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Forum: Road Cycling

09-13-21, 10:40 AM

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Ultimate GF/Sportive build

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Posted By PeteHski

Well the S-Works Aethos is the lightest frame at...

Well the S-Works Aethos is the lightest frame at 585g, but I presume that doesn't include the seat post
I think the Roubaix is around 900g, but again that probably doesn't include the seat post and...

Forum: Road Cycling

09-13-21, 04:32 AM

Replies: 15

Ultimate GF/Sportive build

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Posted By PeteHski

On this particular point, the short answer is not...

On this particular point, the short answer is not a lot! It comes down to the details really and there are many other frames I could be very happy with. It's a bit like choosing skis these days. ...

Forum: Road Cycling

09-13-21, 04:20 AM

Replies: 15

Ultimate GF/Sportive build

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Posted By PeteHski

Great question! It was a combination of things...

Great question! It was a combination of things coming together.

Foremost, I really like the design of this frame with its sharp focus on low weight, comfort and a timeless, minimalist...

Forum: Road Cycling

09-12-21, 05:47 PM

Replies: 15

Ultimate GF/Sportive build

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Posted By PeteHski

Yeah I fully understand the UCI minimum weight....

Yeah I fully understand the UCI minimum weight. I’m just saying I don’t think my build will come in under it. But it will be fairly light.

I agree on relatively short cranks being a good idea. ...

Forum: Road Cycling

09-12-21, 02:50 PM

Replies: 15

Ultimate GF/Sportive build

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Posted By PeteHski

There is no need to make UCI weight, but I think...

There is no need to make UCI weight, but I think it will end up over the limit anyway. It's a size L frame (medium is 870g I think, so I think large will be over 900g) and with the build I had in...

Forum: Road Cycling

09-11-21, 06:12 PM

Replies: 15

Ultimate GF/Sportive build

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Posted By PeteHski

I did think about that and it would be the best...

I did think about that and it would be the best 2x option for sure. But I'm not that sensitive to ratio gaps (especially at the lower ratio end) and quite motivated to get rid of front shifting. If...

Forum: Road Cycling

09-11-21, 12:39 PM

Replies: 15

Ultimate GF/Sportive build

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Posted By PeteHski

Yeah I'm fairly sure on this build, but also open...

Yeah I'm fairly sure on this build, but also open to suggestions. There are a LOT of bikes that I like and would be happy to own. There is nothing wrong with my Defy really, it's just a bit...

Forum: Road Cycling

09-11-21, 08:16 AM

Replies: 15

Ultimate GF/Sportive build

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Posted By PeteHski

Ultimate GF/Sportive build

I'm in the process of building up my ultimate Gran Fondo / Sportive bike for next season, so thought it would be fun to discuss what that should actually look like.

So here's the basic "design...

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