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Starfesh wrote:Decided to update / upgrade from my Cell S2200...

Madone 5.2 2013.

That looks like a very upright position for a Madone. Is that due to the size of the frame?

g_dorazio wrote:

My "go fast" bike

Praise be to Fred. That's TWO TT bike designs on the planet that aren't totally nauseating to look at

MarkG wrote:Not to mention they (tt bikes)turn like a wet blanket!

MarkG, I've never thrown a leg over a TT bike, wanna explain the handling issue? I like a bike that corners well...

Shaun

My guess is the stiffer body positioning (bum up, arms out) which means you can only really shift your weight to the side rather than 'steer'.

Just a guess though.

stinhambo wrote:

Starfesh wrote:Decided to update / upgrade from my Cell S2200...

Madone 5.2 2013.

That looks like a very upright position for a Madone. Is that due to the size of the frame?

The frame is a 58, although it does seam smaller than that, but I believe that is due to the H2 fit.

Minizian wrote:

EMC R2,2 Etape alu bike

-Full Shimano 105

-Fulcrum racing one wheels

-Conti GP4000s 23mm tires

-Dura Ace 9000 +4mm longer axle pedal.

-Spez plastic side entry bidon holder.

nice EMC cuz.

Starfesh wrote:

stinhambo wrote:

Starfesh wrote:Decided to update / upgrade from my Cell S2200...

Madone 5.2 2013.

That looks like a very upright position for a Madone. Is that due to the size of the frame?

The frame is a 58, although it does seam smaller than that, but I believe that is due to the H2 fit.

What do you think of the new brake placement? Can you tell a difference over normal?

Mugglechops wrote: What do you think of the new brake placement? Can you tell a difference over normal?

The brakes have great stopping power. They can be loosened to pop the rear wheel from the front stem.

It seams that Trek have thought about alot.

Only time will tell...

Starfesh wrote:

Mugglechops wrote: What do you think of the new brake placement? Can you tell a difference over normal?

The brakes have great stopping power. They can be loosened to pop the rear wheel from the front stem.

It seams that Trek have thought about alot.

Only time will tell...

It's a true shame that the same can't be said about the speed concept. Super fast and clean, but the world's biggest ballache to wrench...the new madones with the H1 geo have got me thinking though, particularly with the reports of decent brakes...

Here is my new ride! not bad for a $300 gumtree special!
2002 Giant TCR Aero TT Road Bike
Full shimano 105
The only thing i have done to it is put my mavic classic pro wheels and gatorskins on it

What a bloody bargain Breezer and good on you for getting it.

Foo

With her big boy wheels..

foo on patrol wrote:What a bloody bargain Breezer and good on you for getting it.

Foo

Yep, I'll second that. Jealous of your awesome bargain TBH!

MarkG wrote:With her big boy wheels..

Nice one Mark

Jealous as!

This is Bert, Ernie is hiding around the corner..

MarkG wrote:With her big boy wheels..

What is it like to climb like? I'm quite keen on the Venge but does it go uphill ok?

It's not going to ever climb like a Cannondale Evo etc, but it's ok I guess.

For something different.

Hey guys, first post just to show my first bike.

Any feedback welcome!

Love riding and have definitely caught the bug

Is that the Cairns Esplanade?

Ashm12 wrote:Hey guys, first post just to show my first bike.

Any feedback welcome!

Love riding and have definitely caught the bug

Level up the saddle.

Cheers antipodean

stinhambo wrote:Is that the Cairns Esplanade?

Sure is, nice place to go for a drink and relax, before, during or after a ride.

coyote wrote:

stinhambo wrote:Is that the Cairns Esplanade?

Sure is, nice place to go for a drink and relax, before, during or after a ride.

I'm in Trinity Beach

We have a social ride tomorrow at 6.30am from the front of the hospital. It's also training for the Cardiac Challenge.

Sorry for the hijack!

Just starting to get back into riding after my Avanti Gyro was nicked by burglars.
My new 2013 Giant Defy. A spare tube and fold-able tyre hide under the seat so I can replace and fix later. 90kms in and the standard tyre blew-out, hopefully these gatorskins will do the trick.

Tez wrote:Just starting to get back into riding after my Avanti Gyro was nicked by burglars.
My new 2013 Giant Defy. A spare tube and fold-able tyre hide under the seat so I can replace and fix later. 90kms in and the standard tyre blew-out, hopefully these gatorskins will do the trick.

Nice looking bike, also I have a Gyro II but I didn't steal yours!