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Post by goffski on Dec 19, 2014 15:52:02 GMT
New bikes all round ChrisD - happy days!
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Post by ChrisD on Dec 19, 2014 15:52:50 GMT
New bikes all round ChrisD - happy days! Couldn't let you and phred1812 have all the fun!
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Post by phred1812 on Dec 19, 2014 15:58:23 GMT
Well, it's happened. Now I have to find room for a Mach 700. In the end I managed to try a 59, a 57 and 55 in the Mach frame (not all 700s). 59 just wasn't going to work due to lack of adjustment at the seatpost from the extended seat tube on the Mach frame. Even with the top part of the seat post fixture removed so the seat was really slammed it felt oversized. The 130mm stem was probabaly too long, though stretch didn't seem so much of an issue, but it's so hard to tell riding round the store. The Carlos Fandango like super-wide handle bars made it feel odd though. The 57 flet like it would be just right after several laps of the store but then I couldn't track down a 57 available anywhere. The 55 felt quite compact but with a lot more room to manoeuvre at the seat and bars. I managed to track down a 55 so that's what I have. The Deca size chart suggests I'm on the cusp of 55 and 57 based on height and inside leg and with some ride time and seat adjustment I'm sure I can nail it. I figured reach can be worked on through adjustments at the stem. Just had time for a token gesture ride in work clothes and shoes while on the way home with the bike, going up a couple of short inclines (8% and 5%) near our church building where I was preparing the pool for a baptism on Sunday morning. Equalled my best 3rd place time up the steeper one despite easing off on the flat section at the top because I forgot where the segment ended. Didn't have a previous time on the other incline but I made the top 5 of 50 plus riders behind some of the local fast crew. A lighter carcass as well as a lighter bike must have helped. Far too early to comment on the bike just yet, but I'm smiling and the sun is shining this morning..... Edit: The T3 will stay in the family. The plan is to set it up for Master D who wants to get out on the road more next year. He doesn't know this yet... Nice one Chris. How about some pics.
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Post by ChrisD on Dec 19, 2014 16:50:50 GMT
Nice one Chris. How about some pics. I meant to snap a few today down by the water but I was just having too much fun (and trying to post a decent marker on a 10 mile segment round the harbour). Will try and get some pics up soon. One thing I will say is that I'll be asking for suggestions to add some very important go faster red details. The bottle cage bolts are just not enough!
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Post by Paulinblack on Dec 19, 2014 20:30:30 GMT
Welcome to the dark side chris
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Post by matt500se on Dec 19, 2014 20:47:31 GMT
Well, it's happened. Now I have to find room for a Mach 700. In the end I managed to try a 59, a 57 and 55 in the Mach frame (not all 700s). 59 just wasn't going to work due to lack of adjustment at the seatpost from the extended seat tube on the Mach frame. Even with the top part of the seat post fixture removed so the seat was really slammed it felt oversized. The 130mm stem was probabaly too long, though stretch didn't seem so much of an issue, but it's so hard to tell riding round the store. The Carlos Fandango like super-wide handle bars made it feel odd though. The 57 flet like it would be just right after several laps of the store but then I couldn't track down a 57 available anywhere. The 55 felt quite compact but with a lot more room to manoeuvre at the seat and bars. I managed to track down a 55 so that's what I have. The Deca size chart suggests I'm on the cusp of 55 and 57 based on height and inside leg and with some ride time and seat adjustment I'm sure I can nail it. I figured reach can be worked on through adjustments at the stem. Just had time for a token gesture ride in work clothes and shoes while on the way home with the bike, going up a couple of short inclines (8% and 5%) near our church building where I was preparing the pool for a baptism on Sunday morning. Equalled my best 3rd place time up the steeper one despite easing off on the flat section at the top because I forgot where the segment ended. Didn't have a previous time on the other incline but I made the top 5 of 50 plus riders behind some of the local fast crew. A lighter carcass as well as a lighter bike must have helped. Far too early to comment on the bike just yet, but I'm smiling and the sun is shining this morning..... Edit: The T3 will stay in the family. The plan is to set it up for Master D who wants to get out on the road more next year. He doesn't know this yet...
Nice bike.
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Post by ChrisD on Dec 19, 2014 21:38:39 GMT
Welcome to the dark side chris Still got plenty of red kit to wear Paul. Need to look for some red accessories and details to boost the speed.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2014 22:23:36 GMT
Great stuff Chris i've only managed 60mls on mine just to get the feel of it and set up, now under wraps until the sun comes out to play....enjoy!
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Post by grenoblet5a on Dec 20, 2014 3:26:16 GMT
Good move Chris - you will love it!
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Post by ChrisD on Dec 20, 2014 15:08:10 GMT
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Post by phred1812 on Dec 20, 2014 19:13:11 GMT
Looks very nice Chris. I didn't have the courage to submit my new baby to the filthy roads around here so did 20 miles on the hybrid to keep the legs turning.
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Post by ChrisD on Dec 20, 2014 19:21:07 GMT
Looks very nice Chris. I didn't have the courage to submit my new baby to the filthy roads around here so did 20 miles on the hybrid to keep the legs turning. I couldn't resist and the drying wind has helped keep the roads fairly muck free. phred1812 and all - any suggestions on red details to give it some spice? Possibles: headset spacers stem bottle cages saddle (Charge spoon?) bar tape (or perhaps just the hoods)
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Post by ukdaws on Dec 20, 2014 19:33:00 GMT
Looks very nice Chris. I didn't have the courage to submit my new baby to the filthy roads around here so did 20 miles on the hybrid to keep the legs turning. I couldn't resist and the drying wind has helped keep the roads fairly muck free. phred1812 and all - any suggestions on red details to give it some spice? Possibles: headset spacers stem bottle cages saddle (Charge spoon?) bar tape (or perhaps just the hoods) It doesnt need any red ChrisD it looks great as is. Go to the 'Dark side' with the stealth look
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Post by Radchenister on Dec 20, 2014 20:07:32 GMT
Agree, save your money, concentrate on the engine and if you must spend, then buy decent clothing to make the ride better, instead of stationary photo bling, less is more with the stealth bike - you've gone semi pro now, it's all about the riding .
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Post by Paulinblack on Dec 21, 2014 12:35:57 GMT
And so the deal now disappears into the sunset. Well done to you ChrisD . I really wish I'd had the bottle to take on Mrs PiB over n+1 !
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