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09-17-18, 09:29 AM
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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
" 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
09-17-18, 09:40 AM
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09-17-18, 10:24 AM
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09-17-18, 11:21 AM
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09-17-18, 11:43 AM
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Bikes: An old orange one for dirt, and for the other stuff: a white one, a kinda mint green one, and a black one.
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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
" 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!
09-18-18, 01:23 PM
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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.
09-18-18, 02:45 PM
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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.
09-20-18, 03:07 AM
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09-21-18, 10:10 AM
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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!
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09-21-18, 11:34 AM
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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.
You used to have that weird, inverse-cutout saddle, right? That thing was ugly. The Toupe looks much better.
09-21-18, 11:56 AM
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09-21-18, 01:05 PM
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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).
Lol I hear you, I do enjoy posting pics of this thing, but I still like to ride it more! At some point I'm sure the novelty will wear off! But wait, didn't you call it "Homely, like a Bentley" at some point?
09-21-18, 04:49 PM
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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!
09-21-18, 07:09 PM
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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!
09-21-18, 08:01 PM
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thanks fellas! I really like the look with the new wheels, can’t wait for tomorrow’s ride. With my work schedule these days I’m only getting about 4 rides per week with an average of 28-35 miles each, normally a Saturday around here is 45-60, but not for me unfortunately. Would be nice to see if I feel any ride quality comfort differences over the long haul
09-21-18, 08:12 PM
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09-21-18, 08:13 PM
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Moots Routt RSL with Ultegra Di2 Hydro and Enve components. I plan to use this bike for gravel, CX, and an all around spare road bike. Who knows, it may even become my primary road bike. it's pretty fun to ride.
09-21-18, 08:18 PM
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09-22-18, 12:17 AM
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Indoor shot, but submitted for scrutiny:
1990 Zullo Competition, Columbus EL-OS, TVM team colors, number hanger. 62.5 cm c-c with 60 cm tt
11 speed Chorus with 2014 SR crank
Record hubs, Sapim cx-ray spokes, Archetype rims, 25mm Conti 4000sII
Thomson post/stem, Ritchey WCS NeoClassic bar
20.2 pounds as built. Could hit sub 19 with lightweight tubular setup.
And MyTi - the answer to your inevitable question is: Because I prefer top end steel, and the slight weight penalty is meaningless to me.
1990 Zullo Competition, Columbus EL-OS, TVM team colors, number hanger. 62.5 cm c-c with 60 cm tt
11 speed Chorus with 2014 SR crank
Record hubs, Sapim cx-ray spokes, Archetype rims, 25mm Conti 4000sII
Thomson post/stem, Ritchey WCS NeoClassic bar
20.2 pounds as built. Could hit sub 19 with lightweight tubular setup.
And MyTi - the answer to your inevitable question is: Because I prefer top end steel, and the slight weight penalty is meaningless to me.
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09-22-18, 05:20 AM
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Indoor shot, but submitted for scrutiny:
1990 Zullo Competition, Columbus EL-OS, TVM team colors, number hanger. 62.5 cm c-c with 60 cm tt
11 speed Chorus with 2014 SR crank
Record hubs, Sapim cx-ray spokes, Archetype rims, 25mm Conti 4000sII
Thomson post/stem, Ritchey WCS NeoClassic bar
20.2 pounds as built. Could hit sub 19 with lightweight tubular setup.
And MyTi - the answer to your inevitable question is: Because I prefer top end steel, and the slight weight penalty is meaningless to me.
1990 Zullo Competition, Columbus EL-OS, TVM team colors, number hanger. 62.5 cm c-c with 60 cm tt
11 speed Chorus with 2014 SR crank
Record hubs, Sapim cx-ray spokes, Archetype rims, 25mm Conti 4000sII
Thomson post/stem, Ritchey WCS NeoClassic bar
20.2 pounds as built. Could hit sub 19 with lightweight tubular setup.
And MyTi - the answer to your inevitable question is: Because I prefer top end steel, and the slight weight penalty is meaningless to me.
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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!
09-22-18, 08:56 AM
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Indoor shot, but submitted for scrutiny:
1990 Zullo Competition, Columbus EL-OS, TVM team colors, number hanger. 62.5 cm c-c with 60 cm tt
11 speed Chorus with 2014 SR crank
Record hubs, Sapim cx-ray spokes, Archetype rims, 25mm Conti 4000sII
Thomson post/stem, Ritchey WCS NeoClassic bar
20.2 pounds as built. Could hit sub 19 with lightweight tubular setup.
And MyTi - the answer to your inevitable question is: Because I prefer top end steel, and the slight weight penalty is meaningless to me.
1990 Zullo Competition, Columbus EL-OS, TVM team colors, number hanger. 62.5 cm c-c with 60 cm tt
11 speed Chorus with 2014 SR crank
Record hubs, Sapim cx-ray spokes, Archetype rims, 25mm Conti 4000sII
Thomson post/stem, Ritchey WCS NeoClassic bar
20.2 pounds as built. Could hit sub 19 with lightweight tubular setup.
And MyTi - the answer to your inevitable question is: Because I prefer top end steel, and the slight weight penalty is meaningless to me.
09-22-18, 11:14 AM
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Indoor shot, but submitted for scrutiny:
1990 Zullo Competition, Columbus EL-OS, TVM team colors, number hanger. 62.5 cm c-c with 60 cm tt
11 speed Chorus with 2014 SR crank
Record hubs, Sapim cx-ray spokes, Archetype rims, 25mm Conti 4000sII
Thomson post/stem, Ritchey WCS NeoClassic bar
20.2 pounds as built. Could hit sub 19 with lightweight tubular setup.
And MyTi - the answer to your inevitable question is: Because I prefer top end steel, and the slight weight penalty is meaningless to me.
1990 Zullo Competition, Columbus EL-OS, TVM team colors, number hanger. 62.5 cm c-c with 60 cm tt
11 speed Chorus with 2014 SR crank
Record hubs, Sapim cx-ray spokes, Archetype rims, 25mm Conti 4000sII
Thomson post/stem, Ritchey WCS NeoClassic bar
20.2 pounds as built. Could hit sub 19 with lightweight tubular setup.
And MyTi - the answer to your inevitable question is: Because I prefer top end steel, and the slight weight penalty is meaningless to me.
It is a nice looking bike and I would put it in the Cool category more than the Hot category (don't ask for any detailed reasoning for why...). I am half way thinking that if the lower part of the frame that is canary yellow were silver, like the bit of the seat mast that is showing, it would definately look hot. But regardless, a nice looking bike. Good job.
