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AWESOME! :eek:

How does it climb, decend, sprint, and how does it handle on rough roads (vibrations)? I have a Trek carbon Fiber and only wish that they made one size larger. The top tube is just a little bit short on thier largest frame, 62cm IMO.
It is super stiff yet compliant. Feels like every bit of your power is being transferred to moving you forward. Quick in the corners and super stable on decents. It soaks up vibrations remarkably. I cannot ask for anything more out of a bike.

So I got my new Bianchi... :)
Brifters: Ultegra
RD: Ultegra
FD: 105
Crankset: FSA Gossamer MegaExo Double 53/39t
Cassette: Fac Michelin PRIMATO 12-25 10V
Wheels: Mavic Open Pro Rims, DT Swiss spokes and 105 hubs. *
Pedals: Look Keo Sprints
Saddle: Selle San Marco Ponza
Handlebars: Bontrager Race Lite (Aluminium, not sure which model!)
Bottle cages: Bontrager Race Lite
Shoes: Shimano

I'll be getting a Sigma BC 1606L DTS with wireless cadence cycle computer for her.

* The front wheel is on loan to me while my LBS awaits stock of front 105 hubs in order to build the front wheel.

The bar tape is temporary until they have instock some Bianchi branded tape in the Celeste colour.
The cable covers are kind of a grey/silver. I don't mind them but as I didn't think to specify to the LBS what colour I wanted them, I won't make a fuss.

So, on with the pics!

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More soon...

Being new to clipless pedals, I went to a park to practice clipping in and out with the lowest spring tension. After severall hours, I have now got it pretty well sussed and am 95% confidant out on the roads and in traffic. I had a few moments where I got a green light and struggled to clip in, but fortunately drivers have been very patient with me! I went for a sprint one time and I unclipped. This was quite unnerving so I have tightened the pedal tension a little to make this harder.

The only fall I have had off of grass was on a MUP on the beach front in my home town of Exmouth. I came to a dead slow as some ones dog walked past (leashed) and then stopped. I just held there for half a second thinking: "hmmm I am sure I am supposed to do something right now". Down I went! :D Caught myself with my arm though and there was no harm done. A couple sat on a bench were amused but we both had a little chuckle over it. :o

I am finding the gearing a little on the aggressive side, with out a cycle computer I cant be sure of my cadence, but I tend to find I am mashing at about 70 as opposed to my more comfortable range of 90-100. With that said, I will ask the LBS to swap the cranks over to a 50/36 or 34 compact so the two cassette ranges are more suited to my preferences. I don't think I will miss the 53-12 combination as I am finding I can pedal quite slowly and easily hit the 30 mph limit (based on maintaining a distance behind a car) on the roads I have used thus far with a 53-21 combination .

I am otherwise very happy with her and looking forward to many thousands of miles of exploration, challange and fun on her!

So I got my new Bianchi... :)
Brifters: Ultegra
RD: Ultegra
FD: 105
Crankset: FSA Gossamer MegaExo Double 53/39t
Cassette: Fac Michelin PRIMATO 12-25 10V
Wheels: Mavic Open Pro Rims, DT Swiss spokes and 105 hubs. *
Pedals: Look Keo Sprints
Saddle: Selle San Marco Ponza
Handlebars: Bontrager Race Lite (Aluminium, not sure which model!)
Bottle cages: Bontrager Race Lite
Shoes: Shimano

I'll be getting a Sigma BC 1606L DTS with wireless cadence cycle computer for her.

* The front wheel is on loan to me while my LBS awaits stock of front 105 hubs in order to build the front wheel.

The bar tape is temporary until they have instock some Bianchi branded tape in the Celeste colour.
The cable covers are kind of a grey/silver. I don't mind them but as I didn't think to specify to the LBS what colour I wanted them, I won't make a fuss.

So, on with the pics!
http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/2697/pict0109ed9.jpg

More soon...

Being new to clipless pedals, I went to a park to practice clipping in and out with the lowest spring tension. After severall hours, I have now got it pretty well sussed and am 95% confidant out on the roads and in traffic. I had a few moments where I got a green light and struggled to clip in, but fortunately drivers have been very patient with me! I went for a sprint one time and I unclipped. This was quite unnerving so I have tightened the pedal tension a little to make this harder.

The only fall I have had off of grass was on a MUP on the beach front in my home town of Exmouth. I came to a dead slow as some ones dog walked past (leashed) and then stopped. I just held there for half a second thinking: "hmmm I am sure I am supposed to do something right now". Down I went! :D Caught myself with my arm though and there was no harm done. A couple sat on a bench were amused but we both had a little chuckle over it. :o

I am finding the gearing a little on the aggressive side, with out a cycle computer I cant be sure of my cadence, but I tend to find I am mashing at about 70 as opposed to my more comfortable range of 90-100. With that said, I will ask the LBS to swap the cranks over to a 50/36 or 34 compact so the two cassette ranges are more suited to my preferences. I don't think I will miss the 53-12 combination as I am finding I can pedal quite slowly and easily hit the 30 mph limit (based on maintaining a distance behind a car) on the roads I have used thus far with a 53-21 combination .

I am otherwise very happy with her and looking forward to many thousands of miles of exploration, challange and fun on her!
Those Bonty bottlecages really go well with that frame, like they were made for each other.

Those Bonty bottlecages really go well with that frame, like they were made for each other.

Im very pleased with them. I had never seen them in a bike shop before and was rather chuffed that the LBS I got my bike from had some in white that matched so well.

07' Trek 1500 (SLR Aluminum Frame)
105 Shifters, Front Derailleur
Ultegra Crank, Cassette, Rear Derailleur, Chain
Bontrager Select Wheels, Tires (Soon to by upgraded to Mich PR2s), Stem, Bars
Stella Waffer Bar Tape (kickass)
Shimano M520 SPD pedals (Soon to be upgraded to Keo pedals)
Cateye Micro Wireless Computer
Selle Italia SMP2 Saddle

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My 2007 Masi Gran Corsa:

105 Front
Ultegra Rear
105 Freewheel and chain
105 lever shifters
R500 wheelset with bladed spokes

and...

Blasphemous aero bars because I was doing a tri the next day. They come off most of the time.

The sweetest part about this bike is the carbon stays.
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My Cervelo R3
Full Record except RD
SRM Pro
Tune hubs, sapim cx, ird rims
no idea on the weight


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My new whip will be here on Wednesday. Allready got a slew of parts to go on it.

most you guys have crazy rides :eek:
anyway here's mine.. fully stock

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Here's mine.

Ok, after almost 4 years I can get back with something that I really like, this is my racing bike:

Cannondale Six-13
Full Dura Ace
Deda Newton bar and stem
Selle Italia SLR seat
Easton EC-70 seatpost
Easton EC-90 Aero wheels

It's a dream to ride, a really fast dream.

Kept next to me in the bedroom when I'm not riding. The wife actually agreed the bike should be kept inside the house after she found out what I paid for it.:D

Hello, here's a pic of my new Cervelo r3sl. Just built up three weeks ago, can't wait till the roads are a bit cleaner for the maiden voyage. This is my first time with attaching pics here so I hope you can see my bike. Lot of great bike pics. Thanks everybody.

Here's some more shots. 54cm. weighs 15.7 with the regular rxs pedals :p

Here's some more shots. 54cm. weighs 15.7 with the regular rxs pedals :p
Nice, I like the pedals.

Nice, I like the pedals.

Thankyou, I almost had second thoughts upon ordering them but once they were on the bike, well, it looks pimpin if you ask me.

By the way that Soloist of yours is very nice. Kinda funny to see two Cervelo's in a row, I couldn't even plan that. :D

New to the whole bike tech thing, but here is a pic of my fixed up late 70's Fuji. Comments or thoughts appreciated.

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Ok, after almost 4 years I can get back with something that I really like, this is my racing bike:

Cannondale Six-13
Full Dura Ace
Deda Newton bar and stem
Selle Italia SLR seat
Easton EC-70 seatpost
Easton EC-90 Aero wheels

It's a dream to ride, a really fast dream.How do you like those wheels so far? I have a pair on order that should be here within the next 3ish weeks.

Finally! My baby with her dancing shoes on.

Cervelo R3
Dura-Ace
K-Force Light Crank
Zipp 404 tubes with Powertap SL

Why do so many people on this forum purchase the R3, Cervelo is a great company but why would you not get the Soloist, it is the same price, more aerodynamic and can get to the UCI limit with sensible gear. Cervelo reccomends the soloist as the fastest bike for almost all situations. It is a faster bike.

Are you all pathological weight weenies or something???




Finally! My baby with her dancing shoes on.

Cervelo R3
Dura-Ace
K-Force Light Crank
Zipp 404 tubes with Powertap SL