skycat 0 #1 March 13, 2005 So after wishing for death last weekend when I did a 50 mile bike ride on my mountain bike with our road biking friends I decided to buy the bike I'd been looking at for the last 3 months. It's a 2003 model and was almost 50% off, how could I say no. Took her for a ride tonight and did a ride I've done on my mountain bike and it only took half the time, and the hills were a breeze.Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #2 March 13, 2005 Cool wheels/rims/spokes So it's light and expensive ?Looks like a lot of jumps , but balance in life is the key right ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #3 March 13, 2005 Since it was 50% off it was only 35 jumps, well worth it, cause I'll be using it more than my rig this year. It is sexy isn't it. Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #4 March 13, 2005 Your avitar ? Yea , pretty sexy . Oh the bike yea. Good Buy ! Healthy investment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyD 0 #5 March 13, 2005 CF front fork and aluminum frame? Looks very sporty. One word of caution about the wheels - you may want to consider a pair of "training" wheels. Those things are a pain to keep true if you do a lot of riding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #6 March 13, 2005 QuoteCF front fork and aluminum frame? Looks very sporty. One word of caution about the wheels - you may want to consider a pair of "training" wheels. Those things are a pain to keep true if you do a lot of riding. Yep CF fork and Aluminum alloy frame, it's a racing frame and came with time trial aero bars. I'll keep in mind about the training wheels, I'm not exactly sure how much day to day riding it will get as the mountain bike is a lot more verstile for quit trips around town.Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyD 0 #7 March 13, 2005 It may never prove to be necessary, but just something to keep in mind and keep an eye out for. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #8 March 13, 2005 QuoteIt may never prove to be necessary, but just something to keep in mind and keep an eye out for. Luckly I have an in house wrencher, I'll just keep making him earn his keep. Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bouda 0 #9 March 13, 2005 yeah that is a very nice looking bike. have you takin it off any sweat jumps Look what i made at work today mom!! Put it on the fridge http://www.bouda.moonfruit.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #10 March 13, 2005 Quoteyeah that is a very nice looking bike. have you takin it off any sweat jumps I think I'll save the jumps for the mountain bike, I can't even take this thing off a curb. Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bouda 0 #11 March 13, 2005 you paid an ass load of money for a bike you can't even go down curbs with? Look what i made at work today mom!! Put it on the fridge http://www.bouda.moonfruit.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
larsrulz 0 #12 March 13, 2005 Nice Bike! Here is a picture of my softie...crazy drafters! I got a strong urge to fly, but I got no where to fly to. -PF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #13 March 13, 2005 Looks like you only got 50% of the spokes ,too ! ;-)smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #14 March 13, 2005 I want one!! The bike I want is about 800 smackers.. That won't happen anytime soon... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jose 0 #15 March 13, 2005 If its only $800 bucks, consider yourself gettin off light. I will be recieving this beauty after much labor... http://www.softride.com/bike/fastTT.asp Would I ever pay for this bike? Never would be able to......its like 6-8K. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #17 March 13, 2005 nice ride... hey what's the electric cable for ?? Have you got an electric engine & batteries inside ?? scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brigitte36 0 #18 March 13, 2005 Sweeeeeet!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #19 March 13, 2005 QuoteIf its only $800 bucks, consider yourself gettin off light. I will be recieving this beauty after much labor... http://www.softride.com/bike/fastTT.asp Would I ever pay for this bike? Never would be able to......its like 6-8K. Yep I agree if full price is $800 it's a very resonable price for a road bike, check out your LBS (Local Bike Shop) cause ours is always having great sales especially now they they are trying to get rid of thier 2004 and older models. Mine was marked down less than $800 but once you add pedals and a new seat (currently sporting my mountain bike's seat) I'll be over $800 when all is said and done. Those soft rides look very interesting, I haven't seen any on the roads around here so how do they handle, the same as other road bikes, good climbers, tri's?Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #20 March 13, 2005 Quotenice ride... hey what's the electric cable for ?? Have you got an electric engine & batteries inside ?? Hahaha...I was trying to figure out what cable you were talking about, that's for the vacume cleaner, you know to suck me along. Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #21 March 13, 2005 so do you need someone just in front with the vaccum cleaner ?? Will try and rig one on my bike scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #22 March 13, 2005 Quoteso do you need someone just in front with the vaccum cleaner ?? Will try and rig one on my bike Sweet!!! It brings a whole new meaning to drafting..Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
larsrulz 0 #23 March 13, 2005 QuoteIf its only $800 bucks, consider yourself gettin off light. I will be recieving this beauty after much labor... http://www.softride.com/bike/fastTT.asp Would I ever pay for this bike? Never would be able to......its like 6-8K. ::jealous:: I'll be stuck with my classic for a while I'm sure. I got a strong urge to fly, but I got no where to fly to. -PF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crutch 0 #24 March 14, 2005 Very nice bike! Have fun on the roads! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
