I took my bike in last week and had new bar tape put on it. The original Cannondale gel tape was not wrapped with a lot of overlap and it was causing a lot of fatigue on my hands. The guys at the shop wrapped the tops of the bars with a lot of overlap to make for a more comfortable ride. My old Fuji was wrapped the same way and the guys at the new shop I have been going to hit exactly what I wanted!! I chose blue to accent the blue in the frame. The final touch will be putting blue Maxxis Detonator tires on Monday, just waiting for UPS!
I also put on dark blue bottle cages.
With DH's R5000. Look how tiny my bike is! I guess that is expected I am 5'2", he is 6'2". He recently traded his black bar tape for the screaming orange.
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06-30-2007, 09:41 AM #1
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It is like a new bike!
Amanda
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06-30-2007, 11:56 AM #2
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Wow- the blue really does make it look like a different bike. I had to look again at your avatar to see the difference! Cool!
And, yes, your bike does look like a minature compared to his- but you ARE a foot shorter.
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06-30-2007, 12:51 PM #3
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That blue bar tape is outstanding on your beauty
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06-30-2007, 02:22 PM #4
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I love your colors -- gorgeous blue bar tape! I can't wait to see pics with the new tires, as well. What shade of blue are they?
Odd color choice for your husband, though -- although orange is a lovely color.
I love both your bikes, but I kind of hate you for having such a clean garage.
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06-30-2007, 03:27 PM #5
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Pooks- I looked at him like he was crazy when he said orange. It is bright though like a traffic cone, not that color half of Austin is covered in.
Oh and only half the garage is clean, I insist on being able to get my car in the garage, so everything else is in disarray on the other side. The tires will be a dark blue from what I can tell, you can see them here: http://www.maxxis.com/products/bicyc...ail.asp?id=232
Oh yeah, here is a before of my bike. If you have a keen eye you might also be able to tell after having it re-fitted the seat is about 2" higher!
Amanda
2011 Specialized Epic Comp 29er | Specialized Phenom | "Marie Laveau"
2007 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Road | Selle Italia Lady Gel Flow | "Miranda"
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06-30-2007, 05:59 PM #6
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very pretty colors! love the lighter blue bar tape.
jealous!
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06-30-2007, 06:53 PM #7
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The new tape brings your bike to life. Gorgeous!
As for his orange -- it's not really the right orange, of course. It's the color of that other UT -- Tennessee!
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