On-the-Cheap Carbon Buildup Progress Thread
07-16-10, 08:57 PM
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07-17-10, 01:14 PM
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07-17-10, 05:19 PM
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$625 shipped to my door, I paid using paypal.
As far as the bars, get a nice aluminum flat top with a drop you are comfortable with and you'll be set. I went back to aluminum on this bike, I didn't like the feel of the S-Works bars.
As far as the bars, get a nice aluminum flat top with a drop you are comfortable with and you'll be set. I went back to aluminum on this bike, I didn't like the feel of the S-Works bars.
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07-17-10, 05:29 PM
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In the photos the wheels look like they may have waves in them? Or is this just a reflection?
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I've ridden all sorts of Zipps and Sram wheels, clinchers and tubulars. These wheels feel much like my Sram S60/S80 combo, and they are about 250g lighter. The three adjectives I'd use to describe the wheels are fast, smooth, and predictable. They spin up nicely, roll fast, soak up buzz on rough roads, and handle and brake predictably. There are two good threads on these wheels on roadbikereview.com forums, I don't want to clog the OP's thread with my build. Perhaps I should start my own thread?!?
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07-18-10, 07:35 AM
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07-18-10, 07:37 AM
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07-18-10, 07:43 AM
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07-23-10, 03:32 PM
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Thanks MJ. The small size of the cleat/pedal doesn't bother you?
Also, I purchased a wheelset on ebay last night. 3 year old set of Neuvation R28's with less than 500 miles on them. That purchase brings my total so far up to $840 for everything except a saddle, pedals, stem and handlebars.
The wheelset is here: https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWNX:IT
As always, I appreciate everyone's thoughts.
Also, I purchased a wheelset on ebay last night. 3 year old set of Neuvation R28's with less than 500 miles on them. That purchase brings my total so far up to $840 for everything except a saddle, pedals, stem and handlebars.
The wheelset is here: https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWNX:IT
As always, I appreciate everyone's thoughts.
07-23-10, 03:50 PM
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Nice score on the Neuvations, I love mine! I've used the speedplays forever, no problem here. Raced them and all. I think you can get them with cleats for 70 bucks on ebay.
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