The "Show off your bike" thread!
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okgo said:
After finding the zipp 303 is too wide, I got some Enve 6.7, glued tubs and put on tonight to have a look. need another cassette but wanted to see how they looked. Pretty good I thought.
Saddle doesn't look flat ha, it is though
I have just changed saddles to a Romin you try getting that saddle angle setup what a nightmare!
Saddle doesn't look flat ha, it is though
I've probably uploaded a picture of mine before, but certainly not for a while. After a year of no use at all last year, I'll hit 1,000km for the year so far over the next couple of days. New wheels fitted today (thanks to the other thread....), not as nice as some of the bikes on here, but I still like it.
So, here it is, in traditional PH style of being in the kitchen, valves at the bottom, blah blah blah....
yes, I do need to tweak my saddle...
So, here it is, in traditional PH style of being in the kitchen, valves at the bottom, blah blah blah....
yes, I do need to tweak my saddle...
Heres my rides, G Moore,frame, built with Reynolds tubing and Nervex lugs for an ex RAF Fighter Pilot back around late 40,s early 50,s + Campag Gran Sport 53x18,
+ 1935 Austin 7 Ruby, I bought in 1991 and may ???? restore one day, thank god for WD40 !!!!!!
TT the bike with Kings Lynn CC, course is just flat enough to go fixed.
nammynake said:
Rose Pro SL-2000 bought for £800 direct from Germany. Sold the Mavic Aksium's and replaced with Reynolds Assault. Going to replace the bars (shallow drop) and saddle (wider) then we're ready to go!
Looks great - I'm on the cusp of buying the same bike myself. A couple of questions: the head tube looks shorter on yours than some of the pics I've seen - is it a smaller size you have, 53 or so? I'm a 5'9" shorty, so might be going similar... I don't want anything too slammed/racy, but likewise, don't want a sit up and beg thing.1 week into ownership of my Bizango, and I'm really starting to like it. Not overly exciting but it is miles better than my last bike.
Amazing value with 20% off list price, and the looks are growing on me! Not sure what the general consensus is on here about these bikes, but I think it's cracking.
Amazing value with 20% off list price, and the looks are growing on me! Not sure what the general consensus is on here about these bikes, but I think it's cracking.
timbob said:
Looks great - I'm on the cusp of buying the same bike myself. A couple of questions: the head tube looks shorter on yours than some of the pics I've seen - is it a smaller size you have, 53 or so? I'm a 5'9" shorty, so might be going similar... I don't want anything too slammed/racy, but likewise, don't want a sit up and beg thing.
Yes it's the 53. Head tube is reasonably short but there is a fairly tall conical spacer above, plus several additional spacers.
Rose Pro Cross DX 2000. A few minor changes to the standard spec brought the price in at £920.
The service from Rose was every bit as good as the reviews said and even a change of frame size after the initial order was placed wasn't a problem for them. When it comes to upgrading my Road Bike in a year or 2 I suspect Rose will be at the top of the list
The service from Rose was every bit as good as the reviews said and even a change of frame size after the initial order was placed wasn't a problem for them. When it comes to upgrading my Road Bike in a year or 2 I suspect Rose will be at the top of the list
Finally finished. Wheels and pads all went on today, so have not ridden it properly yet, however, first impressions are great.
Stem has been cut as per Okgo's request, although I think I could take it further... tricolore cages on, new ultegra pedals are a dream, new shoes and helmet are awesome, and the wheels in my opinion are long overdue. Really , really pleased with it all it's a bit like having a new bike al over again!
Stem has been cut as per Okgo's request, although I think I could take it further... tricolore cages on, new ultegra pedals are a dream, new shoes and helmet are awesome, and the wheels in my opinion are long overdue. Really , really pleased with it all it's a bit like having a new bike al over again!
Dizeee said:
Finally finished. Wheels and pads all went on today, so have not ridden it properly yet, however, first impressions are great.
Stem has been cut as per Okgo's request, although I think I could take it further... tricolore cages on, new ultegra pedals are a dream, new shoes and helmet are awesome, and the wheels in my opinion are long overdue. Really , really pleased with it all it's a bit like having a new bike al over again!
Wow, that is Stem has been cut as per Okgo's request, although I think I could take it further... tricolore cages on, new ultegra pedals are a dream, new shoes and helmet are awesome, and the wheels in my opinion are long overdue. Really , really pleased with it all it's a bit like having a new bike al over again!
I really should have done the wheels last year but I was too busy riding it. Yes I have only gained an extra 15mm depth and only saved around 200g in wheel weight, but, it looks great, it feels great and combined with some other small aero tweeks I do think it will make a difference.
Wednesday is my first long ride on it, can't wait!
Dizeee said:
Finally finished. Wheels and pads all went on today, so have not ridden it properly yet, however, first impressions are great.
Stem has been cut as per Okgo's request, although I think I could take it further... tricolore cages on, new ultegra pedals are a dream, new shoes and helmet are awesome, and the wheels in my opinion are long overdue. Really , really pleased with it all it's a bit like having a new bike al over again!
I don't care where the frame is made the Italians know how to build lovely looking bikes! Stem has been cut as per Okgo's request, although I think I could take it further... tricolore cages on, new ultegra pedals are a dream, new shoes and helmet are awesome, and the wheels in my opinion are long overdue. Really , really pleased with it all it's a bit like having a new bike al over again!
Dizeee said:
I really should have done the wheels last year but I was too busy riding it. Yes I have only gained an extra 15mm depth and only saved around 200g in wheel weight, but, it looks great, it feels great and combined with some other small aero tweeks I do think it will make a difference.
Wednesday is my first long ride on it, can't wait!
Dizeee said:
Finally finished. Wheels and pads all went on today, so have not ridden it properly yet, however, first impressions are great.
Stem has been cut as per Okgo's request, although I think I could take it further... tricolore cages on, new ultegra pedals are a dream, new shoes and helmet are awesome, and the wheels in my opinion are long overdue. Really , really pleased with it all it's a bit like having a new bike al over again!
This is the only bike I considered over and above the felt, but in the bright green. Couldn't turn down the price I was offered on the Felt, though.Stem has been cut as per Okgo's request, although I think I could take it further... tricolore cages on, new ultegra pedals are a dream, new shoes and helmet are awesome, and the wheels in my opinion are long overdue. Really , really pleased with it all it's a bit like having a new bike al over again!
Lovely bike. Well done.
Dizeee said:
Finally finished. Wheels and pads all went on today, so have not ridden it properly yet, however, first impressions are great.
Stem has been cut as per Okgo's request, although I think I could take it further... tricolore cages on, new ultegra pedals are a dream, new shoes and helmet are awesome, and the wheels in my opinion are long overdue. Really , really pleased with it all it's a bit like having a new bike al over again!
That does, in all fairness, look the tits.Stem has been cut as per Okgo's request, although I think I could take it further... tricolore cages on, new ultegra pedals are a dream, new shoes and helmet are awesome, and the wheels in my opinion are long overdue. Really , really pleased with it all it's a bit like having a new bike al over again!
Dizeee said:
Finally finished. Wheels and pads all went on today, so have not ridden it properly yet, however, first impressions are great.
Stem has been cut as per Okgo's request, although I think I could take it further... tricolore cages on, new ultegra pedals are a dream, new shoes and helmet are awesome, and the wheels in my opinion are long overdue. Really , really pleased with it all it's a bit like having a new bike al over again!
Outstanding.Stem has been cut as per Okgo's request, although I think I could take it further... tricolore cages on, new ultegra pedals are a dream, new shoes and helmet are awesome, and the wheels in my opinion are long overdue. Really , really pleased with it all it's a bit like having a new bike al over again!
BlueNGT said:
I've not seen your Bike before, looks superb - have you upgraded it rather than replace?
Thanks - bought from new in 2013. Left as stock until this year. Reason being, when I got it, the wake up call was so large, I just left it well alone. The difference, I can't even put into words. I am as sceptical as the next person, but, the second you swing your leg over this, you do see the change.I lived with stock wheels for 2 years. They were fine.
This year - I wanted to refresh the whole package. I have managed some good TT times and some great long rides so various changes were made. The wheels are long overdue but def the right move.
This pic was taken in 2013 just after collection:
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