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Old 04-28-15, 08:38 AM
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New headset is on the list. I need to ride it a bit before I decide how much to cut off the steer tube. Once its cut a new headset goes on. I want to do it all at once.
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Originally Posted by redlude97
Pretty hot even with the saddle bag, only thing is the silver headset which sticks out like a sore thumb, chris king makes black!
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New headset is on the list. I need to ride it a bit before I decide how much to cut off the steer tube. Once its cut a new headset goes on. I want to do it all at once.

Funny the headset doesn't bother me as much as the stretched out rear derailleur.
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Originally Posted by slavik13
Not a good staging job, but the bike itself is hot. Looks ready to race.
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Originally Posted by Jaredn
I apologize about the picture (phone) and the barcode on the rim (can't seem to get it off).

Did I do it right? Besides the tire lettering being not uniform.


Hot... Love the paint and it looks in great shape. The tire labels should be lined up with the valve stems tho!
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Originally Posted by ClutchCity


Felt F75. First Road Bike.
A lot of people will disagree, but I say hot. It is just very simple and classy looking. Even with the dork disc, reflectors, and 28/32 spoke wheels, still looks appealing to me. Enjoy the new ride!
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Originally Posted by milkbaby
Not a good staging job, but the bike itself is hot. Looks ready to race.
I truly just staged it that way just for the fun of it ya know, just tryin' to be different and all that. Nonetheless, thanks for the comment. Here it is, all corrected:

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Originally Posted by Muffin Man
That Merckx is hot, but it could be so much hotter.
It was my first build! I posted it here hoping for more criticism so I have ideas on what to change, lol. I know the tires don't line up, but I saw this thread after I got the thing assembled.
What would you suggest I do to make it look better? The wheels were definitely a compromise since I was getting well over my original budget and wanted something reliable and strong.

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Originally Posted by Jaredn
It was my first build! I posted it here hoping for more criticism so I have ideas on what to change, lol. I know the tires don't line up, but I saw this thread after I got the thing assembled.
What would you suggest I do to make it look better? The wheels were definitely a compromise since I was getting well over my original budget and wanted something reliable and strong.

Full list: Late 80's early 90's Merckx Corsa Extra (57cm top tube), early mid 2000's Campagnolo Record Carbon (compact "ct" crankset and FD, RD, shifters/brake levers), Campy Chorus cassette, Campy Record headset, Campy Record Titanium brakes, Campy something Aero seatpost, new Cineli 1A stem, new Cineli Giro D'Italia bars, Mavic cosmic elite wheelset, Fizik Ardea saddle, Fizik soft touch bar tape, Michelin Krylion Carbon tires, Jagwire cables, Wipperman chain
Personally, I'd go with a Record 8 or 9 speed, since the silver look is beautiful on a steel bike, but that's just me. Great frame, great colours, great choice of finishing kit, and mega hot.
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Old 04-28-15, 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Jaredn
It was my first build! I posted it here hoping for more criticism so I have ideas on what to change, lol. I know the tires don't line up, but I saw this thread after I got the thing assembled.
What would you suggest I do to make it look better? The wheels were definitely a compromise since I was getting well over my original budget and wanted something reliable and strong.

Full list: Late 80's early 90's Merckx Corsa Extra (57cm top tube), early mid 2000's Campagnolo Record Carbon (compact "ct" crankset and FD, RD, shifters/brake levers), Campy Chorus cassette, Campy Record headset, Campy Record Titanium brakes, Campy something Aero seatpost, new Cineli 1A stem, new Cineli Giro D'Italia bars, Mavic cosmic elite wheelset, Fizik Ardea saddle, Fizik soft touch bar tape, Michelin Krylion Carbon tires, Jagwire cables, Wipperman chain
It may be me trying to live vicariously through you, but I would love to see that frame with low profile silver wheels and the latest campy group.

Or at least black chainrings.
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Originally Posted by sloar
New headset is on the list. I need to ride it a bit before I decide how much to cut off the steer tube. Once its cut a new headset goes on. I want to do it all at once.
What kind of wheels are those? I want to replace my stock 28/32 spoke wheels.
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Campagnolo Khamsins from Ribblecycles,$192 shipped for wheels, tires and tubes. These are my second pair and I really like them. Pretty much bombproof for my 200lbs.
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I don't have a white garage door to park it in front of, so a white wall will have to do.
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Old 04-29-15, 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by slavik13
I truly just staged it that way just for the fun of it ya know, just tryin' to be different and all that. Nonetheless, thanks for the comment. Here it is, all corrected:


Dont stray away from what works. There is a reason this proper staging is recommended

Bike is sexy for sure. HOT! Nicely Done
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Old 04-29-15, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by TenSpeedV2


I don't have a white garage door to park it in front of, so a white wall will have to do.
Not even close, such a mishmash of odd equipment choice. The frame has a lot of potential but your build isn't doing it any justice at all.
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Evo is really hot!
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Old 04-29-15, 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by m3ta1head
Not even close, such a mishmash of odd equipment choice. The frame has a lot of potential but your build isn't doing it any justice at all.
Just about everything on there was removed from another bike that I had. What is odd about the equipment choice? FSA carbon cranks? Ritchey WCS Axis 4 stem? FSA headset? American Classic 420 track wheels (front is in the shop for repair currently), Specialized Phenom saddle.....it all goes together, at least I feel like it does. And it rides like a dream!!!!
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Originally Posted by TenSpeedV2


I don't have a white garage door to park it in front of, so a white wall will have to do.
Sorry but have to go ‘not’ here. The red rear wheel is jarring. The front wheel is a good color scheme for the bike but just doesn’t work with the huge rim depth. Not a fan of the stem up look. Also not a fan of the bottle cage and bottle.
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Old 05-01-15, 12:11 PM
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I don't have a white garage door to park it in front of, so a white wall will have to do.
Not hot. That front wheel kills it...back wheel kills it too.
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Originally Posted by TenSpeedV2
Just about everything on there was removed from another bike that I had. What is odd about the equipment choice? FSA carbon cranks? Ritchey WCS Axis 4 stem? FSA headset? American Classic 420 track wheels (front is in the shop for repair currently), Specialized Phenom saddle.....it all goes together, at least I feel like it does. And it rides like a dream!!!!
Maybe try again when your front wheel is fixed and replaced on the bike. Ditching the rear light, bottle, and cage would 'look' better for staging...but I think that's a little silly.
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Originally Posted by TenSpeedV2
Just about everything on there was removed from another bike that I had. What is odd about the equipment choice? FSA carbon cranks? Ritchey WCS Axis 4 stem? FSA headset? American Classic 420 track wheels (front is in the shop for repair currently), Specialized Phenom saddle.....it all goes together, at least I feel like it does. And it rides like a dream!!!!
red stem black seatpost, everything is too matchy matchy like you are trying too hard. SPD pedals on a track bike, flipped up stem etc. Never going to be a hot
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Originally Posted by fa63
Nice first bike. But for this thread, at least pull the dork disc off the rear wheel before posting a picture, would you? That automatically makes it not.

And reflectors on wheels. Leave that on your kids bike
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I can see that I got raked over the coals here. Not a problem honestly. I should do some explaining as to how this came to be and what it is used for. Previous bike was stripped to make this one happen as there was a frame issue with the other bike. Wheels and carbon cranks along with the BB were OEM items from that bike. No way I am going to sell them, especially not the wheels since they are one of a kind from American Classic. This was confirmed with American Classic by my buddy who manages the LBS that I frequent. Most people start with the frame, and add everything else. I went the exact opposite way, and had everything else and added the frame. The frame was picked up on Craigslist for what I feel was a steal. Since it was a frame that I wanted, was hard to find, and was a perfect fit, I jumped on it. The bike is aggressive yet fairly comfortable.

1. The frame has no mounts for a bottle cage at all. My only options are bar mount, seat mount like I have, or go without. I often do longer rides, like the 48 mile ride last night with a group. No water on a ride like that is just not an option.
2. Stem has rise because I have a super long torso at 6'0" and a 30" inseam. I am all upper body. I slam that stem, and I might as well be riding a full on low pursuit frame.
3. Front wheel is for fun rides and is not used on a daily basis. Matching front wheel is in the shop waiting on parts from American Classic.
4. SPD pedals for daily riding as I do not like straps or cages and since it is a fixed gear, it needs foot retention of some sort.

This is what it would look like as a daily ridden bike with the matching wheels, pardon the lack of proper staging as this was taken on a normal ride:



Now, I am not making excuses or trying to justify my choices for the bike. I commute to work on both of my fixed gear bikes, and one is fairly plain, this one is a little on the expressive side. It does match, almost too much, but you know, when you get compliments on it from everyone from pedestrians to passengers in cars and cyclists as well, you just go with it. I love the bike, everything about it. The ride is phenomenal and the fit is spot on. It puts a huge smile on my face when I ride it and when it comes down to it, that is all that really matters.
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Originally Posted by TenSpeedV2
I can see that I got raked over the coals here. Not a problem honestly. I should do some explaining as to how this came to be and what it is used for. Previous bike was stripped to make this one happen as there was a frame issue with the other bike. Wheels and carbon cranks along with the BB were OEM items from that bike. No way I am going to sell them, especially not the wheels since they are one of a kind from American Classic. This was confirmed with American Classic by my buddy who manages the LBS that I frequent. Most people start with the frame, and add everything else. I went the exact opposite way, and had everything else and added the frame. The frame was picked up on Craigslist for what I feel was a steal. Since it was a frame that I wanted, was hard to find, and was a perfect fit, I jumped on it. The bike is aggressive yet fairly comfortable.

1. The frame has no mounts for a bottle cage at all. My only options are bar mount, seat mount like I have, or go without. I often do longer rides, like the 48 mile ride last night with a group. No water on a ride like that is just not an option.
2. Stem has rise because I have a super long torso at 6'0" and a 30" inseam. I am all upper body. I slam that stem, and I might as well be riding a full on low pursuit frame.
3. Front wheel is for fun rides and is not used on a daily basis. Matching front wheel is in the shop waiting on parts from American Classic.
4. SPD pedals for daily riding as I do not like straps or cages and since it is a fixed gear, it needs foot retention of some sort.

This is what it would look like as a daily ridden bike with the matching wheels, pardon the lack of proper staging as this was taken on a normal ride:



Now, I am not making excuses or trying to justify my choices for the bike. I commute to work on both of my fixed gear bikes, and one is fairly plain, this one is a little on the expressive side. It does match, almost too much, but you know, when you get compliments on it from everyone from pedestrians to passengers in cars and cyclists as well, you just go with it. I love the bike, everything about it. The ride is phenomenal and the fit is spot on. It puts a huge smile on my face when I ride it and when it comes down to it, that is all that really matters.
You know, red and black is overdone, and your setup is highly idiosyncratic. Explanations are unnecessary and rather meaningless when judgments are based on an ideal. It's no surprise that, out in the wild (as opposed to the lab here), you'd get lots of compliments, and I think your bike is pretty hot, too, but in an altbike kind of way.
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I don't understand why you insist on posting a fixed gear urban bike in a highly judgmental thread on the road cycling subform. Don't you think it would fare better on this thread, if you are looking for approval?

BTW, how does long torso equate to short, tall stem? It is typically the opposite, you would have a low saddle to account for the short inseam, a long stem to account for the long torso and not a lot of spacers to account for the low saddle.
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Originally Posted by Fiery
I don't understand why you insist on posting a fixed gear urban bike in a highly judgmental thread on the road cycling subform. Don't you think it would fare better on this thread, if you are looking for approval?

BTW, how does long torso equate to short, tall stem? It is typically the opposite, you would have a low saddle to account for the short inseam, a long stem to account for the long torso and not a lot of spacers to account for the low saddle.
I am not looking for approval. I think it looks hot so I posted it here. I know that not everyone will like it, but for the few that do, it is for them to enjoy along with myself. Oh, and I posted it there already.
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