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02-25-16, 07:54 AM
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What's the difference between that Toupe and the Phenom? I own 3 Phenom 143's currently and absolutely love that saddle. The older ones are hard to find and are often $$$$. How similar are these two?
02-25-16, 07:57 AM
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Never tried a Phenom. I bought a Spec several years ago that came with a 143 Toupe and it fit my butt perfect. They've changed them slightly since then but they still fit me so I haven't looked at anything else.
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02-25-16, 11:04 AM
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I've heard that the Toupe allows you to slide around a bit more due to its flatter top while the Phenom tends to keep you in a single position. Some people prefer the Toupe for racing.
02-25-16, 04:54 PM
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02-25-16, 06:48 PM
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Brand new build (stem will get cut after some miles)
2016 BMC Grandfondo GF02
Nimbus Ti Wheelsets
8.17kg
2016 BMC Grandfondo GF02
Nimbus Ti Wheelsets
8.17kg
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02-27-16, 03:47 PM
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Hope you guy don't mind a fixed gear, but this bike is so beautiful and the attention to detail so hi, I wanted to share.
02-27-16, 04:35 PM
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Coworker's new ride
02-28-16, 01:03 AM
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02-28-16, 01:49 AM
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02-28-16, 04:55 AM
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02-28-16, 08:12 AM
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Your seat looks too short in the nose or too far back to my eyes. Given the seat post extension, you will have your butt pretty far back over the rear whee.
03-20-16, 09:42 AM
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2015 Ultimate CF SL (size xs), just swapped out Force22 for eTAP.
03-20-16, 09:45 AM
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Sweet bike... enjoy.
03-20-16, 10:06 PM
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Thanks a lot guys. Here's the build list if anyone is interested. I don't know the final weight because I lost my luggage scale.
Frame/Fork: Ultimate CF SL (XS)
Stem: Canyon V13 110mm
Handlebar: Canyon H28 420mm
Bar Tape: SRAM SuperSuede
Seatpost: 3T Ionic 0 Ltd Stealth (350mm uncut)
Saddle: Fizik Antares VS Braided
Cages: Arundel Mandible
Cables: Jagwire Elite Link
Brakes: SRAM Red22
Drivetrain: SRAM eTAP
Crankset: SRAM Red 52/36
Bottom Bracket: Wheels Manufacturing BB86/92 Thread Together Zero Ceramic BB
Chain: SRAM Red22
Cassette: SRAM PG1170
Wheels: Reynolds 46 Aero
Tubes: Conti Race 28
Tires: Schwalbe One
Pedals: Shimano 6800
Garmin Mount: K-Edge
First ride on eTAP tonight. I'll post my thoughts in the eTAP thread.
Frame/Fork: Ultimate CF SL (XS)
Stem: Canyon V13 110mm
Handlebar: Canyon H28 420mm
Bar Tape: SRAM SuperSuede
Seatpost: 3T Ionic 0 Ltd Stealth (350mm uncut)
Saddle: Fizik Antares VS Braided
Cages: Arundel Mandible
Cables: Jagwire Elite Link
Brakes: SRAM Red22
Drivetrain: SRAM eTAP
Crankset: SRAM Red 52/36
Bottom Bracket: Wheels Manufacturing BB86/92 Thread Together Zero Ceramic BB
Chain: SRAM Red22
Cassette: SRAM PG1170
Wheels: Reynolds 46 Aero
Tubes: Conti Race 28
Tires: Schwalbe One
Pedals: Shimano 6800
Garmin Mount: K-Edge
First ride on eTAP tonight. I'll post my thoughts in the eTAP thread.