2010 Leader 725TR Build
09-23-09, 08:57 PM
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2010 Leader 725TR Build
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I intend on running a front brake, but it's in the mail and i couldn't resist building the bike.
Specs:
-2010 Leader 725TR frame
-IRO Crank
-IRO 46t chain ring
-IRO BB
-KMC Chain
-IRO 16t cog
-AHEADSET Headset
-IRO stem
-Nitto bull horn bars
-Leader seat post
-San Marco Rolls saddle
-Carbon fork
-Shimano 105 clipless road pedals
-Weinman DP18 rims laced to formula hubs
-Michelin tires
-Soon to have tektro front brake
Whatcha think? No i don't plan to do insane skidzzzzz with it, its my Daily Driver.
I intend on running a front brake, but it's in the mail and i couldn't resist building the bike.
Specs:
-2010 Leader 725TR frame
-IRO Crank
-IRO 46t chain ring
-IRO BB
-KMC Chain
-IRO 16t cog
-AHEADSET Headset
-IRO stem
-Nitto bull horn bars
-Leader seat post
-San Marco Rolls saddle
-Carbon fork
-Shimano 105 clipless road pedals
-Weinman DP18 rims laced to formula hubs
-Michelin tires
-Soon to have tektro front brake
Whatcha think? No i don't plan to do insane skidzzzzz with it, its my Daily Driver.
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09-23-09, 09:15 PM
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Looks good. If you can push the back wheel a little forward i think it would look even better. How much did this all cost you? If you do not mind me asking.
09-23-09, 09:26 PM
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Yeah i need a half link. Off the top of my head, quick estimate, around 800ish.
09-23-09, 09:28 PM
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dat frame is cray-z
09-23-09, 09:34 PM
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09-24-09, 09:21 AM
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Helluva Daily Driver 
Kick ass Leader man.
Kick ass Leader man.
09-24-09, 08:06 PM
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May get an aero seatpost. Its shorter then my 2009 caad9, so it isn't long at all. Today while turning i realize that i have about 1cm of room while my feet are parallel to the ground while turning. 0 toe overlap. Its sweet.
09-24-09, 11:11 PM
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09-24-09, 11:24 PM
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Nice build ... but what's with all that space between the wheel and the cutout? It looks like even with the wheel slammed in the dropouts you'd need like a +28c tire to fit nicely in the cut-away. It's not like a 700c rim and 23's are sometimes bigger and sometimes smaller.
09-24-09, 11:28 PM
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Nice build ... but what's with all that space between the wheel and the cutout? It looks like even with the wheel slammed in the dropouts you'd need like a +28c tire to fit nicely in the cut-away. It's not like a 700c rim and 23's are sometimes bigger and sometimes smaller.
09-24-09, 11:35 PM
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you better be wearing some reflective clothing when you go for night rides.
