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Tuesday, December 22, 2009

⇒ bike day!

finally bought a new bike. My previous bike was something my parents got me almost 20 years ago from paddy's markets that had plastic rims.

I got a Giant Rock/W (2010) - it's everything I need and way more than I'm used to. Very happy. I'm not a pro biker and this is my first geared bike, so I'm feeling pretty good. I'll post a picture soon.

specifications:
Frame: ALUXX Double Butted Aluminium
Forks: InSync Grind OS w/ 80mm Travel
Sizes: XS:14in, S:17in, M:19in, L:21in, XL:23in, XXL:25in
Colour: Black, Blue/Black
Front Derail: Shimano C-102
Rear Derail: Shimano Altus
Gear Levers: Shimano Altus 24 speed EZ-Fire+
Brake Levers: Shimano Altus
Brakes: Alloy V-Type
Cranks: Shimano M-191 28/38/48T
B/Bracket: VP Semi Cartridge
Hubs: Joytech Alloy QR fr, Shimano Altus 8sp Cassette rr
Rims: Alloy Double Wall 32H
Spokes: Stainless
Tyres: Kenda 26x1.95in
Free Wheel: Shimano HG-30 11-32T 8spd
Handlebars: Steel Low Riser
Stem: Alloy Ahead
S/Pillar: Alloy Micro-Adjust
Saddle: SDG Bel Air
Pedals: Flat Steel Cage
Chain: Shimano IG-50
Seat Tube / Size: M 19in
Top Tube: 58.0cm
Head Angle: 70.5'
Seat Angle: 73.0'
Fork Rake: n/a
Wheelbase: 106.2cm
Chainstay: 42.5cm

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