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northwestern
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by northwestern

Bought the last size 44 S-Works Ares in blue lagoon I could find online.

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spdntrxi
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by spdntrxi

^ I know the feeling.. I have 4 Adaptive 00
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2018 BMC TImeMachine Road
2002 Moots Compact-SL- getting aero look makeover
2019 Parlee Z0XD - "classified"
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Ritsuke
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Location: Abroad

by Ritsuke

Curious to read about your experiences. I have a Power at the moment and looking to go for a mirror version.
Road // 2023 S-Works Tarmac SL8 | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | Roval Rapide CLX
Gravel // 2023 Specialized Crux Pro | SRAM Force AXS | Roval Terra CL
Retired // 2022 S-Works Shiv TT // 2021 S-Works Tarmac SL7 // 2019 Specialized Allez Sprint Red Hook

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ms6073
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by ms6073

- Michael
"People should stop expecting normal from me... seriously, we all know it's never going to happen"

kervelo
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by kervelo

A heavy seatpost. The post has not yet arrived, but I believe it is over 300 grams.

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Most of the nice seatposts are currently not available, so I decided to get a temporary, cheap (30 EUR) post instead to be able to continue my bike build. The aluminium seatpost is good enough for clamping to the Park Tool stand during the build. And if the availability of the bike parts remains this bad, I may perhaps even ride it some day.

Edit: the seatpost arrived, the weight is "only" 280 grams.

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Miller
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by Miller

Is it ok to call a tyre sexy? I weighed one and it was 298g.

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MrCurrieinahurry
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by MrCurrieinahurry

Yes definitely

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BMC slr01 ultegra Di2

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DrewXT
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by DrewXT

Kickr Bike arrived today, yet to unbox it, but I have a very excited wife...

Got a headwind and training desk on their way as well, assuming the freight company hasn't lost them

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robertbb
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Miller wrote:
Mon Jan 31, 2022 12:37 pm
Is it ok to call a tyre sexy? I weighed one and it was 298g.

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Hope you have better luck than I did with my Race version of that tyre. Tread started peeling from the carcass within 2 rides, multiple places, front and rear.

The Race model, I was surprised to learn, is made in China.

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Miller
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by Miller

robertbb wrote:
Wed Feb 02, 2022 11:09 am
Hope you have better luck than I did with my Race version of that tyre. Tread started peeling from the carcass within 2 rides, multiple places, front and rear.
At the point of buying these tyres head said GP5KTL but heart said Challenge! They remind me of various Italian tyres I had in the 90s and 00s which looked lovely, rode beautifully, punctured at the first drop of rain, and which I've avoided ever since. So yes, I too am hoping for better luck this time.

bikeboy1tr
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moonoi wrote:
Fri Dec 31, 2021 3:09 am
sfo423 wrote:That Aurum looks like it might be a bit bigger than your current Giant? :beerchug:


moonoi wrote:
Tue Dec 14, 2021 8:31 am
These arrived during my lunch break today....ImageImageImage

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Haha, yes indeed, finally got around to building it up...

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Awesome bike, but would love to see a build thread with weights and ride report. Please?
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CAAD997
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Location: United States of America

by CAAD997

Bought a tool storage pod, but a smaller one from Lyzene. Bought another water bottle too.
Two wheelers rock!

takolino
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Location: USA, SF Bay Area

by takolino

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Ordered the Crown Roller last weekend and it only took a couple of days to arrive. Did a few rides and it's very smooth while giving you a tiny bit of a centering effect. The counterintuitive crown shape actually encourages the wheels to center and the precisely machined rollers spin very quietly.

jaibautista
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by jaibautista

Lucked upon a brand new, never been installed set of DA9000 pedals off FB Marketplace (good thing the seller lived a few mins from where i stayed!):

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Price was slightly cheaper than what i paid for my existing set more than 5 yrs ago. Seller even gave me an extra pair of unused yellow cleats for free! :D

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