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  1. 05-18-2008, 08:32 PM #1
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  2. 05-18-2008, 08:40 PM #2
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    Congrats KG!! Try the aerobars you have but for where you live I wouldn't worry too much about having them. Everything is up or down so if you like the be in the drops, you may not need the aerobars at all and it is certainly much easier to climb on a standard handle bar set up.

    I agree about the gearing change bu maybe you could even go to a 11-27? I would definitely go with the 27 at least.
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  3. 05-18-2008, 08:47 PM #3
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    Congrats!

    I just got the 4.5 a month ago. I like it a lot. DH has a 5.2 and loves it.

    Bontrager seats are IMO mediocre. Definitely worth looking for something you like better. I swapped mine out for a Specialized saddle that seems to be working well for me.
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  4. 05-19-2008, 01:56 AM #4
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    Stick with the 165s. My LBS tried to convince me I would be "more powerful" with the 170s when I got my new bike. I felt like I was struggling to pedal, especially since I'm a spinner. After a week or two I got the 165s put on.
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  5. 05-19-2008, 03:21 AM #5
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  6. 05-19-2008, 04:29 AM #6
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    Nice bike! The Bontrager saddle sucks and I don't even have to feel it to know. lol.

    Congratulations!

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  7. 05-19-2008, 05:33 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tuckervill View Post
    Nice bike! The Bontrager saddle sucks and I don't even have to feel it to know. lol.

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    Yeah, Trek is notorious for putting bad saddles on their bikes. Go with a Specialized Toupe.

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  8. 05-19-2008, 05:21 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wahine View Post
    I agree about the gearing change bu maybe you could even go to a 11-27? I would definitely go with the 27 at least.
    What I have. 11-27 and a compact takes me up 15%. Haven't tried 20 yet which I used to tackle with a 29. But I believe I can prolly do it.
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  9. 05-19-2008, 06:37 AM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by alpinerabbit View Post
    What I have. 11-27 and a compact takes me up 15%. Haven't tried 20 yet which I used to tackle with a 29. But I believe I can prolly do it.
    Yes, I think you're both right. I was typing in that cassette from my bad memory think. 11-27 sounds like the correct version.

    I think I'll stay with the 165's as well.
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  10. 05-19-2008, 08:49 AM #10
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    Wow KG- that bike looks fast- and will be speeding along with you on it, I bet
    wrt the aero bars- likely a good idea to use your old pair for now- when we were riding in Oliver the other day it was pretty windy and a crosswind so it was difficult to stay in the aero postion- one of the girls I was riding with ( she has a cerevelo woth the tribar bar end shifters) had a really difficult time and actually never rode aero the whole day! I was glad to be able to move around when I felt the wind gusts from the side.

    Either way the bike looks great- makes me want a new one all over again!
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  11. 05-19-2008, 09:38 AM #11
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    purty!!, congrats!!!
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  12. 05-19-2008, 02:03 PM #12
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    The bike is gorgeous! And it rides like a dream! Congrats! :]
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