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...of new boikitis... Been a long time since I've been excited about a new bike. Here it is, just about to be turned into a winter hack.

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Posted : 06/11/2014 2:56 pm
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Nice bike, winter hack?


 
Posted : 06/11/2014 2:57 pm
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What brand is it? Stickers are a bit low key.


 
Posted : 06/11/2014 2:58 pm
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I think its a Cannondale, you can just about read the text on the seatstays. Might say Colnago though. C something anyway


 
Posted : 06/11/2014 3:18 pm
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The first 3 letters of its name are "can" and the last 3 letters of its name end in "ale" which means it is made from beer cans and wants to be a single speed, and for you to drink fine beverages.

Not sure what a "nond" is, but it's probably a description of what you'll become if you don't singlespeed it.

(Is there a smiley for groan? ๐Ÿ™‚ )


 
Posted : 06/11/2014 3:57 pm
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The throwing away of mountain bikes is nearly complete.. at somepoint early next year stw will be switcherooed with grit cx and nobody will notice.
Nice bike btw 8)


 
Posted : 06/11/2014 5:43 pm
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Righty ho, it is now Duranoed and mit mudguards. Dunt look a bit like a CX bike now... ๐Ÿ™‚ Lots of clearance which looks a bit weird with skinny Durano's. Just about ready to ride... Yikes!


 
Posted : 06/11/2014 6:24 pm
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Are those decals removable? Less is definately more...


 
Posted : 06/11/2014 7:42 pm
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Philistines the lot of yer ๐Ÿ™‚ OK it's a bit lary but look beyond that. At least it's not luminous snot green... ๐Ÿ˜€


 
Posted : 06/11/2014 8:00 pm
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Don't get me wrong, it looks a great bike and I'm sure it'll ride well, just it would look better without bold decals on [i]every[/i] tube.


 
Posted : 06/11/2014 8:05 pm
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Suspect rubber selection, who'd have thought it?

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Posted : 06/11/2014 9:03 pm
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How does it ride Boblo?


 
Posted : 08/11/2014 11:35 am
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How does it ride Boblo?

I think he is busy removing the decals. I believe he started on Thursday, so should be done around a week on Tuesday.


 
Posted : 08/11/2014 11:44 am
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Not ridden yet. Inaugural voyage tomorrow (monsoon willing). Last job to do today; double its weight in helitape ๐Ÿ™‚

BTW should I buy Zipp 303's or Enve 3.4's as my summer wheels.....? ๐Ÿ˜€

<edit> Now Jamie, no need for that. Just cos you had to settle for a Giant ๐Ÿ˜€


 
Posted : 08/11/2014 11:45 am
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Last job to do today; double its weight in helitape

Just use black insulation tape.

2 birds. 1 Stone ๐Ÿ˜›

P.S: Who would you recommend to build a set of wheels in the area? Thinking it might be better to go local, rather than deal via online. Will be supplying hubs/rims meself.


 
Posted : 08/11/2014 11:57 am
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Dave @ Bristows. I've had a few pairs from him = ace. He's on holiday next week though.


 
Posted : 08/11/2014 12:13 pm
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He's on holiday next week though.

I'm in no hurry, as currently off the bike with a bit of a knee niggle, so will give him a shout nearer the end of the month.

Cheers.


 
Posted : 08/11/2014 12:18 pm