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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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                                  That is one sick ride Z!!

                                  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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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
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                                      That’s amazing [emoji170]

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                                      • Spencer35S
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                                        Here's my bikes.

                                        Cervelo R5 with Dowtown L.A. in the background and my Cervelo PX3 Triathlon bike, anyone else here race triathlons?

                                        Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society.
                                        -Mark Twain

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                                        • NikN
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                                          @Spencer35:

                                          Here's my bikes.

                                          Cervelo R5 with Dowtown L.A. in the background and my Cervelo PX3 Triathlon bike, anyone else here race triathlons?

                                          I'm doing my first two triathlons this summer and a first marathon. The first tri is The Huntsman (Swim 1200m, Bike 33km, Run 10km) then later in the summer going back to the same venue in the New Forest for a longer race (Swim 1.9km, Bike 90km, Run 21km). If all goes well, I'll aim for an ironman next summer. What about you?

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                                          • Spencer35S
                                            Spencer35
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                                            @Nkwkfld:

                                            @Spencer35:

                                            Here's my bikes.

                                            Cervelo R5 with Dowtown L.A. in the background and my Cervelo PX3 Triathlon bike, anyone else here race triathlons?

                                            I'm doing my first two triathlons this summer and a first marathon. The first tri is The Huntsman (Swim 1200m, Bike 33km, Run 10km) then later in the summer going back to the same venue in the New Forest for a longer race (Swim 1.9km, Bike 90km, Run 21km). If all goes well, I'll aim for an ironman next summer. What about you?

                                            @Nkwkfld nice, that sounds great! I've been doing triathlon for about 8 years or so now, granted last year was a total wash. I've done many shorter distance tri's, amongst 20 or so Half Ironman races, and 3 Full ironmans. This year I have a Half Ironman in St George UT and a Full in Mont Tremblant Canada and another full in Sacramento CA. Not sure what races will happen in North America this year with all the Covid restrictions,

                                            Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society.
                                            -Mark Twain

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