A new incarnation of my ride (PICTURES!)
10-07-08, 09:20 PM
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A new incarnation of my ride (PICTURES!)
I thought I'd post some recent pictures of my bike. I've updated a few components worth photographing.
The set-up:
Lapierre, Scandium, Francaise Des Jeux Team Edition, 1050g
Look carbon fork w/al steerer, 450g
Thomson Masterpiece Seatpost 31.6, 170g
Thomson x2 stem, 110, 140g
Specialized Toupe Gel Saddle
Chorus Ergopower, Cranks, FD + RD, Hubs. Record BB and Headset.
Ritchey WCS Aluminum Bars, 42
Fizik Tape
Training Wheels: Chorus hubs on champion spokes, velocity deep-v rims, 32°. SEE: Bomb proof training wheels
Tires, Maxxis Refuse (really solid after thousands of miles. only 2 flats)
Bottle Cages: New Ultimate, 13g
I've added some custom parts from my LBS who happens to be a pretty exotic retailer of some sweet light-weight shwag.
Tuned components:
rear derailleur: rebuilt with KCNC ceramic pulleys, blue anodized with gold nuts
rear derailleur: kronos pivot bolt, 6g
Shifters: Far and Near replacement hoods, blue of course
The set-up:
Lapierre, Scandium, Francaise Des Jeux Team Edition, 1050g
Look carbon fork w/al steerer, 450g
Thomson Masterpiece Seatpost 31.6, 170g
Thomson x2 stem, 110, 140g
Specialized Toupe Gel Saddle
Chorus Ergopower, Cranks, FD + RD, Hubs. Record BB and Headset.
Ritchey WCS Aluminum Bars, 42
Fizik Tape
Training Wheels: Chorus hubs on champion spokes, velocity deep-v rims, 32°. SEE: Bomb proof training wheels
Tires, Maxxis Refuse (really solid after thousands of miles. only 2 flats)
Bottle Cages: New Ultimate, 13g
I've added some custom parts from my LBS who happens to be a pretty exotic retailer of some sweet light-weight shwag.
Tuned components:
rear derailleur: rebuilt with KCNC ceramic pulleys, blue anodized with gold nuts
rear derailleur: kronos pivot bolt, 6g
Shifters: Far and Near replacement hoods, blue of course
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10-07-08, 09:22 PM
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10-07-08, 09:30 PM
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That's a very nice looking bike.
10-07-08, 09:46 PM
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Friggin' love it! Sharp as hell!
Was looking at the 2009 Lapierres and they look like crap (my opinion of course).
Was looking at the 2009 Lapierres and they look like crap (my opinion of course).
10-07-08, 10:40 PM
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WOW, nice looking bike, clean and simple. I love how your blue ergo hoods match with the blue decal.
Did you capture a mosquito on the left shifter hood in the 2nd picture?
Did you capture a mosquito on the left shifter hood in the 2nd picture?
10-07-08, 10:42 PM
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Very nice looking bike. Hot for sure.
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10-07-08, 11:44 PM
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The matching blue spacer on the uncut steer tube really ties it all together.
10-08-08, 07:53 AM
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10-08-08, 07:59 AM
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10-08-08, 08:48 AM
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never thought about using inner tube nuts as spacers on the bottlecages. good idea
10-08-08, 11:19 AM
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great job on the build, the silver stem and seatpost really brought out the bike. You sir have inspired me to go silver on my next build.