32vickie
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- Pipersville, PA
An old Centurion Iron man. Do you remember the iron man races where all of the bike where the same for the triathlon
Doug
Doug
Who road bikes?
- Thread starter Big Kahuna
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Big Kahuna
Administrator
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- Tuscaloosa, AL
nope
monsterSJ
Justin
- Location
- Springfield, Mo and Grand Rapids, MI
would this have been at green lake maybe? that guy was an fing tool
Wolf Child
Just Another Octard
- Location
- All over C. FL
ah... so you've met Deputy John too? :cool2:
I noticed I didnt see him anymore after that.
willycrumb
mmmm......beer.....
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- califony
The retail was 3999 new but they are blowing them out online for 1999. Did you pay less than that BK?:reporter:
Big Kahuna
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- Tuscaloosa, AL
Dura-ace is up there, but with Full Ultegra with American Classic Wheelset retailed for $2895.00.
I got this one for $1895.00 plus tax.
Wolf Child
Just Another Octard
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- All over C. FL
wow.. it's been about 5 year since I've looked at bikes seriously, I just pulled that number outta my a$$. :dead1:
I love to ride road bikes too. And I wear a speedo thing too lol Mine is alot longer than most so I dont looke totally stupid but its more for comfort. My seat has NO cusion and all the pants do. BTW I have a Lemond Versailles. Full carbon/ ultegra components. I never get harassed too bad about being on the road though?
Nice bike. Can someone explain what is so much better about a 4k bike than a $500 bike? I know the frame is carbon, the rims, and the shifting components have to be better. Is it really worth it? You are doing this for exercise, so what if your bike is a little heavy? I'm not trying to be a smartass, I just don't quite understand.
You guys are going to roll when I post up my vintage ride.
You guys are going to roll when I post up my vintage ride.
crammit442
makin' legs
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- here
Assuming the frame is roughly equal the components/wheelset/little details make all the difference in the world. If you're gonna ride much at all, 105 level components are the lowest group that should ever be considered. Ultegra is VERY nice and Dura Ace is phenomenal. The same is true with mtn bikes. Lx is good, XT is great, and XTR has to be ridden to be believed. Major differences in precision. Top shelf components will stay perfect for thousands of miles where the cheaper stuff may work ok for an occasional rider, but won't hold up to daily use.
Big Kahuna
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- Tuscaloosa, AL
what he said. With the better components you do not have to worry nearly as much about them giving you problems..... with Bikes (Road or MTB) it is the definition of you get what you pay for..........
Finally got to ride it today, 10 miles after work, of course I picked a route from the house that was very hilly, not the best for a first ride, or a first ride in a long time!!!!!!!! but good for a 36mph run down one of the hills!!!!!! I got to get use to riding on the road with cars!!!!!!!! use to the woods, you only have to worry about what is in front, not in back of you!
Yeah there is a HUGE difference riding a bike with nicer components. They last forever, shift almost instantly and brake better. This is my nicest bike ive had and it was totally worth it. I have added nicer pedals, got shoes, computer, and normal stuff like water bottle holders. I do races and was thinking about getting a disk wheel but I dont think its worth it until I get a really nice bike with dura-ace components tho
w-nut
x2 nut
- Location
- christchurch new zealand
i didnt take any frame assemble pics sorry bk im building it at my cousins busines (http://www.dynamic-composites.co.nz/) and he is a wee bit secritive on the process how he puts the frames togeather .
i work shift work at my main job and on my days off i work for him part time and instead off getting paid i build whatever i like there .
im going to be running full dura ace componets (9 speed)except for the cranks which is
Ultegra . wheels are just middle off the road till i build some carbon wheels for it as well . mine is the 3rd frame like it made , my cousin has one and my uncle and mine . my cousins bike weighs 14 pounds.
x2
BTW, if anyone is into classic vintage legendary racing bikes, I still have the Peugeot PX10 in great condition for sale, never had time to post an ad anywhere.
I will take and post pictures if anyone is interested.
- Location
- Altoona Pa
^^^
my dad's got an old puch or something its a road bike from back in the day haha
my dad's got an old puch or something its a road bike from back in the day haha
Big Kahuna
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- Tuscaloosa, AL
went home at lunch and did 6.5 miles, just an out and back.......... it was windy as hell.
- Location
- Altoona Pa
wind sucks while riding...i had been coming down hill the other day and had headwind all the way home
hillls are so fun on these bikes as well...i did a hill climb the other day and went until i couldnt anymore and just flew right on down it was a blast
hillls are so fun on these bikes as well...i did a hill climb the other day and went until i couldnt anymore and just flew right on down it was a blast
Captain PegLeg
GJP
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- Villa Rica, Ga
Sry, this thread is a little old, but... Glad to see there are more cyclers out there on the boards! I ride a min of 15 miles mon-fri when i'm nopt hurt and i love it! I have a scott speedster!!
Well, I ride both road and mountain bikes. What I would spend some extra $ on are the wheels/tires/tubes. Lighter wheels makes your $500 bike really come alive.
I have a bike with full Ultegra, Ritchey WCS stem/bars/sadle post/wheel set. Carbon front and rear forks. I really like it.
This is me and my bike, in Italy:
I have a bike with full Ultegra, Ritchey WCS stem/bars/sadle post/wheel set. Carbon front and rear forks. I really like it.
This is me and my bike, in Italy:
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