That and hooking up with Mr Hematacrit.Originally Posted by El Diablo Rojo
That and hooking up with Mr Hematacrit.
Yes.
Holy smokes, that's pretty bold to chop up a high buck ring like that. I'd be a bit worried about flex under load.
"I may not be as strong as I think I am, but I know many tricks, and I have resolution" - Santiago
I didn't chop it - the pic is courtesy RotorCranks.com
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Here's my new frame, I just picked it up today.
Ridley Excalibur with custom team paint.
The bike should be ready to pick up on Thursday with SRAM FORCE group.
*whistles* Holy shiza. Sweet bike.The Giant in racing trim:
"When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return." - Leonardo daVinci
Chalk this up as another item that makes me not want to race Mt. Hood.Sub 14 as it sits...
That is one sexy bike
Masochism is a training adaptation.
what size is this? how tall are you?
Why not?
56 inch frame, 90mm stem (I tried the 54 with a longer stem but it did not ever feel right). Why do you ask? If it looks weird, it may be that my SRM setup is a 54/39.
My height is 5'8.5"
Here's my new bike. Ridley Excalibur with custom team paint, SRAM Force & Zipp 303's for racing & Williams Wheel System 19 for training.
Total weight with 1 Al cage is 6.69kg (14.75 pounds) with the Zipps and 7.25kg (15.9 pounds) with the Williams. My first sub 15 pounder
Initial likes/dislikes with SRAM Force.
Like - looks great, no shift cables sticking out.
Dislike - brake pads are a pain to swap out (cork pads for 303's) - When I put the cork pads in I can't reinsert the holding pin. Is this bad? I would think it would only be a problem if I were trying to brake while rolling backwards.
The Zero G's and some of the other brakes I've seen don't have pins or set screws. I don't ride backwards very quickly (although I'm sure if you look back on the hills it can look like that at times) so it's never been an issue.Like - looks great, no shift cables sticking out.
Dislike - brake pads are a pain to swap out (cork pads for 303's) - When I put the cork pads in I can't reinsert the holding pin. Is this bad? I would think it would only be a problem if I were trying to brake while rolling backwards.
Nice looking rig and pretty much goes with the kit, Eh?
Might try the Q rings on the Tarmac this weekend. Gonna need everything I can find in the way of speed.
"I may not be as strong as I think I am, but I know many tricks, and I have resolution" - Santiago
Pizza I got tired of swapping out pads so I just bought another set of the pad holders and put the CF pads in them. Now I just swap out the how deal, it's faster and easier to deal with.Dislike - brake pads are a pain to swap out (cork pads for 303's) - When I put the cork pads in I can't reinsert the holding pin. Is this bad? I would think it would only be a problem if I were trying to brake while rolling backwards.
I've got Dr. envy....Dr Pete and Dr D both have awesome bikes!
Why not?
You stole my bike!!!!
Actually, I'll be tearing it down in a couple of days and getting rid of the frameset.
I may be fat but I'm slow enough to make up for it.
HOW DO YOU REACH THE PEDALS??? YOUR FRAME IS OVER 4.6 FEET TALL!!! jk. seriously sweet bike.
I have serious bike envy.................
Ooops...Fisherman's measurements...Damn the metric system to hell! (Nice catch! Yes, 56cm)HOW DO YOU REACH THE PEDALS??? YOUR FRAME IS OVER 4.6 FEET TALL!!! jk. seriously sweet bike.
I bet you have your wife convinced that this is 8 inches. |-------------------|
FS: Fuji SL1 frameset, 55.5cm toptube, excellent condition.
WHAA?? which frame are you switching to? gonna use the indie fab?Actually, I'll be tearing it down in a couple of days and getting rid of the frameset.
I will use the IF for both races this weekend. I'm hoping to be on the new bike for next weekends race. I ordered a 2006 Fuji Team Issue frameset. I'm hoping it will be at the shop today for me to pick up.
I may be fat but I'm slow enough to make up for it.
The Giant in racing trim:
I know thewheels don't match. The Powertap wheel is newer with the dimpled rims and newer decals.
Holy God that bike is hot.
Nah, thats 9 inches.I bet you have your wife convinced that this is 8 inches. |-------------------|
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