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10-22-07, 04:12 PM
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Can I get some feedback on these parts I'm thinking of using for a build? Please suggest an alternative for each at the same price point if possible.
Bottom Bracket: FSA Mega Exo
Brake Calipers: Cane Creek SCR5
Crank: FSA Gossamer Mega Exo
Headset: FSA Integrated
Stem: Rav-X Axilite
Seatpost: Ritchey Pro
Group will be Ultegra. All this will hopefully be going on a Ridley Excalibur. These parts were suggested by the LBS to keep the bike at a particular price point.
Do build kits come with everything needed including cranks and BB or are those separate?
Thanks.
Bottom Bracket: FSA Mega Exo
Brake Calipers: Cane Creek SCR5
Crank: FSA Gossamer Mega Exo
Headset: FSA Integrated
Stem: Rav-X Axilite
Seatpost: Ritchey Pro
Group will be Ultegra. All this will hopefully be going on a Ridley Excalibur. These parts were suggested by the LBS to keep the bike at a particular price point.
Do build kits come with everything needed including cranks and BB or are those separate?
Thanks.
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10-22-07, 06:56 PM
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Crank: FSA Gossamer Mega Exo - weighs way to much to put on that bike. You can get a lot better stuff on closeout this time of year.
Stem: Rav-X Axilite - never heard of it...
Bottom Bracket: FSA Mega Exo STAY AWAY from this piece of crap and get the dura ace.
Kits are usually, crank, bb, brakes, shifters, derailleurs f&r, cables.
Stem: Rav-X Axilite - never heard of it...
Bottom Bracket: FSA Mega Exo STAY AWAY from this piece of crap and get the dura ace.
Kits are usually, crank, bb, brakes, shifters, derailleurs f&r, cables.
10-22-07, 07:05 PM
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I would buy a Ultegra crankset before I buy a FSA Gossamer; it might be a little heavier but it will be 10x more reliable. If money is a concern, get a used Dura Ace crankset; it would still be better.
The brakes sound good, but I would go with a Ritchey stem to match the seatpost.
Just my 2 cents, good luck.
The brakes sound good, but I would go with a Ritchey stem to match the seatpost.
Just my 2 cents, good luck.
10-23-07, 05:43 AM
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Crank: FSA Gossamer Mega Exo - weighs way to much to put on that bike. You can get a lot better stuff on closeout this time of year.
Stem: Rav-X Axilite - never heard of it...
Bottom Bracket: FSA Mega Exo STAY AWAY from this piece of crap and get the dura ace.
Kits are usually, crank, bb, brakes, shifters, derailleurs f&r, cables.
Stem: Rav-X Axilite - never heard of it...
Bottom Bracket: FSA Mega Exo STAY AWAY from this piece of crap and get the dura ace.
Kits are usually, crank, bb, brakes, shifters, derailleurs f&r, cables.
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I have a gossamer crankset on my older bike and I can't really tell the difference- Until I take it off the bike for cleaning- It is heavy up against the Truvatif Elite I have on the newer bike.
Actual riding- I can't tell the difference. Weight wise- Different matter. Cost? Compared to a Good shimano unit- These are cheap in the UK. Length of life- No idea except the FSA bottom bracket needs replacing after 2,000 miles.
If price is a matter of concern- then these are good but I would feel better with a quality unit fitted.
Actual riding- I can't tell the difference. Weight wise- Different matter. Cost? Compared to a Good shimano unit- These are cheap in the UK. Length of life- No idea except the FSA bottom bracket needs replacing after 2,000 miles.
If price is a matter of concern- then these are good but I would feel better with a quality unit fitted.
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I dig it.
FWIW, I'll be running the following components on my Curtlo:
headset - Chris King
stem - Nitto UI-5GX
handlebar - Nitto Mod 176
handlebar tape - Profile Cork
shifters - Shimano 7800, bar end
front derailleur - Shimano 7800
rear derailleur - Shimano 7800
brakes - Shimano R600
brake levers - Shimano R600
crank - Shimano R600
bottom bracket Shimano 6600
chain - Shimano 6600
cassette - Shimano 6600
hubs - Shimano 6600
rims - Mavic Open Pro, black
spokes - DT
tires - Continental Grand Prix 4 Season
pedals - Shimano M520
seatpost - Nitto Dynamic 65
saddle - Selle Italia Max Flite Gel Flow
FWIW, I'll be running the following components on my Curtlo:
headset - Chris King
stem - Nitto UI-5GX
handlebar - Nitto Mod 176
handlebar tape - Profile Cork
shifters - Shimano 7800, bar end
front derailleur - Shimano 7800
rear derailleur - Shimano 7800
brakes - Shimano R600
brake levers - Shimano R600
crank - Shimano R600
bottom bracket Shimano 6600
chain - Shimano 6600
cassette - Shimano 6600
hubs - Shimano 6600
rims - Mavic Open Pro, black
spokes - DT
tires - Continental Grand Prix 4 Season
pedals - Shimano M520
seatpost - Nitto Dynamic 65
saddle - Selle Italia Max Flite Gel Flow
