TMonk

@ColtJ you gonna keep the Propel and the Orbea? Or sell the Propsel? They serve a similar purpose.

nice bike btw.

ColtJ

Thanks, I've been off the forum for a while.

While I still own a Propel (sitting as a frame right now), I've had a Felt AR and a Fuji SL since the first Propel.

So in a way, yes, moved from the Propel to the Orca Aero.

TMonk

Do you still own the TCR? That's also a very nice and very different bike.

ColtJ

Actually no, I should update my signature.

I'll get some completed and better pics soon.

I replaced it with an Orca some time back.

jitteringjr

Of all the places in the world to pose your bike, you went for the nutz scenery? OK then...

ColtJ

Updated.

Fox Farm

[QUOTE=ColtJ;20064008]Actually no, I should update my signature.

I'll get some completed and better pics soon.

I replaced it with an Orca some time back.



[/Q I like the looks of this. I ride a 2012 orange and black Orca, team colors. This latest version looks perhaps more supple in the ride with the long seat post and slimmer tube shapes. UOTE]

cycledogg

Since I'm not a fan of Orbea, I can't give it much love. But what I think would make this bike look better would be a "0" degree offset seatpost. That saddle looks like it's at the limit pushed forward.
Cheers

jitteringjr

Much improved

kbarch

I like this photo. It's very picturesque.
The bike isn't super hot, but it is by no means modest, and the setting isn't anything spectacular, but it is far from boring. The balance of everything is very nice: it reminds me of the happiness of just riding around.

nycphotography

I'm really not a fan of the seat post jacked way up just for the picture.

ColtJ

That's how my bike is 100% of the time, riding and picture taking.

cycledogg

Virtual top tube. It's an optical conclusion.

SethAZ 

Ok, the bike has been shown in various forms in other threads, but I've kept tweaking it, changed over some parts, etc. I'm finally ready to submit it to the judgment of the enforcers of the velominati and cycling fashionistas.

This bike was ordered and configured to be ridden by a superclyde (around 282 and slowly trending lower), which influenced certain decisions. I'm extremely happy with the feel and ride of this bike currently.

Lynskey R260 with Lynskey Ti setback seatpost, Ultegra 6870 Di2, plus my own customizations and mods:
1) I swapped the Lynskey saddle out for my Brooks B17.
2) Self-built set of "AeroClyde" wheels. 36/36 spokes, CX-Sprint front, Sapim Force rear, White Industries CLD hubs, Light-Bicycle 46mm x 28mm carbon rims, Shimano Ultegra 8000 rotors, wearing Compass 32mm Stampede Pass gumwall tires.
3) Combo mount putting Garmin Edge 500 and Nightrider Lumina 950 light onto a single stem mounting.
4) 3T Ergonova Pro alloy handlebar (46cm) wrapped in red Fizik tape.
5) Single-piece 35mm Ti spacer from Ti-Cycles.
6) 110mm VCRC Pro stem.

Saddle/bar drop is around 65mm currently, which for my current shape is about as low as practical.

nycphotography

ok in that case I'm not a fan of the sloping top tube making it look like you jacked the seat post up just for pictures.

cat0020

Remove all accessories, shift into big ring, small cog combo, retake photo.. including a side angle shot.

SethAZ 

Ok, thanks for the feedback. I'll remove the tool bag, rear and front lights, and Garmin and reshoot. I tried to stage it correctly re: valve stem and pedal orientation, but missed the chain not being in high gear.

noodle soup

Which Garmin/light mount is that?

SethAZ 

It's this one. It's actually too short in its intended orientation to get the proper downward angle for the light for night riding, so I had to flip it over and swap the garmin and gopro mounts. There's a slightly longer version of the same mount, and plenty of other models as well that I saw on eBay. The light was only too long by like a couple of mm, so the slightly longer variant would be perfect. It's not a bad option for cheap, but that F3 mount someone linked in another thread several weeks ago would look much better.

noodle soup

Good to know that the model you have is too short for the light you pictured. I would be using it for a Garmin 510 and a Niterider 650, so this would likely be too short for my needs.

The F3 looks like it would work better.

SethAZ 

Yeah I didn't know about the F3 before I bought my eBay special. If I had it to do over I'd probably go with the F3. I still could, but the solution I have works, so I'd rather put the money towards something else. I'm saving up for Quarq Dfour, so I'll keep the eBay special for now.

Given the plethora of eBay options that would work for around the same money, including the longer version of the one I have, it may not be worth it, but mine was only like a couple mm too short for the Lumina 950. If your 650 has a shorter body it might actually be fine. I could get some angle with mine, but just not enough, given my stem has some positive angle to it. One very nice thing about mine is that it's about as compact as it can be, keeping the Garmin from sticking way out in front. The F3 is extendable, so it could be adjusted to be as short as possible while fitting the light and the Garmin; it just costs three times as much.

Regardless of the specific model used, having ridden with the Garmin and Niterider mounted separately to the handlebar, and now with them on this combo mount, the combo mount is extremely nice. Having the cockpit completely decluttered is very satisfying.

noodle soup

I don't usually ride my road bike at night because the Zipp SL70 aero handlebars force me to mount the lights on the drops, but a mount like this would solve that problem. My commuter bike uses round bullhorns, so there's no issue getting both lights(Niterider 650 + 400) mounted right next to the stem.

speling_champ

Just finished the build of my Giant TCR Disc. Most of my riding is hilly (N. California), so I wanted something light with disc brakes. This comes in at exactly 15 lbs according to my wildly inaccurate fishing scale. It rides amazing, but not sure I'm totally sold on the look of disc brakes.

Giant TCR Disc by J Reese, on Flickr

cat0020

Nice, IMO could use some white or red bar tape.

robbyville

I think the Giant is hot in a black/gray bike way. I think disc brakes look awesome personally, nicely done.

SethAZ, once you RESTAGE the pic I think that bike will be really nice. While not sure about the hot part on aesthetics (we'll see), I have to complement you on the build. Well thought out, and great specs (other than that seat but I respect how well they work for some ). Your wheel choices are fantastic, ride safely and have fun!