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James
05-08-2008, 03:11 PM
Updating one of the road bikes with some new parts.
Completed pics to follow when I get the new bar and stem in...

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d190/BikeNerd2453/P5080066.jpg
DRB
05-08-2008, 04:27 PM
You need to be punched.
gonefirefightin
05-08-2008, 04:33 PM
let me guess, you are throwing away the one year old dura-ace brakes because they are dull and dingy for your standards?
ire
05-08-2008, 04:34 PM
Did you ever use the TRP carbon CX brakes? If not, I may be interested in buying them of you
James
05-08-2008, 04:50 PM
Did you ever use the TRP carbon CX brakes? If not, I may be interested in buying them of you

They're on my S-Works CX right now, waiting for a new brake post for my Easton fork, since I'm apparently a ham-handed mechanic. Thinking of upgrading to a Land Shark CX frame at some point, something less harsh than an alloy cross frame...

No, the DAs are great, but these are white! So in keeping with the Euro-white lame theme for this bike, are a great fit. And they're not being thrown away, they're going on something else. Probably.
An excuse to get another bike? :)
DRB
05-08-2008, 07:39 PM
They're on my S-Works CX right now, waiting for a new brake post for my Easton fork, since I'm apparently a ham-handed mechanic. Thinking of upgrading to a Land Shark CX frame at some point, something less harsh than an alloy cross frame...

No, the DAs are great, but these are white! So in keeping with the Euro-white lame theme for this bike, are a great fit. And they're not being thrown away, they're going on something else. Probably.
An excuse to get another bike? :)

Seriously walk out of your office and ask the first person you see to just punch you in the head.
DRB
05-08-2008, 07:40 PM
BUT if you must get a new bike.....

http://www.velonews.com/files/images/2_image.jpg

I love it.
James
05-08-2008, 09:54 PM
Seriously walk out of your office and ask the first person you see to just punch you in the head.

Actually, my bike builder pretty much refused to talk to me for most of the morning...

As for the next bike, no more Looks for me, though that is a pretty neat paintjob.

But this bad boy is in my future, most likely with Red parts...
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d190/BikeNerd2453/CX1Bici.jpg
-dustin
05-08-2008, 10:13 PM
them there brakes are damn fine. how much? according to their site, the carbon road brakes are heavier than the alu ones. can't recall a carbon brake actually feeling good.
James
05-08-2008, 10:22 PM
them there brakes are damn fine. how much? according to their site, the carbon road brakes are heavier than the alu ones. can't recall a carbon brake actually feeling good.

Dura Ace brakes are about 300g a set, so they come in a bit less. These are the "SL," I don't know what the differences are from the ones on their site though.
James over at Cyclingnews.com said they worked pretty well, so I'm willing to give them a shot.
I think retail is $350 or so, somewhere in there, not 100% sure. I paid less though.

Plus, they're white...:imstupid:
gonefirefightin
05-09-2008, 02:16 AM
Dura Ace brakes are about 300g a set, so they come in a bit less. These are the "SL," I don't know what the differences are from the ones on their site though.
James over at Cyclingnews.com said they worked pretty well, so I'm willing to give them a shot.
I think retail is $350 or so, somewhere in there, not 100% sure. I paid less though.

Plus, they're white...:imstupid:

it will match your new kids on the block playlist on your white Ipod while wearing your white kit with a popped collar and white thong
James
05-09-2008, 02:18 AM
it will match your new kids on the block playlist on your white Ipod while wearing your white kit with a popped collar and white thong

Hangin' tough!
MtnbikeMike
05-09-2008, 02:22 AM
Those brakes sure are purdy.
OGRipper
05-12-2008, 02:59 PM
Wow, roadies are following DH/DJ trends now? That white shizz is so played...
James
05-12-2008, 03:15 PM
White bar arrived today.
Re-build hopefully tonight...
ire
05-12-2008, 03:35 PM
Wow, roadies are following DH/DJ trends now? That white shizz is so played...

White? What happened to pink? I thought that was the rage for all the DH/FR guys
MtnbikeMike
05-12-2008, 03:54 PM
Wow, roadies are following DH/DJ trends now? That white shizz is so played...

No, no, no. You have it all wrong. It's DH/DJ that's following the roadie trends.

With the white parts, it's like a song the radio station gets a hold of and plays 24/7. Now, look at the weight weenie revolution in DH....and carbon? Where did that come from? :D

Now when I hear some roadie talking about lightening up his bike, I'll ask him, "What are you, a downhiler?" :busted: