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  1. 07-03-2007, 06:07 PM #1
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    That's a GORGEOUS frame! Congratulations and enjoy her. If she were mine, I'd go with electric blue bar tape for a real pop!

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    Gorgeous!! I requested a Blue Catalog last year, major drool material.
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    Wow. Now that's a pretty bike.

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  4. 07-04-2007, 08:39 AM #4
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    Rij73, she is going to be one delicious bike.
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  5. 07-04-2007, 11:47 AM #5
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    I can't wait! I can't wait! I can't wait! I can't wait!
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    How do you go about buying a bike without riding it first? I mean, how could you compare the frame geometry? Crank length? Handlebar tilt angle? I'm not sure I'm asking this right but I think you can figure out what i mean. People usually do eventually.
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  7. 07-04-2007, 02:52 PM #7
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    Well, I know there is some risk. But, I did ride several bikes in local shops and made notes about the comfort of each. I decided I definitely wanted carbon, and I definitely needed a top tube length of 525 with a 90mm stem. I also knew that I wanted a compact crankset at 170mm and short reach levers. The only way to get exactly that in my budget was through buying a frame on Ebay and getting it built by GVH Bikes. GVH will build up your frame to any specification you choose, and his prices and turn-around time are amazing. There was just no way I was going to be able to buy locally as much as I would have liked to.

    So, I figure that, yes, there is some risk... But, I think that the worst that can happen is that I would need a different stem and maybe some adjustments of the handlebar placement. The frame comes with quite a bit of steerer tube, so I don't think there is much to worry about. There is a lot of room to play with to get the fit dialed in.

    Just wish me luck!
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    Quote Originally Posted by emily_in_nc View Post
    That's a GORGEOUS frame! Congratulations and enjoy her. If she were mine, I'd go with electric blue bar tape for a real pop! Emily
    Yeah! Or, white tape, white saddle!
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    Well, I know I'm boring, but it's getting black tape and a black saddle. I can always change it if it looks too blah!
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  10. 07-10-2007, 02:36 PM #10
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    Ok, I had to come over here after reading your post in the OT forum. What a sweet, sweet ride! I actually saw a lot of Blues when the racers were in town last month. I had never heard of them before, either, but boy was I lusting after the bikes!

    Congrats, rij; I'm sure you'll get it to fit like a glove and feel great.
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    Thanks, Northstar!
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  12. 07-14-2007, 06:21 AM #12
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    UPDATE: Fedex has the bike and it's scheduled to arrive on Wednesday!
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  13. 07-17-2007, 01:29 PM #13
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    Tomorrow's the big day! Fedex says my bike is in New Jersey, so I know it will get here tomorrow... I've got my new shoes and gloves and clipless pedals all ready. All I need is the bike!

    Today's my birthday, too! How appropriate...
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  14. 07-19-2007, 05:38 PM #14
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    Wow! That is a great looking frame!! !Very pretty!!! Maybe some yellow tape.. later!
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