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bianchi10 05-24-12 07:02 AM


Originally Posted by Menel (Post 14265307)

I'd go with a different stem. The diameter of the stem looks thicker than any tube on the bike. still a sweet bike for sure.

Menel 05-24-12 08:34 AM


Originally Posted by bianchi10 (Post 14265571)
I'd go with a different stem. The diameter of the stem looks thicker than any tube on the bike. still a sweet bike for sure.

It's borrowed -10deg, it's a PRO Vibe triangular shaped stem 'for stiffness' and at only 120g can't complain. Most stems are heavier, S-works and Thompson are pigs. Enve, Ritchey have useless angles. I'm still 3cm higher than the bike that I've ridden for last 3 years, so looking at -12 or -17 deg, fielding suggestions.

Menel 05-24-12 08:36 AM


Originally Posted by Menel (Post 14265958)
It's borrowed -10deg, it's a PRO Vibe triangular shaped stem 'for stiffness' and at only 120g can't complain. Most stems are heavier, S-works and Thompson are pigs. Enve, Ritchey have useless angles. I'm still 3cm higher than the bike that I've ridden for last 3 years, so looking at -12 or -17 deg, fielding suggestions.

Retract that, Ritchey does have a WCS 17deg sub 120g even for 100mm. Ohhhhh hrmmm.

Rob13 05-24-12 09:54 AM


Originally Posted by I <3 Robots (Post 14264876)
This is it. I'm stopping here (I think). I'm in the 15lb limbo area. I can't really reduce any significant weight without dropping alot of cash. I'm going with narrower bars, but thats it.

Cervelo S2 54cm
SRAM Red: Shifters/rear derailleur. Rival front. K Edge chain catcher. KMC x10SL gold chain
Ciamillo Negative GSL brakes
Misc Shimano M-System cables (switching to Gore shifter and Nokon brake cables when bar arrives)
Rotor 3D crank with round ring 53/38 (SRAM inner)
SRAM 1070 12-27 cassette
Speedplay Zero Cromoly
Ritchey WCS stem (switching to Zipp SC SL)
Easton EC90 SLX bars (switching to Zipp CSL)
Fairwheel Bikes pink top cap
Specialized Romin Comp (steel rail) saddle (I love the gel)
Zipp 404 FC tubular wheels
Vittoria Corsa CR tires
Ebay China carbon cages
Garmin 500

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...f/IMG_0375.jpg

This is the nicest frame out of all the Cervelo frames, in my opinion. It's hot! I agree with Raven...change the stem to black.

I <3 Robots 05-24-12 02:47 PM


Originally Posted by Soloist Assassin (Post 14265296)
Hot, you are incorrect though. For $70 you can get ti spindles for your pedals, and that will drop 64g. That's almost a dollar a gram. :)

Ha...I did think about the Ti spindles...I've been thinking about it for a while...but never acted on it. I'm going in circles with weight. I'm adding about ~100gr by going from my EC90(195gr) to the Zipp CSL. I know I can drop weight in the saddle by going with the carbon railed Romin Pro.

I guess its all a money game and it all comes down to what your willing to spend...at this point...I don't feel like spending no more. :D

Maybe in a few months...I'll pop for the Ti spindles.

The white stem will go when I get the Zipp stem and bar.

ruskko 05-24-12 02:53 PM

the zipp csl are not 300g's

I <3 Robots 05-24-12 02:54 PM


Originally Posted by ruskko (Post 14267886)
the zipp csl are not 300g's

Pretty close at 290. At least thats what Zipp says.

Fox Farm 05-24-12 03:11 PM

Don't forget to leave your water bottles at home :)



Originally Posted by I <3 Robots (Post 14267858)
Ha...I did think about the Ti spindles...I've been thinking about it for a while...but never acted on it. I'm going in circles with weight. I'm adding about ~100gr by going from my EC90(195gr) to the Zipp CSL. I know I can drop weight in the saddle by going with the carbon railed Romin Pro.

I guess its all a money game and it all comes down to what your willing to spend...at this point...I don't feel like spending no more. :D

Maybe in a few months...I'll pop for the Ti spindles.

The white stem will go when I get the Zipp stem and bar.


ruskko 05-24-12 03:11 PM

i have them right now and i thinmk mine were more like 260-270ish i dont remember

runningDoc 05-24-12 07:59 PM

quick update:

the RB-1 now has a true threadless set up. I found and extra period correct Ritchey double crown fork that had enough steerer for the threadless conversion.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7071/7...d04b28ce_z.jpg

new threadless headset too (cane creek classic 100 1"). I needed a setback post so I went with a Thomson Masterpiece. Looks a little funky, but I'll sacrifice the bend for better fit.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7078/7...4677d6d1_c.jpg

Velocals sells the proper decal set for the specific tubing (seat tube and blade decals) for the RB-1. It was only $8 w/ free shipping too! They also have all sorts of hard to find decal sets.

http://www.velocals.com/media/00/a20...ea7242c8_m.jpg



http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7085/7...f033ef5a_b.jpg

echotraveler 05-24-12 08:02 PM

HOt!!!!

liquefied 05-24-12 08:11 PM

Where on earth did you find a fork like that?

runningDoc 05-24-12 08:17 PM


Originally Posted by liquefied (Post 14269041)
Where on earth did you find a fork like that?

its a long story. I'll explain fully on the tread dedicated to my Bridgestone build in the near future.

c0lnago 05-24-12 10:12 PM

Classic build with SRAM? Not good...

Jaymadd 05-25-12 07:15 AM

runningdoc, That bike is beautiful. One of the best of all the bikes on this forum, well done!

Vlaam4ever 05-25-12 07:52 AM

Hot!!!

eduardo76 05-25-12 07:58 AM

bridgestone is looking gorgeous...could be my eyes fooling me, but is the saddle tilted back a bit? Could be the seatpost setback bend throwing me off...regardless, smoking hot! absolutely love the closeup photo of the fork/headtube/stem...work of art!

robotkiller 05-25-12 08:10 AM


Originally Posted by c0lnago (Post 14269516)
Classic build with SRAM? Not good...

All bets are off when he converted to threadless.

mazdaspeed 05-25-12 12:30 PM

runningdoc is that a 27.2 post and if so how well does it fit? Nice call on finding a fork from a huge frame and cutting it down. The green decals really add to the aesthetic!

K. Olsen 05-25-12 12:34 PM


Originally Posted by c0lnago (Post 14269516)
Classic build with SRAM? Not good...

Should have used a groupset that had a polished silver look to it to match the rest of the bike. :)

Silvercivic27 05-25-12 03:01 PM


Originally Posted by c0lnago (Post 14269516)
Classic build with SRAM? Not good...

+1. Get some old campy or shimano on that bad boy and some gumwall vittoria or Veloflex tires on there!

Thanks for the decal vendor link, it's pretty awesome!

alexaschwanden 05-25-12 05:39 PM

Great Bridgestone bike you got there.

Rob13 05-25-12 05:50 PM


Originally Posted by runningDoc (Post 14268980)
quick update:

the RB-1 now has a true threadless set up. I found and extra period correct Ritchey double crown fork that had enough steerer for the threadless conversion.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7071/7...d04b28ce_z.jpg

new threadless headset too (cane creek classic 100 1"). I needed a setback post so I went with a Thomson Masterpiece. Looks a little funky, but I'll sacrifice the bend for better fit.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7078/7...4677d6d1_c.jpg

Velocals sells the proper decal set for the specific tubing (seat tube and blade decals) for the RB-1. It was only $8 w/ free shipping too! They also have all sorts of hard to find decal sets.

http://www.velocals.com/media/00/a20...ea7242c8_m.jpg



http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7085/7...f033ef5a_b.jpg

Not a fan, but well done!:thumb:

robotkiller 05-25-12 07:21 PM

Recent eBay pick up: TCR SL Advanced w/Zipp 101s - replacing my old CAAD9. It's 2 lbs lighter and, surprisingly to me, stiffer than the old bike.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7084/7...e6104017_b.jpg

WhyFi 05-25-12 07:25 PM

The RB1 is hot and I appreciate that it has a modern group.

Edited to add - every so often, I see an RB1 chained on the block that I work on. I soooo want to free it from its life of neglect.


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