Hippie has a new ride

[rchippie]

Originally Posted by magman

Mike, sweet ride you have there!

Thank you .

Lol minus the pink the bike is awesome. I really need to dump my shaman r510 wheels for something lighter. I looks like if I put zipp303 on it I would loose about 1.2 lbs.... Which puts my bike in around 16.9lbs.... But $1200 is a little steep ha

[rchippie]

Originally Posted by agarabaghi

Lol minus the pink the bike is awesome. I really need to dump my shaman r510 wheels for something lighter. I looks like if I put zipp303 on it I would loose about 1.2 lbs.... Which puts my bike in around 16.9lbs.... But $1200 is a little steep ha

You really have to see it in person, it looks BAD ASS . As for lighter rims check this out. They only weigh 1525 grams per set. These are cheaper & i believe lighter than the Zipps. I just checked on google. The REYNOLDS ASSAULT CARBON WHEELSET are 100 grams lighter than the Zipp 303 wheel set.

http://cgi.ebay.com/2010-REYNOLDS-AS...item3a5f0f1d8e

nice...

this is my ride from friday... http://connect.garmin.com/activity/51256351

30 miles @ 17.9mph average - 29.1max

The other day i did the 60mile version of that, and hit 35mph on the way home haha...

I just installed my Thomson Stem and ordered a Thomson seat post... bike can officially be called done, until i figure out wheels...

[pinkpanda3310]

I did another ride today with dad and brother. I know my numbers are ameture compaired to yours but anyway- 28 miles @ an average of 15mph. I got separated from them by traffic and got lost so I did the last 6 mile alone

I'm not sore enough to consider wearing bike pants yet.

[pinkpanda3310]

I found a picture of what me Dad and brother have. Apparently the one he lends me is 'nostalgic'. Makes no diff to me

[rchippie]

Originally Posted by pinkpanda3310

I did another ride today with dad and brother. I know my numbers are ameture compaired to yours but anyway- 28 miles @ an average of 15mph. I got separated from them by traffic and got lost so I did the last 6 mile alone

I'm not sore enough to consider wearing bike pants yet.

The correct shorts will make a huge difference. Pearl izumi shorts with the 3d chamios are really good. Your average is pretty good. That is what my average usually is when i ride alone on a 25-27 mile ride. Those are nice bikes. I assume that is Carbon ?

spandex on race day only haha

[pinkpanda3310]

Yes it's carbon frame. I don't know anything about the running gear other than Dad has told me it's mostly low end gear. Apparently he has tried a number of bikes and didn't notice any benefits from the expensive gear.

I'll try and remember your recomendation if I ever get some pants, thanks.

I don't shave my legs that's for sure.

here is a pic of the new bike with the new stem...

[rchippie]

Looks good. It looks like there is a blue swirl over the carbon.

photoshoped... bit much on the saturation probably ;)

[rchippie]

Originally Posted by agarabaghi

photoshoped... bit much on the saturation probably ;)

To bad it's not real, it looks good.

Just got in the last thomsons part, seapost!

http://tripxamerica.com/?p=802

[rchippie]

Nice. I'm still working on getting a couple of things, like this http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Ritchey-WCS-...item519528fffa, & this http://cgi.ebay.com/REYNOLDS-ASSAULT...item3cb12554b3. I'm also looking at getting Carbon bars as well.