First BF Pedal Force QS2-S Build!
07-01-06, 06:54 PM
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First BF Pedal Force QS2-S Build!
Not in a long typing mood, because it's time to go ride, so I'll let the pics speak for themselves.
Mike Garcia wheels (velocity aerohead red rims, wheelsmith XE/AE aero spokes, speedcific serenity hubs)
Ultegra goodstuff
Ritchey WCS stem
Deda Magic Bars
Pedal Force QS2-S Frame
Easton EC90 SL straight fork
FSA SLK carbon compact crank
Tacx Tao cages
Polar CS200cad
Conti Attack/Force tires
Other stuff you can see for yourself.
Consider this my official OCP application. It's not 100% done in any of these pics, but I was way too meticulous. The headset logo is lined up with the bars, the logo on the tires is lined up with the valves. (And the yellow text and flags on the tires are colored in with black sharpie professional). There's a lot of other spastic attention to detail but I just want to ride!
Enjoy! I know I do!
As you can see, there was a conflict of interest during the build...
And the selection of toys
Mike Garcia wheels (velocity aerohead red rims, wheelsmith XE/AE aero spokes, speedcific serenity hubs)
Ultegra goodstuff
Ritchey WCS stem
Deda Magic Bars
Pedal Force QS2-S Frame
Easton EC90 SL straight fork
FSA SLK carbon compact crank
Tacx Tao cages
Polar CS200cad
Conti Attack/Force tires
Other stuff you can see for yourself.
Consider this my official OCP application. It's not 100% done in any of these pics, but I was way too meticulous. The headset logo is lined up with the bars, the logo on the tires is lined up with the valves. (And the yellow text and flags on the tires are colored in with black sharpie professional). There's a lot of other spastic attention to detail but I just want to ride!
Enjoy! I know I do!
As you can see, there was a conflict of interest during the build...
And the selection of toys
07-01-06, 06:56 PM
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Edit:
The bike wasn't done in any of these, a few small things left, but I'm out the door!
The bike wasn't done in any of these, a few small things left, but I'm out the door!
07-01-06, 07:11 PM
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niiiiiiceeee! i havent had time to touch my qs2-s yet.....im jealous!!! its still on the couch 
seriously, though, it looks great.
about your wheels, mind if i ask price/weight and how long it took to get them from Mike?
seriously, though, it looks great.about your wheels, mind if i ask price/weight and how long it took to get them from Mike?
07-01-06, 07:32 PM
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I think Nims already had the EC-90 fork, so he just got the frame and seatpost from PF. Is that right?
My wifes frame came with a nice curved fork that I will paint to match.
Nims, have you taken it out for a spin yet? (Or, still building?) Any first hand impressions?
P.S. OCP status approved.
My wifes frame came with a nice curved fork that I will paint to match.
Nims, have you taken it out for a spin yet? (Or, still building?) Any first hand impressions?
P.S. OCP status approved.
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07-01-06, 10:06 PM
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i see you have my next car, as well as a nice bike and a nice bike
07-01-06, 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Patriot
I think Nims already had the EC-90 fork, so he just got the frame and seatpost from PF. Is that right?
My wifes frame came with a nice curved fork that I will paint to match.
Nims, have you taken it out for a spin yet? (Or, still building?) Any first hand impressions?
P.S. OCP status approved.
My wifes frame came with a nice curved fork that I will paint to match.
Nims, have you taken it out for a spin yet? (Or, still building?) Any first hand impressions?
P.S. OCP status approved.
I just got out of the shower from my first ride. All I can say is wow. The sprinting is just unreal. It's both stiffer and lighter than anything else I've ever ridden. I don't have a single complaint.
I'll be doing my first real ride with it tomorrow morning and I'll report back after that.
Where do I get my OCP badge? P.S. Even my Bell Sweep R is black/red/white and my club jersey even matches
07-01-06, 10:53 PM
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haha, you really took the "wind in your hair" motto to the limit with that last pic of the convertible s2k, motorbike and road bike! As for the bike, it looks sharp, the red rims look sweet on that naked cf frame.
and thats an aliante saddle right?
! As for the bike, it looks sharp, the red rims look sweet on that naked cf frame.and thats an aliante saddle right?
07-02-06, 05:08 AM
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Nice!!! One piece of advice that I found with the PF solid carbon seat stem. Get it tight and don't be afraid of wrenching it a little. Mine came loose twice during rides and I found rocking back and forth to cause it during my rides. I really wrenched it the last time but not to excess and it has held fine up a 4000 ft. climb to the base of Mount Pisgah.
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07-02-06, 09:33 PM
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nice work. and i envy the logoless frame...
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Very nice looking bike. The blank frame looks very cool without all those decals.
Also nice choice in clubs
Did you race at the Cyclovets Omnium? The bike looks very familiar.....
Also nice choice in clubs
Did you race at the Cyclovets Omnium? The bike looks very familiar.....
07-03-06, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by soccerismylife
Very nice looking bike. The blank frame looks very cool without all those decals.
Also nice choice in clubs
Did you race at the Cyclovets Omnium? The bike looks very familiar.....
Also nice choice in clubs
Did you race at the Cyclovets Omnium? The bike looks very familiar.....
07-03-06, 12:15 PM
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Oh, probably just my brain playing tricks on me because I didn't go to the ride yesterday because I was in La Mirada. What category did you race the Omnium in?
07-04-06, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by soccerismylife
Oh, probably just my brain playing tricks on me because I didn't go to the ride yesterday because I was in La Mirada. What category did you race the Omnium in?
Back to the bike, I did about 5000 ft of climbing yesterday on a ~42 mile ride and MAN! this bike can climb! Now if only I could...
07-04-06, 11:24 AM
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Nice build - you've got a great looking bike! Any idea what it weighs?
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07-05-06, 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by blandin
Nice build - you've got a great looking bike! Any idea what it weighs?
07-05-06, 12:06 PM
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Just wanted to say that you built a very nice looking bike. Must be a blast riding it.
07-10-06, 11:55 PM
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Nice bike, wheels, etc. I like the straight fork on newer bikes and curved ones on older (ie, lugged steel) bikes.
From that 1st pic, it looks like you know a thing or two about good beer too!
Nice bike, wheels, etc. I like the straight fork on newer bikes and curved ones on older (ie, lugged steel) bikes.
From that 1st pic, it looks like you know a thing or two about good beer too!
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