decals though. Did you see Boonen's new bike? The word "SPECIALIZED" enblazened on every part of that bike (which I understand for advertising reasons) but heck....Consumer bikes should have just one or two at max....one on the top or downtube and THATS IT!!!!
01-19-07, 02:56 AM
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Originally Posted by jimaizumi
01-19-07, 03:02 AM
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Originally Posted by moki
you should wrap the frame in electrical tape so that it doesn't get jacked when you lock up in rough neighborhoods.
01-21-07, 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by shawneebiker
Updated Pics with the new Wheels!
01-21-07, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by shawneebiker
Updated Pics with the new Wheels!
01-21-07, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by cc3chan
Nice, I'm looking into getting a set of 303's for my R3. Or would 404's be better for solo riding?
The 404's would be a bit faster at higher speeds but this combo gives you the best of both. The standard off the shelf version of this set is the 343.
01-22-07, 08:13 AM
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I like Cervelos too.
2006 Soloist Team, FSA SLK w/ ceramic bb, full DA 10 speed, Rolf Vigor SL
2006 Soloist Team, FSA SLK w/ ceramic bb, full DA 10 speed, Rolf Vigor SL
01-22-07, 11:33 AM
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hi everyone, i'm new to the road forums. having been a fixed rider for the past 2 yrs i finally found a road bike that fit me! it was a steal, too and i'm so excited about it. forgive the pics -- they are overeager hasty "new bike day" photos!
2004 Independent Fabrication Crown Jewel (steel 43cm w/ 650 wheels)
- 43cm seat tube center-to-center / 48.5cm top tube with 90 cm stem
- IF steel fork in 1 1/8" steerer
- Chris King Mango headset
- Ritchey Comp stem / 3T bars
- 27.2 Ritchey Pro seatpost /Terry Butterfly Cromo Women's saddle
- Shimano Ultegra rear derailleur, Shimano 105 9-speed cassette, front derailleur and shifters
- Ritchey WCS compact cranks (50/34) in 170mm
- Handbuilt wheelset with Shimano 105 hubset, black Mavic CXP 33 rims, and 32 black 14g DT spokes & orange nipples
- Michelin Pro Race tires
2004 Independent Fabrication Crown Jewel (steel 43cm w/ 650 wheels)
- 43cm seat tube center-to-center / 48.5cm top tube with 90 cm stem
- IF steel fork in 1 1/8" steerer
- Chris King Mango headset
- Ritchey Comp stem / 3T bars
- 27.2 Ritchey Pro seatpost /Terry Butterfly Cromo Women's saddle
- Shimano Ultegra rear derailleur, Shimano 105 9-speed cassette, front derailleur and shifters
- Ritchey WCS compact cranks (50/34) in 170mm
- Handbuilt wheelset with Shimano 105 hubset, black Mavic CXP 33 rims, and 32 black 14g DT spokes & orange nipples
- Michelin Pro Race tires
01-22-07, 12:54 PM
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That's hot... can I have it?
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01-22-07, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by miket
I like Cervelos too.
2006 Soloist Team, FSA SLK w/ ceramic bb, full DA 10 speed, Rolf Vigor SL
2006 Soloist Team, FSA SLK w/ ceramic bb, full DA 10 speed, Rolf Vigor SL
01-23-07, 02:19 PM
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thanks! i've been working on it for months... this is how it looked when i picked it up...
new wheels, carbon seatpost, pedals, ceramic bb, switched to the full DA, cassette, cables, chain, bar tape, computer, brake pads.... she's ready to race. joining the kissena team for the upcoming season. we'll see how we do!
new wheels, carbon seatpost, pedals, ceramic bb, switched to the full DA, cassette, cables, chain, bar tape, computer, brake pads.... she's ready to race. joining the kissena team for the upcoming season. we'll see how we do!
01-23-07, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by shawneebiker
Updated Pics with the new Wheels!
01-24-07, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by visitordesign
I know it's been asked already and that this is from a few pages back, but I still don't understand how the shifter is set up on this bike. I'm relatively new to biking terminology, so a more detailed explanation would be appreciated. Visitordesign originally said that he has a Dura-Ace bar end shifter with a "paul thumbie." The part that I don't get is the reference to the "paul thumbie" and how it fits together with the shifter.
If you come back visitordesign, a close up picture of the shifter would be awesome. You've built an amazing machine, by the way.
01-24-07, 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by JakcBeNimble
I know it's been asked already and that this is from a few pages back, but I still don't understand how the shifter is set up on this bike. I'm relatively new to biking terminology, so a more detailed explanation would be appreciated. Visitordesign originally said that he has a Dura-Ace bar end shifter with a "paul thumbie." The part that I don't get is the reference to the "paul thumbie" and how it fits together with the shifter.
If you come back visitordesign, a close up picture of the shifter would be awesome. You've built an amazing machine, by the way.
If you come back visitordesign, a close up picture of the shifter would be awesome. You've built an amazing machine, by the way.
Click on Thumb Shifters, then 'Thumbies Drop Bar'...
01-24-07, 06:50 PM
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This is my first carbon bike.
2006 Orbea Orca Blue
DuraAce Drive System
KWing Handlebar
Stronglight Active Pulsion Ti
ZeroGravity Brake Ti
Ritchey 4-Axis Stem
Easton EC90 Zero Seat Post
Specialize White Toupe Seat
Look Carbon Keo Pedals
15.5lbs
2006 Orbea Orca Blue
DuraAce Drive System
KWing Handlebar
Stronglight Active Pulsion Ti
ZeroGravity Brake Ti
Ritchey 4-Axis Stem
Easton EC90 Zero Seat Post
Specialize White Toupe Seat
Look Carbon Keo Pedals
15.5lbs
01-24-07, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Merckx-TiAx
This is my first carbon bike.
2006 Orbea Orca Blue
DuraAce Drive System
KWing Handlebar
Stronglight Active Pulsion Ti
ZeroGravity Brake Ti
Ritchey 4-Axis Stem
Easton EC90 Zero Seat Post
Specialize White Toupe Seat
Look Carbon Keo Pedals
15.5lbs
2006 Orbea Orca Blue
DuraAce Drive System
KWing Handlebar
Stronglight Active Pulsion Ti
ZeroGravity Brake Ti
Ritchey 4-Axis Stem
Easton EC90 Zero Seat Post
Specialize White Toupe Seat
Look Carbon Keo Pedals
15.5lbs
01-25-07, 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Merckx-TiAx
This is my first carbon bike.
2006 Orbea Orca Blue
DuraAce Drive System
KWing Handlebar
Stronglight Active Pulsion Ti
ZeroGravity Brake Ti
Ritchey 4-Axis Stem
Easton EC90 Zero Seat Post
Specialize White Toupe Seat
Look Carbon Keo Pedals
15.5lbs
2006 Orbea Orca Blue
DuraAce Drive System
KWing Handlebar
Stronglight Active Pulsion Ti
ZeroGravity Brake Ti
Ritchey 4-Axis Stem
Easton EC90 Zero Seat Post
Specialize White Toupe Seat
Look Carbon Keo Pedals
15.5lbs
01-25-07, 12:54 PM
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All such things of beauty. Especially that Cervelo. That Orbea is damn tasty aswell. I couldn't put either of my 'machines' on here. Wait till next year. I'm saving up.