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2006-09-15 8:22 PM

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OK the build was done a week or so ago but I'm finally able to get out and enjoy the new ride some.  This off-season is mainly about building run base for next season but I'll be able to get in a few good rides before the snow flies.

I re-used quite a few parts from the old Jamis but upgraded the Drivetrain to Ultegra.

Bar end shifters where have you been my whole life...no comparison.

Well anyway here are the pics!

 





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2006-09-15 8:38 PM
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2006-09-15 8:47 PM
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Mmmm Argon.

SCHWING!

2006-09-15 9:06 PM
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wow looks awesome!!! *turns green with jealousy* Some time next year for me, I hope!!

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2006-09-15 10:25 PM
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Yes.
Definitely ditto the "SCHWING!!!"
2006-09-15 11:19 PM
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Yep, high on the schwing guage! I'm about to start my own little side account next week in prep for a similar purchase next year. I might go QR or Cervelo though.


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2006-09-16 12:38 AM
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As James Brown once said “Ohweeeeee, Hit ma!”
Very sweat! Very envious!
Lucky bugger.


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2006-09-16 5:28 AM
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Very nice - enjoy
2006-09-16 7:25 AM
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Saweeet!! That is a REALLY NICE BIKE.

I thought there was something wierd about the cockpit, but I think it's just the angle you took the photo from.

Also, extra points for having a (relatively) unique brand. Tons of QR's, Cervelos and Felts and such around, but you don't see many Argons. I'm jealous!

You gonna work on your flexibility so you can flip that stem down?
2006-09-16 9:11 AM
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BGTwinDad - 2006-09-16 7:25 AM Saweeet!! That is a REALLY NICE BIKE. I thought there was something wierd about the cockpit, but I think it's just the angle you took the photo from. Also, extra points for having a (relatively) unique brand. Tons of QR's, Cervelos and Felts and such around, but you don't see many Argons. I'm jealous! You gonna work on your flexibility so you can flip that stem down?

Yea the angle isn't the best but I don't have a stand.

Been working on the flexibility for a while now.  I started at 290lbs with a rupture of my L5 S1 disk when I started training.  Now down to 213 and I can actually get in, and maintain, this position for 3 hours (2 years later).  So I'm thinking that's pretty good progress so far.

Once I get through my half next year I'll re-evaluate if I should stretch out on the frame more or not.  Time will tell!

On the other note, yea I was glad the argon fit me like a glove.  I have always prefered to go with slightly more out of the way brands.



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2006-09-16 9:12 AM
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Nice bike.

Pictures like that make me think maybe my girls don't need to go to college...or how about community college?

You are so lucky.



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willow - 2006-09-16 9:12 AM

Nice bike.

Pictures like that make me think maybe my girls don't need to go to college...or how about community college?

You are so lucky.

Well with the parts I re-used I like to think of it as 20 or so treatments where the clients check goes right to the bike hehe.

2006-09-16 9:16 AM
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You know the difference between a ski patroller and a large pizza?

A pizza can feed a family of 5.

2006-09-16 9:19 AM
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Oh yeah, she is gorgeous ... and she looks fast! 
2006-09-16 9:25 AM
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Oh my! What a beauty!

"Honey!!! Can I get a new Bike?"

2006-09-16 9:50 AM
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WOW...congrats!!


2006-09-16 12:48 PM
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willow - 2006-09-16 9:16 AM

You know the difference between a ski patroller and a large pizza?

A pizza can feed a family of 5.

Yea but you get to ski and not have to work on some dude's plantar fascitis after he has been at work all day in dress shoes *chuckle*

Oh the glamour they don't tell you about in the massage therapy journals *wink*

Then again from back when I used to ski alot there are some aspects of that ski patrol thing that aren't so glamorous either...soundds like a CoJ thread...

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wow!  very nice!  thanks for sharing.
2006-09-16 6:03 PM
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Luckyyyyy!!! I'm jealous.
2006-09-16 9:05 PM
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Wow. That's really impressive. 75lb weight loss with a ruptured disc! You've certainly earned that bike.

Given the back injury, that's actually a pretty good position. Looks like your speed is not too bad either.

I wish the LBS carried some more out-of-the-way brands.
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willow - 2006-09-16 10:16 AM

You know the difference between a ski patroller and a large pizza?

A pizza can feed a family of 5.

Obviously none of those 5 are teenagers.



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Obviously none of those 5 are teenagers. (jknapman)

Not yet... Luckily they aren't boys either...



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willow - 2006-09-17 6:52 PM

 

Obviously none of those 5 are teenagers. (jknapman)

Not yet... Luckily they aren't boys either...

I dunno my 16mo old daughter can pack away the pizza *chuckle*

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