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[Sir Real]

My budget roadie, constructive criticism welcome

Nicely done.

[ravenmore]

^^yeah, I'm eyeing that frame now on Nashbar. Might be a fun project. Btw what handlebars did you use? Like the shape of them.

[Scionicus]

Thanks for all the positive comments everyone, I didn't think it would be so well liked lol. ^ the bars are Bontrager race xxx lite. I got them in a random box of stuff I bought off an ex bike shop employee for $100. That's also where I got the shifters and a dura-ace rd.

[ravenmore]

Thanks for all the positive comments everyone, I didn't think it would be so well liked lol. ^ the bars are Bontrager race xxx lite. I got them in a random box of stuff I bought off an ex bike shop employee for $100. That's also where I got the shifters and a dura-ace rd.

dayum - bit of a steal on the bars. Those are normally closer to $300.

[ravenmore]

Hmmm - looked at the Nashbar frame and unfortunately even with some steals I'd probably end up paying more than what I would for a pretty decent BD bike.

[Andy STi]

HOT^

what chainrings and crank length are you using? the cranks look really long around only 3inches from the ground and the big chainring looks like it has a higher tooth count than a 53.

Just 175 with a 53 ring. Not sure why it looks so long.

I agree. Also the bartape needs to match the saddle. Not to mention the tape job looks pretty ****ty. I see what you are trying to do with the white stem, and bartape to blend with the white on the frame. However I just think if it was all black it would look better. Then of course the tire sidewalls.

The tape job is bad - I screwed that up. I like the CX SC tires but maybe I'll go with the black CX when these flat/wear out.

Tires match the fence, seat post clamp and stem cap match nothing, seat and bar tape different colors, stem and seat post different colors, and who in the world wrapped those bars? I still give it a HOT!

Believe it or not but there is a blue stripe along the frame that goes with the seat post clamp and headset clamp - Too hard to see in the pic. I sucked up on the bars, but I'm blaming the tape - super hard to wrap well. I want a new stem anyway so I may as well get one.

Thanks for the ideas all!

[mazdaspeed]

Hmmm - looked at the Nashbar frame and unfortunately even with some steals I'd probably end up paying more than what I would for a pretty decent BD bike.

I dunno man like I said I have not much more than $800 into my build and nothing on BD comes close to it for that price. $400 will get you a new set of neuvation m28's as well as a new nashbar frame and a new CF fork. That's a pretty solid base for the price IMO then all you have to do is find used components...

[socalrider]

Here is my Frankie Andreu - Motorola Team bike - I got this is 1991.. Been a great bike for all those years - a crazy mix of parts now but still rides smooth..

[Vlaam4ever]

Here is my Frankie Andreu - Motorola Team bike - I got this is 1991.. Been a great bike for all those years - a crazy mix of parts now but still rides smooth..

This bike has real potential, but this is not the show us your bike thread, so (1) it's facing the wrong way, (2)has more spokes then teeth on your chainring and (3)the bags out number the riders. Fix that and we can see how you can turn this frog into a prince.

[cicatriz]

Bike is finally built so now I get to ***** it out on these threads.

Pedal Force QS3



C&C welcome!

[ruskko]

Hot

[socalrider]

This bike has real potential, but this is not the show us your bike thread, so (1) it's facing the wrong way, (2)has more spokes then teeth on your chainring and (3)the bags out number the riders. Fix that and we can see how you can turn this frog into a prince.

agreed with all your points. this was just a quick pic from a ride the other day.. It's 3rd in line of my current bikes but still like to take this old school ride out every once in a while.

[rjones28]

That Pedal Force is hot.

[VA_Esquire]

I really like the Pedal Force bike! More details on the wheels?
Please don't take this as offensive, but that is an awesome budget race bike! (I only say "budget" as you put apex on the bike to save money and put the saved money towards race wheels....I would do the same thing)

[NWS Alpine]

Are those farsports china wheels with custom stickers? They look sweet and the new clinchers are really nice for the price.

[ptn206]

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sweetness

[cicatriz]

That Pedal Force is hot.

Thanks!

I really like the Pedal Force bike! More details on the wheels?
Please don't take this as offensive, but that is an awesome budget race bike! (I only say "budget" as you put apex on the bike to save money and put the saved money towards race wheels....I would do the same thing)

No offense taken. It was a 'budget' build - but that is Rival, not Apex. It's also the S500/S550 BB30 crankset.

Are those farsports china wheels with custom stickers? They look sweet and the new clinchers are really nice for the price.

The wheels are built by J2-velosport (j2-velo.com) - they are china wheels, just built/sold through J2 Velo. Called and spoke with Peter (the owner) personally before I placed my order. I think they are out of Illinois. Very nice guy, very fast shipping, and decent price IMO for the availability of contact with the seller.

[NWS Alpine]

The wheels are built by J2-velosport (j2-velo.com) - they are china wheels, just built/sold through J2 Velo. Called and spoke with Peter (the owner) personally before I placed my order. I think they are out of Illinois. Very nice guy, very fast shipping, and decent price IMO for the availability of contact with the seller.

Now looking at their website they are farsport rims with double the price! Same rim and spokes and the hub option is available from farsports. They are one of the best out of the massive chinese carbon rim market. They should be great wheels.

[cicatriz]

Now looking at their website they are farsport rims with double the price! Same rim and spokes and the hub option is available from farsports. They are one of the best out of the massive chinese carbon rim market. They should be great wheels.

Good to hear they're considered one of the better setups. I can't complaint about the price though, being able to speak to someone stateside throughout the ordering/shipping process is valuable enough for me. I'm extremely happy with how the bike came out.

All of the components/group/etc were bought on eBay so I saved some money there. Been picking and choosing parts for about 2-3 months and just waiting for that eBay last minute grab, ha.

Final weight came out to 15lb, 10oz. Very, very happy!

[MajorMantra]

PF is hot, although I might consider losing the green tape. Not sure. Also, cutting the steerer a little more wouldn't hurt.

[Dbbled]

Mostly a lurker and learning a lot. Past MTBR and used to have a Spec Langster but this is my first real road bike...

Just wanted to post my Madone 4.5. I've had it a couple weeks dialing in the fit. Just had the fork cut down so thought I would go ahead and post it up. I tried a bunch of different bikes and it just felt right. I know Trek doesn't get a lot of love here or on the other forum but I am really enjoying it.

Added red cages and bar tape to add some color but I'm still on the fence with whether i would like white better. A couple upgrades -- bonus points if you can spot them - one is pretty obvious the other, not so much.....

I still want to go a little lower with the bars but my LBS didn't have a shorter headset bearing cap (dust cap).

Just a not so great cell photo...

[ravenmore]

Had not heard about Far Sports wheels - any good links on them? I just got my tax return. Not much left over but was thinking of trying to find a quality Chinese carbon wheel or rim (opinions welcomed).

[ravenmore]

Mostly a lurker and learning a lot. Past MTBR and used to have a Spec Langster but this is my first real road bike...

Just wanted to post my Madone 4.5. I've had it a couple weeks dialing in the fit. Just had the fork cut down so thought I would go ahead and post it up. I tried a bunch of different bikes and it just felt right. I know Trek doesn't get a lot of love here or on the other forum but I am really enjoying it.

Added red cages and bar tape to add some color but I'm still on the fence with whether i would like white better. A couple upgrades -- bonus points if you can spot them - one is pretty obvious the other, not so much.....

I still want to go a little lower with the bars but my LBS didn't have a shorter headset bearing cap (dust cap).

Just a not so great cell photo...

Dude, at least get a pic that's in focus, por favor.

[UCIMBZ]

Mostly a lurker and learning a lot. Past MTBR and used to have a Spec Langster but this is my first real road bike...

Just wanted to post my Madone 4.5. I've had it a couple weeks dialing in the fit. Just had the fork cut down so thought I would go ahead and post it up. I tried a bunch of different bikes and it just felt right. I know Trek doesn't get a lot of love here or on the other forum but I am really enjoying it.

Added red cages and bar tape to add some color but I'm still on the fence with whether i would like white better. A couple upgrades -- bonus points if you can spot them - one is pretty obvious the other, not so much.....

I still want to go a little lower with the bars but my LBS didn't have a shorter headset bearing cap (dust cap).

Just a not so great cell photo...

Is the accent color white or silver?

[X-LinkedRider]

Looks like Silver on the Seat-tube and white lettering. Could just be the weird lighting and lack of focus.