SpeshulEd 

Ha, I was going to give you **** for this as well.

bt

rear brake cable looks horrible....

bianchi10

Yeah, setting the planetX calipers can be a pain to set up and the 9000 cables I guess are not great to use with them (lesson learned).

chrismorg

you should change your name from bianchi10 to cannondale10
nice bike

RaleighSport

Just checking to see what kinda condition your condition is in... looks groovy man

zymphad

I'd be more impressed if you upgraded your body than the bike.

bianchi10

Ok I guess.

I am amazed at the some of the comments. Maybe Im just one of few people who enjoy looking at bikes and appreciate the artistry, planning and work that goes into customizing a bike. I guees its good to know that instead of putting in the effort to taking photos, I'll just hold off so we can sit around answering more questions about which saddle to get or which bike to get as a newbie. Pardon me for thinking you would enjoy to see some photos of a bike that had more than some minor upgrades.

I guess bikes are ONLY to ride and not to be looked at in appreciation. Not saying that everyone will love my bike, but was thinking most would at least appreciate what I have done instead of focusing on a cable that isn't 100% perfect or this or that.

Amazing. Back to what saddle should I get

Slackerprince

I've lived in the Willamette Valley, so I know how the rain can squash your riding time, and I do appreciate the high-quality photos.
You mentioned "UD," and I'm wondering what that is.
Also, you've picked apart some pretty sweet bikes in the Hot or Not thread, so payback may be a little harsh in your thread.
Anyhow, I appreciate the time, effort and $ put into the build.

S

bianchi10

Maybe so, but that was the hot r not thread. I don't pick bikes apart in other threads. But whatever.

Anyhow, UD means Uni-directional so the carbon looks "marble'ish" instead of like 3k cross section weave.

Slackerprince

I understand, I just think you may be dragging a little Hot r Not baggage along.
Like I said, I like the photos and build.

S

zymphad

Are you saying you didn't buy the bike and upgrades for aesthetic looks? I have hard time believing you bought it because it was gong to vastly improve your riding, could spend far less for that. Unless you're saying you're the next Peter Sagan? If so, that's awesome.

bianchi10

I am having difficulty understanding where you are coming up with that question because I don't recall ever leading on that I did any of this for performance gains. I bought my Supersix at first because 50% I liked how it performed over my aluminium ridley frame. Was it necessary, absolutely not. The other 50% because I liked how it looked. Only a hand full of parts I bought and installed were for performance factor but most of my purchases have been to satisfy an itch of both aesthetics and weight weenie goals. I don't try to make my bike light because I feel it will improve any times, I do it because it is a desperate hobby from cycling altogether. I enjoyed strategically planning how I would get it lighter and fit the mild of how unwanted it to look. Its pretty simple.

bt

this must be fixed before riding....

bianchi10

Ok....

zymphad

Just surprised you are surprised people are judging your bike in same manner as they do in hot r not thread. Doesn't look like you built this bike to impress people about the performance gains you expect on your next Crit race. Looks like you posted a bike to be judged for appearance, which includes those brake cables. Red King hubs? Really? Boutique brakes? Even your cable housing...

bianchi10

Lol ok man. You're in luck, there is a new "which best tire" thread that started. Have at it


I guess we are missing each other. I'm not arguing that I have built this for aesthetic purposes. If I had posted this in the hot r not thread and it was being judged in there, no problem. Yes I'm posting this for viewing pleasure and if you don't care for it, so be it. My intent was simply for people yo enjoy looking at a bike.

But haters gonna hate I guess.

Slackerprince

The internet is a cruel mistress...


S

SpeshulEd 

lol, this guy. You're funny.

I also think you're a bit jealous of others. I cannot even count the number of threads I've read where you go on and on about people being silly for buying nice bike equipment. What's wrong? Did you have a new bike toy picked out and your parents won't let you get it?

dtrain

Next upgrade: thicker skin. It makes complete sense that some of the 'hot r not' karma would follow you here. Just let it roll off your back and don't think twice.

Bike looks good. I know they weren't your first choice, but I think the red hubs add a lot in the way of personality.


EDIT - Also: good for you on seasonally removing the second cage. Can't have that extra 19g weighing you down on all those serious training miles you put in during the winter months.

bianchi10

Thanks @dtrain. Wasn't planning on firing back, but i did so I guess I have myself to blame. Lol

bobonker

Nice and that bar tape wrapping job is top notch!

Bob

bianchi10

Thanks Bob! I'm pretty particular about my bartape. Though, since I just said that, someone will look closely and find something wrong Lol

gadabout007

tape is wrapped in the wrong direction...

bianchi10

Haha and there it is

gadabout007

but it's very neatly wrapped in the wrong direction.