I am feeling that color. A 722TS in that color would be sweet.

That seatpost/saddle combo looks a little strange, not hating cuz it looks like a Supercorsa. Just looks funny to me.

Na I was over 36h hubs. Went with a 28h nova tech in rear and a Bike Hub Store 20h in front.
I ended up replacing everything on the frame over the last 3 months. Unfortunately the new bars are too narrow and I kind of fell in love with the mustache bars I was riding while this bike was down and out, so I'm tempted to buy a new set of those in 31.8 for this bike, even though I'm sure everyone will hate on them being on a build like this

Just need some drops and a stem and im done

Lovely builds in here guys (and lady). I am looking to pick up a 721 soon and build it up but have a question of sizing.

This is the current bike I have in a sz 55
http://www.raleighusa.com/archive/20...back-alley-12/

After looking at retro-gressions website, and the geo, I am wondering if I should get the 53 or 55 721. Any help would be greatly appreciated

Do you know for a fact that your current bike fits you?

That color is freaking hot. I'm considering building up that frame for my girlfriend (err, I mean sqrl) as a christmas present.

I am almost positive. The previous bikes I've owned were a 2010 Jamis Beatnik (57cm and felt too big/standover too high) and Kilo TT (53cm).
Current bike is very comfortable but would like to run it as a SS

Alright, your current raleigh has a top tube of 55cm, at the kilo had a TT of 54.8cm. If those both fit you, a 55 721 has a TT of 56.8, so its too big for you. The 53 has a TT of 55.8, so it may work.

You're between a 53 and a 51(54.6 TT), depending on a few things.

Use this fit calc, and post your results, to get you on the right frame.
http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za...LCULATOR_INTRO

Don't rush through the measurements, or it'll be junk. Follow the instructions if you want accurate results.

Thanks Much! Will do this after work tomorrow and report back!

My Kagero
 

I really dig the "blood" orange:

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...05971361_o.jpg

+1

The new smooth dropouts look really nice too.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...F/dropouts.png

any other info on whats changed from '12-'13 models?

guy that works in my department at school just got a 735 ('12) and they look nice in person, gonna see if i can con him into us trading bikes for a ride

yummmmm

did not check leader thread before posting about this....really love the new colors...are the decals removable like on the black ones?

I'm pretty sure they're under the clear coat.

Also, that blood orange color will only be available at CityGrounds.

Dang. I really like both of those colors.

Scrod, you need to get in contact with Leader about some special edition Retrogression pink and purple leaders.

^^^^ purrrrppplleeee

Purple is already one of their production colors for this year.

Special edition RG pink 725s would be nice, though. :innocent:

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...89789432_n.jpg

Lovin' it; too bad I can't say that as far as the geo goes...

what about a matte raw? my Subrosa Alameda frame is phosphate raw and its different.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...eaderframe.jpg

The 725 was offered in raw a few years ago.

Leaders fit like Cervelo's. Long and short.

They are bringing back the 722TS? (non heritage edition). Wonder if there will be any geo changes.

The hurricane is pretty nice too. Only because chacon rides one, though.