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 by stinhambo » Mon Jan 07, 2013 10:15 am
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?
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by BNA » Mon Jan 07, 2013 11:36 am
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by Mulger bill » Mon Jan 07, 2013 11:36 am
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 ...whatever the road rules, self-preservation is the absolute priority for a cyclist when mixing it with motorised traffic.
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by stinhambo » Mon Jan 07, 2013 11:55 am
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.
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by Starfesh » Mon Jan 07, 2013 12:04 pm
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.
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by BrisVegas » Mon Jan 07, 2013 12:37 pm
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.  Litespeed Tuscany Ti & Trek 8000 rigid MTB
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by Mugglechops » Mon Jan 07, 2013 3:29 pm
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?
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by Starfesh » Mon Jan 07, 2013 6:23 pm
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...
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by g_dorazio » Mon Jan 07, 2013 7:56 pm
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...
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by breezer1 » Mon Jan 07, 2013 8:46 pm
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 
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by foo on patrol » Wed Jan 09, 2013 6:02 pm
What a bloody bargain Breezer and good on you for getting it. Foo I don't suffer fools easily and so long as you have done your best,you should have no regrets. Goal 6000km 
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by MarkG » Wed Jan 09, 2013 8:19 pm
With her big boy wheels..  Proudly "a hater of academics with helmet cams"
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by mezla » Wed Jan 09, 2013 8:47 pm
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! 
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by bosvit » Wed Jan 09, 2013 9:21 pm
MarkG wrote:With her big boy wheels..
Nice one Mark Jealous as!
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by sdnelson19 » Thu Jan 10, 2013 10:03 am
This is Bert, Ernie is hiding around the corner.. 
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by Karati » Thu Jan 10, 2013 4:00 pm
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?
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by MarkG » Thu Jan 10, 2013 4:27 pm
It's not going to ever climb like a Cannondale Evo etc, but it's ok I guess.
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by coyote » Sat Jan 12, 2013 4:41 pm
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by Ashm12 » Sat Jan 12, 2013 4:59 pm
Hey guys, first post just to show my first bike. Any feedback welcome! Love riding and have definitely caught the bug 
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by stinhambo » Sat Jan 12, 2013 5:10 pm
Is that the Cairns Esplanade?
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by antipodean » Sat Jan 12, 2013 5:53 pm
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. 2013 Oppy SL
2013 Boardman CX Pro
2012 KHS Yuma 29er
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by Ashm12 » Sat Jan 12, 2013 6:24 pm
Cheers antipodean
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by coyote » Sat Jan 12, 2013 7:18 pm
stinhambo wrote:Is that the Cairns Esplanade?
Sure is, nice place to go for a drink and relax, before, during or after a ride.
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by stinhambo » Sat Jan 12, 2013 7:50 pm
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!
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by Tez » Sat Jan 12, 2013 8:23 pm
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. 
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by kunalraiker » Sat Jan 12, 2013 11:09 pm
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!
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