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There's been talk on this thread of the Vuelta wheels being offered in a 50mm carbon CLINCHER in addition to the 50mm carbon TUBULAR. I've already ordered and placed my deposit for the tubs, is there any chance that the clinchers are in fact available? If so, can I buy the clinchers instead of the sew-ups? Thanks!

Send an email to lindsay. I'm guessing she can do it. She'll check with her management. You're going from the item that was in most demand, probably to one of the least from the buzz in the posts. They were still taking orders for the tubs.

There's been talk on this thread of the Vuelta wheels being offered in a 50mm carbon CLINCHER in addition to the 50mm carbon TUBULAR. I've already ordered and placed my deposit for the tubs, is there any chance that the clinchers are in fact available? If so, can I buy the clinchers instead of the sew-ups? Thanks!

You do realize there is a significant difference in the price. 50mm clinchers $548, 50mm tubulars $398.

Damn all of you. I caved and ordered Team Ti with 1 minute to go. Boy do I have some explaining to do to my wife. I needed another bike like a hole in my head.

well, I guess it's over now

Happy new years

You do realize there is a significant difference in the price. 50mm clinchers $548, 50mm tubulars $398.

Yeah, I realize that. I figure that this cost will mostly be offset by not needing to buy new training and race sew-ups, since I already have race clinchers :)

Damn all of you. I caved and ordered Team Ti with 1 minute to go. Boy do I have some explaining to do to my wife. I needed another bike like a hole in my head.

+1

I hope my RT700 is delivered while my wife's at work...

Happy New Year!

I finally ordered the RT700 size 55. Would love to know how many were sold.

I ordered the RT700 Friday and am looking forward to riding a newer lighter bike.

Formally ride a 9 yr old 2000trek I call it my ironhorse because it is heavier than newer bikes.

Clarification needed: I ordered the Bottecchia CF frameset and know I can use the Cane Creek IS2, 6 or 8 headset. My question is, does it matter if it's the tall or short model? The IS2 has both options. I don't want to order the wrong one.

Thanks for the info!

Happy New Year!

Clarification needed: I ordered the Bottecchia CF frameset and know I can use the Cane Creek IS2, 6 or 8 headset. My question is, does it matter if it's the tall or short model? The IS2 has both options. I don't want to order the wrong one.

Thanks for the info!

Happy New Year!

It should not mater. Tall or short is only an indication of the height of the upper cover. Obviously tall being taller than short. My personal opinion would be to get the short and if you need more space between your stem and the upper cover, use spacers. This give you the most flexibility if you want to lower your stem or run it as low as you can get it.

It should not mater. Tall or short is only an indication of the height of the upper cover. Obviously tall being taller than short. My personal opinion would be to get the short and if you need more space between your stem and the upper cover, use spacers. This give you the most flexibility if you want to lower your stem or run it as low as you can get it.

Cool! Thanks! I'm impatient so I didn't want to get the wrong part and then have to wait to return it and get a replacement. :)

Gary

Evoke frameset question.

Hello all and Happy New Year. I bought the the Evoke frameset and as wondering if the frame will be already preped. Do you guys think i will have to prep the bottom bracket and face it? I also read somewhere that the headset comes with, but I must install, do you suppose a sleeve will need to be pressed into the head tube? Just wondering because I was planning to build this bike myself but If I have to prep the frame I may as-well have a shop build the bike for me. I was trying to find the pics for the Evoke frame that were taken at Mikes house to see what the BB area "looked like" when out of the box.
Thanks
Chris

Clarification needed: I ordered the Bottecchia CF frameset and know I can use the Cane Creek IS2, 6 or 8 headset. My question is, does it matter if it's the tall or short model? The IS2 has both options. I don't want to order the wrong one.

Thanks for the info!

Happy New Year!

In case you don't already know: you'll need a 30mm seatpost clamp and a 35mm front derailleur clamp too. Enjoy your frame, I've been loving mine.

In case you don't already know: you'll need a 30mm seatpost clamp and a 35mm front derailleur clamp too. Enjoy your frame, I've been loving mine.


Yup! Those are on my list! :) Thanks!

Yup! Those are on my list! :) Thanks!

Salsa has a seat post collar in different colors.

http://jensonusa.com/store/product/QR707B02-Salsa+Lip-Lock+Seat+Collar.aspx

Evoke frameset question.

Hello all and Happy New Year. I bought the the Evoke frameset and as wondering if the frame will be already preped. Do you guys think i will have to prep the bottom bracket and face it? I also read somewhere that the headset comes with, but I must install, do you suppose a sleeve will need to be pressed into the head tube? Just wondering because I was planning to build this bike myself but If I have to prep the frame I may as-well have a shop build the bike for me. I was trying to find the pics for the Evoke frame that were taken at Mikes house to see what the BB area "looked like" when out of the box.
Thanks
Chris

Here's the link to the page where Mike posted the pics of the Evoke...scroll to the posts near the bottom f the page.

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?p=5771580&highlight=disney+world#post5771580

Don't know if they will be prepped or how much work will it take to install the headset (from Kestrel's website it looks like it is a Zero-Stack model ) but , at $608 , the added cost if any, should be insignificant . Although Mike did mention in the other thread that the RT700 sample he received was clean with no apparent need for prep work.

Here's the link to the page where Mike posted the pics of the Evoke...scroll to the posts near the bottom f the page.

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?p=5771580&highlight=disney+world#post5771580

Don't know if they will be prepped or how much work will it take to install the headset (from Kestrel's website it looks like it is a Zero-Stack model ) but , at $608 , the added cost if any, should be insignificant . Although Mike did mention in the other thread that the RT700 sample he received was clean with no apparent need for prep work.

Thanks for the link. To me that BB area, magnified, looks pretty darn good. I'm just real anxious about this build and am trying to get my ducks in a row! 2008 is going to be a great year!
-CB

The headset will need a press. This kind of frame basically has the cups pressed and hidden in the headtube, from what I've read this is how I understand it anyways. Nashbar has headset presses on sale for $50. I'm almost thinking about getting one for that price.

The headset will need a press. This kind of frame basically has the cups pressed and hidden in the headtube, from what I've read this is how I understand it anyways. Nashbar has headset presses on sale for $50. I'm almost thinking about getting one for that price.

That's how I understand it to be as well...the zero stack installation, that is.

Even Park has a decent priced home use headset press. Or one can always go the threaded-rod-and-washer Home Depot-method...I know it works fine!:p

The headset will need a press. This kind of frame basically has the cups pressed and hidden in the headtube, from what I've read this is how I understand it anyways. Nashbar has headset presses on sale for $50. I'm almost thinking about getting one for that price.

If it is an Integrated headset frame, it doesn't require a press. You do have to order an IS headset with the proper contact angle, but once you have that, you can just set them in place.

If it is an Integrated headset frame, it doesn't require a press. You do have to order an IS headset with the proper contact angle, but once you have that, you can just set them in place.

Please re-read my earlier post. The Kestrel, according to the Kestrel spec sheet, uses a zero-stack headset, not an integrated one. While they may be similar in appearance, they are a little bit different functionally. You can actually take a look at the differences between the different types in the Park Tool website. An integrated headset uses the head tube itself to hold the bearings (which slip in by hand) whereas an internal headset (zero-stack) actually has to have cups pressed into the head tube. What happens is that they are low profile so they fit inside the head tube:after they are pressed in , the bearings slip by hand and from the outside they LOOK like an integrated headset. I already have a Cane Creek Zero Stack on order for when this frame comes in, even though Mike mentioned than an appropriate headset would be included (but not installed) with each frame.

+1

I hope my RT700 is delivered while my wife's at work...

Have it sent to a good friends house. That's what I did!:p

Have it sent to a good friends house. That's what I did!:p

Or to work:D

Please re-read my earlier post. The Kestrel, according to the Kestrel spec sheet, uses a zero-stack headset, not an integrated one. While they may be similar in appearance, they are a little bit different functionally. You can actually take a look at the differences between the different types in the Park Tool website. An integrated headset uses the head tube itself to hold the bearings (which slip in by hand) whereas an internal headset (zero-stack) actually has to have cups pressed into the head tube. What happens is that they are low profile so they fit inside the head tube:after they are pressed in , the bearings slip by hand and from the outside they LOOK like an integrated headset. I already have a Cane Creek Zero Stack on order for when this frame comes in, even though Mike mentioned than an appropriate headset would be included (but not installed) with each frame.
Thanks, Good info.

Please re-read my earlier post. The Kestrel, according to the Kestrel spec sheet, uses a zero-stack headset, not an integrated one. While they may be similar in appearance, they are a little bit different functionally. You can actually take a look at the differences between the different types in the Park Tool website. An integrated headset uses the head tube itself to hold the bearings (which slip in by hand) whereas an internal headset (zero-stack) actually has to have cups pressed into the head tube. What happens is that they are low profile so they fit inside the head tube:after they are pressed in , the bearings slip by hand and from the outside they LOOK like an integrated headset. I already have a Cane Creek Zero Stack on order for when this frame comes in, even though Mike mentioned than an appropriate headset would be included (but not installed) with each frame.

Just curious where did you order yours? I saw Greenfish sports has the Cane Creek ZS-6 for $39.99, I will be doing more price checking on these. I wonder what headset is shipped with the frame set? The Evoke complete bike is spec'd with the CC ZS-6 and the RT-800 is spec'd with the ZS-2. Also thanks for the info on the Zero Stack, I thought it was the same as the IS.
-later-

I already have a Cane Creek Zero Stack on order for when this frame comes in, even though Mike mentioned than an appropriate headset would be included (but not installed) with each frame.

Do the Bottecchias also come with a headset?

Do the Bottecchias also come with a headset?

No headset included.

Just curious where did you order yours? I saw Greenfish sports has the Cane Creek ZS-6 for $39.99, I will be doing more price checking on these. I wonder what headset is shipped with the frame set? The Evoke complete bike is spec'd with the CC ZS-6 and the RT-800 is spec'd with the ZS-2. Also thanks for the info on the Zero Stack, I thought it was the same as the IS.
-later-

Got it through a local shop for a bit more than the Greenfish price. I ordered it after I saw a built up Evoke with one. However, I ordered the one with the tall top cap to minimize the number of spacers used. I think it will look nice. We still do not know which headset BD is going to supply with the Evokes so I wanted to have mine already just in case I don't like the one that comes with it.

No headset included.

Nope. No headset included. Although the Bottecchias DO use an integrated one (IS-8 and similar).

Or to work:D

I work from home. I'll have to go the buddy route.

has my evoke shipped yet? Is it February yet?

the wait is killing me... I need something to encourage me to ride is the weather!!!

has my evoke shipped yet? Is it February yet?

the wait is killing me... I need something to encourage me to ride is the weather!!!

I picked up the RT700. Can't wait for it to show up, but I'm glad its going to come at the tail end of winter. Chances are I'd try to ride it on all the ice we have. Probably wouldn't end well.

Yeah, I loved the detail and flowing lines on the RT700 so much, I had to get it. And since I could get the Dura Ace for a great deal (with all the other components as well), I decided to try it too. Right now I'm running Record on my PF RS. I'm looking forward to trying the DA and comparing them.

Oh, of course that wasn't enough either. I had to also get the 50mm tubulars! My first time with tubulars but since it was such a good deal, I went for it.

All I have is a lame color laser printer sheet of Fly Ti MTB photos on the office bb to keep me drooling between now and April. Sigh.

All I have is a lame color laser printer sheet of Fly Ti MTB photos on the office bb to keep me drooling between now and April. Sigh.
I'm having trouble thinking of something that BB stands for besides Bottom Bracket. Am I a geek yet?

::EDIT:: Mike I forgot to mention. THANK YOU!

All I have is a lame color laser printer sheet of Fly Ti MTB photos on the office bb to keep me drooling between now and April. Sigh.

I ran down to Performance bike to pick up some Campy specific tools for the Evoke build. they still have the 2 Evoke's there, size 54, my size. These are 2006 model year, full Ultegra. The 53/39 is priced at $1900.00 and the compact is priced at $1500.00. These are some sweet bike's . As I'm drooling over these bikes, the manager comes over and says my wife just called and she said it was ok to buy one. We laughed and I explained how I have a frameset on order and my plans to build with Centaur. So at least when I get bored I can run down to the bike shop and look at the real thing to get me by!!
-later-

I'm having trouble thinking of something that BB stands for besides Bottom Bracket. Am I a geek yet?

::EDIT:: Mike I forgot to mention. THANK YOU!

bulletin board?

What the hell else would BB ever stand for? Bababooey?

I ran down to Performance bike to pick up some Campy specific tools for the Evoke build. they still have the 2 Evoke's there, size 54, my size. These are 2006 model year, full Ultegra. The 53/39 is priced at $1900.00 and the compact is priced at $1500.00. These are some sweet bike's . As I'm drooling over these bikes, the manager comes over and says my wife just called and she said it was ok to buy one. We laughed and I explained how I have a frameset on order and my plans to build with Centaur. So at least when I get bored I can run down to the bike shop and look at the real thing to get me by!!
-later-
How much do the one's at Performance weigh btw? (without pedals)

Holy smokes. I just got a pay request from BD. It says my R700 is in and it's time to pay up.
Is this possible? Am I being phished/scammed?

Holy smokes. I just got a pay request from BD. It says my R700 is in and it's time to pay up.
Is this possible? Am I being phished/scammed?

lucky! I was thinking about the RT700, but at the end, I couldn't go through with it. and to be honest, the only reason was it's orange. Oh well.

edit: got a pay request for the Bottechia frameset.

lucky! I was thinking about the RT700, but at the end, I couldn't go through with it. and to be honest, the only reason was it's orange. Oh well.

edit: got a pay request for the Bottechia frameset.

Hey! That IS NOT orange. That's copper. I would never own an orange bike. Do you think I'm crazy? Orange... Jeeezzz. Copper. Say it with me now: Copper.

lucky! I was thinking about the RT700, but at the end, I couldn't go through with it. and to be honest, the only reason was it's orange. Oh well.

edit: got a pay request for the Bottechia frameset.

Yep. Got a request for pay for the Bottecchia frame just now plus an email from Lindsay for confirmation of the size I wanted. Holy smokes that was fast!

Holy smokes. I just got a pay request from BD. It says my R700 is in and it's time to pay up.
Is this possible? Am I being phished/scammed?

Waiting for mine!! Hopefully delivery will be before February.

Hey! That IS NOT orange. That's copper. I would never own an orange bike. Do you think I'm crazy? Orange... Jeeezzz. Copper. Say it with me now: Copper.

coughORANGEcough. I just don't think I can rock that color. I love the lines and hidden cables. Oh well, money saved goes towards component upgrades.

Coper
COPER
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Coper
COPER
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COPER
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:p I guess I'll see in person on our next NorCal group ride?

:p I guess I'll see in person on our next NorCal group ride?

What???? Let it touch the ground? Sweat on it? Expose it to the elements?



OK..

How much do the one's at Performance weigh btw? (without pedals)

Just a tad over 18lbs. But they had huge cruiser type aluminum pedals on it.

For those that got requests, when did you order? I ordered mine towards the end, just before the 25th. I was actually hoping it would wait until Feb., as it's my birthday (asking for forgiveness) and at least gives me a month from Christmas...