2012 Full Carbon Street Bicycle - RIDLEY ORION/SRAM RIVAL FULCRUM $1377 shipped!

Quote from Evan55 : hahah, another DHer now wearing lycra

Maybe he got used to wearing lycra at the world cup and didn't want to give it up.

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Also, if anyone is still looking at the Shimano pedals (PD-R540) check out Nashbar https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Pro..._527070_-1

They are $15 cheaper than Amazon, even with shipping.

Quote from Evan55 : hahah, another DHer now wearing lycra

It's a sad sad thing, but a true one...

haha and i didn't do any world touring, not a contender or anything lol. just amateur racing pro

PS, loving the bike, but I will say, it definitely does have some flex. It's very comfortable commuting, even sharp stuff is quite muted, but it's not a sprinter that is for sure. Doing about 20 miles a day, pretty mild. The SRAM road bike stuff is odd, but I'm getting the hang of it. I haven't had a brand new drivetrain in probably 10 years!

Needs a wider handlebar. Saved 3/4 pound going to a thompson post and stem and a ti seat. Cranks are quite heavy, the wheels are nearly 2000grams. That's a pound of rotational weight right there you could save.

there is no denying the convenience of road biking.

I didnt get to a chairlift all year this year so Im thinking of selling my DH bike and just going full on roadie/xc weenie