- Bike 1: Felt F2
- Bike 2: Specialized Tarmac
- Bike 3: Specialized Tarmac
Special bonus points if you can recognize the difference (besides color) between this Tarmac and the previous Tarmac. Here are a couple hints:
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Monday, April 7, 2008
New Bike - Part 3
Due to my cracked frame, I had to have my bike replaced. If you're keeping score at home, that's 3 new bikes this year:
Special bonus points if you can recognize the difference (besides color) between this Tarmac and the previous Tarmac. Here are a couple hints:
Special bonus points if you can recognize the difference (besides color) between this Tarmac and the previous Tarmac. Here are a couple hints:
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Inspiring Confidence
I pulled my bike of the roof rack in Grand Junction and found this lovely crack on the seat tube:
Not exactly the most confidence inspiring thing before a big race. I called up my local bike shop and we decided that it was most likely cosmetic only.
In case anyone was wondering why you should buy a bike from a good local bike shop instead of your a sporting goods store, here is a good reason: They're replacing the frame for me. No hassle, no hoops to jump through. They're just going to replace it for me. If you need a recommendation for a great bike shop near Fort Collins, I'll give you the address.
Not exactly the most confidence inspiring thing before a big race. I called up my local bike shop and we decided that it was most likely cosmetic only.
In case anyone was wondering why you should buy a bike from a good local bike shop instead of your a sporting goods store, here is a good reason: They're replacing the frame for me. No hassle, no hoops to jump through. They're just going to replace it for me. If you need a recommendation for a great bike shop near Fort Collins, I'll give you the address.
Friday, February 22, 2008
New new bike
After about a week, that old Felt I bought had lost its magic so I replaced it.
Okay, that's not exactly what happened. I finally got the Felt F2 out on the road this week and I didn't like the way it felt. The geometry is similar to my Trek, but it must be different enough to change the characteristics into something that I didn't like. It's a good bike, but I didn't like it as much as I had liked the Tarmac I test rode last summer.
After much internal debate I decided that I would get the bike I wanted in the first place: a Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL. I bought the frame from my favorite local bike shop and moved all my components from the Felt to the Tarmac. They did it for me quick too, which is nice because I have an appointment for a bike fit on Monday.
All in all, it works out to be a good deal. The shop gave me a great price on the new frame, and I'll be selling my Felt frame. I'll get a chance to see just how much I like the new Tarmac tomorrow because I'm supposed to go on a ridiculous 100 mile ride.
I know Owen is disappointed because I didn't take some good bike porn type pictures, but it's the best I could do tonight. I'll take some glamor shots later when I get my good Ksyrium SL wheels back on. Speaking of the Ksyriums, the rear hub looks totally sweet:
Okay, that's not exactly what happened. I finally got the Felt F2 out on the road this week and I didn't like the way it felt. The geometry is similar to my Trek, but it must be different enough to change the characteristics into something that I didn't like. It's a good bike, but I didn't like it as much as I had liked the Tarmac I test rode last summer.
After much internal debate I decided that I would get the bike I wanted in the first place: a Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL. I bought the frame from my favorite local bike shop and moved all my components from the Felt to the Tarmac. They did it for me quick too, which is nice because I have an appointment for a bike fit on Monday.
All in all, it works out to be a good deal. The shop gave me a great price on the new frame, and I'll be selling my Felt frame. I'll get a chance to see just how much I like the new Tarmac tomorrow because I'm supposed to go on a ridiculous 100 mile ride.
I know Owen is disappointed because I didn't take some good bike porn type pictures, but it's the best I could do tonight. I'll take some glamor shots later when I get my good Ksyrium SL wheels back on. Speaking of the Ksyriums, the rear hub looks totally sweet:
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