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05-26-13 | 01:14 PM

Rob13

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Bikes: 2013 Specialized S Works SL4 Keyline Red

Labor of Love!

I have been building bikes as long as I have been riding, a mere 3 years consistently. And have built over a dozen bikes. Nothing feels better and more satisfying when your building your own bike and the feeling of gratification is immense. Maybe its addiction

My last build, to me is pure bike porn, my customized 2013 Specialized S Works SL4.

13lbs 14oz complete with Mavic Cosmic Carbone SLR's 13lbs 8oz w/ Roval Rapide CLX 40
Frame: 2013 Specialized S Works SL4 Carbon Satin/Red Keyline
Components: 2013 SRAM Red
Bars: 3T Ergonova Stealth Black 42cm
Stem: 3T Stealth 90mm
Saddle: S Works Toupe 143mm
Cable Housing: NOKON black/Red
Wheels: Roval Rapide CLX 40 11-28 2011 SRAM red/ Mavic Cosmic SLR 11-26 2013 SRAM red
Chain: KMC X10 DLC Superlight Black/Red
Wraps: S Works
Tire: S Works Turbo
Pedals: Look Keo Blades Ti

Under Sun light

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05-26-13 | 01:16 PM

Mike F

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Looks Great!

05-26-13 | 02:33 PM

sosojeffcc

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Smokin!!!! I'm glad you created your own thread instead of letting this get lost in the hot or not full of nots.

What size frame?

05-26-13 | 02:54 PM

ttakata73

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From: Bangkok: hottest average temperature :(

Bikes: *1998 GT Forte Ti 700c, Totem KDS-D 26" fatbike, BirdyGT 18", Brompton M2LX 16"

P I M P!, looks sweet!

05-26-13 | 03:13 PM

hhnngg1

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No powermeter/Quarq?

05-26-13 | 03:14 PM

ThinLine

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Bikes: Pedal Force RS2, Canyon, Basso, Tommaso, Rock Racing, Schwinn, SWOBO, Trek

So Very Nice, Good Job!

05-26-13 | 03:24 PM

ColtJ

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Looks great, i'd like to build my next set of bikes myself.

Enjoy

05-26-13 | 03:26 PM

bike4fun12

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jealous! I want!

05-26-13 | 03:52 PM

TrojanHorse

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From: Whittier, CA

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob13

Nothing feels better and more satisfying when your building your own bike and the feeling of gratification is immense. Maybe its addiction

I agree.

05-26-13 | 06:06 PM

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escarpment

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From: chicago

Bikes: cannondale crit 3.0, specialized allez, old giant mtb/hybrid

beautiful, now take that yellow safety sticker off the fork!

05-26-13 | 11:15 PM

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abhirama

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Bikes: Canyon Aeroad, Ridley Fenix

Great looking bikes. The next bike I get, I'm going to build it up myself.

05-27-13 | 07:18 AM

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orangejulio87

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Bikes: Cannondale Supersix with Ultegra 6700, Windsor Knight with 5500

Amazing, except I'm sure you will get thirsty!

05-27-13 | 07:45 AM

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ricohman

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Where did you buy your frame set from? Order it through the dealer?

05-27-13 | 07:51 AM

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MrTuner1970

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Bikes: Lynskey R330 Ti, Dean El Vado Ti, Trek 4300

That's pretty hot!!

05-27-13 | 08:20 AM

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RJM

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Bikes: Rivendell Appaloosa, Rivendell Frank Jones Sr., Trek Fuel EX9, Kona Jake the Snake CR, Niner Sir9

That bike is pure hot. Seriously hot. One of the better looking modern bikes I have seen. Good job on the build.

05-27-13 | 08:52 AM

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Sexy_Lugs

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From: VA

Bikes: WebbWorks Bamboo Thai Silk, Motobacane Ti, Trek Remedy 9

Wow, that bike is smoking hot... great job on the build!

05-27-13 | 11:29 AM

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generalkdi

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Bikes: Argon18 Gallium 2016, Trek Emonda SL6 Pro 2018, Salsa Beargrease

I always keep 2 kick-ass bikes right beside my pool.

05-27-13 | 04:28 PM

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KantoBoy

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Awesome.

Could you share your technique on how to "fish" the cables?

I'm building my 1st bike and I have the same internal cabling. The cabling is what's getting me nervous about my build.

05-27-13 | 05:26 PM

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Rob13

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Quote:

Originally Posted by KantoBoy

Awesome.

Could you share your technique on how to "fish" the cables?

I'm building my 1st bike and I have the same internal cabling. The cabling is what's getting me nervous about my build.

Your bike should have Pre-installed cable guides for easy cable install. If not you can do it the old fashion way or go to your local lbs and see if they have any cable guides lying around.

05-27-13 | 06:07 PM

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Gjc985

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So sexxxyyy. I want

05-28-13 | 11:01 PM

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Rob13

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From: Elk Grove

Bikes: 2013 Specialized S Works SL4 Keyline Red

I logged in about 80 miles the past few days, and this bike is super stiff, more agile and a lot more comfortable than my Venge. About a pound lighter and its just as aggressive. I have a feeling my Venge might be collecting a bit of dust on the bike rack in the garage.