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Decided to post some new pics of my new chariott , with race wheels.

Pre statement: on paint , furnishings , lightening , baseboards , floor , humidity and temperature...









..........thank you kindly :)













Bored at work...... !

Back to sleep now :)

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Last edited by: canuck8: Aug 18, 05 19:49
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Sweet!!

Very nice except for the bottle launchers and the rear wheel. Get a disk and be all you can be.


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I have pretty much the same set-up. Different aero-bars and wheels... One thing I noticed is that the profile cages with the x-lab saddlewing aren't a good combination if you want to have your water bottles after mile 5 on the bike. I used my profile bottles (like yours) because I had them left over from my previous behind the seat set-up. Those cages will launch a bottle far and often. However, you may not have quite the problems I did since it looks like you are using the flat wing - not the saddle wing. I suggest getting some cheap wire cages, though, that you can bend in tighter. It's a sweet ride. Have a blast.




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Sweet!!

Very nice except for the bottle launchers and the rear wheel. Get a disk and be all you can be.
Thanks.....bottles don't launch anymore ( I hope ) and you know the rules in Kona.

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I have pretty much the same set-up. Different aero-bars and wheels... One thing I noticed is that the profile cages with the x-lab saddlewing aren't a good combination if you want to have your water bottles after mile 5 on the bike. I used my profile bottles (like yours) because I had them left over from my previous behind the seat set-up. Those cages will launch a bottle far and often. However, you may not have quite the problems I did since it looks like you are using the flat wing - not the saddle wing. I suggest getting some cheap wire cages, though, that you can bend in tighter. It's a sweet ride. Have a blast.


Thanks for advice. Since this photo I have wrapped a strong rubber band around the profile cages and seems to be very tight and snug. But , yes I did have a nasty , hot and thirsty race recently when both ejected , damn near taking out a passing jet !

Thanks for advice gents.

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Re: Litespeed Blade pics [canuck8] [ In reply to ]
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Man, those pedals just stick out like a sore thumb... ;^)

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Man, those pedals just stick out like a sore thumb... ;^)


They are being changed to Look's next week. The Speedplay's were a bit of an experiment, don't like them either.

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Re: Litespeed Blade pics [canuck8] [ In reply to ]
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your seat's too high... hahaha LOL... sorry couldn't resist... i just tend to laugh whenever i read that line... lovely little inside joke we have here... seriously though sweet ride... you'll be slicing ho'omuku winds in Kona with no problemo... best of luck.

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I hope your right about slicing through the winds in Kona Mark :)

"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream" - Les Brown
"Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment" - Jim Rohn
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Re: Litespeed Blade pics [canuck8] [ In reply to ]
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"the rules in Kona."

True, but for a windy course it's crucial to have more surface area rear than front. Try a HED Deep or an 808 on the rear. Alternatively, get something with less surface area for the front, Nimble Fly, 303, etc.


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I thought you weren't allowed to be bored at work, especially in Singapore.

I can attest this is a great looking bike since I've seen it in person.

get back to work!

Andrew
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I thought you weren't allowed to be bored at work, especially in Singapore.

I can attest this is a great looking bike since I've seen it in person.

get back to work!

Andrew
hahahaha....will do coach !

"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream" - Les Brown
"Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment" - Jim Rohn
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"the rules in Kona."

True, but for a windy course it's crucial to have more surface area rear than front. Try a HED Deep or an 808 on the rear. Alternatively, get something with less surface area for the front, Nimble Fly, 303, etc.
Will be using Hed Alp and the pictured Hed H3C in Kona. Will not be buying anymore wheels in the near future....guaranteed. Appreciate your feedback though CE thanks.

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Re: Litespeed Blade pics [canuck8] [ In reply to ]
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Looks GREAT!.....Love the wheels......Is that wall color called melted butter or old banana?......goes with your speedplays...nice touch.

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It's xcalled Slowtwitch yellow.

I love the forum so much I painted the whole house this color :)

"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream" - Les Brown
"Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment" - Jim Rohn
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Re: Litespeed Blade pics [canuck8] [ In reply to ]
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"They are being changed to Look's next week"

Hope they are Keos, those would look nice on that set-up.
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Yes Keos they are , have heard a lot of good things about them.

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Re: Litespeed Blade pics [canuck8] [ In reply to ]
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Nice bike....Speedplays are the best pedals on the market bar-none.

Do not change them.
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Re: Litespeed Blade pics [Cmikul] [ In reply to ]
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You are correct - except that he should have some Zero titaniums though to match the bike :)

Very nice by the way

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my blade......

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Beautiful , Bladed ! Very sleek , nice clean lines.What kind of pedald do you have on it ? And the red "Blade " sticker is that standard ? Looks great.

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"Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment" - Jim Rohn
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Chain is crossed.
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Re: Litespeed Blade pics [canuck8] [ In reply to ]
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Very nice setup. Looks awesome.
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Very nice setup. Looks awesome.
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Herbert
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The ultimate compliment ! Thank you for designing such a great bike Herbert :)

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"Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment" - Jim Rohn
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