Show Off Your Road Cycle

[feint]

I did some digging in here and didn't find a road bike thread.
Show'em off!

I just started cycling this month and I'm very pleased with the routes here in Las Vegas. Not to shabby, Red Rock and Lake Mead Loops are killers, but well worth it!

2009 Trek 1.2


Modified by feint at 6:18 PM 9-1-2008

[rscshakespeare]

i race in europe......... it is older but rides very well...... [IMG][IMG]

[isoprene]

Check the webbing between the crankarm and where it meets the spider for cracks. My 7401 crankset failed there.

[namattej]

hey feint, nice bike...like the white theme...white side wall tires would complete the theme...

i'll be in vegas week of 9/8...is there any bike store along the strip or walking distance from it?

[feint]

Damn man, sadly NO. But There is an upper tier bike shop on Flamingo & Fort Apache (quite a distance from the strip) called McGhies ... the shop is stellar and that's where I got my bike. These guys have their own little group rides on Tuesday/Thursday Mornings up and through Red Rock (30+mile) ride in the wee mornings. Check'em out!

I'll definitely look into white wall tires! I've got a white/black/red/grey theme going with all of my gear, I think those white walls WILL complete... me. lol


Modified by feint at 4:54 PM 9-4-2008

[merckx56]

You want whitewalls? I'll give you whitewalls!

I normally ride the all black Vittoria Open Corsa CXs, but this is what our sponsor sent me, so....
Oh, and ignore the non-D/A chainrings...the old ones were waaaay worn out and this is what I had on hand...I hate the way it looks.

[rammalammadingdong]

Modified by rammalammadingdong at 8:14 AM 9-5-2008

[Quattro Krant]

Ignore the garbage Speedplay pedals, they have been swapped out. I love this bike

[0302]

I'll continue the red white and black with my 2 week old Bianchi.

To the OP, I have a buddy with the black version of the 1.2

[FreeRideJunkie]

Quote, originally posted by Quattro Krant »

Ignore the garbage Speedplay pedals, they have been swapped out. I love this bike

Speedplay = The Greatest

[feint]

Damn, I've always had a crush on Bianchis... I might build one after I get more seat time on my Trek.

The black 1.2 was nice, but I was just so aesthetically satisfied with the White/Red scheme.

[251]

This sees some road use:

[joe@dubaudi.com]

My buddy who owns the shop's new bike... Well, he can't decide between this and an Orbea. This thing is the new tarmac pro, pearl white, and weighs 14.5lbs.... It's sick!!

This is my rig.... I like it. Would like a new wheelset though.

[feint]

Nice, I like the blue tires.
Judging by the looks of everyone's bike.. I think that it's safe to say that I'm the shortest rider. ha!

[joe@dubaudi.com]

Quote, originally posted by feint »

Nice.... Judging by the looks of everyone's bike.. I think that it's safe to say that I'm the shortest rider. ha!

there are DEFINITELY some great bikes in here. And I think I remember a few of the guys being like 5' 3" or 5' 4" and riding some small frames sizes. Not sure though.

[Quattro Krant]

Quote, originally posted by joe@dubaudi.com »

My buddy who owns the shop's new bike... Well, he can't decide between this and an Orbea. This thing is the new tarmac pro, pearl white, and weighs 14.5lbs.... It's sick!!

Guy I ride with JUST got this and just yesterday emailed me pictures of his 09 Tarmac Pro. He said it is AMAZING

[joe@dubaudi.com]

Quote, originally posted by Quattro Krant »

Guy I ride with JUST got this and just yesterday emailed me pictures of his 09 Tarmac Pro. He said it is AMAZING

and it's actually pretty reasonable considering how much you are getting for your $. Although still a serious chunk of loot.

[speedn16v]

Quote, originally posted by 251 »

This sees some road use:

Nice CX bike

I've been to at least 3 LBS's looking for one of those center stands, and they all give me a look. I guess I'll have to order online.

Dave.

[feint]

Quote, originally posted by joe@dubaudi.com »

there are DEFINITELY some great bikes in here. And I think I remember a few of the guys being like 5' 3" or 5' 4" and riding some small frames sizes. Not sure though.

Well I'm 5'8ish and sporting the 54cm... I can barely fit a water bottle on the seat tube holder. lol

But all in all... Nice damn bikes guys! Can't wait to get more experience in the field upgrade parts on mine or start my own build.

[IncorrigibleSeven]

A bit of an old photo, but what the hey.

[tttomm88]

its old and heavy, but it works

[gotta_jet]

hopefully getting an '04 Allez Pro frame this weekend from a BPG/MontanoVelo rider.

BPG is a medical marijuana 'club' in berzerkely so their logo on the frame has a little marijuana leaf on it. interesting

[251]

Quote, originally posted by speedn16v »

Nice CX bike I've been to at least 3 LBS's looking for one of those center stands, and they all give me a look. I guess I'll have to order online. Dave.

I bought mine from http://www.klunkcycles.com/ in Columbia, MO for $10-12 (IIRC); I believe he gets them from QBP.

Dave

[avant2001]

just started riding 2 weeks ago when this finally came in
09 Specialized Roubaix Expert

[Quattro Krant]

Quote, originally posted by joe@dubaudi.com »

and it's actually pretty reasonable considering how much you are getting for your $. Although still a serious chunk of loot.

He got the frame for $1500 and built it up using the Dura Ace he had on his previous bike. $1500 for that frame seems pretty dang good to me.

[feint]

What are those thingies on your '06 SL's spokes?

[VEEDUBBiNVRSiX]

Quote, originally posted by feint »

What are those thingies on your '06 SL's spokes?

What thingies? You mean the red part, the center hub? Fusee Star wheels from Roval.

[MochaMike]

2008 Supersix Ultegra

[joe@dubaudi.com]

Quote, originally posted by VEEDUBBiNVRSiX »

2008 SL2

OMG... Ridiculous!!!

[Slonie]

This is the 1989 Brava I bought last year. It's a good ride. I have some eyes on much bling-er bikes right now though...(something finally snapped in my mind and enabled breaking of the 4-digit barrier on a bike )


Modified by Slonie at 5:43 PM 9-9-2008

[Scott53]

New Look 555. Yeah, it's the same one I asked about in a different thread. Thanks to you guys, I was able to get it at a much more reasonable price. I'm not crazy about the red tires and handlebar tape, as my old bike and most of my gear is in blue. When they wear out, I'll probably replace them with standard black items.

It rides really nicely compared to the Giant OCR 3 it replaces.

Modified by Scott53 at 10:23 PM 9-9-2008

[VEEDUBBiNVRSiX]

Quote, originally posted by Scott53 »

New Look 555. Yeah, it's the same one I asked about in a different thread. Thanks to you guys, I was able to get it at a much more reasonable price. I'm not crazy about the red tires and handlebar tape, as my old bike and most of my gear is in blue. When they wear out, I'll probably replace them with standard black items. It rides really nicely compared to the Giant OCR 3 it replaces. Modified by Scott53 at 10:23 PM 9-9-2008

SRAM FTW

[markj2k4]

lots of sexy bikes! tons of sexy tarmacs!! ill add another tarmac to the cycling forum fleet of tarmacs...

[Quattro Krant]

Quote, originally posted by Scott53 »

New Look 555. Yeah, it's the same one I asked about in a different thread. Thanks to you guys, I was able to get it at a much more reasonable price. I'm not crazy about the red tires and handlebar tape, as my old bike and most of my gear is in blue. When they wear out, I'll probably replace them with standard black items. It rides really nicely compared to the Giant OCR 3 it replaces. Modified by Scott53 at 10:23 PM 9-9-2008

I think that it ties everything together quite nicely If red was one of the main colors, then yes, it would be too much. But the way that it brings out the little bit of red in the first "5" makes it work in my eyes.

[withnail]

Quote, originally posted by Quattro Krant »

I think that it ties everything together quite nicely If red was one of the main colors, then yes, it would be too much. But the way that it brings out the little bit of red in the first "5" makes it work in my eyes.

I disagree, I think black tape and tires with red cable housing would be the perfect amount of red... oh and one of those new flite saddles or the toupe saddle that's mostly black with a touch of red.