lisitsa

Adjusting indeed. I had to replace the left crank. The chain was on fine, but all the bolts were loose, and nothing was oiled. It was practically unused, which was good because its only problem was adjusting and rust, and not wear... Anyway, yeah it was a great purchase, and fast as well, if you look at my "Invisible advantage of the road bike" thread, and the front wheel spinning test I did.

giantmdb

This is the best tire boot I've found. Take an old tire and cut it 3 1/2 inch pieces from it. Cut the bead off of each piece and it will fit perfectly inside of a tire and it will not slide around. Extremely strong. I helped a guy finish the last 40 miles of a century with this quick fix.

Lectron

Here is some pictures of my roadbike. (And one of the cx)

Frame : 2004 Airborne Manhattan Project 59 cm
Crank : Stronglight Pulsion
BB : AC Isis (Light and you can replace the bearings)
Handlebar : Kuota Viking
Fork : LOOK HSC3
Whhelset : AC 420 w/sapim cx ray
Breaks : ZeroGravity OG-04
Rear derailleur : Tiso Altore
Front derailleur , Shifters, cassette : DA 7800
Tires : Continental Force / Attack
Computer : VDO MC 1.0

The weight is 16.1, which is quite ok for a 1650g frame and clincher rims.

Just lovin' it

timmhaan

i really like that viking stem and how it curves. looks beefy and graceful at the same time. nice.

Zin

Nice new ride, Don!

Lectron

It's in fact an integrated handlebar stem.
Here is some other pics.

Eureka

One question; one comment.

Question: what is that thingamajimmy on the right shifter cable? Looks like a gauge of some sort.

Comment: great looking bike and VERY refreshing to see components that you don't see everyday.

khuon

It is the Shimano inline optical gear display. There was a discussion on it a couple of months ago if you're interested.

jemoryl

Tiso Altore? What is that, some sort of Norwegian derailleur?

Nice bike, almost totally without parts from Shimano (or Campy). Someone in another thread wanted to know if it was possible to build a top bike without using a single component from these companies; the major obstacle seemed to be the derailleurs.

MackDaddy

Dura-Ace in-line rear derailleur gear indicator. I have one as well, but didn't install it.

hi565

umm this thread is HUGE!!!!![IMG]C:\Documents and Settings\Aaron Rosenthal\My Documents\My Pictures[/IMG]

khuon

Actually... they're Italian. Go figure...

https://www.tisobike.it/road/road_derailleur_sereo.html




I wonder if SRAM will come out with a road version of their front derailleur.

jemoryl

After not riding for several years, I started riding again in earnest this past spring. Since my old, rather basic Trek was not much of an inspiration, I bought a frame and built it up with some Campy 10sp. components. Here is the result:

'04 Basso Reef (combination Easton Ultralight and Scandium with carbon seat stays, fork)
10 sp. Centaur, except the crank, which is Chorus.
Hand built wheels with Velocity Aerohead rims, Challenge Gara tires.
3T Forgie bar/stem
Koobi AU Chrono saddle
Wellgo MG-8 pedals (go ahead and laugh, but I wanted SPD - and they are cheap, light and work well)

Unfortunately the short days are here, but so far this is a great ride. I haven't weighed it, but it is light enough (the engine needs work). And thanks to Ebay and keeping an eye out for online specials, I was able to put this together at an amazing price.

NuTz4BiKeZ

After making do with an old steel bike with old 105 components (6 speed rear and down tube shifters) I have finally ordered a replacement.

I do really like my old bike but it is time for an upgrade.

Finsen

I have a 2003 K2 Mach 2.0

Stealthman_1

I finally got it built! Took it for its first ride today and I can't tell you how impressed I was. I did a ton of reseach after I got hit and narrowed my field down to 4 choices, another Prince SL, Colnago C40, Colnago C50 and the De Rosa King. The Colnagos are beautiful bikes, but they are too plush riding for my tastes. The King makes the Prince SL seem noodley (and that Prince was one handlin' bike). This bike is stiff, man is it stiff. It has all the road feedback of the Prince, but dampens the high toned road noice like a dream. There is a 90 degree sharp corner on the American River Trail just west of the Folsom Dam Road that my Prince took well at 24mph, but it was pushing it. I took the turn today at 25.5mph on the King and felt like I could have taken it at 28 . I hit 33.5mph on a dead flat, never could break 31 on the Prince. If the center triangle was solid on this bike I don't think it could be stiffer, I'm just stunned with it's sprinting capability. Hopefully tomorrow it will see its first century. I have found a new love
2004 De Rosa King Carbon 48cm
Dura-Ace 9 speed 53/39/30, 12/27 (Ultegra cassette)
Michelin Carbons on 2003 Mavic Kyseriums
Fizik Aliente saddle
Ritchey WCS stem and bars (probably will replace bars, stem is too short for this bike)
Thomson Masterpiece seatpost
Speedplay Team CSC Titanium Zeros
16lbs 13oz currently

abmo

I put a deposit on the raleigh sport '05 for $350 can anyone tell me how it compares to the '04 and if its worthwhile? here are the specs. Also they want $70 more for the Grand sport '05 should I take that instead?

Sport '05
Sizes 50cm, 53cm, 56cm, 59cm, 62cm
Colors UK Black/Red
Frame Hi-Ten Steel Road Frame
Fork Chromoly Road
Headset Threadless A-Head
Crankset Truvativ Touro 30/42/52t
Bottom Bracket Sealed Cartridge
F. Derailleur Shimano FD-2200
R. Derailleur Shimano RD-2200
Shift Lever Shimano Sora ST-3300
Cog Set 8spd SRAM PG-850 (12-26t)
Chain Shimano HG50
Hubset 32h Alloy Joytech w/QR
Spokes 14G Stainless Steel
Rims Alex DA-16 DW
Tires Kenda K152 25c
Brakes Tektro 423A
Brake Levers Shimano Sora
Pedals Road Platform w/Clips and Straps
Handlebar Alloy Ergo Road
Grips Raleigh
Stem Alloy Adjustable Ahead
Seatpost Alloy Micro Adjust 27.2 x 300mm
Saddle Avenir Road
Extras Water Bottle Mounts, Cateye Reflector Set, Clear Coat, Owners Manual
Price Please visit you local Raleigh Dealer for pricing.

karesz3

test

flcolnago

I am a new member to the forum, but I have been an avid road rider for years. I wanted to add my bikes to the collection of great bikes everyone has.

1. Colnago active - Full Campy Chorus group with Carbon cranks, Velomax wheels. (The most comfortable bike I have ever ridden)
2. Colnago Ovalmaster Titanium - Full Campy Chorus group also, Mavic Helium wheels.
(I got such a great deal on this one I couldn't pass it up. The wife cannot understand why I have two roadbikes and both the "same".)

coolcamden

WHY??? why??? for the love of God... did you put Shimano on a De Rosa???

;-))

Just giving you some friendly jibbing... nice bike.
I have Records on my Merak.

Stealthman_1

I know, I know... Because I own a Dura-Ace group and I couldn't afford to spend $2000 more to change groups and the rear wheel. Dare I say it, I like STI better than Ergo...

Biker2004

yauza...that's nice!!! (but does it come in PURPLE or BLACK even???)

orguasch

I am also incline to say the STI is better that the ergo system, but then the cables on the shimano is the one that is irritating.

Steff2

Hello everyone,

Here is my beuty:-)
A Derosa Team with mainly Ultegra components and my new set of Shimano 7701 wheels.
Sadly hooked up on a trainer becouse of the snowy weather outside:-(
//
Steff

tim harris

well i ant got a pic of my bike yet cus i just got it. it is a 2005 giant TCR t mobile team rep if any one has any views on the bike i would lov to hear them