Waterford ultimate commuter, with pics
02-15-07 | 09:22 AM
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Great bike. 
Certainly, Waterford crafts some nice precision bikes. Don't leave that one out of your sight.
The fork is interesting. Is that the only fork option? Or can you get a more crown look as opposes to the "curved mtb look."
Certainly, Waterford crafts some nice precision bikes. Don't leave that one out of your sight.
The fork is interesting. Is that the only fork option? Or can you get a more crown look as opposes to the "curved mtb look."
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02-15-07 | 09:24 AM
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Isn't mixing Campy and Shimano kinda like letting the beams cross?
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The space-time continuum may be irreparably damaged.
You should've consulted Egon first.
02-15-07 | 09:37 AM
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@fender1
As far as the frame ordering process, I worked directly through my LBS. I was fitted by a physical therapist, bike fit expert. He took my measurements to the Waterford site, tweaked some of their existing geometries. We sent that info to Waterford and they came back with their own comments/tweaks. Waterford sends out a cartoon drawing of the bike, complete with with every measurement, braze-one, etc. and once I signed off, the construction began.
@georgiaboy
The fork is one of the only options that I felt comfortable with, and the only road disc fork endorsed by Waterford. I weigh 225 lbs. and combined with disc brakes, that can put a lot of stress on a fork. I'd prefer a crowned fork, but I don't think anyone makes one for discs, AFAIK.
@Choccy
The rear disc brake mount was one of the primary reasons that I decided to buy a Waterford. Trek/Lemond have a similar design but every other bike maker mounts rear discs on the seat stays.
As far as the frame ordering process, I worked directly through my LBS. I was fitted by a physical therapist, bike fit expert. He took my measurements to the Waterford site, tweaked some of their existing geometries. We sent that info to Waterford and they came back with their own comments/tweaks. Waterford sends out a cartoon drawing of the bike, complete with with every measurement, braze-one, etc. and once I signed off, the construction began.
@georgiaboy
The fork is one of the only options that I felt comfortable with, and the only road disc fork endorsed by Waterford. I weigh 225 lbs. and combined with disc brakes, that can put a lot of stress on a fork. I'd prefer a crowned fork, but I don't think anyone makes one for discs, AFAIK.
@Choccy
The rear disc brake mount was one of the primary reasons that I decided to buy a Waterford. Trek/Lemond have a similar design but every other bike maker mounts rear discs on the seat stays.
02-15-07 | 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by penexpers
Just an extra question: was there an extra charge from Waterford for having the frame custom built like that?
02-15-07 | 11:11 AM
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That is one of the nicest bikes I've ever seen. Fantastic pictures too -- good references as I add discs to my Fuji.
02-15-07 | 11:21 AM
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That has to be the best commuter bike (discs, fenders and rack mounts) on this forum. If anyone has anything close they should post it and make us all drool even more. Don't think there is much to touch this though.
02-15-07 | 01:55 PM
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Cyclists fare best when they recognize that there are times when acting vehicularly is not the best practice, and are flexible enough to do what is necessary as the situation warrants.--Me
02-15-07 | 03:06 PM
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02-15-07 | 05:19 PM
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Your commute must end somewhere safer than mine 
I'm tempted to drive up to Seattle and steal it, except I don't have a car and I'm afraid the paint might get scratched if I tried to strap that to my rear rack
I'm tempted to drive up to Seattle and steal it, except I don't have a car and I'm afraid the paint might get scratched if I tried to strap that to my rear rack
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