Modern Steel Road Bike Appreciation Thread
02-20-16, 12:01 AM
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Yes SYS 2010 and not the early asplosion wheels, the safe one's show 3 rings at the rim end of the spokes. There incredibly stiff in my opinion the stiffest wheels around (awesome climbing wheels) and negate the steel is real ride so run 100psi at the front 120 rear. I would like the all black wheels for my next build.
02-20-16, 12:06 AM
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26.0 3T Motus. Needed the opening clamp design to fit Nitto M106 bars, my favorites. Buy nos with fitting instructions. Used you don't know if the bars were clamped correct and it's critical with this stem or it could fail.
02-20-16, 01:22 AM
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02-20-16, 04:37 PM
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Cherubim (Japan) fillet brazed 921 stainless Racer. Claimed frame weight is 1.4kg.
02-20-16, 07:09 PM
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That Cherubim 921 bike is showin' out! It's a really interesting mix of high-tech and old school, and with the most shaping of any SS frame I've seen. I rather dislike the "swayback" seatstays, but they're neat to see rendered in SS. Even the seatpost is trick, with that "umbrella handle" curve like the late AC post.
02-20-16, 07:34 PM
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I have to agree with you about the seat stays; they look contrived.
I also think there is a recall on the ENVE 2.0 disc brake forks issued February 18.
Still, it sure does look hot.
I also think there is a recall on the ENVE 2.0 disc brake forks issued February 18.
Still, it sure does look hot.
02-20-16, 08:18 PM
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My only problem with it is that I don't really like the modern Reynolds stickers. That's probably sacrilege, but I said it.
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02-21-16, 08:24 AM
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This thread is potentially deadly to my bank account, especially since I'm thinking of rekitting my current road bike, which would leave me with a DA 9-sp group to do something with. n+1?
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02-21-16, 10:03 AM
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2014 Wraith Fabrications Hustle. All other parts were used. $2000 as you see it. 16.34 lbs without the spare tubular.
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02-21-16, 03:20 PM
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02-21-16, 03:21 PM
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Now this on the other hand, Just lovely.
CHERUBIM R-2?PRODUCT?CHERUBIM **********? **********
CHERUBIM R-2?PRODUCT?CHERUBIM **********? **********
But campy one day.
02-22-16, 07:31 AM
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How far have steel bikes come since 1995? Maybe stiffer, I wouldn't call that an improvement seeing as there not elite race bikes but I do like the tapered headtubes on modern bikes. My 95 EL bike is only 85g heavier than this Cherubim.
02-22-16, 09:40 AM
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Now that's a gorgeous bike. Love the work on the lugs, makes it retro looking and modern mix. Thanks for sharing
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02-22-16, 09:50 AM
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Love the Cherubim, love the Olympia, love the Wraith. Hot on all three. Nice work folks.
02-22-16, 09:55 AM
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I mentioned Jaegher bikes quite a few pages back. I just noticed this review from late January. Good to see a full review vs. just snippets from a few online posts. I'm thinking it may be my next major purchase, but that's probably about 5 years away so I should change my mine at least 50 times by then. 
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the cherubim and the wraith were on my short list.
02-23-16, 10:55 AM
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That Cheribum is too nice, and it should be as it would run you about $5500 when all is said and done.
It did answer something I always was wondering though; are there still steel bike builders in Japan? A project I'd like to do is put together an all Japanese build one day, with a nice Shimano groupset. Though I'd prefer Tange tubing, to keep it completely Japanese.
It did answer something I always was wondering though; are there still steel bike builders in Japan? A project I'd like to do is put together an all Japanese build one day, with a nice Shimano groupset. Though I'd prefer Tange tubing, to keep it completely Japanese.
02-23-16, 11:00 AM
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That Cheribum is too nice, and it should be as it would run you about $5500 when all is said and done.
It did answer something I always was wondering though; are there still steel bike builders in Japan? A project I'd like to do is put together an all Japanese build one day, with a nice Shimano groupset. Though I'd prefer Tange tubing, to keep it completely Japanese.
It did answer something I always was wondering though; are there still steel bike builders in Japan? A project I'd like to do is put together an all Japanese build one day, with a nice Shimano groupset. Though I'd prefer Tange tubing, to keep it completely Japanese.
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02-23-16, 11:31 AM
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