Vaast R/1 build
05-17-25 | 07:20 AM
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Vaast R/1 build
Howdy all,
My son and I were lucky to score 2 complete Vasst R/1 framesets (475.00 each) from LBS. Have never been a fan of matte paint finish so I spent couple hours polishing this to reasonably glossy finish. Dark cherry metallic looks much better!
Built up with Fulcrum Racing 5 wheelset I had in storage (never get rid of anything!) and Ultegra 11 speed. Bar tape is chameleon effect so turns purple depending on light and angle.
Fills out my metallurgical bike metals collection. Stiff and decent handling yet muted ride. Pretty fast for an senior side of MAMIL. On par with my Tommasini X Fire.
The pictures or post build finish, pre shakedown ride and fine tune if set up.
My son and I were lucky to score 2 complete Vasst R/1 framesets (475.00 each) from LBS. Have never been a fan of matte paint finish so I spent couple hours polishing this to reasonably glossy finish. Dark cherry metallic looks much better!
Built up with Fulcrum Racing 5 wheelset I had in storage (never get rid of anything!) and Ultegra 11 speed. Bar tape is chameleon effect so turns purple depending on light and angle.
Fills out my metallurgical bike metals collection. Stiff and decent handling yet muted ride. Pretty fast for an senior side of MAMIL. On par with my Tommasini X Fire.
The pictures or post build finish, pre shakedown ride and fine tune if set up.
05-20-25 | 08:17 AM
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From: Goleta CA
Bikes: a bunch
A Quite Unique bike in materials, made into a very nice 'road race' format. Magnesium frame with the usual road componentry gruppos...
I tried to get one last year in my size, when the price dropped dramatically... could not find one in my size...
The past 3 months they went further down in price, for the 2024 model R/1 & A/1 (different frame dims...)
Crazy good pricing +- $1500 w Shimano 105 group... for a Med... price can vary a bit depending on size, but still incredible!
Cambria Bike in San Luis Obispo, CA, which I have used quite a bit mail order and some in-store purchases has them...
I was gonna buy and drag over to Germany to replace my aging and heavily used '03 S-Works tarmac (which jus keeps going & going & Going...)
https://cambriabike.com/products/vaa...orpho-blue-nlm
Ride On
Yuri (trying to control my N+1 urge... LOL !)
I tried to get one last year in my size, when the price dropped dramatically... could not find one in my size...
The past 3 months they went further down in price, for the 2024 model R/1 & A/1 (different frame dims...)
Crazy good pricing +- $1500 w Shimano 105 group... for a Med... price can vary a bit depending on size, but still incredible!
Cambria Bike in San Luis Obispo, CA, which I have used quite a bit mail order and some in-store purchases has them...
I was gonna buy and drag over to Germany to replace my aging and heavily used '03 S-Works tarmac (which jus keeps going & going & Going...)
https://cambriabike.com/products/vaa...orpho-blue-nlm
Ride On
Yuri (trying to control my N+1 urge... LOL !)
05-20-25 | 10:54 AM
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How do you polish matte paint to gloss? Do you mean you coated it with something?
05-23-25 | 07:57 PM
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Most intriguing!
This is the closest I have come to wanting to try a new road bike.
Hmmm...
This is the closest I have come to wanting to try a new road bike.
Hmmm...
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05-25-25 | 08:56 PM
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From: Central Ohio
Bikes: Waterford R33, 2019 Infinito, Gunnar Roadie, 1999 Colnago Tecnos, '04 Cannondale Optimo 800 & '51 Rudge Sports, Colnago Tecnos, Tom Kellogg Merlin..
A Quite Unique bike in materials, made into a very nice 'road race' format. Magnesium frame with the usual road componentry gruppos...
I tried to get one last year in my size, when the price dropped dramatically... could not find one in my size...
The past 3 months they went further down in price, for the 2024 model R/1 & A/1 (different frame dims...)
Crazy good pricing +- $1500 w Shimano 105 group... for a Med... price can vary a bit depending on size, but still incredible!
Cambria Bike in San Luis Obispo, CA, which I have used quite a bit mail order and some in-store purchases has them...
I was gonna buy and drag over to Germany to replace my aging and heavily used '03 S-Works tarmac (which jus keeps going & going & Going...)
https://cambriabike.com/products/vaa...orpho-blue-nlm
Ride On
Yuri (trying to control my N+1 urge... LOL !)
I tried to get one last year in my size, when the price dropped dramatically... could not find one in my size...
The past 3 months they went further down in price, for the 2024 model R/1 & A/1 (different frame dims...)
Crazy good pricing +- $1500 w Shimano 105 group... for a Med... price can vary a bit depending on size, but still incredible!
Cambria Bike in San Luis Obispo, CA, which I have used quite a bit mail order and some in-store purchases has them...
I was gonna buy and drag over to Germany to replace my aging and heavily used '03 S-Works tarmac (which jus keeps going & going & Going...)
https://cambriabike.com/products/vaa...orpho-blue-nlm
Ride On
Yuri (trying to control my N+1 urge... LOL !)
05-25-25 | 09:02 PM
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From: Central Ohio
Bikes: Waterford R33, 2019 Infinito, Gunnar Roadie, 1999 Colnago Tecnos, '04 Cannondale Optimo 800 & '51 Rudge Sports, Colnago Tecnos, Tom Kellogg Merlin..
I figured the top tube would start self polishing with just my kit wearing it down.
06-08-25 | 11:50 AM
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From: Central Ohio
Bikes: Waterford R33, 2019 Infinito, Gunnar Roadie, 1999 Colnago Tecnos, '04 Cannondale Optimo 800 & '51 Rudge Sports, Colnago Tecnos, Tom Kellogg Merlin..
Sorry took so long... 18.5 pounds with Look pedals. No saddle bag or computer stuff.
