The grass is always greener on the other side.Originally Posted by thegunner
The grass is always greener on the other side.
That's why I like it so much.
Thanks! Simply to save weight. I used an old alu Campagnolo Record down tube shifter but upgraded to a btp carbon one. I've also added a stripped Flite saddle to see if this is comfy enough for me. If it is I will upgrade to either an old full carbon Flite evolution 2 or an AX Lightness Endurance saddle. Next step will be Speedplay titanium pedals anyway. Still thinking about some full carbon clinchers to replace the tubular Lightweights I've sold, but not sure if I want to go for Lightweight clinchers, Campagnolo Hyperion clinchers or something else.
The current setup...
Frame: Merlin Extralight ; 58 cm ; gloss black
Fork: Ritchey Pro ; Ø 1” ; straight ; gloss black
Headset: Chris King Aheadset ; Ø 1” ; black
Headset cap: Carbon
Stem: Syntace Force 99 ; 105 mm ; Ø 26.0 mm w/titanium bolt kit
Handlebar: Schmolke SL ; 42 cm ; Ø 26.0 mm
Brake levers: Campagnolo Record TT (left) / Campagnolo Record Ergopower (right)
Down tube shifter: BTP carbon handle w/Campagnolo bolt
Handlebar tape: cotton black w/Schmolke carbon end caps
Shifting cables: Campagnolo : black
Brake cables: Campagnolo ; black
Brakes: Zero Gravity ; black
Bottom bracket: TA Specialité Axis Ti ; 108 mm
Bottom bracket bolts: Tiso ; black
Crank arms: Storck Powerarms ; 172.5 mm
Chain rings: Stronglight CT² ; 53/39
Chain ring bolts: Tiso ; black
Pedals: Time ATAC XS carbon/titanium
Chain: KCMC
Cassette: Campagnolo Chorus ; 12-25
Rear derailleur: Campagnolo Record ; short cage w/Fibre-Lyte carbon inner plate
Front derailleur: Campagnolo Record ; braze-on
Derailleur clamp: BTP carbon ; Ø 34.9 mm ; black
Seat post: Thomson Masterpiece ; Ø 27,2 mm
Saddle: Selle Italia Flite ; stripped
Bottle holders: Tune Wasserträger
Wheels: Campagnolo Neutron clincher
Inner tubes: Vittoria light
Tires: Michelin Pro3 grip (front) ; Michelin Pro3 (rear)
Quick releases: Tune AC14 ; black
Last edited by Timo; 10-07-09 at 09:50 AM.
That merlin is totally James Bond's bike.
Hey, I think Competitive Cyclist still has new 08 streetfires with full rival for $1500 or something? do it, man.
The new matte black CAAD9s are SICK. I'd have no problem riding one. In fact, that's what I would have gone for if I was racing crits. I'm more into club rides and centuries though, when I'm not racing my mountain bike. The Damocles is super comfortable but still very light and stiff. I'm extremely happy with it.
Timo, that Merlin looks amazing. I think the best looking bikes aren't ones that just look pretty but the ones that you look at and just really want to go out on a ride on, which yours does.
btw- is it just me or do Merlin Extralight slope down towards the head tube?
i absolutely would if i could find someone who wants a 09 caad9 w/ultegra with under 500 miles on itand would pay me 1500 for it (now that i think about it, that's pretty fair considering the 105 goes for 1399 retail)
sounds pretty reasonable to me.... people seem to really be liking the CAAD9s! Go for it!i absolutely would if i could find someone who wants a 09 caad9 w/ultegra with under 500 miles on it
I have a streetfire with 105 that I've been wanting to upgrade... though wasn't planning on it just yet, only thing is I'm not interested in the caad9.i absolutely would if i could find someone who wants a 09 caad9 w/ultegra with under 500 miles on it
i happen to own one of the 09 bbq black ones, it does look pretty sick, yeah... like i said in another thread, give me an all white bike and red pedals andThe new matte black CAAD9s are SICK. I'd have no problem riding one. In fact, that's what I would have gone for if I was racing crits. I'm more into club rides and centuries though, when I'm not racing my mountain bike. The Damocles is super comfortable but still very light and stiff. I'm extremely happy with it.
just picked her up yesterday...
Nope, you're absolutely right. The Extralight has a slightly sloping top tube, Not much but it's sloping.
Timo, why all the uber-lite bits with a Chorus cassette? You could save probably 130-150g with a Tiso or KCNC cassette.
My new Guru Geneo with 2010 SRAM red. Pick it up tomorrow
Ooo... odd frame! I love it!My new Guru Geneo with 2010 SRAM red. Pick it up tomorrow
I want some of those wall mounted wheel clamps to hang bikes around my house like artwork! The bike is just crazy. Inspired design for sure. I am not sure if I like it, but the WTF factor doesn't hurt in a world full of bikes that all look very similar for the most part.
That GURU is dope.
Because the Chorus cassette is mounted on a set of also not quite weightweenie Campagnolo Neutron training wheels and because I appreciate some durability that I won´t find in Tiso or KCNC cassettes. Doing 8,000 to 9,000 kilometers a year would minch several überlite cassettes per season.
Many fine examples of beautiful road bikes on this forum. I love them all.
I feel priveliged to present one of my favorites right now, altough I have a few. My 1995 Schwinn Le Tour, 100 Year Anniversary Edition. Chro-Moly double butted, steel main tubes, Shimano 300EX drivetrain with Biopace crankset, 7 speed Shimano cassette, Shimano sealed cartridge BB, Shimano RSX brakes, Shimano 300 Aero brake levers, Araya AL Alloy wheels, Shimano indexed shifters on the downtube and many more goodies, all stock (sans pedals). This bike weighs in at about 24lbs. and I have no problem passing $4500 road bikes all day long. It's currently in the que for a total resto-mod.
BTW, if you know of any like this for sale anywhere, please let me know.
Jim Everhandy
2008 Trek Portland - 1995 Schwinn Le Tour - 1974 Schwinn Le Tour - &more.
i like this bike so much more that the new trend over designed, silly looking things with big big fonts and speed racer carbon bits all over ..Many fine examples of beautiful road bikes on this forum. I love them all.
I feel priveliged to present one of my favorites right now, altough I have a few. My 1995 Schwinn Le Tour, 100 Year Anniversary Edition. Chro-Moly double butted, steel main tubes, Shimano 300EX drivetrain with Biopace crankset, 7 speed Shimano cassette, Shimano sealed cartridge BB, Shimano RSX brakes, Shimano 300 Aero brake levers, Araya AL Alloy wheels, Shimano indexed shifters on the downtube and many more goodies, all stock (sans pedals). This bike weighs in at about 24lbs. and I have no problem passing $4500 road bikes all day long. It's currently in the que for a total resto-mod.
BTW, if you know of any like this for sale anywhere, please let me know.
congrats on keeping it REAL!!
the internet is the death of many things.
Thank you.i like this bike so much more that the new trend over designed, silly looking things with big big fonts and speed racer carbon bits all over ..
congrats on keeping it REAL!!
Steel is real. After some 14 years of terrible abuse on harsh pavement, potholes, curbs, you name it, it's still the smoothest ride in town.
Jim Everhandy
2008 Trek Portland - 1995 Schwinn Le Tour - 1974 Schwinn Le Tour - &more.
No. I'll call dibs.
Just a plain old Giant.
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I like the back & red & white! Very nice... Does the "giant" logo run up the fork and into the head tube? Never noticed that before.... If so, it's cool, but I guess it'd be odd if you ever replaced the fork, eh?
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