Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) - First bike build

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thaetviking
03-14-08, 03:44 PM
I finished my first bike build and took it out for a spin today. Everything was pretty successful. I need to adjust the cables a little bit and it should all be good. Here are some pics. Enjoy!

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http://s204.photobucket.com/albums/bb8/thaetviking/?action=view&current=dscf0398.jpg

I lurked for a lot of info about what I needed for this bike so thanks for everyone for asking questions!
Christopher

v1k1ng1001
03-14-08, 04:05 PM
:beer: Vikings dig it.
Tom Stormcrowe
03-14-08, 04:09 PM
Sweet!!!!!!

flip18436572
03-14-08, 05:18 PM
Looks great and I hope you have a lot of fun with it!!!!
Wogster
03-14-08, 05:26 PM
:beer: Vikings dig it.

If you look at the other photos in his album, your not the only one digging........
thaetviking
03-14-08, 09:00 PM
If you look at the other photos in his album, your not the only one digging........

You worried me there for a second thinking that some of my pics from Ukraine were in there. :eek:
jaxgtr
03-14-08, 09:09 PM
very nice.
thaetviking
03-14-08, 09:16 PM
I guess I should tell you some of the components I went with. The build set is a Campy Mirage 20 speed. The Ultra torque messed me up a little bit but with some help from the mechanics forum I got that figured out. I went with 25's for tires and they felt good today. My cyclometer is a Blackburn Delphi 5.0. I really like it so far. I also love the Specialized seat. I picked it up on ebay for $60 and I wish I would have bought two. The other for my mountain bike.
dahoss2002
03-15-08, 12:41 AM
Nice looking Bike!!!!!!! I like the ultra torque crankset too.
Swimjim
03-15-08, 02:25 PM
Nice ride! Looks fast just sitting there. Ride hard and ride safe!

Jim
Mazama
03-15-08, 03:10 PM
Alright! How much did it cost (save) you?
thaetviking
03-16-08, 03:04 PM
Alright! How much did it cost (save) you?

Well here you go.
Frame and fork from ebay: $330.00
Wheels 450.00
Seat 58.00
Stem, handlebars, seat post 65.00
Custom built wheels and tires 450.00
Group build 387.00
total $1740.00

But no matter what the experience was worth it.
bdinger
03-16-08, 03:12 PM
Absolutely stunning build. My next bike is definitely going to be custom (to me), as I've yet to find one single bike that has all the components that I'd want. Bravo! I'm jealous! :)

Also.. welcome to "club Specialized" :D