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12-15-07, 07:19 PM
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The Weapon.
Spot Brand, Sram Force, FSA Kwing bars, TRP carbon brakes,King HS, Thomson, Toupe.
Looks tiny, but is actually 60cm center-to-top, and 58 c-to-c. Nicest bike I have ridden next to my Colnago (which I really need to sell to finance this thing, but just can't seem to do it).
The wheels were a cheap way to get into a set of tubies. I'm hoping to have something proper by next season. Still deciding on whether or not to go to a single chainring, so I haven't messed with the gearing yet. This will also be remedied by next fall.
Last edited by freebird; 12-15-07 at 07:25 PM.
12-18-07, 01:45 PM
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I really like it. My buddy also has this frame. It has been a good all-rounder for him. In fact, it serves as his only road bike as well.
12-18-07, 02:06 PM
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So I says to Mable I says
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12-18-07, 08:43 PM
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I built this as a preemptive strike. I want to start cyclocross but don't really know anybody in the scene down here. if any of you cats in NOVA or DC feel like being patient and getting somebody started that would rock. Seriously. IM(Ssffusa128), PM or email (SSffusa128@aol.com). Or respond here.
P.S. I would make another thread but then i couldn't post pix of my just finished bike. sorry.
12-20-07, 09:36 AM
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LOVE that crosscheck Bonechilling! What tape are you using? I have been looking for a tape to match my yellow Selle Italia Flite Gel Flow. It is kind of a darker yellow. Would you say that tape is a darker yellow (maybe a little orangish yellow?)?
12-20-07, 11:39 AM
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Thanks. The tape is Fizik, which is pretty expensive almost everywhere, but cheap at REI.
12-22-07, 06:06 AM
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My Kuota Kross
its 6,8 kilo now ,like uci idiots want ..
it wil be 5,7klo after season
frame is 1133 gramm with alloy cantistuds , dropout ,cablerouter under bb is fixed with carbonscrew
fork is cut 421 gramm with steelbolts
handlebar schmolke 163
tune hubs , qr,
ripped slr saddle
syntace post ,stem
brakes tuned mini-v
i cant upload a bigger photo
not from pc
not with url
only tumbnail
why ?
it wil be 5,7klo after season
frame is 1133 gramm with alloy cantistuds , dropout ,cablerouter under bb is fixed with carbonscrew
fork is cut 421 gramm with steelbolts
handlebar schmolke 163
tune hubs , qr,
ripped slr saddle
syntace post ,stem
brakes tuned mini-v
i cant upload a bigger photo
not from pc
not with url
only tumbnail
why ?
Last edited by Elmar Schrauth; 12-25-07 at 03:43 AM.
12-22-07, 12:51 PM
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12-23-07, 07:29 AM
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moar wine!!!
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12-25-07, 03:12 PM
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I took my Poprad out for a few photos today.
It started this summer as a stock 2002 LeMond Poprad.
Now it's hardly original anymore.
Frame: 853 steel repainted white
Fork: Nashbar carbon cyclocross
Brakes: Stock Avids with Kool Stops
Pedals: Crank Bros
Front shifter: None, replaced with Tektro brake lever
Front derailer: None, replaced with chain watcher
Front chainring: Salsa Crossing Guard and 42T
Crankset: Dura-Ace FC-7410
Rear shifter: Sora 8 speed
Rear derailer: Sora 8 speed
Rear cassette: SRAM 11-28
Wheelset: Reynolds Alta Race
Saddle: Specialized Toupe Team
Handlebars: Salsa Bell Lap
Rear
Front
1x8 drive train
A Christmas tragedy. I forgot a Guinness was in my hoodie pocket, leaned over, and it fell out
.
The tragedy continues. A shard blew out of the bottom, piercing my sidewall and popping the tube.
I am going to redo my cables soon, and put on some grey rubberized Salsa bar tape.
The white looks nice, but it is a pain to keep even somewhat clean.
It started this summer as a stock 2002 LeMond Poprad.
Now it's hardly original anymore.
Frame: 853 steel repainted white
Fork: Nashbar carbon cyclocross
Brakes: Stock Avids with Kool Stops
Pedals: Crank Bros
Front shifter: None, replaced with Tektro brake lever
Front derailer: None, replaced with chain watcher
Front chainring: Salsa Crossing Guard and 42T
Crankset: Dura-Ace FC-7410
Rear shifter: Sora 8 speed
Rear derailer: Sora 8 speed
Rear cassette: SRAM 11-28
Wheelset: Reynolds Alta Race
Saddle: Specialized Toupe Team
Handlebars: Salsa Bell Lap
Rear
Front
1x8 drive train
A Christmas tragedy. I forgot a Guinness was in my hoodie pocket, leaned over, and it fell out
.The tragedy continues. A shard blew out of the bottom, piercing my sidewall and popping the tube
.I am going to redo my cables soon, and put on some grey rubberized Salsa bar tape.
The white looks nice, but it is a pain to keep even somewhat clean.
12-26-07, 10:19 AM
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VERY nice dubstylee.
Lost a Leffe Blonde yesterday to a paper bag with a soggy bottom. Christmas can be so cruel.
What does your poprad weigh in at?
Lost a Leffe Blonde yesterday to a paper bag with a soggy bottom. Christmas can be so cruel.
What does your poprad weigh in at?
12-26-07, 11:04 AM
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Using a digital bathroom scale with me as the tare weight I got 19.0 lbs with the bike as pictured. Maybe I'll get something more official when I get rid of the boat-anchor seatpost and stem.
Last edited by dubstylee; 12-26-07 at 02:24 PM.
12-26-07, 06:36 PM
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Dura Ace cranks with sora derailleur and shifter? Sweet frame and fork? That's my kind of bike. Looks like you have your priorities straight!
12-29-07, 12:25 PM
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The fork is an "Advanced". Asian made and sold by Empella as the "Carbonfire". But quite stiff at 550 grams uncut.
The cranks are 172.2 mm Storck Powerarms. 315 grams for the two arms. But I'm thinking about a switch to Clavicula - just to make sure you'll definitely hate me
The cranks are 172.2 mm Storck Powerarms. 315 grams for the two arms. But I'm thinking about a switch to Clavicula - just to make sure you'll definitely hate me
12-29-07, 01:49 PM
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The fork is an "Advanced". Asian made and sold by Empella as the "Carbonfire". But quite stiff at 550 grams uncut.
The cranks are 172.2 mm Storck Powerarms. 315 grams for the two arms. But I'm thinking about a switch to Clavicula - just to make sure you'll definitely hate me
The cranks are 172.2 mm Storck Powerarms. 315 grams for the two arms. But I'm thinking about a switch to Clavicula - just to make sure you'll definitely hate me
