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2012 Focus Izalco Pro 3.0
Custom Wheelset
Changed out stock seatpost, stem and bar for 3T components.
Replaced Prologo saddle for Selle San Marco Regale Racing.

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=247567

IthaDan

04-30-12 04:39 PM

Time to face the music. Big time budget build here. I have maybe $600 in it. All parts I've accumulated over the years. The cranks just showed up today.

http://i.imgur.com/KstxKl.jpg

NRZ	04-30-12 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bikerjp (Post 14158421)

Not feeling the caad love around here lately but what the heck.

After getting a carbon bike and riding it I was thinking I might sell this. I've done a few rides on it again lately though and I don't see any reason to sell it. It's a great bike. Needs a few upgrades though. Thinking mainly new seat post a bars. Tape needs to be replaced too at this point.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-q...s800/caad9.jpg

I'm sure someone will tell me to flip so here ya go.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-h...d9-flipped.jpg

Actually, I'm trying out a 0 degree stem. I'm not all that flexible yet but getting better with each ride.

My buddy had a CAAD9 DA and that bike was so sweet, yours is hot, no doubt about it. If it's a 56cm shoot me a PM if you sell.

primov8

04-30-12 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jibjab1978 (Post 14163190)

2012 Focus Izalco Pro 3.0
http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=247567

Personally, I'm not a fan of white hoods because they're usually a different shade from the white bar tape.

Overall though, your Focus 3.0 is HOT.

alexaschwanden

04-30-12 08:24 PM

I put brand new Continental Gatorskins 23c, wash it, changed the stem back to the Cannondale stem.
http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/...n/IMG_1013.jpg

RiDE	05-01-12 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by WhyFi (Post 14161265)

While Solo's Cervelo is HOTT, I still think that this one is hotter -

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2...p9plo1_500.jpg

Nice handlebars on the Soloist. :roflmao2:

Sir Real

05-01-12 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Scionicus (Post 14159494)

My budget roadie, constructive criticism welcome

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p...7_133024-1.jpg

Nicely done.

ravenmore

05-01-12 07:27 AM

^^yeah, I'm eyeing that frame now on Nashbar. Might be a fun project. Btw what handlebars did you use? Like the shape of them.

Scionicus

05-01-12 11:40 AM

Thanks for all the positive comments everyone, I didn't think it would be so well liked lol. ^ the bars are Bontrager race xxx lite. I got them in a random box of stuff I bought off an ex bike shop employee for $100. That's also where I got the shifters and a dura-ace rd.

ravenmore

05-01-12 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Scionicus (Post 14167199)

dayum - bit of a steal on the bars. Those are normally closer to $300.

ravenmore

05-01-12 01:33 PM

Hmmm - looked at the Nashbar frame and unfortunately even with some steals I'd probably end up paying more than what I would for a pretty decent BD bike.

Andy STi

05-01-12 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by runningDoc (Post 14160350)

HOT^

what chainrings and crank length are you using? the cranks look really long around only 3inches from the ground and the big chainring looks like it has a higher tooth count than a 53.

Just 175 with a 53 ring. Not sure why it looks so long.

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Originally Posted by Soloist Assassin (Post 14160267)

I agree. Also the bartape needs to match the saddle. Not to mention the tape job looks pretty ****ty. I see what you are trying to do with the white stem, and bartape to blend with the white on the frame. However I just think if it was all black it would look better. Then of course the tire sidewalls.

The tape job is bad - I screwed that up. I like the CX SC tires but maybe I'll go with the black CX when these flat/wear out.

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Originally Posted by WHOOOSSHHH... (Post 14160589)

Tires match the fence, seat post clamp and stem cap match nothing, seat and bar tape different colors, stem and seat post different colors, and who in the world wrapped those bars? I still give it a HOT!

Believe it or not but there is a blue stripe along the frame that goes with the seat post clamp and headset clamp - Too hard to see in the pic. I sucked up on the bars, but I'm blaming the tape - super hard to wrap well. I want a new stem anyway so I may as well get one.

Thanks for the ideas all!

mazdaspeed

05-01-12 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ravenmore (Post 14167642)

Hmmm - looked at the Nashbar frame and unfortunately even with some steals I'd probably end up paying more than what I would for a pretty decent BD bike.

I dunno man like I said I have not much more than $800 into my build and nothing on BD comes close to it for that price. $400 will get you a new set of neuvation m28's as well as a new nashbar frame and a new CF fork. That's a pretty solid base for the price IMO then all you have to do is find used components...

socalrider

05-02-12 09:38 PM

Here is my Frankie Andreu - Motorola Team bike - I got this is 1991.. Been a great bike for all those years - a crazy mix of parts now but still rides smooth..

http://golfsales2010.com/2012marchapril/eddy2012x2.jpg

Vlaam4ever

05-02-12 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by socalrider (Post 14174005)

This bike has real potential, but this is not the show us your bike thread, so (1) it's facing the wrong way, (2)has more spokes then teeth on your chainring and (3)the bags out number the riders. Fix that and we can see how you can turn this frog into a prince.

cicatriz

05-02-12 10:45 PM

Bike is finally built so now I get to ***** it out on these threads.

Pedal Force QS3

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i3...e/IMG_7552.jpg

C&C welcome!

ruskko

05-02-12 11:03 PM

Hot

socalrider

05-03-12 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Vlaam4ever (Post 14174125)

agreed with all your points. this was just a quick pic from a ride the other day.. It's 3rd in line of my current bikes but still like to take this old school ride out every once in a while.

rjones28

05-03-12 07:03 AM

That Pedal Force is hot.

VA_Esquire

05-03-12 07:10 AM

I really like the Pedal Force bike! More details on the wheels?
Please don't take this as offensive, but that is an awesome budget race bike! (I only say "budget" as you put apex on the bike to save money and put the saved money towards race wheels....I would do the same thing)

NWS Alpine

05-03-12 07:30 AM

Are those farsports china wheels with custom stickers? They look sweet and the new clinchers are really nice for the price.

ptn206

05-03-12 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by adimp (Post 13890852)

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=238643

sweetness

cicatriz

05-03-12 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by rjones28 (Post 14174946)

That Pedal Force is hot.

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by VA_Esquire (Post 14174963)

No offense taken. It was a 'budget' build - but that is Rival, not Apex. It's also the S500/S550 BB30 crankset.

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Originally Posted by NWS Alpine (Post 14175038)

Are those farsports china wheels with custom stickers? They look sweet and the new clinchers are really nice for the price.

The wheels are built by J2-velosport (j2-velo.com) - they are china wheels, just built/sold through J2 Velo. Called and spoke with Peter (the owner) personally before I placed my order. I think they are out of Illinois. Very nice guy, very fast shipping, and decent price IMO for the availability of contact with the seller.

NWS Alpine

05-03-12 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by cicatriz (Post 14175333)

Now looking at their website they are farsport rims with double the price! Same rim and spokes and the hub option is available from farsports. They are one of the best out of the massive chinese carbon rim market. They should be great wheels.

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