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  • #5582
    Raam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,318 ✭✭✭✭Raam


    Lumen wrote: »
    Raam, never argue with a weightweenie. He'll drag to down to his level and beat you with experience.

    I'm actually thinking which bottle cages would get me under 7kg.


  • #5583
    AstraMonti
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,704 ✭✭✭AstraMonti


    Why don't you change the saddle that weighs two metric tons? Cut the excess steerer and remove the stickers from the wheels (you 'll be surprised).


  • #5584
    Raam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,318 ✭✭✭✭Raam


    AstraMonti wrote: »
    Why don't you change the saddle that weighs two metric tons? Cut the excess steerer and remove the stickers from the wheels (you 'll be surprised).

    Yeah, I've been meaning to cut that down. Saddle is one of the more comfortable that I've had so gonna hang on to it for a bit.

    Maybe carbon bars and stem and some lighter cages are next.


  • #5585
    manafana
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,488 ✭✭✭manafana


    Raam wrote: »
    Yeah, I've been meaning to cut that down. Saddle is one of the more comfortable that I've had so gonna hang on to it for a bit.

    Maybe carbon bars and stem and some lighter cages are next.

    carbon saddles thats were its at. Should actually weigh my saddles see which is lighter.

    Not mad on carbon bars, sticks probably will help as astra mentioned


  • #5586
    Zyzz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,874 ✭✭✭Zyzz


    manafana wrote: »
    carbon saddles thats were its at. Should actually way my saddles see which is lighter.

    Not mad on carbon bars, sticks probably will help as astra mentioned

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  • #5587
    Harrybelafonte
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,450 ✭✭✭Harrybelafonte


    $T2eC16h,!zoE9s5ngw6DBRnoEb8Ucw~~60_57.JPG


  • #5588
    murphyebass
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,545 ✭✭✭murphyebass


    Harrybelafonte wrote: »
    $T2eC16h,!zoE9s5ngw6DBRnoEb8Ucw~~60_57.JPG

    There should be a "no thanks" button.

    Although I'd say I'd have thought they were cool when I was 12.

    Do they light up when you walk too?


  • #5589
    Harrybelafonte
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,450 ✭✭✭Harrybelafonte


    murphyebass wrote: »
    There should be a "no thanks" button.

    Although I'd say I'd have thought they were cool when I was 12.

    Do they light up when you walk too?

    No, I wish they would though. That'd be totally awesome. Oh sorry, we're adults now. I'll have mine in black or white. No, no, black. Then I can claim sensibility superiority because I don't need to wash them. Yes! Adulthood rocks. It's soooo exciting.


  • #5590
    murphyebass
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,545 ✭✭✭murphyebass


    Harrybelafonte wrote: »
    $T2eC16h,!zoE9s5ngw6DBRnoEb8Ucw~~60_57.JPG

    I knew they reminded me of something.

    The much loved man u 3rd jersey from the early 90's.

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  • #5591
    Zyzz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,874 ✭✭✭Zyzz


    I think these are one of the nicest pairs out there :)

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  • #5592
    RobFowl
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 11,682 Mod ✭✭✭✭RobFowl


    Used to own a pair of these back in the day ! Most comfortable shoes I've had though rose tinted glasses may be involved to some extent !!
    Harrybelafonte wrote: »
    $T2eC16h,!zoE9s5ngw6DBRnoEb8Ucw~~60_57.JPG


  • #5593
    Plastik
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,011 ✭✭✭Plastik


    1pdt76.jpg


  • #5594
    manafana
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,488 ✭✭✭manafana


    I would love to ride your bike, a smasher


  • #5595
    Plastik
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,011 ✭✭✭Plastik


    I wish it was mine. I'm only sharing the beautiful creations!


  • #5596
    colm_gti
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,505 ✭✭✭colm_gti


    Plastik wrote: »
    1pdt76.jpg

    Homna homna, stuff dreams are made of!

    Clubmate borrowed a pair of lightweights to fit to his new S-Works Tarmac for Stage 2 of Rás Donegal at the weekend, a bike that wouldn't have looked out of place on one of those 'exotic bikes' threads on weight weenies!


  • #5597
    Zyzz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,874 ✭✭✭Zyzz


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    english-cycles-tt-mk2-18.jpg


  • #5598
    Zyzz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,874 ✭✭✭Zyzz


    Also..
    tumblr_lnki6xcwj51ql79a2o1_500.gif

    ..nice eh..colour scheme on the bike there!

    EDITED to include spoiler tags, since NSFW


  • #5599
    MajesticDonkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,213 ✭✭✭MajesticDonkey


    Zyzz wrote: »
    Also..
    tumblr_lnki6xcwj51ql79a2o1_500.gif

    ..nice eh..colour scheme on the bike there!

    Why is there a picture of a flower pot on your shelf and not an actual flower pot?


  • #5600
    lg123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,041 ✭✭✭lg123


    MajesticDonkey wrote: »
    Why is there a picture of a flower pot on your shelf and not an actual flower pot?
    when you have a ride like that you dont have much time for gardening!


  • #5601
    lg123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,041 ✭✭✭lg123


    Plastik wrote: »
    1pdt76.jpg
    fantastic machine.

    not sure i like the stem, is that the standard one?


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  • #5602
    Brian?
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 23,069 Mod ✭✭✭✭Brian?


    Plastik wrote: »
    1pdt76.jpg

    Fantastic looking bike.

    You made one critical flaw when taking the picture though; your valves aren't at 12 o'clock. So close though, crank arms at 3 and 9 and bidons out of the cages.

    they/them/theirs


    The more you can increase fear of drugs and crime, welfare mothers, immigrants and aliens, the more you control all of the people.

    Noam Chomsky



  • #5603
    RobFowl
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 11,682 Mod ✭✭✭✭RobFowl


    Zyzz wrote: »
    Also..
    tumblr_lnki6xcwj51ql79a2o1_500.gif

    ..nice eh..colour scheme on the bike there!

    WTF is wrong with me I'm actually looking more at the bike and see the young lady in the foreground as a distraction.....


  • #5604
    AstraMonti
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,704 ✭✭✭AstraMonti


    Can you put it in a spoiler or something.. a dancing ass is not really appreciated in the office!


  • #5605
    Chips Lovell
    Moderators, Politics Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,279 Mod ✭✭✭✭Chips Lovell


    AstraMonti wrote: »
    Can you put it in a spoiler or something.. a dancing ass is not really appreciated in the office!

    It is in my office!

    I have edited it to put spoiler tags on it for those in boring offices. ;)


  • #5606
    DirkVoodoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,507 ✭✭✭✭DirkVoodoo


    Just finished. Ribble R872 with Centaur Black/Red and Wheelsmith 50mm tubs:

    257022.jpg

    257023.jpg

    257024.jpg

    257025.jpg

    Oh, I'm not one for naming bikes, but I'm calling this one the Tumbler:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blIfVu4wf-4


  • #5607
    mossym
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,766 Mod ✭✭✭✭mossym


    those carbon bottle frames make me guilty about having plastic on my carbon bike


  • #5608
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,514 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    mossym wrote: »
    those carbon bottle frames make me guilty about having plastic on my carbon bike

    Since your "carbon" frame is actually "carbon fibre reinforced plastic" I wouldn't worry about it.


  • #5609
    mossym
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,766 Mod ✭✭✭✭mossym


    Lumen wrote: »
    Since your "carbon" frame is actually "carbon fibre reinforced plastic" I wouldn't worry about it.

    whats that got to do with how they look? ;)


  • #5610
    colm_gti
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,505 ✭✭✭colm_gti


    Finally, I have a bike that's worthy of being in the images of beauty thread...

    935986_10151399149957493_733577753_n.jpg

    Spec:

    56cm Scott CR1 SL Frame and Forks
    FSA K-Force Compact Handlebars
    FSA OS115 Stem
    Easton EA30 Seatpost
    Fizik Arione CX Kium Saddle
    Shimano 105 5700 Shifters, Mechs and Pedals
    Shimano Ultegra 6700 Chainset
    Planet-X Forged Brake Calipers
    Mavic Aksium Wheels

    Weighed in at 7.6kgs....soooo much room for weight loss once my bank balance recovers!


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  • #5611
    letape
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,934 ✭✭✭letape


    DirkVoodoo wrote: »
    Just finished. Ribble R872 with Centaur Black/Red and Wheelsmith 50mm tubs:

    257022.jpg

    257023.jpg

    257024.jpg

    257025.jpg

    Oh, I'm not one for naming bikes, but I'm calling this one the Tumbler:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blIfVu4wf-4

    Have to say your bike looks great. Love the frame!


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