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    • S
      sabergirl
      見習いボス
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      Love it!

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      • ChessonC
        Chesson
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        @__Nicholas Nice Chameleon! I have mine in the car ready for a ride this afternoon. Some tasty upgrades you got there, Im going to switch from the XT to NX as well,  or potentially now that all the 2020 SRAM components have started dropping in price I might even treat myself to a XX1. Are they TRPs you're running there?

        IG: @alexchesson_

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        • __Nicholas_
          __Nicholas
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          It's all Sram for me on the Chameleon. Running NX drivetrain and Level T brakes. I was contemplating some upgrades for the Chameleon – XX1, Guide brakes, longer fork .. But I think I'm going to keep it as is and buy a full suspension for the gnarlier stuff. Looking at either an SC Bronson or a Transition Scout. I'll keep the Chameleon for the more mellow trails and for bike-packing.

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          • GCG
            GC
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            Lockdown has led me to entirely rebuilding my new/old steel lugged L'eroica ride. Its 1982 era, so largely serviceable which I've taken great enjoyment doing in the evenings. Fitted some much needed tubular tyres, some period correct Benotto bar tape, new cables/housings and a ball race / bearing service throughout, including both F&R hubs, BB, headset and pedals.

            Insta @eaudepetroleum

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            • GilesG
              Giles
              IHUK Crew
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              V nice

              "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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              • ChessonC
                Chesson
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                @__Nicholas I'm on the lookout for a Bronson CC too, the Scout was a consideration as where the YT Capra and Raaw Madona V2 but what you get with a Santa Cruz its just so much more. Im probably going to part out my Chameleon for the bronson build, just need to keep an eye out for a Fox 36 Factory w/boost that I don't have to pay retail for.

                IG: @alexchesson_

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                • ddtrashD
                  ddtrash
                  Haraki san Expert
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                  Treated the Moots to some new bar tape. Brooks cambium rubber tape in a petrol blue colour, absolute PITA to wrap.

                  There is no 'I' in team …............ however there are five in 'individual brilliance'.

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                  • NikN
                    Nik
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                    Specialised Allez Élite 2020

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                    • NikN
                      Nik
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                      Brompton clear lacquer 3 speed with Brooks Grips and Saddle, also rebuilt Filson briefcase to fit Brompton luggage rack.

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                      • organisysO
                        organisys
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                        @Chesson:

                        @__Nicholas I'm on the lookout for a Bronson CC too, the Scout was a consideration as where the YT Capra and Raaw Madona V2 but what you get with a Santa Cruz its just so much more. Im probably going to part out my Chameleon for the bronson build, just need to keep an eye out for a Fox 36 Factory w/boost that I don't have to pay retail for.

                        Recently upgraded from an old Gary Fisher to a 2021 SC Chameleon, 26.5 Plus build, great fun in the muddy woods this time of year.
                        🙂

                        Take a look at bird.bike also, great value.

                        Pride of Japan :-)

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                        • Baba-sanB
                          Baba-san
                          The Unwoven
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                          Out on my vitus senitier in the massive dump of snow we had up her last week… hard work but great fun!

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                          • BloodnThunderB
                            BloodnThunder
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                            Back in December I placed an order for my dream bike.  ETA at the time was six months.  This past Friday the shop surprised me with my bike built up.

                            IG: Shadesofindig0

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                            • dinobarnesberlinD
                              dinobarnesberlin
                              啓蒙家
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                              its like a piece of art

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                              • NikN
                                Nik
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                                Beautiful! You running electronic shifting on that?
                                I recently replaced my stolen Specialized Allez with this Scott Addict RC30, a big upgrade. Also went full Garmin Vector 3 and Edge with a Wahoo Kickr Core. Did three centuries last summer, hoping for more this season and have signed up for my first two triathlons, culminating in a 70.3 at the end of August. Depending on how things go an Iron Man might happen next summer.
                                Loving this new bike so far. Have never had a carbon frame, disc brakes, power meter, turbo trainer, more. Pretty pleased with the fully internal cabling and the purple/green colour too. I’ve been on it every day since I’ve got it, lots of fun. Have enjoyed zwift racing with a friend on another continent.

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                                • BloodnThunderB
                                  BloodnThunder
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                                  @Nkwkfld yep it's full Dura Ace Di2.  I have an upgraded crank and chainrings on the way as well as upgraded rotors and saddle so the bike will be down to just over 15 lbs when everything has been swapped, which is pretty damn light for an aero bike.

                                  The Scott looks great.  Allez' are great bikes but there is definitely a difference in ride between aluminum and carbon in terms of overall performance.

                                  Zwift races are really fun and the platform in general is great for training.  Since winters where I am aren't great for outside rides most days I have spent my fair share on it the past 6 months.  It's also fantastic for structured training and dropping in custom workouts.

                                  IG: Shadesofindig0

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                                  • NikN
                                    Nik
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                                    Took advantage of the warmest day of the year so far to get the first proper ride on the new bike. Really fun.

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                                    • zhivagoZ
                                      zhivago
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                                      First MTB I've had since the about 2000 or so, STOKED would be the best way to describe how I feel about the situation…

                                      Zhivago

                                      MM: "we all got to start somewhere"

                                      G: "Never once did he bitch, moan or complain.  He just motivated the team and got on with it"

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                                      • AppfaffA
                                        Appfaff
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                                        That is one sick ride Z!!

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                                        • zhivagoZ
                                          zhivago
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                                          Thanks @Appfaff!

                                          I had no idea how fun this MTB shenanigans is! I'm certainly going in full steam ahead!! It's turning out to be an awesome bonding activity for my son and I too which is probably the best part of it all!

                                          Zhivago

                                          MM: "we all got to start somewhere"

                                          G: "Never once did he bitch, moan or complain.  He just motivated the team and got on with it"

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                                          • AppfaffA
                                            Appfaff
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                                            That’s amazing [emoji170]

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