The red tape & tires really make for a brand new, uber-fast look to that bike. I love it! Happy birthday Lightning!
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07-07-2009, 04:59 PM #1
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07-07-2009, 05:10 PM #2
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Very sweet looking bike! Such a difference. I love the changes. Way to go doing it yourself!
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07-07-2009, 05:18 PM #3
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OMG! Loving the red. Happy Bday, Lightning!
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07-07-2009, 07:54 PM #4
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Oh snap! The red looks awesome! When someone with red tires and handlebars flies by me, I'll know it's you!
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07-07-2009, 08:30 PM #5
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Wow, that is one sharp bike! I bet it goes faster, too!
(Seriously, it looks WAY better! Good job!)
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07-08-2009, 03:46 AM #6
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It definitely looks faster--until you fly by me! DH could NOT believe I did it myself. When he pulled into the garage, she was still upside awaiting inspection: "NO way you BOTH tires by yourself!" I was very proud. Taking her out this morning to show off--but everyone is moving very slowly
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07-08-2009, 06:20 AM #7
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FUN and very pretty!!! Congrats!
My Specialized came with white bar tape, and it never made it on a ride like that. Then again, I switched out the handlebars, and it didn't make it to my new handlebars. Gets dirty too quickly!
The red accents are very nice! Enjoy!"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather, to skid in broadside thoroughly used-up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: WOW WHAT A RIDE!!!!"
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07-08-2009, 08:45 AM #8
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That looks really hot! Very nice!
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07-08-2009, 11:37 AM #9
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What a beautiful make over! The red accents are lovely!
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07-08-2009, 11:47 AM #10
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I like the red. Makes it look like a new bike.
Yeah, I hear you on the white bar tape. I was really glad that mine came with black rather than the white on Giant's website. While it would have gone better (picks up the white on the frame), I'd think it would look disgusting after a few rides.
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07-08-2009, 12:18 PM #11
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Looks plush and classy.
Happy B'day!
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07-08-2009, 03:50 PM #12
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I'm not a red fan, but that totally works! I think you'll find changing tires a LOT easier now with the new wheels. I almost bought the wheels off my boss' new Madone until I was warned not to. Bontrager rims are notorious for being tight so things should be a lot easier now!
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