Rate my Build
 

Thinking of a build? Actively planning a build? Built it already and think you could have done better?

Submit your build list to be mercilessly critiqued and rated on an absolutely arbitrary and as yet undefined scale of anyone's choosing.


I'll go first...

Gravel Bike
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2017 Niner RLT 9 RDO frameset
HED Ardennes Plus LT Disk wheels, 24h 15mm TA front/24sp 12mm TA rear
Easton EC70 AX Flare bar
Easton EC70 SL stem
Easton EC70 Carbon post 12mm offset
Fabric Scoop Shallow Carbon saddle
Ultegra Di2 Disk Groupset 172.5, 36/46f, 11/32r, GS cage
140/160 Ice Tech rotors
PD-M9000 MTB pedals
Panaracer Gravel King SK 35 tires
Tape yes
BarFly GPS/light mount
Minoura alloy cages (already own)

or not Di2


-Tim-

Pictures?

I have never been a huge Easton fan, but who cares :)

Otherwise, it sounds awesome!

Doesn't matter what I think. The purpose of that bicycle is to absolutely delight just 1 person in the entire world. You're the one. Yours is the only opinion that counts.

I just built a Nishiki Altron I posted it on show your Nishiki thread with a complete component list . I was trying to channel a 80s' funny / TT bike . It's post # 2
http://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...show-love.html

It exists only on paper right now. Planning it out.


Was hoping for some advice, constructive criticism, or maybe even a joke to laugh at.

Oops! Should have figured that out.

So, are you going to build it?

I don't see the point w/o pics. Just more mental ************. edit- BF took my word! Substitute "self gratification."

+1

+1, but admittedly I dont get 'rate my bike' threads. Although I do love show off your bike threads.

Yep, a virtual bike is about as interesting as a virtual tour:roflmao:

This reads like a top shelf CX bike ready for racing. What's not to like about it? :) Only things you could nit pick are mostly personal preference items like saddle, bars and whether you need seatpost with setback. But you won't really know until you put it together and start the fitting process. If you have around $2300 (frameset) + $900 (wheels) + $1200 (groupset) + $45 (saddle) + $180 (bar) + $119 (stem) + $120 (post) + $85 (pedals) + $44 (tires) +$12 (tape) + $14 (barfly) = $5019, then go for it!

Just get it and ride everywhere with it.

Rate my build??
 

Every time I look in the mirror in the morning, believe me, I rate my build and the rating is purty low lemme tell ya. :(

If you like it, then that is all that matters!

Yes I agree, I don't care about anyone's bikes but mine, mine are the best, mine are the coolest. This is all ego and arrogance but it gives me the the confidence and assurance we need to cycle safely and exercise strenuously.