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    #7292
    gman2k
    Registered Users Posts: 4,076 ✭✭✭gman2k


    Zesty 527, first complete new bike I've bought since 1988!


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    #7293
    Raam
    Registered Users Posts: 14,317 ✭✭✭✭Raam


    Lusk_Doyle wrote: »
    Had a sneaky spin on this earlier today while Raam was out running with his bike on his shoulder. That stem needs lowering. Even with your saddle height being slightly higher than mine is, it doesn't feel racey in the drops like mine does. Still nice though. If there was any less material on the "saddle" it would be a seatpost!

    I've only ridden 30km on the thing since I got it about two weeks ago. Give me a break!


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    #7294
    Lusk_Doyle
    Registered Users Posts: 4,338 ✭✭✭Lusk_Doyle


    Raam wrote: »
    I've only ridden 30km on the thing since I got it about two weeks ago. Give me a break!

    You'd swear that you had something else to be doing!


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    #7295
    countrykid
    Closed Accounts Posts: 835 ✭✭✭countrykid


    Winter bus 2014 tryed & tested this morning ..
    Very happy


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    #7296
    The tax man
    Registered Users Posts: 4,557 ✭✭✭The tax man


    countrykid wrote: »
    Winter bus 2014 tryed & tested this morning ..
    Very happy
    owl-upside-down_2156162i.jpg

    Looks tidy from my angle.:D


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    #7297
    outfox
    Registered Users Posts: 942 ✭✭✭outfox


    countrykid wrote: »
    Winter bus 2014 tryed & tested this morning ..
    Very happy

    Very nice, Countrykid. Is that bronze colour the frame-only option ie. you bought frame separately and built it up? I'm thinking of getting an Equilibrium, but the only nice colour in the 2015 line up is that bronze. Also, stock versions (Equilibrium 20 and 30) come with Campy this year, whereas I'd prefer 105 or Ultegra.


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    #7298
    countrykid
    Closed Accounts Posts: 835 ✭✭✭countrykid


    outfox wrote: »
    Very nice, Countrykid. Is that bronze colour the frame-only option ie. you bought frame separately and built it up? I'm thinking of getting an Equilibrium, but the only nice colour in the 2015 line up is that bronze. Also, stock versions (Equilibrium 20 and 30) come with Campy this year, whereas I'd prefer 105 or Ultegra.

    Yeah... That's the frameset option..
    The only colour available as a frameset I think..
    Don't know what number this one equates to but it's made of the 725 Reynolds ...
    I had one earlier in the year and built it with campy - was lovely but I felt the frame deserved a better groupo so slung the 7800 dura ace on.
    The brakes unfortunately have to be long drops- shimano do 2 types- 105 level ( mine) and ultegra level- I swapped the pads for decent ones and I'm more than happy with the performance..


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    #7299
    The tax man
    Registered Users Posts: 4,557 ✭✭✭The tax man


    @countrykid For some strange reason your link shows your bike upside down when viewed on my phone, it's fine while on my computer.:confused:
    Just in case you were wondering why I'm posting cute owl pictures.


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    #7300
    countrykid
    Closed Accounts Posts: 835 ✭✭✭countrykid


    The tax man wrote: »
    @countrykid For some strange reason your link shows your bike upside down when viewed on my phone, it's fine while on my computer.:confused:
    Just in case you were wondering why I'm posting cute owl pictures.

    Had figured it may be a reference to something like that...
    The owl is a cutie anyway - an image of beauty- in a strange kinda way !


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    #7301
    Gasco
    Registered Users Posts: 335 ✭✭Gasco


    countrykid wrote: »
    Winter bus 2014 tryed & tested this morning ..
    Very happy

    You bought another!! Liking the colour a lot.


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    #7302
    countrykid
    Closed Accounts Posts: 835 ✭✭✭countrykid


    Gasco wrote: »
    You bought another!! Liking the colour a lot.

    I did...
    Missed the feel!!
    Went a size down this time..
    Not much difference really but is the same size as my volare so makes sense


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    #7303
    Lusk_Doyle
    Registered Users Posts: 4,338 ✭✭✭Lusk_Doyle


    The tax man wrote: »
    @countrykid For some strange reason your link shows your bike upside down when viewed on my phone, it's fine while on my computer.:confused:
    Just in case you were wondering why I'm posting cute owl pictures.

    Stop holding your phone upside down! Jeez, if the tax man can't do basic things right then Allah help us!


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    #7304
    outfox
    Registered Users Posts: 942 ✭✭✭outfox


    Countrykid, you were lucky to get that frameset in time for winter. LBS tells me that if I order now, I'll get it in Feb!
    BTW, what frame size did you go for? It looks like a 54 cm in the photo. Is the Genesis frame sizing fairly standard?


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    #7305
    Icyseanfitz
    Registered Users Posts: 7,410 ✭✭✭Icyseanfitz


    gman2k wrote: »
    Zesty 527, first complete new bike I've bought since 1988!

    now thats beautiful :D


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    #7306
    countrykid
    Closed Accounts Posts: 835 ✭✭✭countrykid


    outfox wrote: »
    Countrykid, you were lucky to get that frameset in time for winter. LBS tells me that if I order now, I'll get it in Feb!
    BTW, what frame size did you go for? It looks like a 54 cm in the photo. Is the Genesis frame sizing fairly standard?

    Yeah..
    I had it pre ordered ...
    It's a 52 genesis
    Fits like a 54 in most bikes
    The slope is dramatic but the head tube and top tube are normal
    I had a 54 before and have down sized based on top tube length


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    #7307
    OldBean
    Registered Users Posts: 1,407 ✭✭✭OldBean


    Those Genesis frames are so nice.


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    #7308
    The tax man
    Registered Users Posts: 4,557 ✭✭✭The tax man


    A little something for a dirty weekend....
    20141028_185342.jpg


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    #7309
    maxamillius
    Registered Users Posts: 1,136 ✭✭✭maxamillius


    gman2k wrote: »
    Zesty 527, first complete new bike I've bought since 1988!

    Love that,you do much mtbing?


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    #7310
    gman2k
    Registered Users Posts: 4,076 ✭✭✭gman2k


    maxamillius wrote: »
    Love that,you do much mtbing?

    It's my main poison, but as always my skills don't match the bikes abilities.


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    #7311
    outfox
    Registered Users Posts: 942 ✭✭✭outfox


    Sorry to bother you one more time Countrykid. Can I ask what height you are? Cant decide on 52 or 54 cm frame. I'm 5-9.


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    #7312
    countrykid
    Closed Accounts Posts: 835 ✭✭✭countrykid


    outfox wrote: »
    Sorry to bother you one more time Countrykid. Can I ask what height you are? Cant decide on 52 or 54 cm frame. I'm 5-9.

    I would definitly say 52...
    However... If your the flexible type who lays as flat as your back will go on a bike then maybe 54
    I'm over 5'10 but not quiet 5 '11
    52 suits me
    For the record- there is no tube on the bike that's 52cm!!
    Seat tube is shorter-48cm
    Top tube is virtual 538!
    Head tube 132 I think
    I ride a 54 in most bikes..
    I was advised to size down and tbh the advice was spot on
    If your passing Kildare at any stage your welcome to try mine out


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    #7313
    outfox
    Registered Users Posts: 942 ✭✭✭outfox


    Thanks CK. That's good advice. I'm normally 54 too, so looks like a 52 would suit.
    Wonder what the boardsies views are on this below? I suspect it will be moved to the ugly thread.

    equilibrium-disc-20-2015-road-bike-ec073926

    genesis-equilibrium-disc-20-2015-road-bike.jpg


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    #7314
    countrykid
    Closed Accounts Posts: 835 ✭✭✭countrykid


    outfox wrote: »
    Thanks CK. That's good advice. I'm normally 54 too, so looks like a 52 would suit.
    Wonder what the boardsies views are on this below? I suspect it will be moved to the ugly thread.

    too loud for me...


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    #7315
    Darkglasses
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 14,526 Mod ✭✭✭✭Darkglasses


    Looks like a bike made by JCB outfox :o


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    #7316
    eeeee
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 6,845 Mod ✭✭✭✭eeeee


    I love it. The brighter the better. Pity there's so much black on it. Red forks would be the business!


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    #7317
    Lusk_Doyle
    Registered Users Posts: 4,338 ✭✭✭Lusk_Doyle


    gadetra wrote: »
    I love it. The brighter the better. Pity there's so much black on it. Red forks would be the business!

    You should get your head checked. That recent crash may have damaged more than your collar bone!


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    #7318
    eeeee
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 6,845 Mod ✭✭✭✭eeeee


    Pfft! It's time to break the black hegemony…! There's far too much of it on bikes. If I had my way there would be no black or white. Much like my (non-cycling) wardrobe. Colour goes with colour. And if it's not working simply add more colour. I can professionally attest to the veracity of the above :p


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    #7319
    Lumen
    Registered Users Posts: 31,067 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    gadetra wrote: »
    Pfft! It's time to break the black hegemony…! There's far too much of it on bikes. If I had my way there would be no black or white. Much like my (non-cycling) wardrobe. Colour goes with colour. And if it's not working simply add more colour. I can professionally attest to the veracity of the above :p

    Yes, but too much yellow strays into TDF leader territory.


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    #7320
    outfox
    Registered Users Posts: 942 ✭✭✭outfox


    Apart from Gadetra, opinions on the yellow seem to be negative overall.
    It might be fun to cycle a bike that creates such polar views...
    And I love that JCB reference.


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    #7321
    wanderer 22
    Registered Users, Subscribers Posts: 2,142 ✭✭✭wanderer 22


    outfox wrote: »
    Apart from Gadetra, opinions on the yellow seem to be negative overall.
    It might be fun to cycle a bike that creates such polar views...
    And I love that JCB reference.

    I'm generally a big fan of Genesis bikes but they've really screwed up with their colour scheme this year.


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