Placed my order about 3-4 weeks ago. Who else is waiting? Anyone recieve theirs, yet?

SAB

The luster of my '04 Axis is fading. Just a few things I can think of to nit about: sloping top tube means less frame opening for shouldering, carbon fork and Shorty 6's = brakes squeal without huge toe-in, square taper BB is flexy, triple crank is a waste, and the seatpost cable routing doo-hickey on the 49cm is just lame.

Here's what I'm build for this upcoming season. It's scandium, not as durable as 7005 aluminum but it's featherlight and I got a good deal on it.

I was.. Until I found a much better deal in a Soul. :) If you are really considering that Axis, consider a Soul. ;) www.ridesoul.com

Are the Soul's released? I am sponsored by them, but havent heard if they are available.

Yes they are. Call and ask for Chad (He's usually the one who picks up) ;)
Bad ass bikes; I am getting mine before they release to the public. For around the same price as that Axis you can get a boat load better bike. My bike is going to be bad ass; pretty much everything on the bike is better than the Bianchi.

Is the Monk aluminum? Whats the weight?

Byron

Yes they are. Call and ask for Chad (He's usually the one who picks up) ;)
Bad ass bikes; I am getting mine before they release to the public. For around the same price as that Axis you can get a boat load better bike. My bike is going to be bad ass; pretty much everything on the bike is better than the Bianchi.

What's it gonna have? Frame-wise and components spec.

I posted my build sheet not long ago. Look for 2005 Soul Monk. It is aluminum, however, I forgot the specific weight. :)

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=64349

linky!

I called and asked about the weight; they are getting back to me. I left a message.

Hmm, I think i found my new CX frame thanks to you. Is Soul builidng the bike for you?

Yes they are; in fact, they really only mark their componants up by about 10 percent. Very nice guys. ;) Tell them I sent you, please. I priced out this bike and if I were paying retail it would be about 2 grand or so. I was initially only going to buy the frame, as well. But they made me a deal I could not refuse!

when i ordered my '04 Axis this past spring, it took at least 6 weeks for it to arrive at my LBS. well worth it, tho. damn nice ride.

i just picked my 05 axis up at the shop today. i'll put up some pics but need to know how.