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shalmaneser
2,650 posts
64 months
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Justayellowbadge said: Think I may get some stick.  However, it would not be entirely justified. I did buy it for the name. This one:  And this one:  It is hilarious. Ridiculous. Di2 is briiliant fun in this application. Hub mounted 8 speed auto gearbox, with manual or semi auto modes. Active suspension linked to speed and inclinometer - Does clever things like firming the front suss when you come to a stop so you don't expend any effort compacting it pulling away. Changes the suspension settings if you are going up or downhill. ABS. Digital dash. Active lighting. Hand stitched Italian leather saddle, grips and bag. Silly money. Really silly, but I found new for less than the cheapest Boardman. Bought for one reason, really. The stabilisers came off my son's bike and he's been a bit nervous. Thought it might help if we had matching bikes.  from the .gif thread... 
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DBSV8
4,213 posts
107 months
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Justayellowbadge said: Think I may get some stick. However, it would not be entirely justified. I did buy it for the name. This one: And this one: It is hilarious. Ridiculous. Di2 is briiliant fun in this application. Hub mounted 8 speed auto gearbox, with manual or semi auto modes. Active suspension linked to speed and inclinometer - Does clever things like firming the front suss when you come to a stop so you don't expend any effort compacting it pulling away. Changes the suspension settings if you are going up or downhill. ABS. Digital dash. Active lighting. Hand stitched Italian leather saddle, grips and bag. Silly money. Really silly, but I found new for less than the cheapest Boardman. Bought for one reason, really. The stabilisers came off my son's bike and he's been a bit nervous. Thought it might help if we had matching bikes. Colnago absolute top class ...........out of curiosity have you had any decent quotes for Cycle insurance ? I tried to insure my C50 .......funny conversation with house insurance , they said we can insure up to 2k !!.......I told them that would just about replace the Hyperon wheels !! yet to find an insurance company without stupid premiums !!  my WH02 frame
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waughie
100 posts
42 months
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okgo
20,737 posts
67 months
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Given it a clean, a new saddle too. Been tweaking position. Think I need to see the experts about cleats though, doesn't feel right 
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chrisga
949 posts
56 months
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obikaii
136 posts
28 months
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picked up yesterday morning(specialized roubaix expert sl3 test colours)caught the train up & rode it home(11 miles)ive crossed over from mountain biking,so had no real reference point,but even so,its a damn impressive machine,was amazed how quickly it covers ground. looking forward to putting in some mileage. 
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aspender
934 posts
134 months
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Posted this bike before but it has had a few changes: Easton EC90 carbon seatpost Fizik Antares Versus saddle Fizik bar tape (original was white so had to go!) Conti 4000s tyres with Vittoria latex tubes to replace the Schwalbe Ultremo ZX's that were on  Only remaining upgrade will be wheels. Either Fulcrum Racing 1's or the new Dura-Ace c24 clinchers once they become available and if the price is reasonable.
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Pupp
6,738 posts
141 months
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 Been on here before but new wheels 
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TonyHetherington
30,907 posts
119 months
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Justayellowbadge said: Think I may get some stick. .... Silly money. Really silly, but I found new for less than the cheapest Boardman. I love that. What exactly is it (model name etc?)
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Agoogy
6,511 posts
117 months
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Pupp said: Drop dead gorgeous....and that's a hell of an attacking set-up.... I can feel by back and wrists complaining just looking at it
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gary71
965 posts
48 months
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Agoogy said: Drop dead gorgeous....and that's a hell of an attacking set-up.... I can feel by back and wrists complaining just looking at it Agree! My spine just clicked I'm sure it's just set that way to look good in the photos  It works!
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TonyHetherington
30,907 posts
119 months
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 - yeah, he's lowered the seat once he took a photo of it 
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Pupp
6,738 posts
141 months
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Was quite funny when I was buying it; provided all the key measurements from my old Harry Quinn, which fits like a glove... wanted to replicate as far as possible the angles and fit etc. Reaction from Sigma (who eventually supplied it), was the bar seat differential I was looking for was not rideable. Should have seen the jaws drop when I turned up at their showroom on the Quinn!
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okgo
20,737 posts
67 months
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I initially had my stem on without a spacer below, and as 'euro pro' as it looked, with the Rotundo bars (stupidly aggressive drop) it just wasn't right for races.
Do like the Felt AR frames. I'm looking at buying a TT bike, and think the Felt ones look great.
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spongy
2,124 posts
30 months
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Those felt frames are the dogs b*******,always fancied one of them myself.nice one sir
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LewisR
489 posts
84 months
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Here is a selection of my bikes: "85 Raleigh Team Replica  '85 Chrome Burner (in Team/Chrome) now built up:  '85 Raleigh Road Ace  That'll do for now !! Oh, one more: 2010 Raleigh Team Avanti 
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TonyHetherington
30,907 posts
119 months
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I'm sensing you're a Raleigh guy, right? Love 'em
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Justayellowbadge
29,482 posts
111 months
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TonyHetherington said: I love that. What exactly is it (model name etc?) It's a Ferrari CX-70. Last Ferrari store retail was £3100. Frankly mental, but the groupset would count for half of it. The BM lighting is another hundred. And so on. Seen a few come up, new, around the grand mark but this was a fair bit less than that
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TonyHetherington
30,907 posts
119 months
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Brilliant. Looks like perfect commuting material
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Johnny
4,488 posts
153 months
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LewisR said: Here is a selection of my bikes: "85 Raleigh Team Replica Ahhh... Memories of me sat staring at various road bike brochures and dragging my mum to the big bike shop in Colchester to window shop when I was 10. That's lovely
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