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DAYUM that is so awesome! Bet y'all put down some major power eh? Although, the seat tube angle looks a bit slack for a TT position over aerobars, no? And does the stoker's face end up in the captain's butt when you're putting the hamer down? :lol:

I've got the seat as far forward as it will go on a zero setback seatpost to compensate for the seat tube angle.

Stoker puts her elbows on the aerobar pads, and holds on to the captain's seatpost. The top of her helmet touches my butt. Quite aero, not a great view.

Tonight's TT is the first time we've been able to measure power front and back, so we'll see how much power.

ColtJ

03-26-14 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by haroldc (Post 16611520)

as requested, some more photos from today:

http://haroldc.smugmug.com/category/...mg_1095-xl.jpg

http://haroldc.smugmug.com/category/...mg_1100-xl.jpg

http://haroldc.smugmug.com/category/...mg_1103-xl.jpg

http://haroldc.smugmug.com/category/...mg_1105-xl.jpg

http://haroldc.smugmug.com/category/...mg_1128-xl.jpg

specs:
Frame: 56cm s-works venge cavendish edition
shifters: Sram force 22
r derailleur: Sram force 22
f derailleur: Sram force 22
crankset: S-works cranks, alum spider
brakes: Sram red aero link
chain: Kmc x11sl
cassette: Shimano dura ace 9000 11-25
stem: 3t arx team stealth
handlebar: 3t ergonova team stealth
tape: Easton microfiber
saddle: Specialized romin pro
pedals: Speedplay zero stainless
wheels: Zipp 303 fc clinchers
tires: Specialized s-works turbo 24
tubes: Giant
cables: Jagwire

hot!

BillyD

03-26-14 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by zazata (Post 16613948)

hot or cool :)
http://portalpark.net/10204/15/w.png
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.n...53651673_n.jpg

NOT!

Minimum requirements: this is the Road Bikes forum.

BenPS

03-26-14 05:28 PM

nicely staged. I think it's hot.

cannondale125

03-26-14 06:57 PM

Cdale new wheels.

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Just swapped wheels from maddux to Ksyrium dropped 2 lbs. lol!

aubiecat

03-26-14 07:02 PM

[QUOTE=HaroldC;16611520]As requested, some more photos from today:

http://haroldc.smugmug.com/Category/...MG_1095-XL.jpg

Stunning is the word that comes to mind. Good grief that is a bad ass bike.

WhyFi

03-26-14 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SandCrab (Post 16614654)

My resubmission...

http://i.imgur.com/toGii6Z.jpg?1

Nice, I'm not a huge CAAD fan and I'm not a huge white bike fan, either, but this is done really well - I think that the deep carbon rims (with ghosted decals) really set off the frame, whereas many white frames look boring without anything strongly contrasting them.

shoota

03-26-14 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by WhyFi (Post 16614952)

I agree with everything here. For once lol.

rjones28

03-26-14 09:27 PM

Can't tell. There's a mountain bike in the way.

Quote:

Originally Posted by zazata (Post 16613948)

hot or cool :)
http://portalpark.net/10204/15/w.png
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.n...53651673_n.jpg

bianchi10

03-26-14 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SandCrab (Post 16614654)

My resubmission...

http://i.imgur.com/toGii6Z.jpg?1

Hot. Any upgrades or anything different from last submission?

BenPS

03-27-14 07:58 AM

the matching stem/seatpost (and cranks) is actually what solidified the "hot" for me. I don't know what your bottle cages were before, but the white/black looks right

PatrickGSR94

03-27-14 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aubiecat (Post 16614928)

Quote:

Originally Posted by HaroldC (Post 16611520)

As requested, some more photos from today:

http://haroldc.smugmug.com/Category/...MG_1095-XL.jpg

Stunning is the word that comes to mind. Good grief that is a bad ass bike.

Only thing that would make this bike any hotter would be a non-arched top tube. Friggen blazing. :)

dmcdam

03-27-14 08:28 AM

Love white bikes - this one is very hot

Quote:

Originally Posted by SandCrab (Post 16614654)

My resubmission...

http://i.imgur.com/toGii6Z.jpg?1

Fox Farm

03-27-14 10:34 AM

[QUOTE=aubiecat;16614928]

Quote:

Originally Posted by HaroldC (Post 16611520)

As requested, some more photos from today:

http://haroldc.smugmug.com/Category/...MG_1095-XL.jpg

Stunning is the word that comes to mind. Good grief that is a bad ass bike.

This Venge is as nice looking as they come. Ok, tell me if I am nit picking but the top tube / head tube junction is so massive that it makes the bars look out of proportion.

RPK79

03-27-14 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fox Farm (Post 16616633)

This Venge is as nice looking as they come. Ok, tell me if I am nit picking but the top tube / head tube junction is so massive that it makes the bars look out of proportion.

I think it works with the size of the downtube.

SirHustlerEsq

03-27-14 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SandCrab (Post 16614654)

My resubmission...

http://i.imgur.com/toGii6Z.jpg?1

Fire hot. CAAD10 rules all.

Dheorl

03-27-14 11:35 AM

[QUOTE=Fox Farm;16616633]

Quote:

Originally Posted by aubiecat (Post 16614928)

This Venge is as nice looking as they come. Ok, tell me if I am nit picking but the top tube / head tube junction is so massive that it makes the bars look out of proportion.

I'm not a fan of compact bars in general (from a comfort standpoint as well but especially from a looks point of view). I think aero frames just make them look worse. I think this bike is an absolute stunner as long as I don't look at the bars/stem.

jsigone

03-27-14 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SandCrab (Post 16614654)

My resubmission...

http://i.imgur.com/toGii6Z.jpg?1

bike is nice but staging gets a 7 for me...bad lighting and the power outlet (which could hide behind the carbon dish) + camera focused on the wall not the bike :(

KRhea

03-27-14 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HaroldC (Post 16611520)

As requested, some more photos from today:

http://haroldc.smugmug.com/Category/...MG_1095-XL.jpg

http://haroldc.smugmug.com/Category/...MG_1100-XL.jpg

http://haroldc.smugmug.com/Category/...MG_1103-XL.jpg

http://haroldc.smugmug.com/Category/...MG_1105-XL.jpg

http://haroldc.smugmug.com/Category/...MG_1128-XL.jpg

Specs:
frame: 56cm S-Works Venge Cavendish Edition
shifters: Sram Force 22
R derailleur: Sram Force 22
F derailleur: Sram Force 22
crankset: S-Works cranks, alum spider
brakes: Sram Red Aero Link
chain: KMC X11SL
cassette: Shimano Dura Ace 9000 11-25
stem: 3T ARX Team Stealth
handlebar: 3T Ergonova Team Stealth
tape: Easton Microfiber
saddle: Specialized Romin Pro
pedals: Speedplay Zero stainless
wheels: Zipp 303 FC clinchers
tires: Specialized S-Works Turbo 24
tubes: Giant
cables: Jagwire

Great bike, great shots. Way to not follow the "rules" and really show the bike in the best way possible. White garage doors/walls get old real fast...like years ago. Brave move balancing that machine on a rock.

Jay68442

03-27-14 12:29 PM

That thing is on fire! Crazy hot!

Quote:

Originally Posted by HaroldC (Post 16611520)