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Originally Posted by jgt_madone_newb
(Post 7941719)
Just finished some enhancements to the Seven Axiom I picked up on clearance at my LBS a couple weeks ago.
Changes: New outline white decals from Seven, Scotch Brite re-brushed the frame, new Easton Ea90 Aero wheelset from Chainlove, new Conti GP4000 tires, new blue Cinelli bar tape, new PBK carbon cages. And I have a blue leather Selle Italia SLR Gel Flow saddle on the way. With the on and off crap weather, I've only got about a hundred miles on it, but they've been very pleasant miles indeed. |
Originally Posted by bigtea
(Post 8051654)
Is that a Thomson seatpost and a Ritchey WCS stem you have? That's what I have on my Litespeed Siena and love 'em both. I also ride Eastons, but the EA90s.
The EA90 Aeros turned out to be a little lighter than the rare Mavic litigated Bontrager Race X Lites I had on the bike. Got the weight down from 17.2 to 16.9 when I made the switch. |
Spectrum Track. Still awaiting parts to finish it up
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3268/...9e6dae11_b.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3237/...78a7eed2_b.jpg |
I have a Habanero also. It's somewhere in this thread. Mine is a stock size, but I can echo all the good things Herb said about his.
Originally Posted by herbm
(Post 8050453)
I researched quite a while ( at least while I was waiting to save up $$)
Mark Hickey the builder has some really interesting info on his site www.habcycles.com, about the tubes he uses and why... It was pretty interesting reading his stuff after looking at Lynskey and some others... Also his pricing is so good I figured I couldnt go wrong. The welds are beautiful... He took the measurements I gave him from my Trek Pilot, some a fitter had done, and I took pictures... Also told him what I was looking for in performance, comfort etc... It looks wierd...the head tube is huge...and the top tube length is shorter than my trek, but he was right on the money...it fits great...and handles great...downhill is like riding on rails...very smooth...I am very happy..I sit a bit higher...but my back doesnt hurt after long climbs... I had him add fender mounts just in case..put Stainless set screws in there to protect the holes... also the water bottle screws are cut into the Ti, no rivets to loosen up... He also put the seat tube cage low for a better center of gravity... I also decided to have the STI stops on the head tube...I like that look better... Over all he was very accomadating.... I went for as much Ti as I could afford... So Kings Ti bottle cages, even Ti pulley wheels... Dura-Ace triple... Weighs in a hair under 18lbs...the large head tube added some weight as there were only a couple of forks that would work...I wanted the Wound-up, it would have looked awesome, but the were 4 weeks for an order...so I got the Alpha... |
Here are some pics of my Colnago Oval Master Titanio frameset AD14 color and built up from mostly Campy equipment.
The 6/4 Ti and the tube shapes makes the ride similar to a steel Lemond I have. http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e4...o/DSC_3102.jpg The Little Man http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e4...o/DSC_3106.jpg http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e4...o/DSC_3108.jpg |
Originally Posted by jgt_madone_newb
(Post 8052459)
Correct on both counts. Nice gear, and both are lighter than comparable carbon pieces. Although, my birthday is next month, and I just might be looking in to a Kent Eriksen titanium seatpost. Very schwagadelic.
The EA90 Aeros turned out to be a little lighter than the rare Mavic litigated Bontrager Race X Lites I had on the bike. Got the weight down from 17.2 to 16.9 when I made the switch. Not that I am complaining about my Thomson! |
Originally Posted by Gomez308
(Post 8052523)
I have a Habanero also. It's somewhere in this thread. Mine is a stock size, but I can echo all the good things Herb said about his.
I looked at stock ones...but the price diff was just too good to pass up for a custom. Mark is awesome!! I will go back thru and find your pic! |
Originally Posted by Gomez308
(Post 3239532)
I just got a Habanero this week I'll post more as I build it up.
http://216.77.188.54/coDataImages/p/...banero0049.jpg Awesome!!!! |
I picked up this frame during the Nashbar 20% off sale. I wanted to build a "classic" style bike using a titanium frame. I spent the holidays looking for and buying all of the discounted parts I could find.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3202/...785cbe.jpg?v=0 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3082/...038d4b.jpg?v=0 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3130/...06312c.jpg?v=0 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3214/...f99760.jpg?v=0 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3224/...d0b45f.jpg?v=0 |
Originally Posted by vettefrc2000
(Post 8055255)
I picked up this frame during the Nashbar 20% off sale. I wanted to build a "classic" style bike using a titanium frame. I spent the holidays looking for and buying all of the discounted parts I could find.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3202/...785cbe.jpg?v=0 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3082/...038d4b.jpg?v=0 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3130/...06312c.jpg?v=0 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3214/...f99760.jpg?v=0 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3224/...d0b45f.jpg?v=0 |
Originally Posted by haimtoeg
(Post 8055835)
Very nice looking! Did you get a Ti fork?
It is a chrome plated steel fork. I like the way steel forks feel plus I think it completes the look. :) |
Very nice vettefrc2000! :thumb:
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Originally Posted by herbm
(Post 8050453)
I researched quite a while ( at least while I was waiting to save up $$)
Mark Hickey the builder has some really interesting info on his site www.habcycles.com, about the tubes he uses and why... It was pretty interesting reading his stuff after looking at Lynskey and some others... Also his pricing is so good I figured I couldnt go wrong. The welds are beautiful... He took the measurements I gave him from my Trek Pilot, some a fitter had done, and I took pictures... Also told him what I was looking for in performance, comfort etc... It looks wierd...the head tube is huge...and the top tube length is shorter than my trek, but he was right on the money...it fits great...and handles great...downhill is like riding on rails...very smooth...I am very happy..I sit a bit higher...but my back doesnt hurt after long climbs... I had him add fender mounts just in case..put Stainless set screws in there to protect the holes... also the water bottle screws are cut into the Ti, no rivets to loosen up... He also put the seat tube cage low for a better center of gravity... I also decided to have the STI stops on the head tube...I like that look better... Over all he was very accomadating.... I went for as much Ti as I could afford... So Kings Ti bottle cages, even Ti pulley wheels... Dura-Ace triple... Weighs in a hair under 18lbs...the large head tube added some weight as there were only a couple of forks that would work...I wanted the Wound-up, it would have looked awesome, but the were 4 weeks for an order...so I got the Alpha... |
Originally Posted by Ramjm_2000
(Post 8056725)
Nice Hab. Just an FYI though, he doesn't "build them" he designs the habs and has Xa'cd in China build up the bikes. Pretty much like Spicer and Everti.
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Originally Posted by Ramjm_2000
(Post 8056725)
Nice Hab. Just an FYI though, he doesn't "build them" he designs the habs and has Xa'cd in China build up the bikes. Pretty much like Spicer and Everti.
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TI eye candy
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My new touring frame made by blacksheep bikes in fort collins co.
Top Tube 55 Seat tube angle 73.25 Headtube angle 72.5 Headtube Height 150 Chain Stays 43.5 Spacing 135 Braking Avid Road BB7 disc water bottle mounts 3 Extras Pump peg/ low rider eyelets, rear rack eyelets, fender eyelets, TI S&S couplers |
Originally Posted by mrbubbles
(Post 8057424)
Everti has their frames made by XACD? Hmm. Didn't know that.
I cant remember exactly which chi/ti company they use (might be XACD or Hi-light) but they switched from their Russian source a few years ago. |
Here's my Tom Kellogg special. Changed the bars and wheels though
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3285/...g?v=1230572908 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3225/...6b712e.jpg?v=0 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3287/...g?v=1230572718 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3130/...beed56.jpg?v=0 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3293/...g?v=1230572937 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3230/...152279a9_b.jpg |
Originally Posted by vettefrc2000
(Post 8056114)
Thank you.
It is a chrome plated steel fork. I like the way steel forks feel plus I think it completes the look. :) |
Originally Posted by higherground
(Post 8056175)
very nice vettefrc2000! :thumb:
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Originally Posted by Gyeswho
(Post 8237514)
Here's my Tom Kellogg special. Changed the bars and wheels though
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3285/...g?v=1230572908 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3225/...6b712e.jpg?v=0 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3287/...g?v=1230572718 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3130/...beed56.jpg?v=0 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3293/...g?v=1230572937 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3230/...152279a9_b.jpg |
Originally Posted by Gyeswho
(Post 8237514)
Here's my Tom Kellogg special. Changed the bars and wheels though
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3285/...g?v=1230572908 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3225/...6b712e.jpg?v=0 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3287/...g?v=1230572718 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3130/...beed56.jpg?v=0 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3293/...g?v=1230572937 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3230/...152279a9_b.jpg |
thanks ;)
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I love this bike
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Here's my new to me IF Crown Jewel Ti. With all the snow here, no road riding yet.
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