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Heavy but versatile.


 
Posted : 27/07/2013 11:33 am
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Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL3, Dura Ace 7900, SWorks carbon cranks, bars etc. King R45 hubs on Stans Alpha rims. The frame is stiff as they come, bordering on uncomfortable, but nice to go for a big road ride every now and again. I think the wheels probably help a little.


 
Posted : 27/07/2013 12:22 pm
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gee - how do you find the stans alpha rims? Are they the 20/24 hole versions that everyone reports as flexy?


 
Posted : 27/07/2013 12:31 pm
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Nedrapier, I really rather like that.


 
Posted : 27/07/2013 3:54 pm
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Yes it's my review. I held back until the second unit failed. The company have been very good and were genuinely surprised at the failures. I think it's an innovative product and I want them to succeed. The K-Edge garmin mount and Pro chaincatcher add to the bling.


 
Posted : 27/07/2013 5:34 pm
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Cannondale R2000si bought fron new about 12 yrs ago. Stock spec apart from new stem and low profile bars allowing me to actually ride on the drops at long last!

Love it!


 
Posted : 28/07/2013 11:54 am
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My Felt. It has been around the block a few times now!


 
Posted : 29/07/2013 12:42 pm
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My post cancer treatment present to myself (Wilier Cento 1 SR Super Record).

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Posted : 29/07/2013 2:55 pm
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Nice bike Dibbs!!


 
Posted : 29/07/2013 3:09 pm
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2012 Roubaix SL3 with Ksyrium SL wheels, now fitted with Michelin Pro4 tyres - climbs superbly, descends like on rails and makes me feel like a cycling God.

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Posted : 29/07/2013 3:53 pm
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Roubaix's always look SO comfortable. Assume they are?


 
Posted : 29/07/2013 3:56 pm
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New Canyon, absolutely loving it. First ride I've had in ages where I just accept I'm not trying to cane my records and just pootle, lovely evening!

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Slightly gangly looking, but to be honest there's a lot worse looking 62cm alloy frames about! 🙂

Love how they seem to cut zero corners, really solid wheelset, Ritchey WCS finishing kit, even Ultegra cassette and things. Chuffed to bits.


 
Posted : 29/07/2013 10:10 pm
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Thought I'd try a bit of road. Bought this a month or so back, seems OK, goes uphill! Enjoying it so far.

Don't know what else to expect. It is a bike 🙂

Edit: 105 groupset...


 
Posted : 29/07/2013 10:39 pm
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You cant deny those Ribbles look pretty.


 
Posted : 29/07/2013 11:34 pm
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You cant deny those Ribbles look pretty.

As an owner, I can..

Nah, it looks ok. When you take it out of the UK it's pretty much exotic as no one has ever heard of it, which is kinda nice.


 
Posted : 29/07/2013 11:42 pm
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Ow RealMan, just for you 😉
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Posted : 30/07/2013 9:23 am
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@will did Halfords do that build...? 🙂


 
Posted : 30/07/2013 9:45 am
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😆 Got say those bars do look weird!


 
Posted : 30/07/2013 9:58 am
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Those bars are just... so... deep...

Is a lot of drop but I've never been a huge fan of bars like that. Not sure about the grey tape either...


 
Posted : 30/07/2013 10:07 am
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I agree the bars are simply awful, and I do need new ones. The OAP Grey tape was some I had lying around and I agree, it isn't nice.


 
Posted : 30/07/2013 10:13 am
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You must have really big spuds too judging by the saddle angle... 🙂 And whilst we're ripping the piss out of your bike, what's with the spacers? Oops, sorry, too far...


 
Posted : 30/07/2013 10:16 am
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I don't own a hacksaw. Otherwise the Giant a few pages back wouldn't have a mountain of spacers too.

New stem & Bars order. Deda 130mm stem and some Deda 440mm bars 🙂


 
Posted : 30/07/2013 10:25 am
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You can get a hacksaw off ebay for a few quid - it won't be great, but it will be good enough to trim some steerers 😉


 
Posted : 30/07/2013 10:28 am
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Look 585
Dura Ace groupset
DT 240s hubs/Mavic CXP33 rims

Love it because it is the perfect blend of comfort, weight and stiffness .
And the lugs are pretty cool too.


 
Posted : 30/07/2013 10:33 am
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£40 Raleigh Scorpio Twelve from ebay.

Tips the scales at 10KG.

I've cleaned up the back end, which had been hand painted in gloss paint and added spds. Bar tape WILL be replaced as soon as I get round to it.

Rather enjoying it at the moment, more than my MTB!


 
Posted : 30/07/2013 10:38 am
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Roubaix's always look SO comfortable. Assume they are?

Yes, I have a 2006 Roubaix, which is just a collection of carbon tubes and rides nicely enough but this 2012 incarnation is a different beast altogether; it manages to be sharp as anything in the way it climbs, descends, corners and brakes yet actually more comfortable than the old model. Carbon frame makers are obviously learning fast how to use the material to its best advantage.


 
Posted : 30/07/2013 10:41 am
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2 for me:

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Spec
Frame and Fork - Moots RSL and ENVE
Groupset - Campagnolo Super Record EPS
Wheels - Lightweight Standard
Finishing Kit - Moots

I love it because it was made for me, fits me like a glove, is a masterpiece of workmanship, a bit different and it isn't carbon. Oh, and I love the electronic noises it makes!

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Spec
Frame and Fork - Colnago Master 30th Anniversary
Groupset - Campagnolo Record/Super Record 11 speed
Wheels - Campagnolo Hyperon
Finishing Kit - Deda

I love it because it is a classic. Wanted one for years, and when they re-released the colour I just had to have one.

Since moving to Hong Kong, both now sport compact chainsets of the same variety.


 
Posted : 30/07/2013 12:15 pm
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solarider those are two very tasty bikes!


 
Posted : 30/07/2013 12:24 pm
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You had to ruin it with that last sentence didn't you 😉


 
Posted : 30/07/2013 12:25 pm
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Frame: Look 695 SR
Groupset: Dura Ace 9070
Wheels: Lightweight Meilenstein Clincher SE


 
Posted : 30/07/2013 12:30 pm
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It was that or (deep breath) a triple!

Man alive the hills are tough over here and it hasn't dropped below 35 degrees since we moved.

Try that in a 52/11, or even a 39/25!


 
Posted : 30/07/2013 12:31 pm
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Awesome looking bike Howarthp!


 
Posted : 30/07/2013 12:49 pm
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Ok howarthp and solarider have the biggest swinging dicks.... Blimey, coulda got a very nice car for that 🙂


 
Posted : 30/07/2013 1:06 pm
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Swinging dick aside I must admit to driving a Mini


 
Posted : 30/07/2013 1:09 pm
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Aaah, ooh, that's gone and done it. Effeminate hairdresser with blond highlights and camp lisp rides fantastic bike conundrum... 🙂


 
Posted : 30/07/2013 1:37 pm
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Blonde highlights are SO last year...


 
Posted : 30/07/2013 1:46 pm
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Haven't got a photo of my current one, but this is what I was riding last summer:

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Posted : 30/07/2013 2:35 pm
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I love it because it's cleaner than my other bikes.

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I hate it because it's a pig to keep clean.


 
Posted : 30/07/2013 7:16 pm
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Not a great pic, but my Canyon Roadlite Al Sl, basic model sram apex throughout, but i love it. Such a great road bike!

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Posted : 30/07/2013 7:25 pm
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sputnik - if you must have green bar tape then you need to choose something different to drink.

Some jaw dropping bikes on this page.


 
Posted : 01/08/2013 1:34 am
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Mines a flatbar,, bought the Planet X frame and forks then built it up with Dura Ace and my old Hope/Mavic wheels. Cheap as far as carbon goes, but no issues yet and tips the scales at 7.4KG even with a pair of durano plus tyres on. [img] [/img]


 
Posted : 01/08/2013 2:05 am
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Are hybrids allowed?
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Posted : 01/08/2013 9:21 am
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Upgrade to the Van Nicholas. Thanks to British cycling insurance, no thanks to a car driver and a Van. - Slightly injured but didn't keep me off the bike.

As a previous thread I started about wheels for a grand. well I had to purchase (no choice) some from the LBS and these are absolutely lush. FastForward F4r 40mm. Stiff, DT 240s ceramic hubs. Slightly heavy @ 1600g but its a ti bike and I have not noticed a difference, even on the hills.

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I have even lowered the stem and liking the position.

Fulcrum Racing 1's for sale btw which have done approx 280miles - 2 weeks riding. They are selling new @ £580 - will except offers.
davidjanes@janesy.co.uk


 
Posted : 04/08/2013 10:06 pm
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Bought this F&F&HS off ebay last week on a bit of a whim. Think it was for sale on here aswell. Built but not ridden, due to a buggered mech hanger. Initial impressions are it might be a touch small as I suspected. Might try a -17 140mm stem since that'll look even nicer than the 130 that's on it at the moment.

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Posted : 04/08/2013 10:33 pm
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Re sell it. you'll regret it if you dont.


 
Posted : 04/08/2013 10:35 pm
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I need to give it a go at least first!

What's the VN ride like? I sometimes see them at ok prices on ebay


 
Posted : 04/08/2013 10:55 pm
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Solarider wins again - love that moots!!


 
Posted : 05/08/2013 7:27 am
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At Hillend cycleway. Ghost race 5000. Fsa chainset, mavic rims, 105 grp set.

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Posted : 05/08/2013 6:24 pm
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DAT Moots.


 
Posted : 05/08/2013 6:28 pm
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Took a photo of mine, (boringly) standard TCR apart from the TiFly seat I nabbed off the (now dead) DH bike.


 
Posted : 05/08/2013 6:57 pm
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Time Fluidity S
Ultegra 6700
Enve Classic 45s
3T finishing kit

Definitely best riding frame set I've ever been on


 
Posted : 05/08/2013 8:08 pm
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No pics


 
Posted : 05/08/2013 8:13 pm
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09 Roubaix, Mostly Ultregra 6600 , Krysiums , Egg Beaters , 18 1/2lb


 
Posted : 05/08/2013 9:10 pm
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Update...

Sram red removed and dura ace fitted/carbon clinchers too..

Now ready to roll 🙂

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Posted : 06/08/2013 3:10 pm
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Loving that.


 
Posted : 06/08/2013 5:05 pm
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My road bike...

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Posted : 06/08/2013 5:18 pm
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Just finished this.


 
Posted : 06/08/2013 7:54 pm
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Is that an FM066 Atlaz??


 
Posted : 06/08/2013 8:42 pm
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FM066 SL yep


 
Posted : 06/08/2013 8:44 pm
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This was the one that 'started it'....but it got pinched 🙁

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Just moved from the Cannondale Six to the Supersix Hi-Mod Evo. Its light and stiff and maybe the most comfortable road bike I've ridden. Stays are very skinny as are the forks, soaks up a lot of road buzz.....rides a bit like Ti. Very happy with it so far. Wheels as important as the frame though, have had my old Ksyrium Elites on it, are decent wheels but these SLR change the ride completely.


 
Posted : 09/08/2013 5:52 pm
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Never had a bike pinched, at least cars have immobilisers.

How was it pinched ? Whilst you were in a shop, cafe, at the house.


 
Posted : 09/08/2013 5:53 pm
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It was pinched whilst locked up outside work in broad daylight 🙁

That was last August...after 12 months of upgrading and chopping and changing, I've just finished building up this:

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