Such a beautiful frameset...
09-11-10, 02:13 PM
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Such a beautiful frameset...
But it's DI2 specific. With limited mechanical knowledge, I ask...
Is there a way to build this up with 7900?
Is there a way to build this up with 7900?
09-11-10, 02:21 PM
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Assuming it's a standard braze-on FD mount I don't see why not. But you'll have to work out cable routing with fully enclosed housing since there aren't any fulcrums. Probably not a problem using plastic wire ties. You'll also have to decide where you want the derailleur controls, since you won't have the dual position option.
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09-11-10, 04:13 PM
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I guess beauty really is in the eye of the beholder. To me it looks like something Darth Vader would use to chase Luke around the Death Star ditches.... 
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I think they believe if you can afford $4k+ for a single-purpose bike frame that you can swing the other $8k for Di2 and Zipps. You could make it work but personally, I think it's too much work.
You would have to add cable stops for the derailleurs so I'm sure a call to Calfee would be in order.
You would have to add cable stops for the derailleurs so I'm sure a call to Calfee would be in order.
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I think they believe if you can afford $4k+ for a single-purpose bike frame that you can swing the other $8k for Di2 and Zipps. You could make it work but personally, I think it's too much work.
You would have to add cable stops for the derailleurs so I'm sure a call to Calfee would be in order.
You would have to add cable stops for the derailleurs so I'm sure a call to Calfee would be in order.
09-11-10, 05:52 PM
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This would be a fun challenge for any LBS. The kind of fun challenge that would give them some bragging rights, and street cred and might be so happy to have the work that they would treat you right.
Find that bike shop.
Find that bike shop.
09-11-10, 07:03 PM
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IMO the OP proposes an abomination.
Gear that nice should not be subject to such half-arsery.
Gear that nice should not be subject to such half-arsery.
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kludgefudge has convinced me, go for it ; )
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It could just be a preference for a mechanical system. I'm sure Di2 works fine. And I'm sure Calfee or a similarly qualified carbon frame specialist would be able to make quick work of some cable stops on that frame. I'd go with Calfee though, since they have some extremely talented painters that can make the frame look almost like it was never modified before. It will take some minor surgery on the frame so that sort of quality touch up work is something you'd want.
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It could just be a preference for a mechanical system. I'm sure Di2 works fine. And I'm sure Calfee or a similarly qualified carbon frame specialist would be able to make quick work of some cable stops on that frame. I'd go with Calfee though, since they have some extremely talented painters that can make the frame look almost like it was never modified before. It will take some minor surgery on the frame so that sort of quality touch up work is something you'd want.
09-11-10, 11:31 PM
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I also wonder, how can you claim that if I can afford 7900, I can afford Di2? I haven't given my bank account info to anyone.
There is a major price difference, so I don't see how you can say that. Unless its cheaper where you are looking...
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09-12-10, 11:52 AM
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