Originally Posted by twodownzero (Post 14193403)

The saddle is actually level, just the design is high in the back because that's how it's made. the middle "pocket" where I actually sit is actually level, the nose has a bit of drop and the rear is flared up to push against when climbing.

Originally Posted by kingfishr (Post 14192459)

Radiocarbon dating and credit card receipts put it at 1990. This is the dinosaur that started it all for Specialized :-) (non-original brifters, seatpost and seat)

http://upload.pbase.com/image/141595269/original.jpg

Originally Posted by twodownzero (Post 14193403)

The saddle is actually level, just the design is high in the back because that's how it's made. the middle "pocket" where I actually sit is actually level, the nose has a bit of drop and the rear is flared up to push against when climbing.

Originally Posted by I <3 Robots (Post 14194019)

Originally Posted by Soloist Assassin (Post 14193034)

Gotcha. I am in complete agreement with your thoughts on the VWD being a waste of money. However, for me going to the S5 Team, would add a good bit of mass. The seatpost on an S5 is 220g, my saddle/post is 40g less than that. The frames are about the same, and the fork is 20g grams lighter, but you have to have 20mm more steerer so that's about 10g more right there. I've also thought about going with a Scapula F fork, but I'm going to have to start doing better at races before I can justify rewarding myself with new bike crap. It's just hard for someone like me to justify buying a $3,800 frameset, that inevitably would make my bike heavier. That is the reason I decided to put more aero bars on my S2, and possibly will be doing the Tri-Rig brake on the front in the near future. I want to try and make it as aero as possible, but still light, and not blow a ton of money.

Never the less. Great job on the S5. It looks brilliant. Even with the squid crank.

Originally Posted by kahoon (Post 14195100)

i'm pretty sure that the slight weight gain will be more than offset by the aero advantage the bike has. especially riding into wind. but i agree with you completely on the justification part. you already have a fantastic bike (sub 14lb :eek:), if you don't have cash burning a hole in your pocket, it makes no sense :D

cheers :thumb:

Originally Posted by kahoon (Post 14191924)

i have 53/39 with a 12-25 cassette, and i find myself looking for the 11 cog on some of the fast group rides. so a compact setup would definitely not work for me. don't forget, i live in FLAT toronto!

Originally Posted by LucasET (Post 14195680)

Thanks! Yeah, right after my post, I realized you probably just bought the frame.
A 53/39 crankset with an 11-25 cassette is what I'd like (which would encourage me to 'man up' on hills), but with the BBright, I'm looking at some serious $$$. I have 50/34 11-25 on my Madone, and top out at about 42-43mph (unless I'm heading down a steep hill).... not that I 'need' to go faster than that, but it'd be nice to know I could. We can never go too fast, right?

Originally Posted by twodownzero (Post 14194285)

I appreciate all the constructive advice. I tilted my saddle down and used a level to check my work. I also rotated my handlebar down a bit. I am probably going to move the shifters down a hair when I replace the bar tape. I am going to chop the steer tube down as well; I'm sick of looking at it!

(edit, chopped the steerer! No going back now)

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...o/GEDC0350.jpg

Hopefully this is an improvement until I can change the bars and install new bar tape.

Originally Posted by I <3 Robots (Post 14194019)

.... Here is how my saddle is set up.

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...f/IMG_0361.jpg

Originally Posted by kahoon (Post 14195100)

i'm pretty sure that the slight weight gain will be more than offset by the aero advantage the bike has. especially riding into wind. but i agree with you completely on the justification part. you already have a fantastic bike (sub 14lb :eek:), if you don't have cash burning a hole in your pocket, it makes no sense :D

cheers :thumb:

Originally Posted by DropDeadFred (Post 14195115)

sub13

Originally Posted by ravenmore (Post 14196314)

much better.

Originally Posted by LucasET (Post 14195680)

...top out at about 42-43mph...

Originally Posted by Mansram01 (Post 14198758)

Not new but new Shimano wheels, FSA compact handlebars and reflective GP4000 25mm tires.
http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/w...t/DSCN4925.jpg
Yes, I know that the chain should be on the big chain gear. :)

Originally Posted by bianchi10 (Post 14198807)

one of the nice looking schwinn's I have seen. I think a black stem would make a big difference for the better IMO

Originally Posted by Mansram01 (Post 14198758)

Not new but new Shimano wheels, FSA compact handlebars and reflective GP4000 25mm tires.
http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/w...t/DSCN4925.jpg
Yes, I know that the chain should be on the big chain gear. :)