It has been 8 weeks since my accident which I detailed here: http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=315150


Recovery is coming along well and I'm ready to start, or at least starting to 'try' to ride. It should be interesting to see what 8 weeks off the bike has done to my overall fitness level which was at a all time high before becoming a human hood ornament and turning my bike into a carbon paper weight.


Tomorrow I will be completing the build on my new ride, a Look 595 Ultra frame decked out with Campagnolo Record components.

The frame set includes the Look HSC-6 Fork as well as integrated headset and seat mast.

http://www.wrenchscience.com/DBImages/400H/595UltraGlossBlack.jpg


The wheel set I have chosen is Campys, er I mean the Fulcrum Racing Zero's. For those that don't know, Fulcrum is Campagnolo's house brand.

http://www.wrenchscience.com/DBImages/400H/FulcrumRacing0.jpg

At first I wasn't sure a red wheel would look good on a black frame, but after holding it up to the frame I think it will be striking.

A Deda Electa flat bar as we as a Deda Newton 31 Stem round out the controls.

http://www.dedaelementi.com/img/articoli/Electa_Grande.jpg

http://www.dedaelementi.com/img/articoli/newton-31_Grande.jpg


My beloved (at least to my Butt), Fizik Arione saddle finishes off the build.

Pics of the completed project to follow once complete.........

Gudam!

Awesome! I can't wait to see the full build.

Glad your recovery is coming along.

Adam, you are making me salivate !!!

Adam, you are making me salivate !!!

Why salivate? Your custom Seven with full Ti hardware is the bomb! It is so beautiful.

Why salivate? Your custom Seven with full Ti hardware is the bomb! It is so beautiful.

Oh yea, that's right ... but I guess it's just the excitement of building a new bike! :D

WOW! That's gonna be gorgeous ('course, I'm a little partial ;))

Can't wait to see it all finished! :D

I'm salivating, too. Not too much, though, or else Vivian might get upset.

Beautiful build Adam. About all that is missing is this bling
http://www.aztlanbicycle.com/images/products/lowrider-sissy-bars-kickstands/KICK_STAND_TWISTED_7_1_2_GOLD_34058.jpg

That bike's so sweet I'm getting a toothache thinking about it.

(Been eyeing those Record skeletons lately)

Very nice! :beer:

Beautiful build Adam. About all that is missing is this bling
http://www.aztlanbicycle.com/images/products/lowrider-sissy-bars-kickstands/KICK_STAND_TWISTED_7_1_2_GOLD_34058.jpg

Is that actual gold, or gold plated? That would add quite a bit of weight to it. Hey, that'll give the rest of us a chance to catch up! :p

:thunk:


...and not the sissy "Oh, I fainted" thunk...but the, "Holy crap, I'm just going to sit here for a few minutes and imagine Janet Reno naked" thunk.


Nice.Effing.Ride.

:beer: Awesome, Adam! I know it would have been better to have never have met that car with your arm (:() but for all your pain and suffering, this is, at least, a nice salve! I look forward to the pics of it all built. I also look forward to Saturday night. :)

"Holy crap, I'm just going to sit here for a few minutes and imagine Janet Reno naked"

Imagining Janet Reno naked...



:rolleyes: .....



:rolleyes: .....



:rolleyes: ..... Nope. Doesn't do it for me.

Imagining Janet Reno naked...



:rolleyes: .....



:rolleyes: .....



:rolleyes: ..... Nope. Doesn't do it for me.


That's 'cause you don't have what he is trying to get rid of

Was the driver insured? Did they give you what your bike was worth?

Glad to hear you're recovering well!

Beautiful frameset, btw....:D

Love the 595 - can't wait to see it!!

Awesome choice in components as well!!

That's one sweet ride (said with difficult to conceal jealousy)....

Euroblingtastic!!

Go French carbon!! Record is da bomb!!

w00t!

:beer:

Thanks for all the complements. I am excited to test this bike out. I have never ridden a Look before two weeks ago when a friend of mine who is a long time Look owner persuaded me to take a test ride.

Wow.... I was amazed with how comfortable yet stiff the ride was. The ride makes my Cannondale System Six feel like riding a cinder block.

The handling characteristics are fantastic. I went with the stiffer 595 Ultra vs the 595 Orgin because of my size. I will never be thin like a Pro Tour rider and hover at 185-190 (5'10") lbs in my best shape.

After speaking with some long time Campagnolo owners since I am a Campagnolo virgin, I decided to "make the leap" (to quote SRAM) and go to the dark side.

Nice frame & wheels.

Good to see that you are recovering.

After speaking with some long time Campagnolo owners since I am a Campagnolo virgin, I decided to "make the leap" (to quote SRAM) and go to the dark side.

I'm a committed convert. :)

I'm a committed convert. :)


Campagnolo is the shiznit!!!

Awesome Adam!!!!
Can't wait to see you back on the road!

Karen

Nice, glad you are doing better!
John

Wood.

The build is complete... Need to fine tune the rear derailer a bit tomorrow, mount my Garmin and then I will take completed pictures.

The build is complete... Need to fine tune the rear derailer a bit tomorrow, mount my Garmin and then I will take completed pictures.

Since you aren't riding yet, you're going to need someone about your height to give it a good thorough testing. I'm here for you, man. I know... I'm a giver.

Since you aren't riding yet, you're going to need someone about your height to give it a good thorough testing. I'm here for you, man. I know... I'm a giver.

No such luck buddy... I was riding it up and down my block about 50 times yesterday when the sun was setting.


But you are welcome to a ride anytime.

:)

No such luck buddy... I was riding it up and down my block about 50 times yesterday when the sun was setting.


But you are welcome to a ride anytime.

:)

good for you!

- Now get those miles in bike journal, we're lagging a bit :)

Final Specs:

Look 595 Ultra Carbon Frame (Gloss Black)
Look HSC-6 Full Carbon Fork
Look Epost Integrated Seat Mast
Look Integrated Carbon Headset

Campagnolo Record Ergopower 10s Controls
Campagnolo Record Rear Derailleur (Short Cage)
Campagnolo Record CT QS Front Derailleur
Campagnolo Record Ultra Torque Carbon Compact Crankset 50/34 (172.5)
Campagnolo Record Ultra Torque Bottom Bracket
Campagnolo Record Black Skeleton-D Brakeset
Campagnolo Record Cassette (Modified to 12-26)
Campagnolo Record Ultra Chain (With Connex Link)
Campagnolo Stainless Cables (Soldiered)
Campagnolo Cable Housing

Speedplay X/2 Pedals

Deda Elementi Newton 31 Stem
Deda Elementi Electa Carbon Wing Bar
Deda Elementi Soft Touch Bar Tape (Black)

Fizik Arione Ti Saddle with ICS (Black)
Fizik ICS Saddle Bag (Medium)

Fulcrum Racing Zero Clincher Wheelset
Vittoria Ultralight Tubes
Continental Grand Prix 4000 Tires (Black)

Ravx Beta X Carbon Bottle Cages

Garmin Edge 305 GPS/Cyclo Computer (With Cadence/Heart Rate)

good for you!

- Now get those miles in bike journal, we're lagging a bit :)

I think I need to try your "Base" training routine to get myself back into shape for the hills.....

Wow, very nice....

After speaking with some long time Campagnolo owners since I am a Campagnolo virgin, I decided to "make the leap" (to quote SRAM) and go to the dark side.

I am a recent convert as well. Had never ridden modern Campy, chose full Chorus for my custom steel. Really glad I did.

That's an awesome ride you've got there. :beer:

Jim

Glad you've recovered from the injuries, yikes! And looking forward to seeing some pics of the new eye candy. That is quite the spec sheet:)

Which bottle cages?

A spec sheet is nothing without bottle cages.

...and bar tape.

Which bottle cages?

A spec sheet is nothing without bottle cages.

...and bar tape.

Updated just for you ;)

So, how much does it weigh?

Ooh...sweet cages, awiner.

:)

So, how much does it weigh?

I was excited to see 12.1 Lbs with no Tires, tubes, bar tape, computer, pedals or cages.

Put everything on and the final weight was 15.2 Lbs.

I was excited to see 12.1 Lbs with no Tires, tubes, bar tape, computer, pedals or cages.

Put everything on and the final weight was 15.2 Lbs.

Ok, you are still UCI race legal. Whew that

Mine is 18 pounds which is about 7 pounds lighter than its predecessor.

Ok, you are still UCI race legal. Whew that

Mine is 18 pounds which is about 7 pounds lighter than its predecessor.

If I could lose the 6 Lbs I gained from sitting on my ass for 8 weeks in front of the boob tube I would be much better off.

If I could lose the 6 Lbs I gained from sitting on my ass for 8 weeks in front of the boob tube I would be much better off.

Calle Contento repeats!!! (I need 'em too)

those red rims will stand out

Pictures as promised....

^^^ She's a beauty! Congrats! :beer:

Giggity!


:thunk:


/two pretty good compliments right there.

Niiiiiice!! :D

Tell us about that cassette... how is it "modified" exactly? I presume you somehow sneaked a 26T cog on a 12-25 setup?

I'd love to know, since I'm considering doing some more climbing....