New bike comments/suggestions...

[Timo]

My new bike is under construction. Any comments and/or suggestions?

Frame - Kinesis Extralight cyclocross (gloss black, 58 cm)
Fork - Advanced carbon cyclocross
Headset - Chris King Threadless (Ø 1 1/8; black)
Stem - Thomson Elite X2 (130 mm, 10°, Ø 31.8 mm)
Handlebar - 3TTT Less XL (46 cm, Ø 31.8 mm)
Shifters - Campagnolo Record Ultra Ergopower
Cables - Campagnolo
Ribbon - white
Brakes - Spooky carbon cantilevers
Cranks - Campagnolo Record (aluminum, 172,5 cm)
Bottom bracket - Campagnolo Record (102 mm)
Blades - TA Specialité (44/38)
Pedals - Time ATAC XS Ti Carbon
Chain - Campagnolo C10
Rear derailleur - Campagnolo Record Ultra
Front derailleur - Campagnolo Record Ultra (Ø 31,8 mm)
Cassette - Campagnolo Record (12-25)
Hubs - Campagnolo Record (28g.)
Spokes - Sapim Race
Rims - Corima Aero carbon (28g.)
Inner tires -
Tires
Seatpost - Thomson Elite (Ø 27.2 mm, 330 mm)
Seat clamp -
Saddle - Selle Italia Flite (black)

[Lectron]

Hello Timo.

Going for gloss black this time. Probably won't absorb radar that good. :D
BTW. Just PM'ed you.

[velocipedio]

my thoughts are:

1. wow! what an amazing spec for a cross bike. i'm envious.

2. wow! all that record stuff sure seems like overkill on a race rig. this is not meant as a criticism. if you can do it, do it.

[Timo]

Velocipedio: you're right off course. I would prefer a Centaur BB, cassette and chain but I get a nice price for the complete gruppo (ex. brakes) from my LBS. The Record BB, cassette and chain will probably wear down quickly and then I will replace them by cheaper stuff.

Lectron: I replied to your pm :)

Over the last week the fork, frame, headset and rims have arrived. I will pick up the gruppo later this week. The stem and seatpost have been ordered and will arrive next week. Then I will have to wait for my next paycheck but that's okay. I have lots of time to buy and build before the new season starts :)

[Timo]

:mad: Distribution of the Thomson Elite X2 stem starts early June here in The Netherlands!