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I give it high points for originality. There are too many mass produced carbon frames wth expensive bolt ons in this thread for me.
I just did the same process a couple months ago with Stinner and totally get what you’re saying about the smoothness of the modern steel.
I too am not a fan of the colors, nor the seat mast. For me, it’s not hot, but it’s definitely a badass bike. Nice job!
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I *am* sure about the saddle... I'm sure that I'd burn it with fire. Love the rest, though.
So get a wheelset that's not carbon, like a set of Ardennes or something - for me those wheels definitely drag down what is a nice, and potentially hot, bike
So get a wheelset that's not carbon, like a set of Ardennes or something - for me those wheels definitely drag down what is a nice, and potentially hot, bike
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Anodized red hubs are out of place among the rest of the bike.
Need some red anodized items elsewhere on the bike, like seat rails.
Handlebar finishing tape with white accents doesn't belong, solid black electric tape would make it better.
Need some red anodized items elsewhere on the bike, like seat rails.
Handlebar finishing tape with white accents doesn't belong, solid black electric tape would make it better.
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The fork looks out of place. I am from the camp where the fork needs to match the color of the frame and the one exception is on a natural Ti frame and a black carbon fork. I see they tried to play off the color of the decals for your fork, but the solid color throws it off. I would have rather liked it the same color as the frame and then maybe throw in a discreet decal in red to match the decals on the frame.
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Well, it's been a few years... Domane is now gone as of a couple of weeks ago to help fund this project. I know the saddle will send some into a tizzy but here are the specs:
Custom Speedvagen, made to order, fitted to me. Steel all around but with a carbon seat tube, Envy forks, Envy seat mast topper. Pro Stealth bars painted to match. Dura Ace 9150 DI2 kit, Infinity Saddle, Easton SL90 wheels with White Industry hubs, tubeless Schwalbe tires. I have some new carbon wheels that will be going on once I receive the tires (also tubeless).
I haven't even taken it on the maiden voyage yet, but around the block it feels so different from the carbon Domane, weirdly smooth considering what my memories of steel are...
Custom Speedvagen, made to order, fitted to me. Steel all around but with a carbon seat tube, Envy forks, Envy seat mast topper. Pro Stealth bars painted to match. Dura Ace 9150 DI2 kit, Infinity Saddle, Easton SL90 wheels with White Industry hubs, tubeless Schwalbe tires. I have some new carbon wheels that will be going on once I receive the tires (also tubeless).
I haven't even taken it on the maiden voyage yet, but around the block it feels so different from the carbon Domane, weirdly smooth considering what my memories of steel are...
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I give it high points for originality. There are too many mass produced carbon frames wth expensive bolt ons in this thread for me.
I just did the same process a couple months ago with Stinner and totally get what you’re saying about the smoothness of the modern steel.
I too am not a fan of the colors, nor the seat mast. For me, it’s not hot, but it’s definitely a badass bike. Nice job!
I just did the same process a couple months ago with Stinner and totally get what you’re saying about the smoothness of the modern steel.
I too am not a fan of the colors, nor the seat mast. For me, it’s not hot, but it’s definitely a badass bike. Nice job!
I'm not sure yet but will weigh it next time I go to the LBS. I'm fairly sure that it will be a bit heavier than my Domane which I originally built pretty weight weenie style and came in at just over 15lbs with pedals and cages. I think this will be in the 16 range with the carbon wheels and Garmin Vector 3 pedals.
Thank you! Funny that you mention it, the tube changes shape as it draws down the bike but the oversize part (I thought) was barely noticeable.
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Advice needed for Hot or Not
So quandry here from a hot or not standpoint!
My tires came in for my new tubeless carbon wheels (yoeleo, trying out some Chinese carbon ). As you can see from the pic, the tire's logo and script is above the valve stem. What you may not see much of is that the Yeoleo ghosted name is on the rim below. Normal Hot or Not rules dictate that the tire script should be above the valve stem and rim logos. BUT, you can bare notice the ghost logo and of course there is more obvious white writing 90 degrees to the left and right of the valve stem. Unfortunately all of this is under clear coat so I can't remove.
What do you think, rotate the tire verbiage to be above the more obvious white writing on the rim or leave as is?
My tires came in for my new tubeless carbon wheels (yoeleo, trying out some Chinese carbon ). As you can see from the pic, the tire's logo and script is above the valve stem. What you may not see much of is that the Yeoleo ghosted name is on the rim below. Normal Hot or Not rules dictate that the tire script should be above the valve stem and rim logos. BUT, you can bare notice the ghost logo and of course there is more obvious white writing 90 degrees to the left and right of the valve stem. Unfortunately all of this is under clear coat so I can't remove.
What do you think, rotate the tire verbiage to be above the more obvious white writing on the rim or leave as is?
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Leave it.
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So quandry here from a hot or not standpoint!
My tires came in for my new tubeless carbon wheels (yoeleo, trying out some Chinese carbon ). As you can see from the pic, the tire's logo and script is above the valve stem. What you may not see much of is that the Yeoleo ghosted name is on the rim below. Normal Hot or Not rules dictate that the tire script should be above the valve stem and rim logos. BUT, you can bare notice the ghost logo and of course there is more obvious white writing 90 degrees to the left and right of the valve stem. Unfortunately all of this is under clear coat so I can't remove.
What do you think, rotate the tire verbiage to be above the more obvious white writing on the rim or leave as is?
My tires came in for my new tubeless carbon wheels (yoeleo, trying out some Chinese carbon ). As you can see from the pic, the tire's logo and script is above the valve stem. What you may not see much of is that the Yeoleo ghosted name is on the rim below. Normal Hot or Not rules dictate that the tire script should be above the valve stem and rim logos. BUT, you can bare notice the ghost logo and of course there is more obvious white writing 90 degrees to the left and right of the valve stem. Unfortunately all of this is under clear coat so I can't remove.
What do you think, rotate the tire verbiage to be above the more obvious white writing on the rim or leave as is?
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I think those wheels on the speedvagon scream, “I dropped too much coin on the frame and I am now trying to save money on the wheels”. There is no point of dealing over minutiae like this at this point because the point above overwhelms the minutiae. You are putting Radio Shack speakers on a high end home theater system.
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then strip them and have the uv clearcoat re sprayed.
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Spares wheels are much hotter than no spare wheels, 'specially if you don't have a spare bike; so many little things can be juuuust problematic enough to make you miss a ride opportunity, particularly if your schedule provides narrow windows to get out.
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The SV is obviously hot! However the saddle and how far back it sits on it's rails both give me the heebie jeebies
That allied is amazing but I don't like aero bars
That allied is amazing but I don't like aero bars
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Just tape off the spokes before stripping and sanding, and use pinstriping tape for a clean line around the brake track, with resin safe stripper, and a good quality automotive UV matte clear coat.
And make sure he understands that there is no material to spare on the wheels!!
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Thought I'd share my steed with you. Its a 2014 Giant TCR SLR ALUXX (M/L) which I understand is quite a rare frameset - especially in the UK. Its stiff, punchy and with my alternate Mavic Ksyrium SSC SL wheelset weighs 7.75kg
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That Giant is very hot to me. Love the Matte wheels and the Specialized tires add some color while also being awesome rubber!
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Any auto body guy should be able to do it pretty cheap, as CF body parts are pretty common now.
Just tape off the spokes before stripping and sanding, and use pinstriping tape for a clean line around the brake track, with resin safe stripper, and a good quality automotive UV matte clear coat.
And make sure he understands that there is no material to spare on the wheels!!
Just tape off the spokes before stripping and sanding, and use pinstriping tape for a clean line around the brake track, with resin safe stripper, and a good quality automotive UV matte clear coat.
And make sure he understands that there is no material to spare on the wheels!!
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Thought I'd share my steed with you. Its a 2014 Giant TCR SLR ALUXX (M/L) which I understand is quite a rare frameset - especially in the UK. Its stiff, punchy and with my alternate Mavic Ksyrium SSC SL wheelset weighs 7.75kg
DSC_0053 by DC Creative Design, on Flickr
DSC_0070 by DC Creative Design, on Flickr
DSC_0069 by DC Creative Design, on Flickr
DSC_0053 by DC Creative Design, on Flickr
DSC_0070 by DC Creative Design, on Flickr
DSC_0069 by DC Creative Design, on Flickr
Taking it easy!
Yes the valve caps may go - TBH I wasn't sure - I also have black anodised (shorter) valve extenders to fit.
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Thought I'd share my steed with you. Its a 2014 Giant TCR SLR ALUXX (M/L) which I understand is quite a rare frameset - especially in the UK. Its stiff, punchy and with my alternate Mavic Ksyrium SSC SL wheelset weighs 7.75kg
DSC_0053 by DC Creative Design, on Flickr
DSC_0070 by DC Creative Design, on Flickr
DSC_0069 by DC Creative Design, on Flickr
DSC_0021 by DC Creative Design, on Flickr
DSC_0053 by DC Creative Design, on Flickr
DSC_0070 by DC Creative Design, on Flickr
DSC_0069 by DC Creative Design, on Flickr
DSC_0021 by DC Creative Design, on Flickr
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