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  1. 08-16-2008, 08:55 PM #1
    mountainpics
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    The DIVA has landed!

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    So, I went through with it and bought my girlfriend the Orbea Diva frame and helped her build it Wednesday night. She jsut completed her first Ironman in 13:51, and I thought it would be a great way to congratulate her...it's gorgeous and fits her really well after all the hair-pulling and math-doing to decide if it was the right choice...Here are the specs:
    2008 Orbea Diva Frame - 53cm - light blue
    2008 Campagnolo Record Skeleton Brakes
    2008 Campagnolo Chorus Carbon Compact Cranks
    2008 Campagnolo Chorus F. Derailleur
    2008 Campagnolo Chorus R. Derailleur
    2008 Campagnolo Chorus Shifters/Brake Levers
    2008 Campagnolo Chorus Chain
    Orbea/Zeus Carbon Post
    Ritchey Pro stem
    Kestrel EMS Pro Carbon Bars
    Specialized Jett White Saddle
    2008 Campagnolo Vento Wheelset
    Michelin Pro 3 Race Tires
    Dura Ace Pedals
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  2. 08-16-2008, 09:02 PM #2
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    Oh my! What a beautiful bike. Love chorus groupo. They shift really crisp and clean.

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  3. 08-16-2008, 09:04 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by smilingcat View Post
    Oh my! What a beautiful bike. Love chorus groupo. They shift really crisp and clean.

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    Thanks - she really likes is. Hasn't picked out a name yet, but she will soon.
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  4. 08-16-2008, 09:19 PM #4
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    It is a thing of beauty and she is lucky to have you and the bike.
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  5. 08-17-2008, 04:02 AM #5
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    When I first saw those Diva frames I thought they were gorgeous. You did a great job!
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  6. 08-17-2008, 04:37 AM #6
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    Beautiful bike! Ditto on C-Chorus. I have ~55,000 miles on mine & it is still going strong.
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  7. 08-17-2008, 05:30 AM #7
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    Ohh-la-la! A very pretty bike. Her specs should make her a lot more than just a pretty face.
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  8. 08-17-2008, 08:57 AM #8
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    Que bonita! (sorry, I don't speak Basque). Orbea's are simply lovely bikes and Chorus is the prefect attire for such a lovely frame. May she have many happy miles together.
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  9. 08-17-2008, 02:20 PM #9
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    Ohmigosh, that is just about the prettiest bike I have ever seen. Your DGF is one lucky woman!
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  10. 08-17-2008, 03:28 PM #10
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    Yeah, another Orbea owner. Pretty bike!
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  11. 08-17-2008, 09:03 PM #11
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    It's beautiful! White tape and seat looks sharp with the blue. Hope she enjoys the new ride as much as I'm enhjoying my Pistachio green Diva, chorus also. Rode the Napa Century today and it felt great.
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  12. 08-18-2008, 06:09 AM #12
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    Gorgeous!! What a lucky girl!!
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  13. 08-18-2008, 07:55 AM #13
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    Oh wow! Time to start training for an ironman
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  14. 08-18-2008, 09:10 AM #14
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    All I can say is...WWWWOOOOOWWWW.
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  15. 08-18-2008, 09:20 AM #15
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    Gorgeous bike, congratulations! Your girlfriend is definitely lucky to have you!!!
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