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Originally Posted by themidge
(Post 20358972)
How long is yours? Mine is 100mm and plenty stiff enough
:roflmao2: I'll be here all week. Try the veal. |
Haha! I could have phrased that one better:D
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2018 bmc slr 02
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Originally Posted by sooni
(Post 20363255)
Not a fan of the stem or the hoods for that matter, but the orange bar tape is pretty nice. I always like the idea of colored bar tape, but it rarely works out as well as it does here. |
Originally Posted by kbarch
(Post 20363411)
Not a fan of the stem or the hoods for that matter.
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Originally Posted by noodle soup
(Post 20363424)
What's wrong with the hoods?
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Originally Posted by sooni
(Post 20363452)
Probably the slight upward angle, which is coming down soon as I stretch out a bit more. Same with the stem but it is 0 degrees and works for me.
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Originally Posted by sooni
(Post 20363452)
Probably the slight upward angle, which is coming down soon as I stretch out a bit more. Same with the stem but it is 0 degrees and works for me.
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Sooni, your BMC is the schnizzle. Mic drop. Lights out. Drive home safely.
What are your riding impressions? |
Originally Posted by joejack951
(Post 20353443)
Those exist already. Two examples:
Velo Orange: https://velo-orange.com/products/qui...ceplate-31-8mm Factory Five: https://wearefactoryfive.com/products/titan-stem The latter is better but still fugly. Both are fairly expensive considering the short comings of each. The VO's angle is awful on a level top top tube frame but at least it comes in multiple lengths. I simply wouldn't trust that Factory Five stem being a full CNC'd part with a weak looking bar clamp design. And it is only available in 90mm length. Both are likely boat anchors. Neither allows for running the handlebars as low as my headset does. With my headset design, you can pick any stem you like (length, angle, finish) and easily swap it out for something else should the need arise. And if the design is successful enough, what do you think the next item I plan on making is? https://www.universalcycles.com/imag...dium/83366.jpg I considered the Factory 5, but it only comes in 1 length (80mm -too short), and the bulbous end looks wrong with a bar installed. If the top were flat and (with the "bulb" underneath) and came in longer lengths, it would be much more tempting. |
The Factory 5 stem is dumb and goofy looking, and from what I hear, about as stiff as spaghetti.
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Originally Posted by seau grateau
(Post 20364446)
The Factory 5 stem is dumb and goofy looking, and from what I hear, about as stiff as spaghetti.
Not too mention it's only available in a 90mm length. |
Originally Posted by zatopek
(Post 20363713)
Sooni, your BMC is the schnizzle. Mic drop. Lights out. Drive home safely.
What are your riding impressions? |
Mondonico
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Originally Posted by Caliwild
(Post 20365999)
Mondonico
Needs pedals ;) |
Originally Posted by noodle soup
(Post 20366007)
Beautiful. It's a shame those hoops won't stay like that
Needs pedals ;) |
Originally Posted by Caliwild
(Post 20366017)
Thanks! I'll just ride without braking! Still trying to decide whether I go clipless or clips/straps...
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Originally Posted by noodle soup
(Post 20366037)
The components are too new for clips & straps to look right.
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Almost hot, needs a different saddle (Flite preferably on that kind of bike), and silver spokes and hubs.
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Originally Posted by Timo 2.0
(Post 20366415)
Level that saddle!!
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Originally Posted by themidge
(Post 20366429)
Almost hot, needs a different saddle (Flite preferably on that kind of bike), and silver spokes and hubs.
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Originally Posted by Caliwild
(Post 20366439)
Feels good that way!
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Originally Posted by Caliwild
(Post 20366443)
It's a fancy schmancy 100th anniversary Selle Italia Century saddle (period correct and all), but I'm kind of with you on the looks... A flite would look better. Debated the spoke/hub color but went with black and gold nipples. It's all subjective anyhoo...
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Originally Posted by Timo 2.0
(Post 20366415)
Level that saddle!!
Modern Selle Italia Flite saddles even need to be a little nose high for me. |
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