Well, It Looks Like Now I'm a Roadie...

Discussion in 'The Roadie Hangout' started by Formu1fan, Jul 6, 2010.

  1. Formu1fan

    Formu1fan Slow Down, Slower Up

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    I just bought this nice little road bike for cheap. I needed a bike to get to and from school, so i looked for a road bike and got this one. I already got a set of eggbeaters to go on it and I'm hoping to do the OCgrandfondo 30 miler as my first ride. I hope to have lots of fun with this...

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    Formu1fan, Jul 6, 2010
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    At least it ain't a fixie!








    Traitor..
     
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  3. Formu1fan

    Formu1fan Slow Down, Slower Up

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    Agreed! There are way too many of those things on campus, and i just don't get them
    Don't worry, i still plan on getting dirty. And you won't see me wearing Lycra!
     
    Formu1fan, Jul 7, 2010
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  4. rjrbignell

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    maybe the other kids with fixies don't like their derailers getting kicked off?

    enjoy the road
     
    rjrbignell, Jul 11, 2010
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    Well said. And that bike looks nice, too. Too shiny for me because I have no time to keep my bikes clean anymore. But that's just me...
     
    BoingBoing, Jul 11, 2010
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    Nice bike, I never thought I'd like riding road, but I have. Enjoy!
     
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    Thanks.
    When i started mountain biking, i never thought i'd even go near a road bike, let alone own one. But i've changed a lot and now i'm looking forward to some good rides.
     
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    Neccros Technically Canadian

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    What make/model of wheels are those?? Nice bike BTW
     
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    You're not a roadie until you can wear the Lycra and not feel (funny).
     
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  10. millard52english

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    Its really cool.......hope u will have a lots n lots of fun..
    n i damn loved it!!!!
     
    millard52english, Jul 20, 2010
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  11. Formu1fan

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    They're Vicenza of some sort. They're actually heavier than my MTB wheels i'm using now...
     
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    oc granfondo . . . interesting. may have to do the 30 miler. never heard of this before.
     
    BikeThePlanet, Jul 20, 2010
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    Anyone up for a stupid slow/easy road ride around HB/Newport???
     
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