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My new bike! https://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php?topic=28725.msg367153#msg367153
« on: July 16, 2011, 09:28:29 pm »
Here it is:


I don't know if any of you is interested in cycling, but it's my favorite sport. Just got myself a new bike, shoes, helmet and full outfit and I'm really content with it!

It's still new and shiny now and I hope to keep it that way ;)

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Re: My new bike! https://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php?topic=28725.msg367156#msg367156
« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2011, 09:41:48 pm »
Nice, white bike on a white background :P
I always thought white anything was bad, if it gets dirty it shows easier.

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Re: My new bike! https://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php?topic=28725.msg367161#msg367161
« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2011, 09:46:19 pm »
Nice, white bike on a white background :P
I always thought white anything was bad, if it gets dirty it shows easier.
Yeah it needs cleaning alot, I didn't make this pic btw, got it from the internet.

They had an awesome green/black version at the showroom, but it was a limited edition while mine had to be custom made. (I'm a tad bigger then the average cyclist). The custom ones where white only sadly...
Got a black/white outfit, shoes and helmet aswell though so it's no biggy, just gotta watch the mud pools!

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Re: My new bike! https://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php?topic=28725.msg392088#msg392088
« Reply #3 on: September 11, 2011, 08:49:04 am »
My dad, a friend, and I have a few bikes that look a lot like this:



We're going to add electric motors and run a cheap "deliver anything" service. Imagine "King China" delivers but has not so great food, you would hire us to go get you food from "China Super Land" who has better food but doesn't deliver. Or whatever.

The motors can do ~30 mph and if we pedal, they go something ridiculous like 50 miles on one charge. ;D Not quite professional cycling, but fun to ride around in. Cycling is a joy... regular cars are boring and hermetic, convertibles & motorcycles are a bit too much wind for me. On a bike, you can enjoy the ride.

How fast does your shiny new thing go, Jap? I've never tried a pro bike like that before.

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Re: My new bike! https://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php?topic=28725.msg392090#msg392090
« Reply #4 on: September 11, 2011, 08:53:36 am »
It can go up to 90+ km/h downhill. I've only reached 50+ km/h downhill though.
On a flat road, proffesionals can reach a speed of around 60 km/h, 80+ in a sprint at the finish. I can only get to 40 there. It all depends on what they do ofc, you're not gonna race 60 km/h the entire time during a race of 250 km. But the top speed is definately up there somewhere.

I'm a bit of a pussy when it comes to high speeds, I get a bit cramped up wich doesn't help with steering. The bike is very light (7 kilo's) while I weigh about 90, it feels quite unstable while it's really not.

Re: My new bike! https://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php?topic=28725.msg392116#msg392116
« Reply #5 on: September 11, 2011, 11:02:46 am »
Nice bike!  I've been riding a CAAD 9 5 for the past couple years and love it.  Very good bang for the buck.

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Re: My new bike! https://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php?topic=28725.msg397989#msg397989
« Reply #6 on: September 23, 2011, 05:57:35 pm »
That's awesome, i have the same bike :D

 

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