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Originally posted by: Stark
congrats!

I wouldn't mind having a roadie bike like that, but I refuse to shave my legs. 😛

I'll stick to dirt. 😀
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You don't HAVE to shave the legs....it's just one of those things that most of us do. Unless you're racing (read: cleaning up road rash on hairy legs is a biotch, trust me), there's really no reason for it.

Watch that little bike seat, they have been proven to make men impotent.
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This is really only true if your bike isn't fitted properly. Numbness while riding is NOT normal, trust me. If you're experiencing this, you need to make some adjustments to your setup and saddle height.

 
and i thought u guys spend money only on comps....that leaves me broke...i have a crap 70 dollar bike from walmart..hehehe
 
Originally posted by: FrustratedUser
Here are my rides.
😀
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Is the water bottle holder on the seat post stem of the green bike any special model? I'd like to put a water bottle holder on those holes on my bike, but they seem to be too close to the gears for a bottle to fit there. 😕
 
Originally posted by: Sukhoi
Originally posted by: FrustratedUser
Here are my rides.
😀
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Is the water bottle holder on the seat post stem of the green bike any special model? I'd like to put a water bottle holder on those holes on my bike, but they seem to be too close to the gears for a bottle to fit there. 😕
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No they are no special at all. You problem is that you need to get a Top swing derailleur. They have the mount lower down compared to the bottom swing.

 
Originally posted by: FrustratedUser
Oooh noooo it's steel!

Just kidding. Sweet ride! What is the weight of that beauty?
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About 18 pounds. Not too shabby for a crappy steel bike eh? 😛

 
Originally posted by: Fausto1
Originally posted by: FrustratedUser
Oooh noooo it's steel!

Just kidding. Sweet ride! What is the weight of that beauty?
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About 18 pounds. Not too shabby for a crappy steel bike eh? 😛
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Considering the legal minimum weight for a ICU race bike is 6.8kg (~15lbs), no it is very light.
Never said it was crappy 😉
There is a local frame builder here in Tucson (Gilmore, not sure about the spelling) who makes mainly steel road bikes.
Ever heard of him?
 
Originally posted by: ed21x
Originally posted by: Eug
Originally posted by: ed21x
my awesome bike!

🙂
~20 lbs
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Probably closer to 30.
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actually around 23 off my own digital scale. the aluminum frame does make a difference but the components aren't exactly top of the line, but I guess that's the best I can afford for now.
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The high-end components are not that much lighter. Save weight on tubes+tires and maybe a light handlebar + seatpost.

 
This is really only true if your bike isn't fitted properly. Numbness while riding is NOT normal, trust me. If you're experiencing this, you need to make some adjustments to your setup and saddle height.
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Fausto1, in reference to the above quote...while on long rides how often/how much time do you spend riding out of the saddle?...How much of a factor do you feel seat style plays into numbness? (ie: should I keep buying seats untill I get to one where numbness isn't a factor? how long should I wait (break-in the saddle) before trying the next one?)

Thanks
Dave
 
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