Southern California - New whip (sort of)
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robncircus
03-21-08, 12:22 AM
Well the first part of my new whip at least. I plan to make a climber out of this. Since I'm so short, I get to use smaller and therefore lighter parts. When all is said and done I've estimated this to come in right around 15lbs :D I'll update the thread as I go.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/robncircus/DSCF0824.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/robncircus/DSCF0825.jpg
Cheers
Rob
voltman
03-21-08, 12:22 AM
It is fantastic! New old stock?
robncircus
03-21-08, 12:27 AM
It is fantastic! New old stock?
Think so. It's never been built. Much lighter than my aluminum frame.
Rob
VanceMac
03-21-08, 12:32 AM
I don't like pink, and even I think that frame is sharp. What group?
voltman
03-21-08, 12:33 AM
Hurry up and build it! And take more pics!
robncircus
03-21-08, 12:39 AM
I don't like pink, and even I think that frame is sharp. What group?
Oh boy. It's going full Dura Ace except for the cranks which will be Ultegra SL because I want compact in a 165 which DA doesn't do. I'm going with budget minded Soul wheels and probably Ritchey WCS seatpost, stem, and bars. I guestimated the weight on Weight weenies so it'll be interesting to see how it pans out.
Oh yeah, Speedplay Zero Ti and if I'm lucky I will try to find my favorite seat on ebay - $7 Coda from Nashbar that I used to by in groups of 10 when I was a messenger. Otherwise, I'll spend some ridiculous amount on a lightweight seat just for fun. I'm shooting for June to have the build done just in time for Baldy season.
Rob
jsigone
03-21-08, 01:02 AM
eye catcher, so big question, are you going to sport the kit too?