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Mikey Got New Wheels! - Printable Version

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Mikey Got New Wheels! - Mike - 07-01-2005

Unfortunately, they didn't come with a motor.

2005 Giant TCR2 Road Bike
[Image: f04-TCR-2_CF_flat.jpg]

I've been dicking around considering a road bike for quite some time, but damn I'm glad I finally pulled the trigger. In a trial ride late last night I pulled 8 miles in 27 minutes, an average of over 17mph. CRAZY FAST!

I'm gonna rock a 20 miler tomorrow, anyone in? RJ?

- .RJ - 07-01-2005

Maybe after we pull evan's motor out Smile

- Mike - 07-01-2005

f that.

- Evan - 07-01-2005

sweet. Now you homos can meet plenty of potential boyfriends on group rides!

- BLAIR - 07-01-2005

you where spandex when you ride that?

- Mike - 07-01-2005

yes. want pics?

- Myuki - 07-01-2005

no

- JackoliciousLegs - 07-01-2005

dammit, i got excited!

- ScottyB - 07-01-2005

sweet, i like Giant. what's the frame made out of, and are those Mavic wheels? (i can't see)

- Mike - 07-01-2005

the frame is aluminum w/ a carbon fork. the wheels are made be xero and are without a doubt the weakest part of the bike. i'll likely break them in due time though, so no biggy there.

i need to fiddle with the gear ratios a little bit, i was able to top the bike out several times lastr night on only small hills. ~29mph

- Evan - 07-01-2005

Mike Wrote:the wheels are made be xero and are without a doubt the weakest part of the bike. i'll likely break them in due time though, so no biggy there.
My Trek 8000 had weak looking paired spoke wheels that I figured I would bend up in 2 rides. Much to my surprise, those things have been bombproof. I cant tell you how many hard, rocky rides with dropoff and slams those wheels took (you know what the riding is like in the mts), with my 200lb ass riding and arent a bit out of true. The paired design looks weak but there must be something about it that makes it inherently stronger.

- Mike - 07-01-2005

it isn't the design, these wheels are known to suck Tongue

- lillitnn92 - 07-01-2005

i have a Giant Rincon. i've always wanted a Cannondale for a road bike.

- Mike - 07-01-2005

why a cannondale?

- lillitnn92 - 07-01-2005

Mike Wrote:why a cannondale?

don't know, just have always liked the styling. i know nothing about them really. just seen them growing up and thought they were like the Porsche of road bikes. early attachment i guess.

- Mike - 07-01-2005

hehe gotcha Tongue

- Ginger - 07-02-2005

What's your max gearing right now? I'd be surprised if it were less than a 52/14.... if it's, you should learn to spin more quickly. On longer rides your endurance and slow twitch muscles will thank you for it.

My Seorotta and I are down for a ride whenever, so long as I'm not working

- Mike - 07-02-2005

It's a 36/50

- .RJ - 07-02-2005

Turn it to 11!

- Mike - 07-02-2005

you can go twice as fast!