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Originally Posted by rossiny
(Post 20908449)
Thanks for info
I am not heavy , 170. And I was looking for a good light weight , fast, yet comfortable. I bought it used and find it comfortable ( has a sella anatomica)and faster than my vintage Rossin , But the toe overlap is not to my liking for the road. My cranks arms are 175mm. But I dont think a 2.5 mm. Difference will make a difference? It seems like I need about 1/2 to clear. I can ride 175 mm crankarms on a MTB, cause more knee sores after a long ride. At my weight, I find the El-OS still a bit harsh on the ride, regardless of saddle; power transfer is great, but rides a bit like an aluminum frame. I rode it mostly for racing and crits., which I rarely do nowadays. Does your toe overlap occur at speed or just low speed? Most of time If I know I'm riding a short wheelbase bike that may cause top overlap, I strategically plan the tight turns so my cranks can avoid the overlap, it takes practice, but it doesn't cost as much as a new frame. |
Originally Posted by downhillmaster
(Post 20908940)
My new T6.
Couldn’t pass up on the deal on a leftover 2017 discontinued model. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...503dc3dec.jpeg |
Originally Posted by jadocs
(Post 20909018)
Finally a picture! Beautiful bike, it looks great.
Haven’t upgraded anything other than the wheels but getting the itch. No idea what though yet. |
Wicked nice bike. Quite the flourish there at the rear drops.
Originally Posted by indyfabz
(Post 20907800)
It's a ceramic glaze. I think it is relatively thin, but it has held up well.
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...51c9569d3e.jpg |
Originally Posted by Steamer
(Post 20909462)
Wicked nice bike. Quite the flourish there at the rear drops.
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Originally Posted by cat0020
(Post 20908998)
I'm about 165-170 lb. also, 5' 10", 38" inseam, I ride with 170 mm crankarms, I sit more in saddle spinning than mashing the pedals out-of-saddle.
I can ride 175 mm crankarms on a MTB, cause more knee sores after a long ride. At my weight, I find the El-OS still a bit harsh on the ride, regardless of saddle; power transfer is great, but rides a bit like an aluminum frame. I rode it mostly for racing and crits., which I rarely do nowadays. Does your toe overlap occur at speed or just low speed? Most of time If I know I'm riding a short wheelbase bike that may cause top overlap, I strategically plan the tight turns so my cranks can avoid the overlap, it takes practice, but it doesn't cost as much as a new frame. |
It started out as a 2003 Airborne Valkyrie Ti (I think a 56) with a combination of Ultegra & XT with a Triple upfront and a custom 8 speed 13-30 cassette out back.
(pictured with mods from 2012 including the stem and bar, plus 2012 Ultegra SPDs) https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...86dd0d147f.jpg in 2014 I upgraded it to full Ultegra 6800, a Wound Up Front Fork with disc, Chris King Headset & Chris King/Mavic wheels. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...87ca0d0485.jpg Like the prior poster I also have minimal overlap when the wheel is at extreme turn and cranks are in just the right position. Nothing I have to worry about during normal riding. Sure I'd like to do a rear disc and internal cable routing, but not so much that I'm willing to pay $1000-$2000 for the mods. |
Originally Posted by SCTinkering
(Post 21027011)
Sure I'd like to do a rear disc and internal cable routing, but not so much that I'm willing to pay $1000-$2000 for the mods.
Majority of braking force is applicable from the front wheel anyway, to attempt disc brake caliper for the rear of that frame would not be ideal, unless there is enough rear frame clearance for wider rear tire/wheel to allow it become a gravel bike. |
Originally Posted by cat0020
(Post 21027500)
Very nice looking Airborne.
Majority of braking force is applicable from the front wheel anyway, to attempt disc brake caliper for the rear of that frame would not be ideal, unless there is enough rear frame clearance for wider rear tire/wheel to allow it become a gravel bike. |
Originally Posted by jadocs
(Post 20668864)
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...f876bfe84.jpeg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...695deab85.jpeg Just took delivery of my Litespeed T2 two days ago. This is my first Ti bike. I have already put 80 miles on it and all I can say is wow! I did not know what I was missing! |
update: evolution!
Originally Posted by ridelikeaturtle
(Post 19225797)
New bar tape, handlebars (didn't like the shape of the old ones), wheels, and tyres. I also put on a slightly (10mm) shorter stem, amazing what a difference a small change can make. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...f06dc1abac.jpg |
Here’s my Veritas that I bought used for $675 three years ago: The frame has a 54.5 top tube. I’m nearly 6’ tall and really built it up this way just to try to make it fit me. My thought at the time was - if it works, great - if not, oh well. Turns out I like it! It climbs great, it has the magic titanium ride and the compact frame is plenty stiff. Due to the extreme seatpost exposure and running a carbon 27.2 seatpost sleeved ina 30.0 frame I have been plagued by intermittent seatpost creaking. I’m on my 3rd seatpost shim going from a 30.0/27.2 to a 30.1/27.2 (short aluminum) to a 30.2/27.2 U.S.E. branded Delrin plastic on that is a nice snug fit. It seems like my post will finally quiet down. My Hope silver seatpost collar complements the Chris King headset. I broke 2 of the seat collar bolts - the Hope uses an oversized, hollow aluminum button head, fine thread M6 bolt.
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...ea7016db0.jpeg |
Originally Posted by SCTinkering
(Post 21029164)
Agreed. I think I need to work on my shoes cleat spacing a bit. I occasionally have my right heel (and only my right heal) rub the chain stay. Just one of those annoying things I need to get sorted...again.
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Originally Posted by MyTi
(Post 21029230)
Beautiful bike.
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My Tres Amigos:
https://i.imgur.com/GtqZ0cU.jpg |
Seen good press about T-Lab, but does anyone here have one? (yes also searching the forum as a whole...)
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Originally Posted by ridelikeaturtle
(Post 21029244)
New bar tape, handlebars (didn't like the shape of the old ones), wheels, and tyres.
I also put on a slightly (10mm) shorter stem, amazing what a difference a small change can make. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...f06dc1abac.jpg I got one too. Just built it. Crazy fast bike but mine has canti's Needs decals https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...4d3cbb4f3b.jpg |
Originally Posted by thehammerdog
(Post 21192041)
Dude ,
I got one too. Just built it. Crazy fast bike but mine has canti's Needs decals https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...4d3cbb4f3b.jpg I do love it. Very unique, it always gets noticed at coffee stops. |
Originally Posted by ridelikeaturtle
(Post 21192279)
Same coffin-shaped downtube - but what about the rest? Top tube cable routing, rear brake mounts... what's your head tube badge say? I think the Colnago titaniums of the same period were the same frame builder, did they supply others?
I do love it. Very unique, it always gets noticed at coffee stops. All dura ace 9 speed. |
Originally Posted by thehammerdog
(Post 21192282)
The BB is stamped bianchi as is head tube decals removed by previous owner. Needs good polish and new decals to complete. I threw 35's on it and ride trails thing just goes.
All dura ace 9 speed. |
Originally Posted by ridelikeaturtle
(Post 21192285)
Turning a ti megatube into a gravel bike? Now *that* is badass!
It is has road race bike geometry with bigger tires. Stiff fast smoove..likw perfect. I plan to toss on uber light wheels in spr ing. Here is the best news... Paid $300. For frame. And fork. |
My Litespeed built 1996 Eddy Merckx EX Titanium.
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...f05a2fa277.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...d502685017.jpg |
Originally Posted by ridelikeaturtle
(Post 21029244)
New bar tape, handlebars (didn't like the shape of the old ones), wheels, and tyres.
I also put on a slightly (10mm) shorter stem, amazing what a difference a small change can make. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...f06dc1abac.jpg |
Originally Posted by Chi_Z
(Post 21192769)
looks like the new bar also have shorter reach, so in total you have about 20-30mm shorter reach, pretty big change
I'm not getting any younger; feeling less stretched out is no harm! |
Seven Axiom not finished.
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...924df8f67d.jpg |
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