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Willem Fick 03-02-2005 04:54 AM

Hi Guys,

Any of you riding the Argus here in South Africa on March 13th? There's usually quite a large representation of international competitiors, and could be a nice opportunity to meet up with some fellow Pelicanites.

For those not in the know:

South Africa is a cycle-mad country. We not only host the Argus , which is the world's largest, timed, mass participation event, but also the 94.7, which happens to be the second largest.

This year around 35000 people are expected to take part in the former, of which a significant number will be foreign visitors (around 10%). The 94.7 usually draws between 25000 and 30000 riders.

Cheers!

Willem Fick

rdane 10-21-2006 09:21 PM

This seems to be needing refreshing :) Riding a R3 part time these day.
Roubaix Pro on the rest days.

dzls rok 10-21-2006 11:58 PM

nor cal custom
http://www.dropfiles.net/filez/688/P...01_640x480.jpg

HardDrive 10-22-2006 12:49 AM

Current road ride.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1161506929.jpg

dd74 10-22-2006 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by rdane
This seems to be needing refreshing :) Riding a R3 part time these day.
Roubaix Pro on the rest days.

An R3? Isn't that a Cannondale? As in all-aluminum - and using it after a cycling accident. Yeow! That's a heck of a hard ride to recover with. :eek:

It's all relative to your body, I guess, but if I were healing up from a cycling accident, I'd ride a steel bike and avoid the jarring ride aluminum gives.

My bikes haven't changed:

02 Lemond Zurich/Ultegra

'85 Colnago Super/Campy Record

Maybe next year I'll look into a mix of steel/carbon...that is if I can stay out of my Porsche's gearbox. :D

rdane 10-22-2006 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dd74
An R3? Isn't that a Cannondale? As in all-aluminum

Cervelo R3, all carbon, as is my Specialized Roubaix. Got rid of my last alum road bike, a Sworks E5 last year before the accident. My tri bike is still a combo of carbon fiber and alum. With carbon race wheels on it is fine up to 120 miles easy enough.

on-ramp 10-22-2006 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by cegerer
Here's the full shot. And, yes, I road 15 miles today - on the wind trainer ...... :rolleyes:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1076287311.jpg

how much and where can I get one?

lm6y 10-22-2006 04:15 PM

Man, all these bikes make me realize that my mid 80's C-dale IS a dinosaur!

rdane 10-22-2006 05:28 PM

The difference between a '80s bike and some of the new one's like the P3C and R3SL Cervelos here is the difference between an '80 SC and a new 997 GT3. The new bikes are truely an amazing ride. But then I paid more for my R3 by the time I fininished the build than I did for my SC originally.

So they should be something "different" :)

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1161566254.jpg

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1161566348.jpg

rdane 10-22-2006 05:41 PM

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1161567624.jpg

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1161567669.jpg

SlowToady 10-30-2006 01:22 PM

Does anyone know who makes those carbon fiber hubs on the Porsche bike, and where I can get them?

I think my bike could use some upgrades...

rdane 10-30-2006 01:54 PM

No clue on the Porsche carbon fiber hubs.

The Cervelos have Zipp wheels which are carbon fiber rims. Hubs are alum with ceramic or steel bearings.

krichard 10-30-2006 01:55 PM

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1162248859.jpg

My current ride above. It's a Kuota Ksano weighing in at ~18lbs. I've put around 200 miles on it and am loving it.

dzls rok 10-30-2006 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SlowToady
Does anyone know who makes those carbon fiber hubs on the Porsche bike, and where I can get them?

I think my bike could use some upgrades...

they are made by spinergy, a few years back. their current hubs are more traditional. www.spinergy.com

dd74 10-30-2006 05:22 PM

I really should try another carbon bicycle. The last time I rode carbon was 1987 when the Peugeot PY 10-FC came out. Safe to say there have probably been some advancements in carbon science since then...;)

dzls rok 10-30-2006 05:35 PM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by dd74
[B]I really should try another carbon bicycle.

you should check out the LOOK959. pretty sweet!

Erik Mckenna 12-22-2006 01:58 PM

These are the Frames I JUST picked up. they are old late 80's early 90's Dutch PDM pro team frames Concorde classic Columbus SLX tubing.. I have already started to gather up old Campy C- Record kit to put on it so it's period correct and them i'll ride the piss out them ;) ahaha
It's the same frame King Kelly rode his last year racing pro.
That Sean Kelly for you guys who that was lost on The greatest rider ever and he was Irish! ;) ahahaha
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1166828211.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1166828240.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1166828273.jpg

Erik Mckenna 12-22-2006 02:06 PM

I happen to love the old bikes more than the new stuff they simply are classic !!! love them!

Like this old Peugeot PR-10 and old Colnago Master
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1166828691.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1166828731.jpg

And a Pic of Sean just because! :)
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1166828785.jpg

Erik Mckenna 12-22-2006 02:09 PM

This is the other PDM pro issue Concorde frame I picked up.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1166828980.jpg

dd74 12-22-2006 02:31 PM

Erik - I have an old Peugeot Carbon Fiber from '86 with all C-Record, including wheels. I'm thinking of selling the entire bike with its parts. Interested?


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