Pedal Force Fusion buildup
03-07-06, 09:53 PM
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Pedal Force Fusion buildup
As requested, I started a thread about my buildup. There will be more pics to follow, including close-ups of the lugs 
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So here is my 53cm Pedal Force Fusion. Assembly did take a bit longer than I thought it would. The frame is very well crafted and eye pleasing. I did have one issue with the seat tube. I had to grind out some of the epoxy that joined the titanium lug to the carbon fiber top tube, not a big deal though. 10 minutes with a Dremel and the problem was cured. The fit of the fork to the bottom FSA heaset race was superb. Just a bit of fine tuning with some 320 grit and they went together nice and tight. I have only ridden it for 15 miles or so. My initial impressions are that it is very smooth and feels great going up hills (more to follow after I have a few hunderd miles on it). For comparison my other bike is an '06 Trek 2100.
Parts list:
Pedal Force Fusion Frame
Pedal Force ID14 Fork
Pedal Force P2 seat post
Specialized Alias saddle
Velocity Deep-V rims w/ Dura Ace hubs
Truvativ Rouleur compact crank
Ultegra 6600 brifters
Ultegra 6600 brakes
Ultegra front and Dura Ace rear derailleur
FSA Wing Pro handlebars
FSA Orbit CE headset
Speedplay Zero pedals
Thompson X2 stem
Performance Forte Cages (on sale for $16!)
Cateye CD300DW
Cheers,
Rob
.So here is my 53cm Pedal Force Fusion. Assembly did take a bit longer than I thought it would. The frame is very well crafted and eye pleasing. I did have one issue with the seat tube. I had to grind out some of the epoxy that joined the titanium lug to the carbon fiber top tube, not a big deal though. 10 minutes with a Dremel and the problem was cured. The fit of the fork to the bottom FSA heaset race was superb. Just a bit of fine tuning with some 320 grit and they went together nice and tight. I have only ridden it for 15 miles or so. My initial impressions are that it is very smooth and feels great going up hills (more to follow after I have a few hunderd miles on it). For comparison my other bike is an '06 Trek 2100.
Parts list:
Pedal Force Fusion Frame
Pedal Force ID14 Fork
Pedal Force P2 seat post
Specialized Alias saddle
Velocity Deep-V rims w/ Dura Ace hubs
Truvativ Rouleur compact crank
Ultegra 6600 brifters
Ultegra 6600 brakes
Ultegra front and Dura Ace rear derailleur
FSA Wing Pro handlebars
FSA Orbit CE headset
Speedplay Zero pedals
Thompson X2 stem
Performance Forte Cages (on sale for $16!)
Cateye CD300DW
Cheers,
Rob
03-07-06, 09:55 PM
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Beautiful... That is really nice!
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03-07-06, 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by seely
Grinding out structural epoxy and sanding down crown races? Yikes... looks nice but that would worry me.
Hope that clarifies....
03-07-06, 10:18 PM
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Very nice. I like the clean and simple look.
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03-07-06, 10:19 PM
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Ride it like you stole it
Great looking bike, now where are those other pictures? 
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terrific build. extra nice looking bike! gotta love those lugs.....
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03-08-06, 06:30 AM
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It sure does look great. Congratulations. Did you get a chance to weight it?
03-08-06, 07:23 AM
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really really nice. Those wheels are Velocity deep V's, right. Strong as heck - though not the lightest things in the world. I have a set on my single speed - different hubs of course.
03-08-06, 07:45 AM
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more pics NOW!
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Originally Posted by Ostuni
more pics NOW!
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03-08-06, 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Digi
Yes I did,
2.985 lbs or 1354g, right on spec....
Rob
2.985 lbs or 1354g, right on spec....
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03-08-06, 10:34 PM
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tell the truth: when you were building that, did you kiss, fondle, or caress any part of the frame while you were doing it?
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03-08-06, 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Ostuni
tell the truth: when you were building that, did you kiss, fondle, or caress any part of the frame while you were doing it?
Would you say I have mental issues if I said yes? If your answer is no then my answer is yes!
03-08-06, 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by thewalrus
Can you add it to https://weightweenies.starbike.com/listings.php ?
Sure, I just submitted the specs.
03-08-06, 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Digi
Would you say I have mental issues if I said yes? If your answer is no then my answer is yes!
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Nice job, beautiful bike, and great pictures. Love the welds on it.
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