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GOOD GUESS

Sweet.

One suggestion though, can we have rack mount capability for those of us that want to use it as a commuter/touring bike?

Sweet.

One suggestion though, can we have rack mount capability for those of us that want to use it as a commuter/touring bike?

Yes
I think that is important

RT700 AERO SEAT POST
I got in a limited number I can sell at $120 delivered
They were sent to my home - so they would ship separate from frame or bike

If you ordered an RT700 frameset OR complete bike
PM your e-mail address and name
and I will send you a 'money request' for $120
and once paid - priority mail the Aero Post

mike

Mike, what's the weight on those seatposts?

Anyone have any ideas on where to get a good deal on an Sram Force group?

Mike, what's the weight on those seatposts?

245 gms: http://kestrel-usa.com/accessories/post.php

245 gms: http://kestrel-usa.com/accessories/post.php

Well I can strike that one off the list then.

Well I can strike that one off the list then.

Why? It is only 10 gms more than the Ritchey specced post which probably the weight of the clamp to hold a stanard post. Unless you bought the frame only and are going for ultralight?

Unless you bought the frame only and are going for ultralight?

bingo. I kind like the controltech (http://www.controltechbikes.com/sec-8/index.aspx) ipost. It's got a cool-looking cutout in the cf.

Dammit! Apparently the address you send to BD in your initial ordering email means nothing. According to Lindsey they only ship to the paypal confirmed address. Busted.

(my first post).

For those of you interested - RT700 bikes appear to be getting ready to ship.
I got payment notification this morning, and after paying, I got some preliminary info via UPS.

Tentative delivery date is this friday at the earliest. I guess it *is* February now :-).

For reference, I ordered my complete RT700 back on 12/21/07.


-john

love that kestrel, i have finally found a kestrel that i actually like
carlos

Anyone's shipment that got tracking info appear to actually be moving yet? Maybe UPS hasnt picked up or the system hasnt updated.....

I ordered my complete RT700 on 12/30 and paid for the balance today. If things work as promised then I should have it sometime next week!

My RT700 is scheduled for delivery tomorrow. Yippee!

I think I'll pass on the seatpost. For me, it'll amount to not much more than bling factor, which is not worth $120.

You guys are killing me, the Ti won't be here for another 3 months. Enjoy your new ride everyone and post some photos!

I think I'll pass on the seatpost. For me, it'll amount to not much more than bling factor, which is not worth $120.

My sentiments exactly.

bingo. I kind like the controltech (http://www.controltechbikes.com/sec-8/index.aspx) ipost. It's got a cool-looking cutout in the cf.

Very Nice.

I wanted the adjustability. If....WHEN I lose 20 pounds and start running again I want to do some triathlons. The RT sp allows a forward setup.

My RT700 is scheduled for delivery tomorrow. Yippee!

I think I'll pass on the seatpost. For me, it'll amount to not much more than bling factor, which is not worth $120.


Huh? UPS shows my frame billing info is in, but it hasn't actually shipped yet.
I can't stand this. I feel like a little kid waiting for Christmas to come, and it is very very slow....

Just cause it looks like there are people searching...

In my opinion the best 31.6 post for the money...
Kcnc Ti Pro Lite, 162g, $100, http://fairwheelbikes.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=20_54&products_id=246

32.4 posts - limited choices -
Thompson Elite, 240g, $75
FSA Slk, 280g, $85
Campy Record, 190g, $190

I found a Thompson elite for $55. Cut it should be under 200 grams, but the seatpost size is the biggest drawback of the Evoke.

bingo. I kind like the controltech (http://www.controltechbikes.com/sec-8/index.aspx) ipost. It's got a cool-looking cutout in the cf.

Yep. That's the one I just ordered. And the price was cheaper than the Easton CF post which looked like it was manufactured by Microsoft.

Yep. That's the one I just ordered. And the price was cheaper than the Easton CF post which looked like it was manufactured by Microsoft.

Where'd you order it from?

I was also looking at the Bold TI (http://www.stealthcycling.com/product/BPPOSTTI298X250X18OS/BP_Titanium_Seatpost_298_x_250mm_x_18mm_offset_Siver_clamp__174g.html) - 174 grams before trimming

Where'd you order it from?

I was also looking at the Bold TI (http://www.stealthcycling.com/product/BPPOSTTI298X250X18OS/BP_Titanium_Seatpost_298_x_250mm_x_18mm_offset_Siver_clamp__174g.html) - 174 grams before trimming

My LBS ordered it for me.

My LBS ordered it for me.

If I had to use my LBS I couldn't afford this build.

Huh? UPS shows my frame billing info is in, but it hasn't actually shipped yet.
I can't stand this. I feel like a little kid waiting for Christmas to come, and it is very very slow....

Bikesdirect uses online Paypal UPS shipping, so they probably generated a whole bunch of tickets for Monday pickup, but the truck load didn't get processed till later today.

Where I live, UPS ground from Dallas is essentially overnight delivery.:)

If I had to use my LBS I couldn't afford this build.

I hear you. I use them for the stuff I can afford to get from them. This falls into that category. I try as hard as I can, buy a lot of stuff from them, and they are very tolerant of my eBay and Bikes Direct purchases. Everybody's happy.

Bikesdirect uses online Paypal UPS shipping, so they probably generated a whole bunch of tickets for Monday pickup, but the truck load didn't get processed till later today.

Where I live, UPS ground from Dallas is essentially overnight delivery.:)


Whoops. I just checked again. Scheduled Friday delivery!

Shipping weight: 8 pounds. Fun.

Whoops. I just checked again. Scheduled Friday delivery

Shipping weight: 8 pounds. Fun.

With or without bottle cages and bike computer?

With or without bottle cages and bike computer?

8 pounds.
Without cages or computer -- or wheels, gears, bars, bar tape, shifters, brakes and pedals.
But with cardboard, packing foam and a racking label.

Lose the tracking label, live dangerously, save 5 grams.

My frame is finally moving and will be here on Thursday. Ive got most everything I need for the build except a FD and I called the shop and asked him to order me one so I should be good to go. I did have to special order the cableset Im going to use but that wasnt a big deal.

RT700 Shipped today and scheduled for Jan 11th delivery. Shipping weight 40 Lbs.

I just grabbed a closeout deal on a set of Kestrel EMS Pro/SL handlebars (180 grams) at cycle co (https://www.cycleco.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=59) shipped USPS for $154.55 !

Just got two good deals for my new RT700 - a NIB SRAM OG-1070 11-28 cassette for $62 and very slightly used quattro ti pedals w/o cleats for $85. Nice.

Looking forward to seeing built up RT700 pics / details. On the fringe of ordering an Ultegra group from PBK since they got a compact 170mm in stock right now in it. Gonna be putting Quattro's on mine too, they are about $90 from pricepoint too.

I'm still sniffin' around for a deal on an SRAM Force group. Lemme know if y'all find a deal better than $909

I'm gonna go for a compact too.

Comparable (to BD Fly Ti Hardtail MTB) Colorado Cyclist XTR/Disc MTB build kit without frame or fork: $1863.00. BD complete bike price with Rock Shox fork and Ti frame: $1899. That Rock Shox fork is a $550+ item and I've never seen a Ti hardtail MTB frame for <$600.

That's what I'm talkin' bout. I haven't analyzed the other prices, but I'm confident they are comparably hard to get close to on in the marketplace. The reality is that most hardtail MTBs with similar specs are more like $3500++. Certainly not under $2,000. If anyone finds something to shop against the BD offering, please let me know and post it here.

I'm still sniffin' around for a deal on an SRAM Force group. Lemme know if y'all find a deal better than $909

I'm gonna go for a compact too.

Ebay?

RT700 AERO SEAT POST
I got in a limited number I can sell at $120 delivered
They were sent to my home - so they would ship separate from frame or bike

If you ordered an RT700 frameset OR complete bike
PM your e-mail address and name
and I will send you a 'money request' for $120
and once paid - priority mail the Aero Post

mike

Dang... I was one of the guys looking forward to the aero seatpost.... I have to agree with my fellow cyclists though... $120 for a seatpost is too much... Especially when you could buy a Thomson Masterpiece for that much (the most kick @ss seatpost out there..... :) )

Ebay?

Best deal right now is buy it now for $909. Some fools have been bidding more on auctions.

I'm still sniffin' around for a deal on an SRAM Force group. Lemme know if y'all find a deal better than $909

I'm gonna go for a compact too.

Hey Guys.. you may want to check this thread out... I'd totally go for it but I'm broke after the this BD deal...

http://bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=377583

Hey Guys.. you may want to check this thread out... I'd totally go for it but I'm broke after the this BD deal...

http://bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=377583

oooooooo, reeeeeeed

Does anyone has a suggestion on how to compare the sizes chart between the Moto Ti Team bike to the Litespeed ardennes?

Here is the website on the geometry of ardennes:
http://www.litespeed.com/bikes/2008/ardennes.aspx#

I thought that Mike initially have said that his Moto Ti road bike is similar to the Litespeed Ardennes. After looking into the spec on the Ardennes, I see the their the top tube and seat tube is difference from the Moto Ti.
How is his [MIKE] chart be comparable?

Reason i ask b/c I'm planning to test ride one at my LBS and would like to know which will be the closest frame size to the Moto Ti.

Right now, I'm debating b/w the sizes of 51cmm and 53cm [Seat tube] on the Moto Ti.
I'm afraid b/c the difference in the top tube sizes, I might falsely select the Moto Ti size and ended up with a hair too small of a frame for me. [I based on this by only selecting closest measurement in seat tube only]
Appreciate if someone can share their inputs.

I also had a tough time deciding on what frame size to get. I'm new with all this, so maybe I'm just not used to these things yet, but I had a tough time deciding between the 53 and 56. It seems like those two frames have a much larger jump between them in terms of top tube length. My current bike is a 58cm Trek 5200 with a measured 565mm top tube and I'm running a 90mm stem. Knowing that my bike is a little too big for me, I decided to go with the 53 for its 550mm top tube, and with a longer stem should be a good length for me.

The big thing that I had a hard time with is that the 53 looks almost like a compact geometry frame. Well, at least I assumed that the pictures of the Le Champion Ti are 53cm because the decription references the weight of the 53cm sample. So does that mean that the top tube is really kind of an effective top tube length for that size? If so then I think I'll be OK, otherwise the geometry might be a little short.

Any updates on the complete Evoke Shipping dates?

My RT700 frame/fork arrived today. I like the copper color more than I thought I would. It came with a Cane Creek headset. Everything looks good! LBS has Campy Chorus group and other parts on order, should get it early next week. I decided to put Fulcrum Racing 3's (black) on it. Also getting Ritchey WCS bar and stem, and an FSA K-Force seatpost (I need a bunch of setback). Fun!

Need pics, folks.:D

If anyone has buyers remorse and would like to sell their set of or spot for the 50mm carbon tubulars PM me.

If anyone has buyers remorse and would like to sell their set of or spot for the 50mm carbon tubulars PM me.


ditto, I'm interested in the tubies too and will consider clinchers.

My RT700 frame/fork arrived today. I like the copper color more than I thought I would. It came with a Cane Creek headset. Everything looks good! LBS has Campy Chorus group and other parts on order, should get it early next week. I decided to put Fulcrum Racing 3's (black) on it. Also getting Ritchey WCS bar and stem, and an FSA K-Force seatpost (I need a bunch of setback). Fun!


AAAARRRGGGGGG. I want mine!
At least show box photos and stuff.

Mine shows as leaving Texas on Tuesday.....

I could have gotten my RT700 frameset earlier.... But I didn't include my frame size in the email when I paided the final $700.... I thought I didn't need to since I had specified it in the $108 down-payment email.... Oh, well. Lost 4 days.... :(