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https://rbentonline.org/YaBB.pl General Category >> rbent Lobby >> MMMM I just could'nt pass it up. https://rbentonline.org/YaBB.pl?num=1238639306 Message started by kingjason on Apr 1st, 2009, 9:28pm |
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Title: MMMM I just could'nt pass it up. Post by kingjason on Apr 1st, 2009, 9:28pm Besides my wifey has shown recumbent interest and I will let her try both and choose. Since my dad has repainted his Nimbus and upgraded the wheels I just wanted to try a dual 26". http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120397486023&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:US:1123#ebayphotohosting I figure at 3k miles this year I will treat my self to a X - Stream. |
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Title: Re: MMMM I just could'nt pass it up. Post by aikigreg on Apr 1st, 2009, 9:57pm very nice! I almost bid against you until you posted earlier, and I saw it was steel. |
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Title: Re: MMMM I just could'nt pass it up. Post by kingjason on Apr 1st, 2009, 10:34pm You know for the price I will suffer with the extra 4 pounds from the aluminum. I had a V2 Steel a long time ago and I really really liked that bike. Heck I need to lose prob 40lbs or so anyways. Whats that two Ti V3's LOL. I rode the Aluminum V3 at Plano and liked it but couldnt justify 3k for it when I like the Bacchetta 20 a little better and Ray had the deal on his. It seamed faster but I just fit better on the 20 I thought. Well the more I weaked out my Gyro the more I realized a good week with the V3 would prob work all that out. I have 220 miles on the Gyro and it has renewed my riding memories from the past. I cant believe what I have lost cardio wise over the last few years. I have been slacking since loosing my original 150 lbs of fat but now it is time to finish what I started. |
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Title: Re: MMMM I just could'nt pass it up. Post by aikigreg on Apr 1st, 2009, 10:59pm awesome! Glad to hear it! I had forgotten you bought the giro. I ahd thought to buy it for Alexis at one point. |
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Title: Re: MMMM I just could'nt pass it up. Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Apr 2nd, 2009, 9:34am EXCELLENT find, Sir... I test rode the steel V3, and it was a fine bike... The main reason the V3 at PCF is priced so high is that it's got the high-end components on it (carbon crankset, X0 shifters, etc.) The only thing you may run into regarding your wife on the V3 is the leg reach to the ground, but it may not be a problem. You may also want to look into an angled riser from RANS, to replace that straight up riser, just to bring the handlebars a bit further back if that is an issue. |
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Title: Re: MMMM I just could'nt pass it up. Post by diannalightning on Apr 2nd, 2009, 10:13am Hope to see you and your wife at some of the rides this year. It's always nice to have another female rider in the group. |
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Title: Re: MMMM I just could'nt pass it up. Post by kingjason on Apr 2nd, 2009, 1:42pm You know I think the one at PFC has the angled riser and the flater bars. Was part of the reason I wasnt as fond of it I think. It cramped me up. Even the guy I was looking at it with said he thought it had the wrong bars on it. It was a nice ride though and seemed to roll out nice. I am sure with sometime in the seat I can tune it out to be a perfect fit. MAy change the seat eventually and put an x9 der on the back but that would be it. MAy even break my lusting for the X-Stream for a while. |
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Title: Re: MMMM I just could'nt pass it up. Post by evblazer on Apr 2nd, 2009, 2:38pm I wish you luck. I avoid BROL so I don't see the bike I still want but so many folks seem to be picking up the X-Stream around here it is going to keep haunting you. [smiley=engel017.gif] I Love Steel and TI so I hope the V3 works out nicely for you. I personally don't like AL and even though I wanted one at one time I really am way too fearful of Carbon that I don't think I'll ever ride one. |
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Title: Re: MMMM I just could'nt pass it up. Post by Bud_Bent on Apr 2nd, 2009, 7:05pm My biggest problem with the setup on that bike is that the seat is too upright for a bottom bracket that high. That works for some people, but not me. It's just too closed a riding position. But if you go to a Euro style seat like Angie's V3 has, that problem is solved, and it makes the V3 a faster bike, too. That's something to keep in mind. That style seat would instantly take the weight under 30 pounds, too. It will be interesting to see how you like the bike. At that price, you can't go wrong, though. |
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Title: Re: MMMM I just could'nt pass it up. Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Apr 2nd, 2009, 7:48pm By the way, Jason, here's my review of the steel V3 from a year and a half ago, complete with pics... http://209.62.36.18/~spinnerb/rbent/YaBB.pl?num=1204600214/0 |
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Title: Re: MMMM I just could'nt pass it up. Post by kingjason on Apr 2nd, 2009, 9:13pm Nice write up. Whats funny is the euromesh on my Gyro came from a Rans and I turned down the adapter piece. Sighh . Anyways I will try it as is for a while . I figure with the extras its like half price. I guess I could sell my recurve and the Rans seat and get a nice carbon seat for it. If either me or the wifey dont like it I can swap it for a XP and I know she would dig that. I was actually looking for a dual 26 XP but you can not even get a V2 for 760.00. |
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Title: Re: MMMM I just could'nt pass it up. Post by bikerteam on Apr 3rd, 2009, 6:10am kingjason wrote:
Hey Jason - so the V3 is for the wifey (aka The Admiral), eh? Sell the Giro, you could probably make a small profit. Then treat yourself to an Xstream. I've been riding my Xstream one day, then the Ti Aero the next. The long wheelbase on the Aluminum Xstream is at least equally, if not, slightly more comfortable than the Ti Aero. It seems to dampen road vibration more than the mono-tube Ti Aero. Wow, I can't believe I said that.... So, come over to the other side. Get an Xstream. They are priced pretty darned good. Side note: Angie is 5'2" (in high heels). The cranks on her Ti V3 are 175 (ouch). Spending $200 on shorter cranks would only yield about an inch. So I re-drilled holes the carbon seat to bring it forward almost two inches. Wa-la, it's a much better fit, and I was able to recline her seat a lot. Her riding improved considerably. |
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Title: Re: MMMM I just could'nt pass it up. Post by kingjason on Apr 3rd, 2009, 8:51am Actually the V3 is for me too I love the longer bikes. She is the one that encouraged me to hit 760.00 on the V3 auction. We figured I would be outbid and if I wasnt it was a good enough deal to not be mad about. After I won the bike she said and I quote" so can I have the yellow bike now". I said ahh hahh I new there was a reason behind the encouragement. I will just use a marker and set it up for both of us. Not like its that hard to pull two pins and slide the seat a little. I have the Gyro dialed in really well right now. Once I got used to the Euromesh I really like it. The more you lay back the better it feels. I am actually reclined back so far I am past the last pin holes and it is perfect. |
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Title: Re: MMMM I just could'nt pass it up. Post by bikerteam on Apr 3rd, 2009, 11:04am Use Angie and I as the excuse to your wife. I originally bought the V3 for me, and thought Angie could ride it too. After one or two rides it became her bike. She absolutely loved it, and subsequently you became the owner of her Giro. Now it's your turn to live the same dream Give your wife the V3, buy an Xstream, and sell the Giro. [smiley=runover.gif] Then the person you sell the Giro to must follow suite, else they will be cursed. |
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Title: Re: MMMM I just could'nt pass it up. Post by evblazer on Apr 3rd, 2009, 11:34am Ok are you getting a commision or what. I think someone needs to take your Bacchetta jersey back [smiley=thumbsup.gif] |
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Title: Re: MMMM I just could'nt pass it up. Post by aikigreg on Apr 3rd, 2009, 12:35pm does it have the recurve or the euromesh? :) |
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Title: Re: MMMM I just could'nt pass it up. Post by kingjason on Apr 11th, 2009, 7:14pm Well I got a good ride on it today and wow I really like it. Ray you are right I can see the Gyro on the chopping block and the V3 will be my permanent until I get about 3 to 5k on this one then I will treat my self to a X-Stream. The review was spot on too. I cant imagine why an X-Large would not have an angled stem. There was at least an 8 inch gap between my knees and bar. I am going to experiment with the Euromesh and an angled riser and this thing will be perfect. I will stay away from even test riding a X-Stream. LOL. The wifey was not as fond of the V3 as I thought she would be and really does not like the Bacchetta. She will be a Stratus XP or Crank forward type of girl I think. She could ride it but was not comfortable on it. The upgrade on the wheels is nice and it took my riding trail without a hitch today. A little more jarring on the bridges but no rim issues yet. I am curious how the low spoke count deep V rims will hold up. They do spin out very well. I imagine the front wheel will never be a problem but might have to put a 32 or 36 aeroheat on the rear of the bike for my big self. Bike seamed very fast and on my Gyro I use the small front ring a lot. I never even came close to shifting down to the third ring on this one not sure why. I will say this though. I have been averaging 12mph on my normal route on the Gyro but not pushing it at all. I rolled out hard and fast friday and made almost every traffic light. Pulled my 8 to 9 mile route up to 15 mph. I figured not to bad since there is a few stops and lights in there. Lots of hills too for 9 miles that is. I will be very interested in how this thing will roll out when I get settled in on it and adjusted out. |
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