....here a couple of quick snap shots of the new bike. Will get some good pics when i have some more time. Between work and tryin to maintain 18 hrs a week on the bike time is limited,but on a bright note the training in payin off big time
Lord Opie,Loco,Heidi...
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crappy photos, but a good looking ride!
I want to say something, "like rotate them handlebars", but it looks like you've got it set up like I would.
I see you've got two cages, implying you've put on there what you want on it. No under-saddle bag. Do you carry supplies in your jersey? Are you using CO2? (no frame pump?)
I want to say something, "like rotate them handlebars", but it looks like you've got it set up like I would.
I see you've got two cages, implying you've put on there what you want on it. No under-saddle bag. Do you carry supplies in your jersey? Are you using CO2? (no frame pump?)
I know they are craapy pics but i can't find the digi-cam so i had to use the cam-corder. As far as the bars they are FSA K-Wings and i love em but they are goin as soon as my new Zipp stem and bars get here . Nope no frame pump, carry c02 and other goodies in my jersey pockets. All i can say about the bike is its flat out blazin' fast. Just outta curiosity how much bar drop you run?
. Nope no frame pump, carry c02 and other goodies in my jersey pockets. All i can say about the bike is its flat out blazin' fast. Just outta curiosity how much bar drop you run?you carry it all in your jersey pockets?
I don't like stuff in my pockets except for food.
Also, if I didn't leave the stuff on my bike 24/7, I'd forget it and then be screwed.
My bars are only an inch or so below my saddle. I like leaning on my bars, ala areobars. But I like the bars rotated up/back like you seem to have 'em. Either most people prefer the hoods rotated forward/down or they come like that and people don't know any better
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I don't like stuff in my pockets except for food.
Also, if I didn't leave the stuff on my bike 24/7, I'd forget it and then be screwed.
My bars are only an inch or so below my saddle. I like leaning on my bars, ala areobars. But I like the bars rotated up/back like you seem to have 'em. Either most people prefer the hoods rotated forward/down or they come like that and people don't know any better
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O Pie must have a nimble back. I prefer my bars level with the seat.
i have tube,c02, lever rolled up in a sock and just drop it in my jersey pocket. i'm just to lazy to put a saddle bag on and a frame pump and then take it off every weekend for racing. been takin an unscientific poll on bar drop. mines alittle over 4 inches and it freaks some people out
http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=66&subcategory=1006&brand=&sku=13264&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=
get one o dem bad boys. i can't believe this hasn't caught on yet, its a great concept.
get one o dem bad boys. i can't believe this hasn't caught on yet, its a great concept.
LordOpie said:
Speaking of that, do you run a seat post mounted cage setup? I need more carrying capacity in the summer.
So my buddy Tom and I will just as often go some place different with no clue about the route. We'll just go...Wumpus said:
I showed up one day with four bottles (100+ounces). He teased me about it. Three hours later, we're in the middle of the mountains with another hour of climbing (about 25 miles into a 30 mile, 5% climb) and he runs out of fluids.
I couldn't help but be smug when I handed him a full bottle of water. Ironically, six bottles between us still wasn't enough and we were both starting to become dehydrated by the time we reached the restuarant at the 'summit'.
I find myself conserving water between stores and I know that's not good.
So is the mount made by profile too?LordOpie said:
whole thing, $30Wumpus said:
I'd like to try this one too...
you buy the cages you want. http://www.minoura.co.jp/acc-e.html
LordOpie said:whole thing, $30
I'd like to try this one too...
you buy the cages you want. http://www.minoura.co.jp/acc-e.html
those look like a good idea if you do lot of riding in isolated areas
Glad you're enjoying it! With 18 hours a week training I imagine you are going to kick ass!
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Nice bike, TJ.
As for water. I carry 2 on the bike and two in jersey pockets. I drink from the jersey first to lighten things up on me first.
As for water. I carry 2 on the bike and two in jersey pockets. I drink from the jersey first to lighten things up on me first.
J
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Get a trail bike, bro. You can get a cheap roadie later.stoney98 said:
loco said:
no need to get a cheapie roadie. if Mark is goin to get into Tri's he needs to look into Felts. They have some sweet tri bikes at a great price point.
Man that looks nice. I still can't ride an alum roadie though. I tried and it was still too harsh for me. Guess I'm too used to the squish on the dirt that the zero flet on the road is jaring.
stoney98 said:
or just buy my ti bike
stoney98 said:
titanium is the bees knees when it comes to ride comfort IMHO. I just needed something alittle snappier for notfarfrompukin's( crit's)
although i have to say the six 13 rides nothing, i repeat NOTHING like my old cannondale cad 6
Word - I love my Titus Titanium full custom racer. I have three ti bikes and love them all.GravityFreakTJ said:
I just went 1989 lugged steel and it's much nicer ride quality wise for $100. 
If I could afford Ti or CF, I would go that route. Back in the day I had an Allez Epic carbon and is was the hotness.
If I could afford Ti or CF, I would go that route. Back in the day I had an Allez Epic carbon and is was the hotness.
Heidi said:Word - I love my Titus Titanium full custom racer. I have three ti bikes and love them all.
and i thought i was bad with two ti bikes