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Originally Posted by mackgoo
(Post 20569174)
Sending a test balloon.https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...5f72f229ea.jpg
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Originally Posted by primov8
(Post 20568353)
When I built this up last year, I was expecting a harsh, stiff ride because the chainstays are shorter than the last two previous bikes (De Rosa Merak, Ridley Noah) I had ridden. Surprisingly, the ride was the complete opposite even with the heavy H+S Archetype wheelset. The more I ride this, the more I feel it really is the best of both worlds when compared to the last two previous builds. Handles great, rides comfortably smooth for a frameset with its shortened chainstays but push up the cadence, responsive yet stable and again, comfortable.
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Originally Posted by mackgoo
(Post 20569174)
Sending a test balloon.https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...5f72f229ea.jpg
If you staged it better, polished it up, even out some of the gaps while fixing some of the dents it would be one of the coolest bikes posted here |
Originally Posted by primov8
(Post 20568306)
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4405/3...f99626f2_c.jpg
https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1863/4...cff81f5f_c.jpg |
Originally Posted by primov8
(Post 20568306)
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4405/3...f99626f2_c.jpg
https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1863/4...cff81f5f_c.jpg |
Originally Posted by oldnslow2
(Post 20569309)
Only Sagan gets that.
http://www.roadbikereview.com/review...ng-shifter.jpg at least his name is on it... |
Originally Posted by MyTi
(Post 20556535)
Seat way too high! Find a bike that fits you.
Yeah, who do you think you are, Mario Cipollini? I mean, how un-hot is that! <snip>How the cable goes across the top tube is a sloppy mess. </snip>. |
Originally Posted by primov8
(Post 20568306)
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4405/3...f99626f2_c.jpg
https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1863/4...cff81f5f_c.jpg |
Originally Posted by oldnslow2
(Post 20569309)
Only Sagan gets that.
http://www.roadbikereview.com/review...ng-shifter.jpg I'd guess he doesn't have a speed sensor on the front fork either, but that part is speculation.... :lol: |
Originally Posted by Bradleykd
(Post 20570137)
Sagan rides Specialized with Shimano, is not from the USA, and definitely doesn't have someone else's last name on his bike.
I'd guess he doesn't have a speed sensor on the front fork either, but that part is speculation.... :lol: http://news.velonation.com/Men/Road/...an13_st2-1.jpg Yes, I guess the entire Cannondale team has green accents on the Sram Red. Still pretty cool. |
Originally Posted by oldnslow2
(Post 20570150)
Yes, I guess the entire Cannondale team used to have green accents on the Sram Red. Still pretty cool.
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Originally Posted by MyTi
(Post 20570114)
Oh good another all black carbon bike. Haven’t seen one of those in a while I wonder what great country that frame was produce in? |
Originally Posted by growlerdinky
(Post 20570572)
Germany. They're made in Germany.
" Storck bikes are designed in Idstein but made in China. He would prefer to have production in Germany but economies of scale make it impossible, though he’s currently working with the German government on a process that could make it financially viable." Storck : Factory Visit | Cyclist |
Originally Posted by growlerdinky
(Post 20570572)
Germany. They're made in Germany.
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Originally Posted by Reeses
(Post 20564216)
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Originally Posted by 02Giant
(Post 20569182)
Is it lead?
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Originally Posted by noodle soup
(Post 20570621)
At one time they were, but not anymore.
" Storck bikes are designed in Idstein but made in China. He would prefer to have production in Germany but economies of scale make it impossible, though he’s currently working with the German government on a process that could make it financially viable." Storck : Factory Visit | Cyclist Damn cheap Chinese carbon! Excuse me while I order another set of carbon clinchers off of Amazon. They're only $300.00! |
Originally Posted by robbyville
(Post 20569450)
It's beautiful but I miss your color palette from your other bikes (at least they found good homes if I remember right). Love the bar tape and matching bits (ode to the DeRosa?) |
Originally Posted by primov8
(Post 20573151)
Thanks. I miss the one of a kind look from the previous builds as well. Not an ode to the De Rosa but when I got the Storck, I already knew it would need some bits of color. I've never had or built up an all black frameset and since the Giro is my favorite tour of the big 3, the pink pieces are more of an ode to the La Maglia Rosa.
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Originally Posted by Caliwild
(Post 20570739)
I always liked that color scheme... HOT!
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Been a while since I posted updates on this thread. New saddle (again), Specialized Toupe Pro seems to be working well for me. New wheels sans red hubs! Sorry for the staging of the cranks and valve stems I was just goofing around after a wash and mounting the wheels and wasn't thinking of Hot r Not at the time!
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...86c6eb8e60.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...0c3e28f259.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...abf02c6b5b.jpg |
Is that a LightBicycle wheelset? Let us know how you like them when you've gotten in some good mileage.
You used to have that weird, inverse-cutout saddle, right? That thing was ugly. The Toupe looks much better. |
Originally Posted by robbyville
(Post 20578409)
Been a while since I posted updates on this thread.
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...86c6eb8e60.jpg |
Originally Posted by WhyFi
(Post 20578565)
Is that a LightBicycle wheelset? Let us know how you like them when you've gotten in some good mileage.
You used to have that weird, inverse-cutout saddle, right? That thing was ugly. The Toupe looks much better. I did and still do have the Infinity seat, still the most comfortable seat from a sit bone standpoint but the width was driving me batty hence going back on the search. The Toupe is where I've ended up and I think it's right for me. I had tried a couple of Fabric models, my old Bontrager Affinity, and a Pro Stealth (similar to the Specialized Power).
Originally Posted by kbarch
(Post 20578601)
I see that bike all the time. Used to think it was pretty cool, now I'm thinking: ho hum... ;)
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Originally Posted by robbyville
(Post 20578409)
Been a while since I posted updates on this thread. New saddle (again), Specialized Toupe Pro seems to be working well for me. New wheels sans red hubs! Sorry for the staging of the cranks and valve stems I was just goofing around after a wash and mounting the wheels and wasn't thinking of Hot r Not at the time!
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...86c6eb8e60.jpg |
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