What road bike do you have?
01-27-09, 04:39 PM
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I highly recommend the EC90 crank. I would not, and could not, pay full price. Got mine on eBay. The friend who gave me the C40 regularly chastises me for replacing the old Campy Record crank with the Easton. I just like the carbon look and wanted to upgrade to outboard bearings when the Campy crank wore out. If you want to go with a non-Campy crank, I'd also recommend the Stronglight Fission. Light, stiff, looks cool and can be had for under $350.00 on eBay. I run the Stronglight on a Masi Gran Criterium.
Back to the CLX; one of my ride group buddies just bought one 2 months ago with DuraAce and can't stop talking about how much he loves it. Ride the hell out of that rig.
Back to the CLX; one of my ride group buddies just bought one 2 months ago with DuraAce and can't stop talking about how much he loves it. Ride the hell out of that rig.
01-27-09, 07:14 PM
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01-27-09, 07:32 PM
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May as well post the updated stem situation & race wheels here too...
01-27-09, 07:38 PM
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01-27-09, 07:40 PM
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There is a 49% chance I will go with a shorter stem, I still have to cut the rest of the steerer down, and I will put the s-works crank back on when the cinqo is available for it.
01-27-09, 07:44 PM
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01-27-09, 07:56 PM
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2007 Fuji Team. now that I'm looking at it... I think I might need to move my saddle forward a little bit.
01-27-09, 08:49 PM
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01-27-09, 11:53 PM
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Okay, I got some new parts on this baby; the cranks and pedals (red 172.5 and Look Keo Carbon) are from PlatyPius, and the saddle is from El Diablo Rojo, both in trades.
The bars were originally replacements, but they're stiff and I like them a little more than my old Deda Newton Classics. They are the stock 40cm RaceFace Revolution (I accidentally taped over the 'r'). They'll be staying.
I reckon the bike to be about 16 pounds as pictured with the wired PowerTap (can't tell, can you!?), 1070 cassette and 6600 chain.
Sadly, I won't be able to ride her even on the trainer for a few more weeks while I heal my tendonitis.
The bars were originally replacements, but they're stiff and I like them a little more than my old Deda Newton Classics. They are the stock 40cm RaceFace Revolution (I accidentally taped over the 'r'). They'll be staying.
I reckon the bike to be about 16 pounds as pictured with the wired PowerTap (can't tell, can you!?), 1070 cassette and 6600 chain.
Sadly, I won't be able to ride her even on the trainer for a few more weeks while I heal my tendonitis.
01-28-09, 12:03 AM
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i have allways had cannondales my third one..thank though. i like the Lee' it a fun bike;
01-28-09, 12:52 AM
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01-28-09, 03:20 AM
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01-28-09, 12:09 PM
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01-28-09, 12:36 PM
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01-28-09, 04:17 PM
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I had a follow-up to my fit from last month and my position on the bike has gotten a lot better. The increased flexibility/core strength facilitated getting a stem that is 15mm longer than what was previously installed.
Edit: I removed one of the small spacers after taking this picture. I think the fit is finally dialed in.
Edit: I removed one of the small spacers after taking this picture. I think the fit is finally dialed in.
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01-28-09, 06:05 PM
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i think i got it working
todo:
remove spoke protectors and get a non adjustable stem
todo:
remove spoke protectors and get a non adjustable stem
01-29-09, 09:11 AM
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The more new Giants I see the more that I like them, that is a really nice looking bike!
01-29-09, 11:53 AM
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1973 Raleigh Professional
Super Record with three exceptions; an older Dura Ace rear caliper, TA Specialties 42t chainring, Chorus Seatpost.
Also have the Super Record Strada pedals, though I prefer to ride clipless.
21lbs with SR Pedals
01-29-09, 07:17 PM
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Sweet Bike man. Looks real clean.
Where do you put your water bottles? (Assuming you ride long enough to need water)
Where do you put your water bottles? (Assuming you ride long enough to need water)