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omgmrj
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Boom. So fast. 
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JenNastix wrote: You guys ever wonder if we're over-thinking this bike riding thing sometimes? |
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ChrisAdyNelson
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| Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 2:28 pm |
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NAILED IT!!! Exactly the bike I was planning to build!
It totally makes sense to have flat-bars with aero spokes.
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ebbmart
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| Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 5:16 pm |
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Gawd I love brake cables haphazardly wrapped around frame tubes... its so race, and reeks "performance". Same with the "flat-bar aero position".
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giddything
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| Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 5:34 pm |
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ebbmart wrote: Gawd I love brake cables haphazardly wrapped around frame tubes... You can put tinsel around them for the holidays!
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Caaveman82
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| Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2012 7:08 pm |
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omgmrj wrote: Caaveman82 wrote: SRAM grouppo Is that like a Campagnolo group? No, it is better, costs 1/4 as much and breaks half as often. You also can get parts readily available instead of having to wait 3 - 4 weeks for a small insignificant part. Sorry Takumar, I know you love that trash.
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omgmrj
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| Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2012 10:52 am |
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| Dances on the pedals in a most immodest wayJoined: Thu Feb 12, 2009 11:15 amPosts: 7148
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Caaveman82 wrote: omgmrj wrote: Caaveman82 wrote: SRAM grouppo Is that like a Campagnolo group? No, it is better, costs 1/4 as much and breaks half as often. You also can get parts readily available instead of having to wait 3 - 4 weeks for a small insignificant part. Sorry Takumar, I know you love that trash. My point was lost on you.
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Caaveman82
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| Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2012 2:44 pm |
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omgmrj wrote: My point was lost on you. No I got it, I just took it a different direction because I didn't really care all that much... sorry?
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phaedrus
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| Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 2:47 pm |
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ebbmart
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| Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2012 1:58 pm |
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phaedrus wrote: I couldnt see where the pedals pop out... but damn, a crotch rocket looks weird with a rear derailleur.
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Dann
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| Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 1:25 am |
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How about a discounted aluminum Raleigh with 105? For that price you can spend a good chunk more on a top wheelset and be flying. http://www.eriksbikeshop.com/2012-Reven ... 70/ProductEDIT: forgot link 
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DangHeim
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| Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 9:18 am |
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Unless you're going to ride it in the snow (if we get any) there are usually good deals on full bikes at the Blaine swap.
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ChrisAdyNelson
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| Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 9:47 am |
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ebbmart wrote: phaedrus wrote: I couldnt see where the pedals pop out... but damn, a crotch rocket looks weird with a rear derailleur. I would pay big money to see someone PEDAL this: 
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ChrisAdyNelson
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| Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 9:54 am |
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Dann wrote: How about a discounted aluminum Raleigh with 105? For that price you can spend a good chunk more on a top wheelset and be flying. http://www.eriksbikeshop.com/2012-Reven ... 70/Product That is part of my debate. I just set up my wife with a similar deal, very discounted AL frame road bike, leaving enough money to make upgrades. I'm open to this options... but AL vs steel?? Trade off in weight vs stiff frame vs durability... It's mostly academic at this point, I don't see having the $$ for a while. DangHeim - my goal is a fair-weather, fast bike. I'm lucky to have 3 bikes currently: good winter bike, a grocery hauler and a daily-commuter. Would love to add a sporty/fast bike for nothing but fast rides. On the other hand, the swap does sound like fun!
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omgmrj
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| Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 10:34 am |
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| Dances on the pedals in a most immodest wayJoined: Thu Feb 12, 2009 11:15 amPosts: 7148
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ChrisAdyNelson wrote: I'm open to this options... but AL vs steel?? Trade off in weight vs stiff frame vs durability... The title of this thread is Go-Fast Bike Recommendation, not Durable Bike Recommendation.
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ChrisAdyNelson
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omgmrj wrote: ChrisAdyNelson wrote: I'm open to this options... but AL vs steel?? Trade off in weight vs stiff frame vs durability... The title of this thread is Go-Fast Bike Recommendation, not Durable Bike Recommendation. well..... SNAP!
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