That Boardman is looking good.

Thanks man!

+1 That is a sweet ass bike. I love seeing the no to 'usual suspect' on here. I think that's what makes this Budget thread that much nicer.

That was one of the factors for me in choosing it. Didn't want to be like everyone else.

I completely here you. This comes in Way under budget for ME but that is only because of sponsor discounts and crazy bartering deals for group sets and such. But that was the desciding factor in going custom over Off the Shelf. I don't really consider this part of budget build though.
http://liveoncenjoy.com/SMF/MGalleryItem.php?id=537

Here's a terrible picture of my budget entry. 2008 Cervelo Dual, cost me just under 700 bucks to put it all together (including the pump, cages, and bags).

http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/631...t201202251.jpg

Yeah, I'm pretty sure X-Link that you are the only one on BF with a Manocoque Superiorlite. How much does that thing weigh?

17.6lbs As pictured with pedals, cages, computer...

I tried to setup the bike better this time, i will get clipless pedals eventually. i dropped and flipped the stem, removed the bags, relocated the chain into the proper gears, it still needs work i know but it is an improvement since last time.
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Nice looking CAAD! Doesnt matter about the pedals because red bikes are the fastest anyway :)

Thanks for the positive comment, that's why i picked this bike.

Great looking Caad!

2006 Giant FCR3 Aluminum Frame w/ Chromo Fork/Alu. Steerer
Shimano 5700 Shifters
TRP Euro-X Cantilever Brakes
Shimano 5700 RD
Shimano 5700 FD
Shimano 5700 Cassette (11x28)
Shimano 6700 Chain
SuperiorLite BB/Compact Crankset
Williams Wheels (Fuzion M1)
Specialized Infinity 700x23 Tires
Easton EA70 Ergowing 42cm Handlebars
Easton EA70 Steam
Forte Logo Tape (will be changed out)

Updated pics of the drop bar conversion.
http://liveoncenjoy.com/SMF/MGalleryItem.php?id=541
http://liveoncenjoy.com/SMF/MGalleryItem.php?id=542
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Nice looking Giant, i like your chain-rings are they CNC'ed?

here is my budget bike...everything was purchased new, some from lbs others ribble and probikekit
2011 Scott Speedster S20
full shimano 105
105 pedals
fulcrum racing 5 wheels wrapped in vittoria rubino pro tires
deda stem 90mm (came with a 110mm stem...way to long)
and polar cs500+ (got on deal through work)
total price...$1600 including diadora shoes and giro helmet.

[IMG]here is my first road bike.. 2011 scott speedster s20 105 groupset fulcrum racing 5 wheel set with ultergra 12-25 cassette, wrapped in vittoria rubino pro 700x23 fizik versus saddle deda 90mm stem....(scotts come with 110mm) polar cs500 computer with cadence broke a waterbottle cage end of last year so i'm going to replace them both with white at the end of the week [IMG]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7042/6...05f21f41b5.jpg 100_0607 by jefflichty[/IMG][/IMG]

Yes they are. The crank is the one on the far right. http://superiorlitebikes.com/2012/co...-cranksets.php

Also, finally got my brake boss fixed for that Front cantilever brake. I have not decided on whether or not I am keeping that red Forte tape. Even though it is pretty much unused, I think I am going to swap it out for the red grip-tech tape.

Updated Picture w/ some real light. Perfectly slightly overcast day.
http://liveoncenjoy.com/SMF/MGalleryItem.php?id=554
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Nicely done my friend.

Oh my

I bought a 2008 model in 2009. Normally $2,000 I got it for $1,500.
Carbon fiber
SRAM Rival
Mavic Aksium hubs/rims

One of the bolts for the water cage would not come out thus the nylon tie to keep it in place. I figure I saved $500 so a minor annoyance is better than taking it back and having to buy a newer model for 2K. Orange is my favorite color. I added a more comfortable seat, orange hoods, and speedplays bringing it up to about $1,750.

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2476/3...cf1106f3_z.jpg

^Awesome looking Novara Squadra, good deal.

Thanks man. I think I am having Deja Vu but nice ass Colnago. My favorite paint scheme I have ever seen of theirs and they do some nice work.

Upgraded some stuffs recently. Got a great deal on a used wet black wsc stem and carbon wsc bars which added a good bit of weight over my old setup but the ergonomics are far better, and the stiffness of the stem compared to the old syntace is a welcome change. Built a new rear wheel to counter the weight difference and stiffen things back up there as well, had a less than ideal lacing pattern in the back before that had a real high spoke tension difference between the two sides. Aesthetically I'd like to throw on a wsc post as well for some cohesiveness but hell, the thomson works great and at 168g, I'd just be spending money for a heavier part that doesn't work as well and doesn't need to be replaced.

15.9 lbs at the moment. Done for a bit, custom steel frame will be swapped in around the end of this year which will pop the weight back in to the mid 16s. THEN it wil be complete...............until next year :lol:.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7050/6...69f2024b_z.jpg

cow sticker job = greatest of all time.