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| wackojackohighcliffe |
Posted on 22-02-2010 22:35
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or go to belgium
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| Deadpool |
Posted on 22-02-2010 22:35
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Levi4life wrote:
For example I ordered a sub 900 gram custom frame, same molds as a Madone 6 series
Not true. The Madone is made in the United States, handbuilt, with a three part frame that is then put together.
It's probably the Madone 4 series, that is made in Taiwan. I can guarantee that it is not a Madone 5 or 6 series. |
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| rjc_43 |
Posted on 22-02-2010 22:56
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Belgium doesn't interest me. I'd prefer to go and scrape a living as an amateur in UK/Aus/US, living/racing my way through for two years then go to Belgium to try and make it in a place where no one speaks English.
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| Deadpool |
Posted on 22-02-2010 22:57
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I'm going to do so little racing this spring, I have so much shit going on. |
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| rjc_43 |
Posted on 22-02-2010 23:05
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I'm doing so little racing this spring because of my broken elbow!
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| Bosskardo |
Posted on 23-02-2010 09:31
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rjc_43 wrote:
Belgium doesn't interest me. I'd prefer to go and scrape a living as an amateur in UK/Aus/US, living/racing my way through for two years then go to Belgium to try and make it in a place where no one speaks English.
You know, compared to French and Italians, Belgians are great at english. I don't think it would be that bad
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| jack888 |
Posted on 23-02-2010 10:18
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US and UK are probably better options that Aus, but only because they have a lot more cycling and races. Although if your with a team or development squad it would probably be worth it.
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| rjc_43 |
Posted on 23-02-2010 10:58
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I'll see what my options are like after this coming Winter. If the team I'm with atm offers me a bike and a place on the sponsored elite team, I'll stick around for a season and try a few Premier Calender races. I'm in no way disillusioned about my current ability, and so taking one extra year in the UK to develop a bit before hopping overseas, wherever I may decide to go, is probably not a bad idea. Plus whilst I'm here my parents are more than happy to support me for a year.
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| felix_29 |
Posted on 23-02-2010 13:46
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winter with snow in the uk is crazy...i´ve been in london 3 years ago and when there where some snow nothing really worked (train etc.)
moving to the usa seems to be a great idea when they are able to make races there
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| Levi4life |
Posted on 23-02-2010 20:52
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Deadpool wrote:
Levi4life wrote:
For example I ordered a sub 900 gram custom frame, same molds as a Madone 6 series
Not true. The Madone is made in the United States, handbuilt, with a three part frame that is then put together.
It's probably the Madone 4 series, that is made in Taiwan. I can guarantee that it is not a Madone 5 or 6 series.
Its the molds of the madone 6 series. I have a friend from a trek store who didnt believe me. He got his hands on my frame I have and said it was almost exactly the same. My dad has a 5 series, and the similarities are ridiculous. He is pretty pissed he paid retail for it.
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| Deadpool |
Posted on 23-02-2010 20:56
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Levi4life wrote:
Deadpool wrote:
Levi4life wrote:
For example I ordered a sub 900 gram custom frame, same molds as a Madone 6 series
Not true. The Madone is made in the United States, handbuilt, with a three part frame that is then put together.
It's probably the Madone 4 series, that is made in Taiwan. I can guarantee that it is not a Madone 5 or 6 series.
Its the molds of the madone 6 series. I have a friend from a trek store who didnt believe me. He got his hands on my frame I have and said it was almost exactly the same. My dad has a 5 series, and the similarities are ridiculous. He is pretty pissed he paid retail for it.
I'd like to see a pic if it wouldn't be too much trouble. Until then, I'll reserve judgement. |
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| Levi4life |
Posted on 23-02-2010 20:58
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I'll get some of the frame/fork I have.
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| Levi4life |
Posted on 23-02-2010 21:39
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| Deadpool |
Posted on 23-02-2010 22:35
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My boss has a 6 series, and I have to admit, those do look pretty damn close... |
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| felix_29 |
Posted on 26-02-2010 17:29
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and what is wrong with that frame?
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| Levi4life |
Posted on 26-02-2010 17:32
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Wrong Model (it weighs in at 1100 grams, not sub 900, although all I want is a stiff race bike, which this one is) and the pain scheme was supposed to be either plain white, or with blue pin striping where there is red to match my team's new kits. I think I like the red quite a bit though, so we'll see which I race. It's nice to have options/problems like this
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| depappie |
Posted on 26-02-2010 17:40
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any Englishman who want to make it as a pro would be mad to turn down a ride in Belgium/France/Holland |
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| felix_29 |
Posted on 26-02-2010 17:40
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you could solve the problem by giving one frame to me
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| Levi4life |
Posted on 26-02-2010 17:44
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I could, or I could sell it to a teammate(it is branded with team decals), or keep it, build it and sell my current bike so I still have 2, or I could be selfish and hang the prettiest one up in my room to stare at
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| felix_29 |
Posted on 26-02-2010 17:56
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i think the frame doesn´t fit anyway (i need size 58 or bigger) and i will get a new bike this spring as well so just have fun staring a wall with a bike on it
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