New Build! Pics!
04-13-10, 07:38 PM
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New Build! Pics!
Well, I sold my CAAD9 and upgraded the RB-1. The frame isn't pretty but it rides like a champ.
The new Ultegra stuff is amazing. The shift time and response is miles ahead of the previous generation of shimano stuff. I ended up cherry-picking the new shimano stuff that I like the looks of. The new Ultegra crankset and rear derailleur just don't work for me in the looks department so I went with older Ultegra and DA there. I only spent about 5 minutes tuning the thing once I got it built last night and it already shifts faster and better than I could ever get the 10sp 105/Ultegra on my CAAD9 to.
Specs:
1994 Bridgestone RB-1 frame 52cm with Ritchey design fork
Ultegra 6700 Shifters
Ultegra 6700 FD
Dura Ace 7700 RD
Ultegra 6600 Crankset
105 BB
Ultegra 6700 Chain
Ultegra 6700 Brakeset
Ultegra 6600 Hubs
Mavic CXP 33 rims
DT stainless spokes
3T Ergo Power bars
Toupe Saddle
Brooks Bar Tape
Gatorskin tires
Crappy old stem
Crappy old seat post
Total cost was around $1050.
And for pics - I don't have a garage door so you'll have to deal with my roof.
The new Ultegra stuff is amazing. The shift time and response is miles ahead of the previous generation of shimano stuff. I ended up cherry-picking the new shimano stuff that I like the looks of. The new Ultegra crankset and rear derailleur just don't work for me in the looks department so I went with older Ultegra and DA there. I only spent about 5 minutes tuning the thing once I got it built last night and it already shifts faster and better than I could ever get the 10sp 105/Ultegra on my CAAD9 to.
Specs:
1994 Bridgestone RB-1 frame 52cm with Ritchey design fork
Ultegra 6700 Shifters
Ultegra 6700 FD
Dura Ace 7700 RD
Ultegra 6600 Crankset
105 BB
Ultegra 6700 Chain
Ultegra 6700 Brakeset
Ultegra 6600 Hubs
Mavic CXP 33 rims
DT stainless spokes
3T Ergo Power bars
Toupe Saddle
Brooks Bar Tape
Gatorskin tires
Crappy old stem
Crappy old seat post
Total cost was around $1050.
And for pics - I don't have a garage door so you'll have to deal with my roof.
04-13-10, 07:50 PM
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Useless w/o full side shot. Looks good from what I can see anyway.
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Are they talking about spectators feeding the cyclists? You know, like don't feed the bears?
04-13-10, 08:02 PM
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Oops. That one got eaten by the 10 image limit. Here ya go.
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That looks good! You could probably get repro decals if you wanted to strip it and repaint..then it would look amazing. There's a thread in C&V titled something like "Old frames with STI/Ergo", lots of people doing this.
Here's one of mine, early 90s Paramount with Campy 8 spd...
Here's one of mine, early 90s Paramount with Campy 8 spd...
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Yep, looks great.
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Are they talking about spectators feeding the cyclists? You know, like don't feed the bears?
04-13-10, 08:19 PM
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Nice Paramount. I almost put some old Eurus 20s on the Bridgestone but I didn't want to deal with a campy cassette.
I've thought about getting the bike painted. I'm not sure if I'd restore it though, might go for something custom.
I've thought about getting the bike painted. I'm not sure if I'd restore it though, might go for something custom.
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That bike is absolutely beautiful!
However, it would be even more snazzy if those were all Campagnolo parts, but on this bike, I'll let it slide.
However, it would be even more snazzy if those were all Campagnolo parts, but on this bike, I'll let it slide.
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Originally Posted by yarb
A thing of wild arrant beauty. The bar tape looks good enough to eat.
How'd you get that on the roof?
Just kidding. It probably still weighs over 21lbs.
However, it would be even more snazzy if those were all Campagnolo parts, but on this bike, I'll let it slide.
04-14-10, 09:49 AM
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LOVE that bike.
2 years ago I built up an RB-1 for my beautiful wife (
) with a mix of Record, Centaur and Chorus.
2 years ago I built up an RB-1 for my beautiful wife (
) with a mix of Record, Centaur and Chorus.
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this is such a hot build. just get new pedals 
. and 7700 (9 speed) witha 10 speed grouppo?
. and 7700 (9 speed) witha 10 speed grouppo?
04-14-10, 11:26 AM
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That bike looks awesome! Now all you need to do is get her repainted and you'll have a real winner!
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Nice bike, but Grant Peterson will definitely not be pleased.
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04-14-10, 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by BOBSONATOR
this is such a hot build. just get new pedals . and 7700 (9 speed) witha 10 speed grouppo?
. and 7700 (9 speed) witha 10 speed grouppo?The 7700 RD works fine with the 10sp stuff.
The repaint is getting more and more tempting, especially after seeing Rocket's wife's ride. If I can find a repaint with decals for less than $400 some day maybe I'll restore it.
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Glad to hear you're liking the 6700 components. I've got a pair of new Ultegra brifters and the FD and RD on their way right now. Looks-wise we're going to have pretty similar builds. Putting it all on a blue Kona Jake The Snake frame. I've got antique brown fizik tape on the way, brown-sidewall Conti GT4Ks, and all-silver components (with the exception of the "smoke grey" 6600 crankset).
Needless to say, I really like the look of your bike.
Needless to say, I really like the look of your bike.
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Just went for a quick 14-mile after-work ride to the beach with it. Still loving the new Ultegra. Shifting, braking, it's so much better than the old stuff.
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Originally Posted by merlinextraligh
Nice bike, but Grant Peterson will definitely not be pleased.
