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started by Star on July 26, 2006

I finally got my new ORBEA ORDU...and its hot! [ATTACH]275[/ATTACH] (sorry about he poor quality). Its funny what: the right size, the right position, and the right saddle can do for a long ride. After four years of long painful rides (including four 1/2 IM's and an IM), the right setup rocks. I feel like I upgraded from a Honda to a Jaguar! I'm riding over a mile an hour faster than on my previous bike...either its the setup, or I'm just really excited :p

I can thank FLORIDA BICYCLE SPORTS in St. Pete for their awesome recommendation and the time they take to make sure my position is correct and feeling good! They're AWESOME!

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Tribro posted 2 years ago.

sweet ride. does the saddle really have a curve like that in the nose or is that a picture quality thing? Looks very futuristic :)

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dr_rios_ec posted 2 years ago.

Wow....sweet....!!!
Your ride looks awesome...enjoy it and congratulations!

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Star posted 2 years ago.

its the SMP Strike saddle [ATTACH]277[/ATTACH], it is awesome! the long hole and bent nose allows blood flow in the genitals. check it out at http://www.sellesmp.com/en/default.htm. after too many painful rides, this is a relief! anyone who has the smashing and pain in the saddle should give it a try.

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JamieM posted 2 years ago.

Very cool. I just got to see an Ordu for the first time last week. Beautiful bike. Enjoy it.

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Red5 posted 2 years ago.

That's hot! Great bike and a big congrats, bro'!

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deepbluex posted 2 years ago.

Congrats! I also got a new ride! I just finished building up my first tri-bike over the last few months (a lot of eBay-ing for parts) and recently used it on my first Oly race!:D
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Anton posted 2 years ago.

Wicked cool!

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rbreddin75 posted 2 years ago.

Orbea makes a great bike I hear...
Glad you've seen immediate improvement (even if it is psychological)

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Paiko posted 2 years ago.

Obrea makes some of the sexiest bikes around. Sweet! I go to the LBS just to day dream.

I got mine and you can't have it back!
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tcrunner07 posted 2 years ago.

throw some HED aerobars on there, or atleast some straight extensions...lol...no bias in there at all

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snaxen posted 2 years ago.

Dear Star...
What kind of mounting bracket do you have behind your saddle?
I'm having a hard time locating such an item as tri is not very popular here in Malaysia and equipment is very limited..
Strange, we host the Langkawi IM every year....

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Tikal Dog posted 2 years ago.

What a COOL bike!!! Congratulations!

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kylie posted 2 years ago.

oooh soooo hott!

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jess1 posted 2 years ago.

undeniably sexy

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Star posted 2 years ago.

snaxen: the bottle cage is a Minoura...you can find it on their website at http://www.minoura.co.jp/acc-e.html Its the SBH-300 - Dual Bottle Cage Holder.

I'm LOVING my new ride...this setup is really worth the buck!

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snaxen posted 2 years ago.

Thanx dude... hopefuly the ride I'm building will be half as sweet as yours...

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Red Devil posted 2 years ago.

I saw that seat a few times, is it comfortable? It looks like there is hardly any seat there

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Star posted 2 years ago.

Hey Red Devil!

Yes, the saddle is AWESOME! it is the SMP Strike women's version...there is a men's version, as well as a race version. both are harder than this one. i'm SO happy with it....its made a HUGE difference down there;)

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