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My new entry level bike!!..and a few questions.
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 2008-09-10 9:12 PM |
Member 48 |  Subject: My new entry level bike!!..and a few questions.I just bought a 2009 52cm Specialized Allez Triple and fitted it (upgrading from a walmart/target schwinn)! Decent for the price, $900, for sora component grp and tiagra rear derrailleur, and the color scheme is sweet with the grey accents. Anyways I test rode several triple bike at a few LBS and couldn't seem to get it right, or at least embed it on my head. Also, I registered the bike as soon as I went home. Is there any advantage to doing this? And as silly as it sounds, I'd like to hear some ideas for a name for it. I thought about "Dark Knight" since it reminds me of the movie and it looks badass! And yeah, I'll be upgrading the pedals in a few months. I'm broke as of today lol. So here it is:
Edited by Drewhistle 2008-09-10 9:16 PM |
| 2008-09-10 9:14 PM in reply to: #1666130 |
| Subject: RE: My new entry level bike!!..and a few questions. Sweet looking bike, Congrats!! |
| 2008-09-10 9:17 PM in reply to: #1666130 |
Extreme Veteran 448 | Subject: RE: My new entry level bike!!..and a few questions. Now gettcha some pedals and you are set. That is a nice looking ride for 900 bucks. What is that red square thing under the seat? |
| 2008-09-10 9:17 PM in reply to: #1666130 |
Expert 966  Decatur | Subject: RE: My new entry level bike!!..and a few questions. nice!!
that looks great!! |
| 2008-09-10 9:18 PM in reply to: #1666160 |
| Member 48 | Subject: RE: My new entry level bike!!..and a few questions. Parr8hed - 2008-09-10 7:17 PM Now gettcha some pedals and you are set. That is a nice looking ride for 900 bucks. What is that red square thing under the seat? The "register your bike" sticker. Don't know how to remove it fearing that it might leave residue. Tips? |
| 2008-09-10 9:21 PM in reply to: #1666167 |
Extreme Veteran 1234 West Michigan | Subject: RE: My new entry level bike!!..and a few questions. Drewhistle - 2008-09-10 10:18 PM Parr8hed - 2008-09-10 7:17 PM Now gettcha some pedals and you are set. That is a nice looking ride for 900 bucks. What is that red square thing under the seat? The "register your bike" sticker. Don't know how to remove it fearing that it might leave residue. Tips? Perhaps he's referring to the reflector...?  |
| 2008-09-10 9:49 PM in reply to: #1666130 |
Champion 19812  MA | Subject: RE: My new entry level bike!!..and a few questions. |
| 2008-09-10 9:51 PM in reply to: #1666182 |
Extreme Veteran 448 | Subject: RE: My new entry level bike!!..and a few questions. TriMike - 2008-09-10 9:21 PM Drewhistle - 2008-09-10 10:18 PM Parr8hed - 2008-09-10 7:17 PM Now gettcha some pedals and you are set. That is a nice looking ride for 900 bucks. What is that red square thing under the seat? The "register your bike" sticker. Don't know how to remove it fearing that it might leave residue. Tips? Perhaps he's referring to the reflector...? Uh yea, and you got more of them on the wheelset!!! You know I am just ribbin' you. |
| 2008-09-10 10:21 PM in reply to: #1666167 |
Pro 6767 the Alabama part of Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: My new entry level bike!!..and a few questions. Drewhistle - 2008-09-10 10:18 PM The "register your bike" sticker. Don't know how to remove it fearing that it might leave residue. Tips? Use a hair dryer to soften the glue, then scrape off with a plastic (not metal) paint scraper. Clean residual with denatured alcohol and a soft rag. And nice looking rig! |
| 2008-09-10 10:34 PM in reply to: #1666167 |
Science Nerd 28760 Redwood City, California | Subject: RE: My new entry level bike!!..and a few questions. Drewhistle - 2008-09-10 10:18 PM Parr8hed - 2008-09-10 7:17 PM Now gettcha some pedals and you are set. That is a nice looking ride for 900 bucks. What is that red square thing under the seat? The "register your bike" sticker. Don't know how to remove it fearing that it might leave residue. Tips? Try some WD40. That's what I use on my helmet to get rid of the stickers after a race. I spray it on the paper towel and then wipe it on the sticker. Enjoy the new ride!! |
| 2008-09-10 10:37 PM in reply to: #1666130 |
| 34 | Subject: RE: My new entry level bike!!..and a few questions. Congrats on the great looking new bike. I recently bought a Specialized as well. That sticker will peel off with virtually no residue and most definitely no harm to the finish. |
| 2008-09-10 10:50 PM in reply to: #1666130 |
Extreme Veteran 662 Sunny San Diego | Subject: RE: My new entry level bike!!..and a few questions. |
| 2008-09-10 10:56 PM in reply to: #1666130 |
Extreme Veteran 662 Sunny San Diego | Subject: RE: My new entry level bike!!..and a few questions. Congrats on the new bike... it does look badass! Drewhistle - 2008-09-10 6:12 PM I thought about "Dark Knight" since it reminds me of the movie and it looks badass!  |
| 2008-09-11 12:58 AM in reply to: #1666425 |
| Member 48 | Subject: RE: My new entry level bike!!..and a few questions. joker70 - 2008-09-10 8:56 PM Congrats on the new bike... it does look badass! Drewhistle - 2008-09-10 6:12 PM I thought about "Dark Knight" since it reminds me of the movie and it looks badass! Looks like our Batman is on a great aero position! Will have to try to scrape me some clip on aero bars to match his mad skills! So any tips on having a triple? total newbie in that department... |
| 2008-09-11 6:32 AM in reply to: #1666130 |
Champion 16151 Checkin' out the podium girls | Subject: RE: My new entry level bike!!..and a few questions. Nice ride. Try and ruin it by riding it into oblivion by putting so many miles on it wears out! As for registering it; probably a good idea especially if, god forbid, the bike is stolen. There's a record of what you paid, when you bought it and a serial number associated to you. Good info to have access to when you need that. |
| 2008-09-11 6:35 AM in reply to: #1666130 |
Master 2021 Alpharetta, GA | Subject: RE: My new entry level bike!!..and a few questions. Good looking bike for $900! Congrats on the pick up. |
| 2008-09-11 6:36 AM in reply to: #1666604 |
Elite 2527 Armpit of Ontario | Subject: RE: My new entry level bike!!..and a few questions. pitt83 - 2008-09-11 7:32 AM As for registering it; probably a good idea especially if, god forbid, the bike is stolen. There's a record of what you paid, when you bought it and a serial number associated to you. Good info to have access to when you need that. as well as for frame/fork factory warrantee purposes - usually only covers the original owner, so registering it confirms you are the original purchaser. |
| 2008-09-11 9:53 AM in reply to: #1666130 |
Regular 168 Southern Maryland | Subject: RE: My new entry level bike!!..and a few questions. Awesome Bike Drewhistle!!! Thanks for posting this, you've got me even more fired up as I've been working with my LBS to get the same frame in a double for a couple of weeks now and they called yesterday to say they had found one and I could come test ride it today! Both me and my wife are brand new to cycling also. She just got the '09 Dolce Triple and is very pleased. What made you pick the triple over the double? |
| 2008-09-11 10:04 AM in reply to: #1666130 |
Champion 11989 Philly 'burbs | Subject: RE: My new entry level bike!!..and a few questions. Nice! I've got the Allez Triple too and really like it. I added look style pedals, clip on aero bars, and a ff seat post. Took off reflectors but have done nothing with the stickers. Funny thing about stickers; I see posts about "How do I remove them" and other posts about "Where can I get stickers for my used xxxxx" It's like girls with straight hair who get perms and girls with curly hair getting it straightened.
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| 2008-09-11 11:25 PM in reply to: #1666130 |
Regular 168 Southern Maryland | Subject: RE: My new entry level bike!!..and a few questions. WOOT! Got my bike tonight! Only sad part is it was to dark to ride by the time I got home Here it is in all it's splendor! I think it's almost exactly the same as yours Drewhistle!
I think all I'm missing now is a computer for it. |
| 2008-09-11 11:39 PM in reply to: #1666130 |
Member 180 Kayak Point, WA | Subject: RE: My new entry level bike!!..and a few questions. Very nice looking bikes. The best product for removing sticker residue (or any other soft glue that is similar) is any "citric" type cleaner (usually orange based), they are much more mild than most "chemical or alcohol" type cleaner and are less likely to dull the finish (this isn't much of an issue on bikes but it is on vehicles, aircraft, toys, etc. Enjoy the ride and put lots of miles on it!! Michael |
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