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post #1771 of 1863
2/1/12 at 7:13pm
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Originally Posted by Jaywalk3r View Post


Among contemporary cyclists, this is the one I find most impressive. It may not be bike-fi, but it's definitely bike-fu.

 

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post #1772 of 1863
2/1/12 at 8:27pm

^ Awesome, and its still a bicycle. Now recumbents...for some reason those two-wheeled pedaling things just piss me off. 

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post #1773 of 1863
2/2/12 at 5:11pm
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Originally Posted by pigmode View Post

^ Awesome, and its still a bicycle. Now recumbents...for some reason those two-wheeled pedaling things just piss me off. 



lol   they are comfy though smily_headphones1.gif

 

and that trials video is full of awesome.


Edited by kaneman890 - 2/2/12 at 5:13pm
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post #1774 of 1863
2/3/12 at 9:52am

I've got an old Raleigh steel road bike and a Trek 7.5FX, in addition to my mountain bike. I'm probably going to sell the FX, though, as it's a bit redundant. Back where I use to live, we had a nice long rails to trails bike path that I would ride often. Nothing like that in my new area, though, unfortunately.

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post #1775 of 1863
2/3/12 at 10:02am
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Originally Posted by kaneman890 View Post



Quote:
Originally Posted by pigmode View Post

^ Awesome, and its still a bicycle. Now recumbents...for some reason those two-wheeled pedaling things just piss me off. 



lol   they are comfy though smily_headphones1.gif

 

and that trials video is full of awesome.



 

Well, not really pissed off--more like highly irritated. ;) And its true that most recumbent riders seem to be ex-hippies with full-faced beards--still bucking the system I guess.

 

They look dangerous to me, with much less maneuverability in an emergency. Plus they give up the ability to enlist alternate muscle groups by moving forwards or backwards on the saddle, nor is there an analogous position to peddling out of the saddle. 

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post #1776 of 1863
2/6/12 at 5:08pm

I have a Raleigh R300 that i got used for $200 on CL. Its my first road bike purchase so i havent ridden any better but it seems like a very durable and well built. 

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post #1777 of 1863
2/10/12 at 10:52pm

My new custom KISH Road SL:

Frame: Kish Custom Road SL - Reynolds 3/2.5 butted ti
Stem and headset spacers: Kish Custom mix of 3/2.5 and 6/4 ti
Fork: Enve 1.0
Shifters, Breaks, Front and Rear Derailleurs, Compact Crankset: Sram Force
Cassette: Sram OG-1070 11/25
Chain: Sram PC-1071
Bottom Bracket: Chris King
Headset: Chris King
Handlebar: Deda Zero 100 / Bar tape: Fizik microtex
Saddle: Fizik Aliante Gamma
Seatpost: Thompson Masterpiece
Seatpost collar: Extralite
Wheels: Hand spun by Jim Kish - DT Swiss RR465, DT Swiss spokes, black brass nipples / laced to Chris King hubs
Tires: Schwalbe Durano
Skewers: Far and Near ti axle/carbon wrapped alu handle
Pedals: Look Keo Classic
Bottle cages: Arundel Mandible
Computer: Garmin Edge 500

I was only able to take it for a spin once before coming down with the flu, but I'm extremely pleased with the fit, ride and quality. Dealing with Jim on this build was a pleasure and I think he nailed it. He was always prompt and truthful in answering questions and I received it in less than two months. I can't recommend him highly enough if you are looking at custom ti.

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Edited by dongringo - 3/10/12 at 8:31am
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post #1778 of 1863
2/11/12 at 9:43am

Oh man..............that is sweet!!!!!  Ti stem way cool.  Love the blue accents!  What kind of QR's are those?  I think I need those for my bike...........

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post #1779 of 1863
2/11/12 at 11:47am
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Originally Posted by Icenine2 View Post

What kind of QR's are those?  I think I need those for my bike...........



Far and Near. You can get them from Fairwheel Bikes. They have a ti axle and carbon wrapped alu handle.

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post #1780 of 1863
2/11/12 at 10:33pm

Could I have a serving of KISH, please? tongue_smile.gif

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post #1781 of 1863
2/16/12 at 1:28pm
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Originally Posted by dongringo View Post

 


 

Just saw you thread during a search at RBR. I'm planning on a ti frame in about a year. While having entertained Spectrum, Moots, and Lynsky--Kish is at the top of the list.

 

Owned a steel Spectrum a few years ago, so design wise Tom Kellogg's work already has currency. That he farms out  frame builds to a factory operation is a minus.

 

The good news is I have my sizings down to the .5cm, and know exactly the handling characteristic wanted. I'll probably go with a tight interpretation of the Colnago Mxl.

 

 

 

edit: I just noticed Tom is using Seven Cycles now.


Edited by pigmode - 2/16/12 at 4:19pm
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post #1782 of 1863
2/19/12 at 8:38am

It was time for an overhaul with a few new components. 

 

Handlebars:  Deda Zero100 42cm o-t-o

Stem:  Easton EA90 -10° 13cm

Headset:  Cane Creek 8mm stack

Seatpost:  Deda SuperZero

Saddle:  Selle Italia Max Flite (early 90's)

Pedals:  Shimano Dura Ace PD-7810

 

 

Bottom Bracket:  VCRC Road Ceramic

Crank: SRAM Force

Shifters: SRAM REd

Derailleurs:  SRAM Force f/r

Chain:  KMC DX10SC

Cassette:  Shimano 6700

Brakes:  SRAM Rival

Wheelset: Campagnolo Neutron

Bottle Cages:  Arundel Sport

 

 

 

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post #1783 of 1863
2/19/12 at 1:39pm

Nice!  I did an overhaul two year ago and it was really worth it.  Like having a new bike.

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post #1784 of 1863
2/19/12 at 1:47pm

I want one of these...Benjamin Bowden – Futuristic Spacelander Bicycle.very_evil_smiley.gif

 

http://aqua-velvet.com/2011/05/benjamin-bowden-futuristic-spacelander-bicycle/

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post #1785 of 1863
2/19/12 at 7:01pm

Send me a picture when you get one!

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