The "Show off your bike" thread!
Discussion
Cervelo S5 bought off MTN Qhubeka at the end of 2015, less than half price.
Was formerly ridden by Jaco Venter who is the South African road champion (though I was hoping to get Daniel Teklehaimanot's, as he's the same size). Based on rider history it went to the Veulta, and Tours of Oman & Qatar.
Purchasing it was a little dodgy as it involved giving someone in Africa some money on the vague promise that they'd send you a bike. To check it was legit I phoned the team up and ended up being put through to the actual team owner.
Spec is a little different from a standard S5 as it has q rings and a 3T bar and stem, ergo less aero than a standard model but 3T are a sponsor. The wheels are the wiggle own brand deep section rims, which have a pretty similar profile to a v expensive set of rims but cost half the price.
Edited by Talksteer on Monday 14th March 23:21
Talksteer said:
Cervelo S5 bought off MTN Qhubeka at the end of 2015, less than half price.
Was formerly ridden by Jaco Venter who is the South African road champion (though I was hoping to get Daniel Teklehaimanot's, as he's the same size). Based on rider history it went to the Veulta, and Tours of Oman & Qatar.
Purchasing it was a little dodgy as it involved giving someone in Africa some money on the vague promise that they'd send you a bike. To check it was legit I phoned the team up and ended up being put through to the actual team owner.
Spec is a little different from a standard S5 as it has q rings and a 3T bar and stem, ergo less aero than a standard model but 3T are a sponsor. The wheels are the wiggle own brand deep section rims, which have a pretty similar profile to a v expensive set of rims but cost half the price.
Edited by Talksteer on Monday 14th March 23:21
I looked at the S5 when I got my Dogma. Nice bike, great at climbing. For me the Pinarello just took it, but the S5 is a pretty bike.
option click said:
Finally finished building my Klein today - a year-long project.
It's a mixture of Athena, Chorus, Record and Super Record 11sp
Speedplay Zero stainless pedals
Mavic CC SLS
I've only just done a short setup ride, but can't wait to go for a proper spin on it.
That paint looks amazingIt's a mixture of Athena, Chorus, Record and Super Record 11sp
Speedplay Zero stainless pedals
Mavic CC SLS
I've only just done a short setup ride, but can't wait to go for a proper spin on it.
Talksteer said:
Cervelo S5 bought off MTN Qhubeka at the end of 2015, less than half price.
Was formerly ridden by Jaco Venter who is the South African road champion (though I was hoping to get Daniel Teklehaimanot's, as he's the same size). Based on rider history it went to the Veulta, and Tours of Oman & Qatar.
Purchasing it was a little dodgy as it involved giving someone in Africa some money on the vague promise that they'd send you a bike. To check it was legit I phoned the team up and ended up being put through to the actual team owner.
Spec is a little different from a standard S5 as it has q rings and a 3T bar and stem, ergo less aero than a standard model but 3T are a sponsor. The wheels are the wiggle own brand deep section rims, which have a pretty similar profile to a v expensive set of rims but cost half the price.
Edited by Talksteer on Monday 14th March 23:21
Talksteer said:
Cervelo S5 bought off MTN Qhubeka at the end of 2015, less than half price.
Was formerly ridden by Jaco Venter who is the South African road champion (though I was hoping to get Daniel Teklehaimanot's, as he's the same size). Based on rider history it went to the Veulta, and Tours of Oman & Qatar.
Purchasing it was a little dodgy as it involved giving someone in Africa some money on the vague promise that they'd send you a bike. To check it was legit I phoned the team up and ended up being put through to the actual team owner.
Spec is a little different from a standard S5 as it has q rings and a 3T bar and stem, ergo less aero than a standard model but 3T are a sponsor. The wheels are the wiggle own brand deep section rims, which have a pretty similar profile to a v expensive set of rims but cost half the price.
AyBee said:
Lovely bike - may I ask how you found out about the sale and how you went about it please?
The team put an advert up on their webpage, just a matter of emailing them and hoping. I don't know if it was first come first served or they had a draw I expect my odds were helped as less people will have been after a 58 frame.I found out about the sale from Cycling weekly or road.cc website. I had them on my Google News feed.
The Canyon sponsored team bikes are generally sold via their website.
http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/racing/tour-de-fran...
http://road.cc/content/news/159545-sale-alex-dowse...
http://road.cc/content/news/126267-canyon-sell-tea...
Check from around October.
Gassing Station | Pedal Powered | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff