Surfer3287

I might actually mix the two, so that the bracket matched the tube; I would hate that either didn't match...

fa63

Hard to fault anything really, hot

hammy56

fugly.

rho

Those custom race cages look great! I also thought about getting one of each color. White Arundels look classy as hell, however this is kind of my race bike, so I think I´m getting the elites. Hope to be able to get them soon at the LBS.

marqueemoon

Not into it.

Pretty into this though.

NWS Alpine

Not sure what exactly you mean about it being a race bike and not wanting to get the Mandibles. They are know to be one of the most secure holders out there.

MajorMantra

Wouldn't be my first choice of C59 colour scheme, but still a definite hot.

rho

I´m pretty sure they are safe. However it will be really hard to get them from any LBS down here, already phoned some and they don´t even know the brand

I know there is a lot of nice componentry out there, but I´m realistic and thats one of the reasons I´m using Shimano instead of Campagnolo... If something goes wrong with a chain, I could easiley get a DA chain, cassete or almost any part right away. On the other hand I shoul wait about 1-2 months in order to get Campy stuff...

I just want to keep it simple in terms of mainentance and availability. However I agree that arundels look really nice and classy.

Regards

Smokinbbl

New ride, I have some Blackburn Camber Matte carbon bottle cages on order.

marqueemoon

Not into the bars or the big spacer stack, and the housing loop seems a little short and kinked for Sram.

Why not buy a Synapse if that's how you're going to set it up?

Sorry. Not hot.

Smokinbbl

Sorry, that's how it came, I haven't ridden it enough to find out what comfortable, I will drop the spacers a bit at a time.

I didn't buy a synapse cause I didn't want one.

Smokinbbl

Housing Loop? is that the loop at the RD? It doesn't seem to bind when shifting, I'll keep an eye on it. I wish I could take it to a LBS, I live in Okinawa, Japan. I bought the Bike at the PX, they are a Cannondale/Trek dealer here on island. Only problem is they don't have any shop Mechanics. There are several bike stores on island, however there is a language barrier, and its expensive as hell. I wish I could have gotten a nice bike fit out of the deal, but doing my own maintenance, and bike fitting is par for the course until I get back to the states. I am also scared to have the steerer cut.

Thanks for the tips,

Jimmy

Silvercivic27

You should invest in a good trainer too. . .for the SUMMER, lol! It's hot as hell out there!

Silvercivic27

I love the C59, and consider it one of my dream bikes.
I like the color scheme.
I think I'd go with solid black tires instead of the gumwalls in this instance.
https://www.veloflextires.com/velofle...3_clincher.htm
Stem looks long, not sure if its an optical illusion.
I know it's "pro", but I've never been into the white bartape and saddle.

surge98b

Well I finally made the plunge. Fuji did such a great job she's hot stock under the tree. Gonna convert the steel into touring/camping bike once I get used to the Fondo.

richpool

Picked up both of these this week. I know most of you wont like these, based on the dollar signs. Still worth showing off though. You gotta love the 90's candy blue with red splatter paint though.

1992 Schwinn Paramount PDG Series 3






1987 Cannondale SR800 Black Lightning. I havent made my changes to this yet, but I have big plans. Ill repost when im done.

marqueemoon

Yes, the housing loop for the RD. Sram likes a pretty large loop to shift best.

If you are still dialing in the fit, fair enough but this is the Hot r Not thread.

marqueemoon

That Paramount is pretty sweet looking.

The Cannondale looks too small if set up to fit you, and the fork looks slightly bent. The Spenco grips, bar end shifters, and non-aero levers make the front end of the bike look a mess. With some work it could be a Hot though.

richpool

I know what you are saying man, I completely agree. Over time this thing will show back up on here. Forks straight though just a weird shadow.

MarkThailand

It started as a back-up bike; oops, I did it again.

Lynskey R330 Etched Logos, Bright-brushed finish
Custom Prowheelbuilder training wheels - HED C2 Rims, silver White Industry Hubs, silver Sapim CX-Ray spokes
2012 SRAM Red Quarq crankset, FD, and Brakes, 2011 SRAM Red Brake/Shifters, 2012 Sram Force 12-25 Cassette
ENVE 2.0 Fork, Stem, Compact Handle Bar, Seatpost
Selle Italia XC Flow saddle
Cane Creek HS

After 500 miles, fantastic ride even with 1 cm of head tube spacer - I am still learning how to use the power meter.

Waiting for King Ti bottle cages, USE silver spin stix skewers, Continental GP4000s 25c tires

coasting 

hot.

Ti is a like a blank canvas. i like to add a bit of colour to mine via bar tape, tyres, bottle cages. currently red but i've been thinking of going yellow.

Dfarlow

Yellow accents on Ti? I agree....

tcwayne

Like the yellow Red group. I've always wanted to see a build with that. Great!

mpath

Yes, awesome Firefly build!!

lechat

Calm down. You sound insecure.