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Pictures of New V3 Ti
Aug 4^th, 2008, 9:00pm

Other than the fact that PCF did a horrible job building the bike, and I had to take it to my LBS to re-do most of it, the V3 Ti is an awesome bike in many aspects. I snapped just a few picx tonight before Angie I ventured out. The first thing I noticed while climbing a 5% hill fairly strong was the tremendous amount of frame flex on the top tube. I've never seen my Ti Aero flex, but the V3 Ti flexes ALOT.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/22734648@N07/sets/72157606549702207/

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Re: Pictures of New V3 Ti
Reply #1 - Aug 4^th, 2008, 9:48pm

Actually, I think that's not paint, it's sandblast with clearcoat...

I honestly didn't seem to notice much toptube flex when I rode it in Kansas... Tell ya what, I'll take it off your hands for $25... Cheesy

Sorry as well that PCF didn't build it right -- May I HIGHLY suggest that you email Rick and Kyle with your dissatisfaction??? I know Rick wants feedback...

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Re: Pictures of New V3 Ti
Reply #3 - Aug 4^th, 2008, 10:49pm

Quote from bikerteam on Aug 4^th, 2008, 9:00pm:

Other than the fact that PCF did a horrible job building the bike, and I had to take it to my LBS to re-do most of it, the V3 Ti is an awesome bike in many aspects. I snapped just a few picx tonight before Angie I ventured out. The first thing I noticed while climbing a 5% hill fairly strong was the tremendous amount of frame flex on the top tube. I've never seen my Ti Aero flex, but the V3 Ti flexes ALOT.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/22734648@N07/sets/72157606549702207/

Enlarge the picx and see how great the paint job is.

Ray, I know PCF was down 3 bike techs recently. Their best tech(Tim) ,left a few weeks ago. That's disappointing to say the least. Regardless that's a beautiful bike. I can't wait to see it in action. Great pictures.

Let me be the first to volunteer to ride the Ti-Aero(Zipps included),now that you're ready to kick that bike to the curb(in favor of the V-3).

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Re: Pictures of New V3 Ti
Reply #4 - Aug 4^th, 2008, 11:06pm

Sorry to hear about your troubles. Goodness knows I am a horrible mechanic, and at the mercy of the lbs more often than not. But give the bike some time before you dismiss it (or sell it to Paul for a quarter!) The tica's boom moves up and down like a rubber band when I'm climbing in the middle ring especially for some reason, but it doesn't seem to affect it overall. The same may be the case with the v3 - you may see flex, but in the long run the comfort outweighs whatever negative effects it migth have.

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Re: Pictures of New V3 Ti
Reply #5 - Aug 4^th, 2008, 11:17pm

I'm actually a fan of a some flex. My favorite bike ever a Colnago Super from the early 80's was my fastest climbing bike ever, and had the magical Jan Heine "Planing" effect. I broke the frame and put a hole through my arm at the '86 Athens Twighlight road race when some yahoo took me and about half the pack out, a very sad day. I swear it felt like it gave more back than it took with each flex. I could get into a rhythm on the climbs that made them feel effortless. Oh well enough mourning.

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Re: Pictures of New V3 Ti
Reply #6 - Aug 5^th, 2008, 6:16am

I appreciate everyone's comments. And I just noticed in my FLICKR picx that I accidently posted a picture taken with me and my very wacky admin. assistant a few days earlier.

Paul - can you please provide Rick and Kyle's e-mail address?

Derk (sp?) was the tech. who worked on the bike. Long story short, I had an appt. to meet him at 4:00 on Friday to pick up the bike and discuss the build. He started off telling me that the components didn't match (XTR rear with bar end shifters, etc), the brake levers and front brake were for a TT bike not a recumbent, etc. He also said that handle bar and riser flexed way too much and there was probably something wrong with it. I tried to dismiss much of what he was saying. Then I noticed the front brake cable was too long and interferred with the crank. He told me to ride it for a while and bring it back if it was a problem. I asked him to shorten it before I left the shop as I lived 30 miles away. He wanted to zip tie it. Tried it, but it was still too long. Then he placed a clear plastic strip on the crank to deflect the cable Huh

Again I asked him to shorten or re-route the cable. He walked off and said that someone else would have to help me, as he had other work to do.

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Re: Pictures of New V3 Ti
Reply #7 - Aug 5^th, 2008, 8:29am

Ray: Nice bike. I'm considering one of those, so let me know what you think after getting all the bugs out and riding it a while. I'm just looking for something with a little lower BB, a little diversion from the Corsa.
Sorry to hear about your negative experience with PCF as they seem to be the only shop around with anything approaching a committment to Bents.
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Kwijybow Five Star Member mostly a commuter Posts: 1026	Re: Pictures of New V3 Ti Reply #8 - Aug 5^th, 2008, 8:51am Wow treating someone paying for service that way doesn't sound good. Ray like Brad I'd be happy to take care of any issues that might need attention, and ofcourse handle the several hundred miles of test riding to work everything out you know. Take Care, Nelson.
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Re: Pictures of New V3 Ti
Reply #9 - Aug 5^th, 2008, 9:17am

Ray give me a call and I'll let you know the passcode to my workshop out back Cool

I'll even let you know when I'm done riding it.. er I mean I'm doing fixing whatever the problem is Wink

If you see it in the garage downstairs one day it must be all that extra work Verizon has you doing giving you visions. Of course i can't even fix my heatset but remember past performance isn't a guarantee of future results.

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FlyingLaZBoy Moderator '16 ICE SprintX fs, '16 Rocket, '12 KHS Mocha Posts: 5803	Re: Pictures of New V3 Ti Reply #10 - Aug 5^th, 2008, 10:01am Quote from bikerteam on Aug 5^th, 2008, 6:16am: Paul - can you please provide Rick and Kyle's e-mail address? It's rick@planocycling.com and kylec@planocycling.com Paul
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FlyingLaZBoy Moderator '16 ICE SprintX fs, '16 Rocket, '12 KHS Mocha Posts: 5803	Re: Pictures of New V3 Ti Reply #11 - Aug 5^th, 2008, 10:04am Quote from bikerteam on Aug 5^th, 2008, 6:16am: And I just noticed in my FLICKR picx that I accidently posted a picture taken with me and my very wacky admin. assistant a few days earlier. I thought she was just there for the "Nyaaah, nyaaah, nyaaah..." sound effect for the rest of us...
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Richard rbent member Posts: 480	Re: Pictures of New V3 Ti Reply #12 - Aug 5^th, 2008, 12:29pm Ray, I wonder what gives that the techs are bailing? Very coool pics. What did you bribe your wife with to get the V3Ti? RichardC
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FlyingLaZBoy Moderator '16 ICE SprintX fs, '16 Rocket, '12 KHS Mocha Posts: 5803	Re: Pictures of New V3 Ti Reply #13 - Aug 5^th, 2008, 12:44pm Quote from Richard on Aug 5^th, 2008, 12:29pm: I wonder what gives that the techs are bailing? In Tim's case, it was partially gas prices -- he lives in the Denton area...
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