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brian416 11-24-11 06:26 PM


Originally Posted by surgeonstone (Post 13528971)
Beautiful bike but explain to me the crank-set. To this old timer that still thinks all polished silver crank-sets are the pinnacle of beauty, what you have here is an eyesore. Help me understand what you like in it.

I think the crank is hot, but that's just me. As to why it's not polished silver, the crank arms are carbon fiber and I went with the Sram Red Black rings to match the frame.

I still love a bike with shiny 7800 components.

brian416 11-24-11 06:30 PM


Originally Posted by Terry66 (Post 13529159)
As a side note, where are you guys getting these "Leopard" blueish colored frames? When I look on the site, I am just seeing black/red

It's a 2011 Saxo Bank frame. Check with your LBS. there are a ton of color options on the dealer site that are not on the consumer website. As of a week ago, there's only 1 more 54cm frame like mine left.


Originally Posted by Chris R. (Post 13529933)
Here is my brand new 2012 S-Works Venge
The components were taken from my old tarmac race bike and added to this (thus the old dirty saddle). It's a 54cm with November 58mm clinchers and a Quarq PM. Full Red.
I have yet to ride it outside due to snow on the ground. Just got it Tuesday.
My Old Tarmac added for comparison...
Enjoy!
P.S. that S-Works leaning on the tree is very HOT.

Hot, the Venges look really good in smaller frame sizes

Spookeay Bird 11-24-11 06:48 PM


Originally Posted by mazdaspeed (Post 13529934)
Nope. Stem alone kills it. Frame is cool I guess. Chain looks too long. Nice front brake cable.
Not even close, sorry.

Still working on it.
http://spookeaymarine.info/photos/war.jpg2http://spookeaymarine.info/photos/war2.jpg

coolmingli 11-24-11 06:59 PM

http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/...i/P1000440.jpg

http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/...i/P1000441.jpg

2011 Paris with Ultegra 6700 and EC 90 SL wheelset, personally, I think the bike looks fine, but not hot, I don't know what's wrong with it, any suggestions that can make it sizzling hot?

thirdgenbird 11-24-11 07:02 PM

on a budget: new crankset (non shimano)
budget free: full campagnolo group

Perp 11-24-11 07:04 PM


Originally Posted by thirdgenbird (Post 13530140)
on a budget: new crankset (non shimano)
budget free: full campagnolo group

+1

LowCel 11-24-11 07:04 PM


Originally Posted by coolmingli (Post 13530134)
http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/...i/P1000440.jpg

http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/...i/P1000441.jpg

2011 Paris with Ultegra 6700 and EC 90 SL wheelset, personally, I think the bike looks fine, but not hot, I don't know what's wrong with it, any suggestions that can make it sizzling hot?

There is no saddle to bar drop, that takes away some hotness. The wheels are kind of blah and I'm not a fan of the red cable housings. Also the bars just look kind of "funny". With that said, it is still an awesome bike.

coolmingli 11-24-11 07:06 PM

If the reply was for me, I already have super record on my Colnago, I am waiting for the Ui2 upgrade kit, so the crankset has to be there.

thirdgenbird 11-24-11 07:12 PM


Originally Posted by coolmingli (Post 13530151)
If the reply was for me, I already have super record on my Colnago, I am waiting for the Ui2 upgrade kit, so the crankset has to be there.

there are countless cranksets that would work just fine with ultegra di2 without looking miserable in the process. that said, ultegra di2 derailleurs are ugly too.

Standalone 11-24-11 07:14 PM


Originally Posted by Spookeay Bird (Post 13530116)

My Chain Hurts!
http://www.acephalous.net/brainspecialist.jpg
http://cache2.allpostersimages.com/p...rain-hurts.jpg

coolmingli 11-24-11 07:15 PM

Thanks for the comment, I am new to cycling, I had never been on a bike until March this year, I have to have my feet touch the ground, I am always worry I may fall, and the Pinarello size 54 is big, more like 56, that takes away some of the saddle height, but I am learning to get on and get off the bike without sitting in the saddle. The bar is a standard Most bar with integrated stem, I agree with you on the wheels, I may find something else when the budge allows.

Standalone 11-24-11 07:16 PM


Originally Posted by Yaniel (Post 13529472)
I humbly present:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7007/6...ee2897db_b.jpg


I'm sure I missed some stuff, so do your worst.

Mismatched black shifter cable and white brake cable housing...?

I can't hang your saddle. A guy's gotta ride what's comfortable.

coolmingli 11-24-11 07:18 PM


Originally Posted by thirdgenbird (Post 13530165)
there are countless cranksets that would work just fine with ultegra di2 without looking miserable in the process. that said, ultegra di2 derailleurs are ugly too.

I know, I like the Most crankset for the look, but I am worry about the comparability with the Ui2 system.

Spookeay Bird 11-24-11 07:25 PM


Originally Posted by coolmingli (Post 13530134)
http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/...i/p1000440.jpg

http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/...i/p1000441.jpg

2011 paris with ultegra 6700 and ec 90 sl wheelset, personally, i think the bike looks fine, but not hot, i don't know what's wrong with it, any suggestions that can make it sizzling hot?

hot.

thirdgenbird 11-24-11 07:32 PM


Originally Posted by coolmingli (Post 13530183)
I know, I like the Most crankset for the look, but I am worry about the comparability with the Ui2 system.

1. there is not a compatibility issue but not all cranks have rings that are machined as well as shimanos. i hear stronglight rings are great.

2. it is not "ui2" the d does not stand for dura-ace. dura ace wasnt even the first di2 group:
http://www.disraeligears.co.uk/Site/...6-filtered.jpg

3. enough babble. show us the super record :)

surgeonstone 11-24-11 07:36 PM


Originally Posted by coolmingli (Post 13530134)
http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/...i/P1000440.jpg

http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/...i/P1000441.jpg

2011 Paris with Ultegra 6700 and EC 90 SL wheelset, personally, I think the bike looks fine, but not hot, I don't know what's wrong with it, any suggestions that can make it sizzling hot?

A thing of unbelievable hotness. Slam the stem though.

surgeonstone 11-24-11 07:38 PM


Originally Posted by surgeonstone (Post 13530227)
A thing of unbelievable hotness. Slam the stem though.

Need to flip the stem as well and flatten out the handlebar stem angle. Great bike though, I covet.

a1penguin 11-24-11 07:38 PM

New wet weather commuter
 
Trek 7.5 FX Disc

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/1617/dsc0841p.jpg

coolmingli 11-24-11 07:39 PM


Originally Posted by thirdgenbird (Post 13530218)
3. enough babble. show us the super record :)

I changed the handlebar on my Colnago, it has internal cable routing, I disassemble all the cables, I am having hard time to put them together, I will spend some times on it next week.

coolmingli 11-24-11 07:41 PM


Originally Posted by surgeonstone (Post 13530232)
Need to flip the stem as well and flatten out the handlebar stem angle. Great bike though, I covet.

This is Most Talon handlebar with integrated stem, can't flip it.

thirdgenbird 11-24-11 07:43 PM


Originally Posted by coolmingli (Post 13530244)
This is Most Talon handlebar with integrated stem, can't flip it.

you "can" but i wouldnt advise it. integrated backup bars anyone?

surgeonstone 11-24-11 07:53 PM


Originally Posted by coolmingli (Post 13530244)
This is Most Talon handlebar with integrated stem, can't flip it.

Just looked the Talon's. Beautiful, really cool. How do you like them.

gw280 11-24-11 07:53 PM

Finally got a new photo of my bike sporting 7900:
http://vm.gwright.org.uk/cr1-7900.jpg

I have a pair of Easton EC-90SLs with the same colour scheme (black with red/white decals) but they're in storage for the winter right now:

http://vm.gwright.org.uk/easton-ec90.jpg

LOGICK ONE 11-24-11 08:00 PM


Originally Posted by coolmingli (Post 13530134)
http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/...i/P1000440.jpg

http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/...i/P1000441.jpg

2011 Paris with Ultegra 6700 and EC 90 SL wheelset, personally, I think the bike looks fine, but not hot, I don't know what's wrong with it, any suggestions that can make it sizzling hot?

Hot

..but...SO...MANY...LOGOS!!!!

Strip the EC90's of their decals.

ruskko 11-24-11 08:12 PM


Originally Posted by gw280 (Post 13530269)
Finally got a new photo of my bike sporting 7900:
http://vm.gwright.org.uk/cr1-7900.jpg

I have a pair of Easton EC-90SLs with the same colour scheme (black with red/white decals) but they're in storage for the winter right now:

[IMG]http://vm.gwright.org.uk/eMG]

hotttt i love scott bikes


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