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Old 10-13-09, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by cshell
Did you have this custom painted?
I think I remember a discussion about that bike. As far as I can recall it's a Project One bike.
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Old 10-13-09, 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by wheelsets


My Moots Vamoots w/ Dura-Ace. I really enjoy riding it.
Nice Moots, I have heard good stuff about Moots from several friends.

A friend of mine, former pro cyclist who has has been in pro level cycle circles for 30 years, was at Interbike East in Providence RI this past week. I asked him to try out a Lynskey or two if he could.

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" They had no Lynskey's at Providence...
I rode a bunch of carbon road bikes and then rode a Moots and it was the best ride of the day."

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Old 10-13-09, 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by cshell
Did you have this custom painted?
Project One directly from Trek.
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FINALLY FINISHED! This bike is so fun!
I've got a bunch of high-end rubber coming in tomorrow and at the end of the week. Mud tires, training tires, dry tires and all-around tires.

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put some tarck ass risers on the bar/grocery bike. bought a track bike.


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Old 10-14-09, 12:41 AM
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Originally Posted by fatallightning
put some tarck ass risers on the bar/grocery bike. bought a track bike.
Is that a new Bianchi Pista?

How do you like it? I've been thinking about it too much.
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Is that brakeless with no foot retention I see?

BTW I just started doing squats too for the first time since Feb; **** ****s you up
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Just picked it up today





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My Parkpre C6. Nothing too special, Spinergy xaero lites. Let me know what you think.



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Old 10-14-09, 11:26 PM
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My new road bike came in today from overseas!!






Question though: The shifting is a bit unsmooth. Are bikes supposed to be tuned out of the box?
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Brakes and derailleurs always need some adjusting out of the box, and usually the wheels need a bit of truing.
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Originally Posted by Fobdot
My new road bike came in today from overseas!!






Question though: The shifting is a bit unsmooth. Are bikes supposed to be tuned out of the box?
nope, but you asking that makes me want to suggest you taking it to a LBS to get it checked out (assembly as well)
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nope, but you asking that makes me want to suggest you taking it to a LBS to get it checked out (assembly as well)
yeah, for sure. Especially since the front brake pad that we can see is at a really bad angle, and probably braking on the tire instead of the rim.

Don't ride the bike anymore, take it to a shop. Braking on the tire can lead to a blowout and a crash.
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Old 10-15-09, 10:29 AM
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The new winter/rain bike.......Built up with a new 09 SL2 frame and fork and an old Ultegra kit I have had for years....

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Originally Posted by CrimsonKarter21
FINALLY FINISHED! This bike is so fun!
I've got a bunch of high-end rubber coming in tomorrow and at the end of the week. Mud tires, training tires, dry tires and all-around tires.

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hot hot hot Mitch!
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Originally Posted by CrimsonKarter21
FINALLY FINISHED! This bike is so fun!
I've got a bunch of high-end rubber coming in tomorrow and at the end of the week. Mud tires, training tires, dry tires and all-around tires.


Quoted because I wanted to see it again! Just awesome!
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Old 10-15-09, 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by garysol1
The new winter/rain bike.......Built up with a new 09 SL2 frame and fork and an old Ultegra kit I have had for years....

Winter/rain bike?! Now I want to see what the "fair weather" bike is...
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Old 10-15-09, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by riff
Winter/rain bike?! Now I want to see what the "fair weather" bike is...
no kidding... and his beater bike, probably a freaking fancy trek or something!
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Old 10-15-09, 01:53 PM
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Winter/rain bike?! Now I want to see what the "fair weather" bike is...
Click the link for Serrota in his sig.
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Old 10-15-09, 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Tsuru
no kidding... and his beater bike, probably a freaking fancy trek or something!

To be fair I work at a Specialized, Serotta, Bmc, Ridley etc......shop and I just wait for the end of the year closeouts. I really do not have very much into that Roubaix at all but yea, it is way to nice to be a rain bike..........
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That Serotta merits some bigger/better pics! Please?!
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Originally Posted by riff
That Serotta merits some bigger/better pics! Please?!
Thanks Here are a few pics of the bike with a few different color schemes ....









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Old 10-15-09, 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by garysol1
Thanks Here are a few pics of the bike with a few different color schemes ....









I'm gald to see that you're still rocking the 7800. It looks good with that frame.

After riding 7900 for a little while, I came to the conclusion that if I couldn't get it for a killer deal on a new bike, I would just buy a frameset and put my trusty old 7800 on there.
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Originally Posted by Sinn
I'm gald to see that you're still rocking the 7800. It looks good with that frame.

After riding 7900 for a little while, I came to the conclusion that if I couldn't get it for a killer deal on a new bike, I would just buy a frameset and put my trusty old 7800 on there.
I am going to hold out for the 8000 series (guessing at the number) I am not real impressed by the 7900 either and to be honest I have yet to ride any group that I prefer over 7800 and that includes Record and Red.
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Beautiful Serotta! Thanks for sharing the pics! I am taken with the black tape/white hood combo!
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