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- snedden9485
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Postby snedden9485 » Sun Nov 16, 2008 1:03 pm
awesome. Im so jealouslukas wrote:My R3 with it's new Dura Ace wheels:
2011 Giant TCR Advanced SL
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Postby Fleshpiston » Fri Nov 21, 2008 6:07 pm
jesus buddy...you really want me to max out my credit card don't you how does the dura ace wheelset rolllukas wrote:My R3 with it's new Dura Ace wheels:
keep on rollin,
brad
"BMC frames get better over time just like women and wine" more ramblings 14.3.2010
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Postby lukas » Sun Nov 23, 2008 4:01 pm
I've only done a handful of long rides on them but so far so good. I can notice the weight difference mostly on 5-6% gradients. I think for the price they are a good buy. I'm only a lightweight (68kg) so don't put a massive amount of pressure on them, nor can I really shed any light on their stiffness. They are nice light wheelset to compliment a damn light bike!Fleshpiston wrote: jesus buddy...you really want me to max out my credit card don't you how does the dura ace wheelset roll
In it's current state, it's pretty much my dream bike. I say with a reasonable amount of confidence that I won't be spending any more money on bikes for quite some time.....
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- sogood
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Postby sogood » Thu Nov 27, 2008 11:54 am
In what ways are you noticing the weight difference on 5-6% gradients? How about 10% gradient sections?
RK wrote:And that is Wikipedia - I can write my own definition.
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Postby lukas » Thu Nov 27, 2008 2:27 pm
When the road hits 10%+ for any period of time, it hurts no matter what I'm riding. The few hundred grams less might be getting me to the top a little bit quicker, but I don't notice it.
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- Fleshpiston
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Postby Fleshpiston » Thu Nov 27, 2008 2:29 pm
i decided to have a 2 wheels cosmetic makeover...tired of motorists pulling up beside me and starring at my ride...maybe the new look will attract less attention
cheers.
"BMC frames get better over time just like women and wine" more ramblings 14.3.2010
- snark
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- rocketeer
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Postby rocketeer » Sat Dec 06, 2008 4:12 pm
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Postby Fleshpiston » Sat Dec 06, 2008 5:09 pm
just for protection when the chain is on the 12 tooth gear...regarding offroad...well yeah...as the roads in the inner west area of Syd are shockingdan612 wrote:Nice looking BMC! What's with the massive chain stay guard? Are you riding it offroad?
"BMC frames get better over time just like women and wine" more ramblings 14.3.2010
- NotFlyingScot
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Postby NotFlyingScot » Sun Dec 07, 2008 4:04 pm
Fleshpiston, Where did you get that protector? I have a shiny new baby which I would like to protect from staining and chipping.Fleshpiston wrote:just for protection when the chain is on the 12 tooth gear...regarding offroad...well yeah...as the roads in the inner west area of Syd are shockingdan612 wrote:Nice looking BMC! What's with the massive chain stay guard? Are you riding it offroad?
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- Mulger bill
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Postby Mulger bill » Sun Dec 07, 2008 4:33 pm
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Postby Fleshpiston » Sun Dec 07, 2008 4:52 pm
Online somewhere...i think i paid $20 for it...i have another one i can sell to you for say $10...that's if you're happy to also pay for the registered mail from Syd.NotFlyingScot wrote:Fleshpiston, Where did you get that protector? I have a shiny new baby which I would like to protect from staining and chipping.NFS
cheers.
"BMC frames get better over time just like women and wine" more ramblings 14.3.2010
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Postby AMRcycling » Sun Dec 07, 2008 11:33 pm
Really nice bikes posted here. Will post mine soon.
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- Earthy Ochre Man
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Postby Earthy Ochre Man » Mon Dec 08, 2008 9:53 am
I bought it only about 4 months ago for under $600.00; it suits me just fine.
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Postby NotFlyingScot » Tue Dec 09, 2008 10:51 am
I'll keep my eye out for them when next in my LBS. Mulger Bill reckons they are fairly readily available. Thanks guys.Fleshpiston wrote:Online somewhere...i think i paid $20 for it...i have another one i can sell to you for say $10...that's if you're happy to also pay for the registered mail from Syd.NotFlyingScot wrote:Fleshpiston, Where did you get that protector? I have a shiny new baby which I would like to protect from staining and chipping.NFS
cheers.
NFS
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Postby bmxbandito » Sat Dec 13, 2008 7:18 am
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Postby NotFlyingScot » Sat Dec 13, 2008 8:33 am
BMX Bandito,bmxbandito wrote:If I see one of those things on your bike Sandy I will personally kick your ass old man.Please have some respect for the history of nice looking road bikes.12 tooth sprockets were made to go with big chainrings & doing 80ks an hour. or faster.And remember you cant ride near salt water with those big neoprene chain stay protecters on because your bike may get attact by a shark thinking it was a surfers leg seriously.
I was also considering foam wrap over the front down tube and the seat tube and maybe borrowing one of your old BMX top tube covers in pink for a bit of colour contrast to really set it off.
You don't approve
Did not see you on this mornings ride. NFS, Leximack, Ozlegacy all in attandance( and went straight back home)
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