One last piece of bling for the Raven
04-07-06, 12:37 PM
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One last piece of bling for the Raven
The last upgrade arrived today for the Raven, my Pedal Force QS2 project bike.
I moved the SLR saddle over from my Litespeed because it has a yellow section which matches the spokes and tires.
I also removed the Zero G brakes because, while they were light, they didn't actually stop the bike very well. So added some weight by putting back on the Dura Ace brakes which work really well. So I guess it's finished unless I decide to upgrade it to Campy one day. 16 lbs. road ready as you see it below:
I moved the SLR saddle over from my Litespeed because it has a yellow section which matches the spokes and tires.
I also removed the Zero G brakes because, while they were light, they didn't actually stop the bike very well. So added some weight by putting back on the Dura Ace brakes which work really well. So I guess it's finished unless I decide to upgrade it to Campy one day. 16 lbs. road ready as you see it below:
04-07-06, 03:30 PM
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BEAUTIFUL!
What is up with the nipples on the spokes by the hub on the front wheel?
What is up with the nipples on the spokes by the hub on the front wheel?
04-07-06, 03:34 PM
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Ok, I'm sorry, but you deserve a whipping....
for using a Stronglight crank with a DA group.
BAD fmw, BAD!!!
for using a Stronglight crank with a DA group.
BAD fmw, BAD!!!
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Originally Posted by Patriot
Ok, I'm sorry, but you deserve a whipping....
for using a Stronglight crank with a DA group.
BAD fmw, BAD!!!
for using a Stronglight crank with a DA group.
BAD fmw, BAD!!! mscycler
04-07-06, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Patriot
Ok, I'm sorry, but you deserve a whipping....
for using a Stronglight crank with a DA group.
BAD fmw, BAD!!!
for using a Stronglight crank with a DA group.
BAD fmw, BAD!!!
04-07-06, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by hairy rider
BEAUTIFUL!
What is up with the nipples on the spokes by the hub on the front wheel?
What is up with the nipples on the spokes by the hub on the front wheel?
04-07-06, 06:00 PM
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outrageous!
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Beautiful bike!
That said, I've decided to make a new rule:
ALL bike photographs MUST be taken and posted by either ViperZ or 55/Rad.
They can start with yours, then mine can be next...
That said, I've decided to make a new rule:
ALL bike photographs MUST be taken and posted by either ViperZ or 55/Rad.
They can start with yours, then mine can be next...
04-07-06, 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by mscycler
At least he will have Euro on his side.
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Wow - the build keeps getting more and more solid. Really like the cranks and saddle addition. I have to admit I like Campy too, but its not worth it to me for the money I'd have to lay out to get it.
I was thinking the other day when I was lookng at a Scott CR1 Team frame that my Topolino's would look really good on it.
I was thinking the other day when I was lookng at a Scott CR1 Team frame that my Topolino's would look really good on it.
04-08-06, 04:51 AM
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Originally Posted by ravenmore
Wow - the build keeps getting more and more solid. Really like the cranks and saddle addition. I have to admit I like Campy too, but its not worth it to me for the money I'd have to lay out to get it.
I was thinking the other day when I was lookng at a Scott CR1 Team frame that my Topolino's would look really good on it.
I was thinking the other day when I was lookng at a Scott CR1 Team frame that my Topolino's would look really good on it.
