My new ride... Finally
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My new ride... Finally
Well after almost 3 months of trying to put this thing together it is finally done... almost!
Gunnar Fastlane
Mavic A719s w/ Bontrager H2 Hardcase 700c Tires
Phil Wood Disc Hubs w/ DT Swiss Skewers
DT Swiss Alpine III/ 3cross w/ DT Alloy Nipples
Chris King Sotto Voce Headset
Chris King BB
Ultegra SL Road Triple 53/39/30[XTR 44/32/22 for loaded touring]
Ultegra 12/27[SRAM XX 11-32 for loaded touring]
Ultegra Front Derailleur[XTR M970 for loaded touring]
XTR M972 Rear Derailleur w/F1 Ceramic pulleys
Dura Ace CN7801 Chain
Ultegra SL Triple Brifters
XTR M970 SPD Pedals
Cane Creek Carbon Crosstop Brake Levers
Avid BB7 Disc Brakes
Nokon Brake and Shift cables
Bontrager Racelite X Carbon Ergo Bars w/ Brooks leather bar tape
Ritchey Carbon Alloy Stem 100mm/6deg.
Thompson Masterpiece 240mm Seatpost
Brooks Champion Speacial Ti
Bontrager Satellite Elite Carbon Disc Fork
Gunnar Fastlane
Mavic A719s w/ Bontrager H2 Hardcase 700c Tires
Phil Wood Disc Hubs w/ DT Swiss Skewers
DT Swiss Alpine III/ 3cross w/ DT Alloy Nipples
Chris King Sotto Voce Headset
Chris King BB
Ultegra SL Road Triple 53/39/30[XTR 44/32/22 for loaded touring]
Ultegra 12/27[SRAM XX 11-32 for loaded touring]
Ultegra Front Derailleur[XTR M970 for loaded touring]
XTR M972 Rear Derailleur w/F1 Ceramic pulleys
Dura Ace CN7801 Chain
Ultegra SL Triple Brifters
XTR M970 SPD Pedals
Cane Creek Carbon Crosstop Brake Levers
Avid BB7 Disc Brakes
Nokon Brake and Shift cables
Bontrager Racelite X Carbon Ergo Bars w/ Brooks leather bar tape
Ritchey Carbon Alloy Stem 100mm/6deg.
Thompson Masterpiece 240mm Seatpost
Brooks Champion Speacial Ti
Bontrager Satellite Elite Carbon Disc Fork
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Wow!!! I love the color.....
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Fantastic bike, great set of components on it. Our local Gunnar dealer has a Fastlane on the floor in an "urban commuter" set-up. Very interesting to compare that to your version. I'd like one of each!
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Beauty! That's very similar to what I'm planning for a Fastlane. Have you weighed it yet? What are your plans for carrying a touring load? Racks? Different fork?
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If you are curious as to how I got an all black A719 rim with machined sidewalls.. this is how it was done... Since it is a disc set-up and I won't be using the sidewalls, we just took KG Gun Kote and airbrushed it on. I use it on some rifles of mine and it is a durable finish... it took about 2-3 coats and looks great in the all black wheel!
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Thanks truman! I have weighed it.... with only the water bottle cages on it, it came in at 26.0lbs even. I'm not sure I would go with a different fork at this point. I do want to try it out and see how it holds up. If I decide to switch it out, it will be with a steel fork from Waterford precision. As for racks, I would go with something from Arkel... Cold Springs or Sherpa disc compatible. Same with the panniers. However, I do want to try a BOB Ibex out too.
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So what did this urban commuter set-up consist of?? I have a quick detach fender that i will be putting on for commuting during inclement weather but wouldn't mind the SKS/Esge ones that Rivendell are selling. I know when I inquired about a thrid set of water bottle braze-ons, it was $130. I will just go with my Lobo!
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Looks great. How about a test ride report?
You should be able to climb a telephone pole!
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You should be able to climb a telephone pole!
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What a great bike. I know that feeling of waiting for all the parts to come together. I started a dream build and hit a bump in the road. Everything but wheels and stem in the garage waiting to go. Maybe by Thanksgiving. Glad yours came out so great.
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Thanks for the compliments everyone!
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well thanks... i am very happy with it! i know that feeling all too well... took me around 3 months and most of it was in prime summer weather. my time is limited now but i plan on getting it out when i can... i hope you can get yours up and running soon my friend! Best of luck!
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Great build! I'm thinking of replacing my Soma Doublecross with one of those eventually.
Nice LaRue sticker.
Nice LaRue sticker.
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Nice build. You have trouble with the Q-Factor on the cranks or do you always run the knee savers?
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I would imagine it would be a fun bike to tour on. I really like LaRue stuff, but I can't quite afford it yet. Maybe in the future.
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Thanks for the comment... When I bought my last roadbike, I had a profit done and they were recomended. THe reason being, I snapped my femur in half up by the hip and when it healed it did so at an outward angle, this was starting to give me knee pain. We decided to go on both sides and it has worked great ever since... no more knee pain!