The "Show off your bike" thread! (Vol 2)
Discussion
JPJPJP said:
itsnotarace said:
Mid 7's in that spec
6 is doable with weenie components seatpost, saddle, bar, stem, wheels etc
Just below 6 according to the man with the scales https://twitter.com/thecampagkid/status/1159141054...6 is doable with weenie components seatpost, saddle, bar, stem, wheels etc
Mine would be sub-6 if I removed the peddles, left crank arm, seat post, seat and front wheel
Ares said:
We'll look past the height of that stem #Velominati
I'm a confirmed Pinarello man, but Bianchi is probably the only brand that comes close for perennially beautiful bikes.
I had to go with a slightly longer steerer and spacers to raise the stem from the deck because of a damaged neck. I was / am considering a Pinarello as a stable mate. I’ll wait for next year’s models to appear then see what’s what. I agree that ( particularly the Dogma ) and a few of the Bianchi range are always aesthetically pleasing, and if something looks right it probably is right. #Velominati I'm a confirmed Pinarello man, but Bianchi is probably the only brand that comes close for perennially beautiful bikes.
My new 'lockdown toy'... BMC Teammachine SLR01 Disc with Caden deCADENce wheels from Australia and Absolute Black oval rings. Had it shipped out here to Madeira where I am temporarily hiding from the shower of s$%t that is the UK.
The bike is a true joy to ride and goes like the wind. It will be coming back to the UK with me when I return, which will need to be soon as I have two new mountain bikes sitting in lots of pieces back at home waiting for me to build them up (Transition Smuggler Carbon and Niner Air 9).
Yacht Broker said:
My new 'lockdown toy'... BMC Teammachine SLR01 Disc with Caden deCADENce wheels from Australia and Absolute Black oval rings. Had it shipped out here to Madeira where I am temporarily hiding from the shower of s$%t that is the UK.
The bike is a true joy to ride and goes like the wind. It will be coming back to the UK with me when I return, which will need to be soon as I have two new mountain bikes sitting in lots of pieces back at home waiting for me to build them up (Transition Smuggler Carbon and Niner Air 9).
NorthernUproar said:
These are my current two Road bikes. Bianchi Oltre XR4 and a Bianchi Specialissima. Both Campag Record EPS. The XR4 has Campag Boras and the lighter bike lightweight Meilensteins. Those wheels have to be experience to be believed.
take-good-care-of-the-forest-dewey said:
How you finding it on the climbs out of Funchal?
in a word.... hard.i came out here for the winter to regain my health having essentially done zero exercise for 5yrs while i was busy getting my business going. this meant that i was starting from an absolute baseline which doesn't really sit too well with the hilly nature of madeira.
the bike came with semi-compact gearing, which is swapped out of the absolute black chainrings in compact size (which gives a further efficiency benefit making them feel like sub-compact). i kept the cassette at 11-30 so i didn't need to change the rear-mech.
i can now winch myself up most climbs, given time and patience. it is doing wonders for the weight loss!
absolutely amazing place out here and a cyclist paradise. the mountain biking is pretty world-famous now, but the road cycling less so.
Yacht Broker said:
in a word.... hard.
i came out here for the winter to regain my health having essentially done zero exercise for 5yrs while i was busy getting my business going. this meant that i was starting from an absolute baseline which doesn't really sit too well with the hilly nature of madeira.
the bike came with semi-compact gearing, which is swapped out of the absolute black chainrings in compact size (which gives a further efficiency benefit making them feel like sub-compact). i kept the cassette at 11-30 so i didn't need to change the rear-mech.
i can now winch myself up most climbs, given time and patience. it is doing wonders for the weight loss!
absolutely amazing place out here and a cyclist paradise. the mountain biking is pretty world-famous now, but the road cycling less so.
Oof. Good effort after 5 years. I bet weight is falling off... It's bloody hard enough walking around Funchal.i came out here for the winter to regain my health having essentially done zero exercise for 5yrs while i was busy getting my business going. this meant that i was starting from an absolute baseline which doesn't really sit too well with the hilly nature of madeira.
the bike came with semi-compact gearing, which is swapped out of the absolute black chainrings in compact size (which gives a further efficiency benefit making them feel like sub-compact). i kept the cassette at 11-30 so i didn't need to change the rear-mech.
i can now winch myself up most climbs, given time and patience. it is doing wonders for the weight loss!
absolutely amazing place out here and a cyclist paradise. the mountain biking is pretty world-famous now, but the road cycling less so.
I'll stick to uplifts with freeride... You're a better man than me. Nice bike though.
Yacht Broker said:
My new 'lockdown toy'... BMC Teammachine SLR01 Disc with Caden deCADENce wheels from Australia and Absolute Black oval rings. Had it shipped out here to Madeira where I am temporarily hiding from the shower of s$%t that is the UK.
The bike is a true joy to ride and goes like the wind. It will be coming back to the UK with me when I return, which will need to be soon as I have two new mountain bikes sitting in lots of pieces back at home waiting for me to build them up (Transition Smuggler Carbon and Niner Air 9).
Here's mine:
BMC Teammachine SLR01 by oddball13131313, on Flickrtake-good-care-of-the-forest-dewey said:
Oof. Good effort after 5 years. I bet weight is falling off... It's bloody hard enough walking around Funchal.
I'll stick to uplifts with freeride... You're a better man than me. Nice bike though.
I've done days with Freeride (I have a 2020 Canyon Strive CF 7 which now lives out here permanently for the Enduro stuff, with a Transition Smuggler Carbon back in the UK for smashing around the S.Coast and Surrey trails), although they have been on hold since March... good job as I bust my thumb on the last day with them in February. I have a house in Funchal (just below the Monte sled run and looking out across Funchal), so I am used to going up and down the hills. Now starting to hook up with some local riders (road and mountain) to do some group stuff (wifey is from the island so good at networking which helps as I don't speak a word of the language).I'll stick to uplifts with freeride... You're a better man than me. Nice bike though.
oddball1313 said:
I still think the Teammachine is up there with the best looking bikes in the world and rides better than most as well.
Here's mine:
BMC Teammachine SLR01 by oddball13131313, on Flickr
ooooooff! That is just luuuuuurvly!Here's mine:
BMC Teammachine SLR01 by oddball13131313, on FlickrI'm still slightly in two minds about the colour scheme on mine. Whoever came up with was clearly a fan of the A-Team as it is EXACTLY the same as the A-Team van!!! I much prefer the scheme on yours?... swapsies? (although my wheels are lighter than yours... lol)
Treated myself to this a few weeks ago, big step up from my hardtail. A 2019 cube stereo 150 sl, great spec for the price seeing as it was discounted a good amount. Very confidence inspiring on the rocky downhills of Dartmoor and liking the 29" wheels so far! Already been over the bars coming down a fairly steep trail but luckily landed in some bushes!
Yacht Broker said:
oddball1313 said:
I still think the Teammachine is up there with the best looking bikes in the world and rides better than most as well.
Here's mine:
BMC Teammachine SLR01 by oddball13131313, on Flickr
ooooooff! That is just luuuuuurvly!Here's mine:
BMC Teammachine SLR01 by oddball13131313, on FlickrI'm still slightly in two minds about the colour scheme on mine. Whoever came up with was clearly a fan of the A-Team as it is EXACTLY the same as the A-Team van!!! I much prefer the scheme on yours?... swapsies? (although my wheels are lighter than yours... lol)
The red and black still looks great though. Rutland isn’t quite as extreme as Madeira for hills although its a long way from flat. The WTO’s are still pretty light, certainly good enough for round here and they ride lovely. Campagnolo Super Record EPS as well, the brakes are unbelievable.
Yacht Broker said:
My new 'lockdown toy'... BMC Teammachine SLR01 Disc with Caden deCADENce wheels from Australia and Absolute Black oval rings. Had it shipped out here to Madeira where I am temporarily hiding from the shower of s$%t that is the UK.
The bike is a true joy to ride and goes like the wind. It will be coming back to the UK with me when I return, which will need to be soon as I have two new mountain bikes sitting in lots of pieces back at home waiting for me to build them up (Transition Smuggler Carbon and Niner Air 9).
JPJPJP said:
Just below 6 according to the man with the scales https://twitter.com/thecampagkid/status/1159141054...
Still don't believe it, I know what it takes to build a sub 6kg bike and that one hasn't got the right components at allIt's good, and a very nice bike - dont get me wrong, but it's not close to the owners unverified weight claim
This one comes in at 6.6 and looks to be a similar size frame, and DA9100 is lighter than Campy SR
https://www.cyclingweekly.com/reviews/road-bikes/b...
With the right WW components you could build the frame to a sub 5kg bike
IroningMan said:
Brilliant bike. I did a handful of laps of Castle Coombe on one of those at a Cyclist magazine experience day two years ago: it was fabulous even in the context of the various other £10k bikes I'd ridden that morning - 3T, Bianchi, Look, Willier, Canyon & Cannondale were there - but even with my best man-maths and a pared-down build it was still out of reach.
best you don't ask how little i paid for it then... lolin all seriousness, if anyone wants a stellar deal on a BMC, take a look at the Monvelo website (French bike shop). I got circa 40% off mine (the price has gone up a little now) and they shipped directly out to Madeira for only a further Euro 20.
I also firmly recommend reading up on Caden wheels. They are an Australian brand and they turn out amazingly light, very strong and very aero carbon wheelsets which seem to have a cult following. They have a Spanish agent who holds stock. so you can get them shipped quickly and cheaply (without having to worry about import taxes etc).
Yacht Broker said:
best you don't ask how little i paid for it then... lol
in all seriousness, if anyone wants a stellar deal on a BMC, take a look at the Monvelo website (French bike shop). I got circa 40% off mine (the price has gone up a little now) and they shipped directly out to Madeira for only a further Euro 20.
I also firmly recommend reading up on Caden wheels. They are an Australian brand and they turn out amazingly light, very strong and very aero carbon wheelsets which seem to have a cult following. They have a Spanish agent who holds stock. so you can get them shipped quickly and cheaply (without having to worry about import taxes etc).
in all seriousness, if anyone wants a stellar deal on a BMC, take a look at the Monvelo website (French bike shop). I got circa 40% off mine (the price has gone up a little now) and they shipped directly out to Madeira for only a further Euro 20.
I also firmly recommend reading up on Caden wheels. They are an Australian brand and they turn out amazingly light, very strong and very aero carbon wheelsets which seem to have a cult following. They have a Spanish agent who holds stock. so you can get them shipped quickly and cheaply (without having to worry about import taxes etc).
Caden do look good - although I think I've got another summer after this one in the eBay specials I'm using at the moment. Plan A is just to keep rebuilding them around new rims as and when they wear out, but with the speed of the disc brake takeover I should maybe buy a nice rim brake wheelset while I still can.
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