Old 02-09-18 | 11:40 AM
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Esthetic
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From: Bridgewater , NJ

Bikes: 2019 Felt FR2 Etap Disc*2017 Wilier Cento10Air Ramato Etap*2020 Trek Domane SL6**2018 Trek ProCaliber 8

Thanks!

I didn't have the budget for new Etap or full DA Di2 here, and piecing everything...man didnt realize how spendy the Di2 wiring bits and pieces were.

Initially i was looking at a budget 6870 approach and hoping to finish the bike with $1600.

Thru a FB group , i came across a great deal i thought, for $1000 shipped for everything below:

The Giant Contact CarbonSaddle
Dura Ace R9150 Shifters
Ultegra R8050 Rear SS
Ultegra Front Mech
All wiring, junction boxes , seat tube battery, charger etc...( ~$350 cost)

At that point i needed a crank. This being a PF30 frame, going with Shimano meant weight and adapters adding further. DA crank raised cost significantly but the weight savings over Ultrgra would be offset by the adapter/BB. Same with Ultegra, putting it over 700grams. Praxis and Rotor also in the 700g range. I wanted something lighter after reducing weight in the trim kit areas.

This mint FSA SLK Light 50/34T 172.5mm crankset showed up a few days later on ebay for $150. Not sure the full weight, but below 600g. I believe in the 570-590g range.


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