Road / TT bike Thread:

[Red Square]

Post up your Road and Time Trial Bikes. NO hipster crap!

Review and thoughts on bike related equipmet, parts, and upcoming items.


http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w25/RedSquareGT/Bicycle/ar2flsh.jpg

2009 Felt AR2
-Shimano 7900 Dura-Ace groupo
-Modulus Modular Carbon Fiber Frame
-weight 15.98 lbs (w/o pedal)
-Look Keo sprint pedal

looking to get some new Mavic Cosmic Carbone SR wheelset and garmin edge 800

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w25/RedSquareGT/Bicycle/Mavic-Cosmic-Carbone-SR-2011-21.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w25/RedSquareGT/Bicycle/mavic-cosmic-carbone-slr-wheelset-shimano-591291.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w25/RedSquareGT/Bicycle/1297855880634-3cje32nkozt7-500-90-500-701.jpg

[roboticnissan]

How much does a bike like yours cost?

[Red Square]

Mmmm.... about 7k, when it first came out.

[EhrikETFG]

oh god implying all fixed gear bikes = hipsters

[roboticnissan]

Road bikes like this own hipster fixed gears err day evry day

[lflkajfj12123]

How much does it weigh with pedal?

[Om1kron]

red square = what else could I do to make my car awesome?
zilvia = nothing
red square = guess i'll have to build a 12 thousand dollar bicycle.
zilvia = we hate you.

[Red Square]

LoLz, im not hating on fixed/single speeds, i have one!.... i just do want to see any cheap, mismatching, neon bikes in here.

actual weight, i forgot, havent scaled it in a year or so. im guessing close to 16 pounds + 250 grams.

om1krom, you make it seem like i have nothing else to waste money on lol. but seriously, most road bike over $3k make the biggest difference.

i know some of you guy onroad......

[ZilviaKid]

i just have a shitty road bike, but my dad is big into this stuff.

hes got 2 litespeeds, one for off road and one on road

theyre awesome though, make such a huge difference when riding.

part costs add up so fast on these things, its unbelievable.

[heavenboundkevin]

I have a 2003 cannondale r800. mostly 105. Doing my 2nd olympic dist tri sunday. Riding a trainer is so kush. No traffic lights, no wind, no bird shit, no flats, no honking from people mirin the spandex shorts, no cagers. whoo

Red Square, you're using the incorrect "your" in your sig.

[Red Square]

105 group are nice and not too expensive. I think they are probibly the best for the money. Good luck on your tri, its been cold lately.

Fuuuuu... didn't even notice that in my sig.

[heavenboundkevin]

1st tri (both olympic)

swim 00:23:54
T1 00:01:29
Bike 01:14:27
T2 00:00:48
Run 00:48:51

2nd tri
swim 0:31:07
T1 0:02:35
Bike 1:22:08
T2 0:00:53
run 1:00:32

LOL. 2nd was on 1 week of (training) training meaning a week without drinking. Next one is in May. Have time to prepare. Wont be crawling on the run for that one =]
the bike
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y22/kevinjong1/IMG_0153.jpg

[Tantwoforty]

its nice to see some people actually use bike racks for a bike they actually ride and care about...

becuase for a while there it was becomming a trend to rock a bike rack..

although holy shit 7k bike.. i would love to just sit on one lol

[heavenboundkevin]

^lol and yes, i hated the thought of someone thinking i was some fanboy with a roof rack.

and no you would not love to sit on one. Your gooch would hurt after 1 minute on these seats.

[Red Square]

dude your bike more expensive than your 13, some paint and some matching wheels. lol.

on the tri, how may biking miles and your avg speed?

[yokotas13]

nothing special. i ride it every day lol
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5139/5538984319_0500a0ff8a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yokotas13/5538984319/)IMG_9770 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yokotas13/5538984319/) by Flsimages (http://www.flickr.com/people/yokotas13/), on Flickr

[nathanong87]

for the past year i've been riding a 2007 giant tcr advanced 1 , with ultegra and dura ace bits on it.

looking to upgrade to 7900 brifters soon

just bought sidi genius 5 and some carbon keo look pedals =) to replaced my pearl vagabond + spd

much* more comfy around my hilly area(s) at home

good thread this is

[AN300zx]

this thread is cool! I just picked up a bianchi for long distance riding hope to do a century this year!

[heavenboundkevin]

dude your bike more expensive than your 13, some paint and some matching wheels. lol.

on the tri, how may biking miles and your avg speed?

Lol, wrecked that car anyways, its no more =[ front wheel is just missing the hubcap.

AVG speed on the bike for 1st tri 40k (24.8 miles) comes out to 20.1mph. This was uphill/downhill.

for the 2nd tri 18.1mph. This was with my rear brake dragging for the first lap,(had to hop off to fix it 2x), also took a pit stop to pee. This was on a VERY flat course, with very little wind, and again, barely any training.

[meteorite_flo]

my 06' bianchi via nirone 7:
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b100/meteoriteflo/2011-02-27_10-42-27_426.jpg
(cork popped out)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b100/meteoriteflo/photo2.jpg

and the 09' via nirone 7(my brother's):
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b100/meteoriteflo/2011-03-11_19-17-51_627.jpg

[driftsilvias13]

Used to have a Six13. Sold it but now looking for another.
http://www.ibikedb.net/img/large/140420-cannondale-six13-bike.png

[stevenwhite1989]

Question... I know nothing about bike riding, but I was wondering if it would be smart to train on a heavy bike, then race on your super expensive lite bike? I was just curious.

[theicecreamdan]

I know very little about bike riding, but I'd think its a better idea to train how you're going to race. If you want to add weight then I'd find ways to add it onto the bike and myself.

[Red Square]

yah, train on the bike your going to use. if you want to gain muscle, go bash up some hills.

[keistyle]

does anyone have an wheels for sale?
I hate my alexrims.

[keistyle]

well, i'm looking for a bike. I figure it's time to step it up a bit..
message me if you have anything for sale.

[heavenboundkevin]

I have some bontrager race lite wheels if youre interested. maybe $300 with 9sp ultegra cassette? spins very nice, if youre interested i can give you more info.

[keistyle]

I have some bontrager race lite wheels if youre interested. maybe $300 with 9sp ultegra cassette? spins very nice, if youre interested i can give you more info.

Perhaps. I'm looking at a bike later this week, included is a more than decent wheelset. If that falls through, i'll get back to you.

[mikefc]

http://www.philvarner.com/photos/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2505&g2_serialNumber=1

[driftsilvias13]

Alright getting another bike. I cant justify spending $2k again on a bike but plan on getting a FELT F75:
http://www.feltbicycles.com/Resources/ProductPhotos/Bikes/F75_NAVY_2011_SMALL.jpg

[driftsilvias13]

Picked up a Z85 today:
http://www.feltbicycles.com/Resources/ProductPhotos/Bikes/Z85__cxp-v2_2011_SMALL.jpg
Got a pretty damn good deal

[driftsilvias13]

Anyone else plan on doing the LA Triathlon in October?

[implayaz9]

I just got a 2011 f75 and 2010 f75.. Both are super sick..

[NINJASPY]

how much did that puppy cost? which components? sram?

no tri for me... is it full length?? Need good suit for swimming, I suck at swimming.

[Red Square]

need to work on the running. i can swim all day, but can barelly run a mile without my old kneecaps giving out.

2010 and 2011, you buy new bikes every year? nice bike. i just realized F75 and the F5 seem almost identical, beside the carbon frame, one pound lighter, and $600 more.

[driftsilvias13]

how much did that puppy cost? which components? sram?

no tri for me... is it full length?? Need good suit for swimming, I suck at swimming.

Its got Shimano 105 components. Everything except the brakes. I wanted at least a min of 105s. I got it for about $1000 when it goes for $1200 at most LBS. REALLY wanted the F75 though. This one has a more comfortable riding position.

They have a full length and also a "sprint" which is half. I plan to do the half since it will be my first tri.

[heavenboundkevin]

^ dude honestly i dont think sprint tri's are worth it, they are over in like 1 hr. You should think about doing the olympic. Good luck whichever you choose, youre going to have a blast.

[implayaz9]

I picked up mine '10 for 1000 and '11 for like 1200... Love the f series.. more sportier feel and better built.. the '11 one has a lot better feel than the '10

[EhrikETFG]

do you tri guys pee on your seats?

[heavenboundkevin]

do you tri guys pee on your seats?

some people do, i even read a story of a chick who shit herself,

but i took a short break to piss at a porta potty on the bike, the 90 second break actually gave my legs a pretty good rest and the energy i was able to expend probably made up for the 90 seconds lost...

[Red Square]

went to the lbs and just picked up the newest shimano 7900 C50: tubular, 50mm deep, front 612g / rear 784g.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w25/RedSquareGT/Bicycle/DAC50.jpg

also pick up a Felt Devox Carbon Road Saddle. now this thing just broke the 10K mark. did a quick 10 mile test ride, all i can say.....fcken smoooooth.

[driftsilvias13]

Damn. You have a bike rack on the LS?

[Dorifto89]

Commuting:

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/826/antifix.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/13/antifix.jpg/)

Touring (www.pedalyourturns.com):

http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/8982/pytphoto2.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/691/pytphoto2.jpg/)

[Red Square]

Damn. You have a bike rack on the LS?

i was thinking about one, but i probably never use it...... i wouldnt feel comfortable with $10g hanging on the roof. but yah, that would look pretty sweet.

[heavenboundkevin]

so im signing up for a half iron distance tri (superfrog) 12 days out, with no training in the past 6 months.. 4 of these days will be spent celebrating a friends birthday in vegas. my anus is prepared.

[meteorite_flo]

I just got these from my friend(FSA SL-K CF seat post and a fi'zi:k seat), after the incident that happened.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b100/meteoriteflo/2011-08-29_12-10-37_778.jpg
We were driving to his house in the E92 and my bike was on his roof rack.
He completely forgets about my bike being on top, and what does he do?
Drives into the garage, my CF seat post snapped, and my san marco seat flew off. :(
The impact was so hard, that the roof rack made a little dent on top of his roof at the racks mounting point.
Everything is cool now though he got it fixed and I have my parts.
Finally I can ride again; so stoked!

[jiggysnitz]

I just rode a road bike for the first time last week! I don't know what it was though, said SR on it.

I went to Idaho with a friend to watch him do an Olympic triathlon and he brought an extra bike so I said fuck it and did it. Apparently I suck at swimming but the bike ride was fun

[heavenboundkevin]

finished the half ironman

swim 41:19
t1 3:20
bike 3:16:37
t2 2.16
run 2:37:39

6hrs 41min 11sec

was 19 of 19 in my age group lol. Just glad i finished and didnt walk on the run. Again this was on about 9 days of training.
Happy camper
http://i.imgur.com/7bene.jpg

[mothon]

My caad10 when i bought it back in December. Full Dura-Ace execpt for the sram red crank.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b313/mateo04/Cycling/My%20bikes/3Ea3J33N75N25E95Mfcbk1c7dd8289207125c_zps88740f93. jpg

[mothon]

Anybody else ride roadbikes?

[nathanong87]

Anybody else ride roadbikes?

nope just me! :P

two bikes these days:

50cm Caad10
Sram Red group with quarq power meter , couple different wheels but lightest setup is 16.5lbs

52cm Specialized Crux cyclocross bike
Sram Force group
white industries hubs laced to HED belgians, and challenge grifo 33 tubulars

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1052458_10100577594233426_539269098_o.jpg

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https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/54675_10100382232265376_332359661_o.jpg

[mothon]

Awesome. Im loving all the rapha gear. Cyclocross looks like so much fun.


How did are you doing in your cat3 races?

[mothon]

Here is my caad10 as it sits now. 15.5 lbs
50mm 2quik wheels w pro4 tires
sram red shifters
dura ace fd
sram force rd
sram red crank
planet x brakes
mavic titanium pedals
specialized romin evo expert saddle
hylix carbon post
rotor qrings

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b313/mateo04/10395465555_d0cfa87569_c_zps6f730766.jpg

[redline racer510]

Specialized allez pro

[7x13]

I got an old Lotus Prestiege 10speed from the 70s that I picked up from a yardsale a few years ago.

still had the original tires and bar tape which looked like mummy wrappings.

got new tires,tubes and bar tape. looks pretty good now I just havent used it in a while. Considering getting back on it and doing my daily 3-5mile rides with the occasional ride 14-mile Ride to Long Beach down the LA Riverbed bike trail.

[mr_eh]

2013 specialized allez sport & a trek 3500

Love em both - f
https://scontent-b-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/945503_10151646267357392_492571941_n.jpg

first ride out I shattered the pedal into the pavement up a weird hill/turn and in 240sx owner fashion...

https://scontent-b-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/1017308_10151743243442392_539437076_n.jpg

zip tied that shit.

[nathanong87]

Awesome. Im loving all the rapha gear. Cyclocross looks like so much fun.

How did are you doing in your cat3 races?

also your caad10 has alot of drop, what size is it, and how tall are ya. Wicked.

only did 3 , cat 3 road races, but i finished top 5 in two of them and top 10 in the other race. So positive results so far. I'll be aiming for some cat 3 upgrade points next season =)

CX is a blast mate. U should do it! I got my cat 3 upgrade this week after taking home a W in a 3/4 race.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1263892_458750154238665_539686404_o.jpg

here's my CX bike, nothing fancy, but a new tubular wheelset this year..... amazing how much of a difference it is.
http://25.media.tumblr.com/443125b1a994d9ff242a8a732d943778/tumblr_muklm8WSCW1swtjjuo1_1280.jpg

[mothon]

also your caad10 has alot of drop, what size is it, and how tall are ya. Wicked.

only did 3 , cat 3 road races, but i finished top 5 in two of them and top 10 in the other race. So positive results so far. I'll be aiming for some cat 3 upgrade points next season =)

CX is a blast mate. U should do it! I got my cat 3 upgrade this week after taking home a W in a 3/4 race.


Its a 54. I am 5'11.5" , I have long legs and a short torso. If i was on a 56 frame I would have to run a really short stem. During my last BG fit they wanted to lower my stem another 10mm. I wish I could slam my stem.

Very impressive. Looks like you will be a cat2 in no time.

[nathanong87]

eh why not moar cyclocross pictures. zilvia sell your cars and race bicycles.


finished 7th this weekend of like 114 starters. There was a mariachi band, that was super radical!
http://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/1001567_10100701899155366_748759530_n.jpg
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