The "Show off your bike" thread!

[Gummi]

esuuv said:

It’s a 58 - the biggest they do, i’m 6’6.

The more expensive versions do come on deeper wheels - this is the “cheap” one - but i liked the blue and that’s only on mechanical ultegra.

Once my credit card has recovered i’ll probably run it on zipp 303’s

If you're buying new I'd not bother with 303s. They're too shallow for an all out aero frame - you'd be doing it a disservice. 404s, Enve 5.6, Mavic Comete or anything around 60mm would be more appropriate.

[Usget]

I also took delivery of an S5 Ultegra, albeit an old model one, over Christmas. Which means that, reluctantly, my old S2 has to go.

I took some pictures of it for the advert today and I think that (despite the rubbish wheels and old chainset) it's still a fine looking bike. I hope someone gets a lot of use out of it.

[Ikemi]

It's almost as though bright and lairy colours are in fashion!

My new Whyte T-130 C RS ... It's rather good!

[flight147z]

Usget said:

I also took delivery of an S5 Ultegra, albeit an old model one, over Christmas. Which means that, reluctantly, my old S2 has to go.

I took some pictures of it for the advert today and I think that (despite the rubbish wheels and old chainset) it's still a fine looking bike. I hope someone gets a lot of use out of it.

What year is that?

[yellowjack]

Usget said:

I also took delivery of an S5 Ultegra, albeit an old model one, over Christmas. Which means that, reluctantly, my old S2 has to go.

I took some pictures of it for the advert today and I think that (despite the rubbish wheels and old chainset) it's still a fine looking bike. I hope someone gets a lot of use out of it.

It's bloomin' lovely! A proper work of art. Sadly, when I test rode one (several times) I just couldn't get on with it. I found it too light and "twitchy" at the front end. I'd set my heart on buying one too, found one cheaper than most places, and the shop had unboxed it and built it specifically for me to test one in the right size for me. It didn't go to waste as a customer at another branch of the same shop bought it as soon as I "let it go" (it was the only one they had left in that size). The one I was testing wasn't as pretty as yours though. Plain white, with black decals, and 105 group.

It still bothers me, three years on, that I had to give my "dream bike" a miss. Don't get me wrong, I love the Trek Emonda I bought in it's stead (that bike is so much more stable and predictable through the steering for me) but it's "still not a Cervelo"...

[Usget]

flight147z said:

What year is that?

2011 - later ones (post 2014 I think) have a deeper seat-tube with a slight cutout for the rear wheel.

[stuarthat]

Scalpel si 3 awesome bike for sale now as just purchased a new one .

[flight147z]

Usget said:

flight147z said:

What year is that?

2011 - later ones (post 2014 I think) have a deeper seat-tube with a slight cutout for the rear wheel.

Still a nice looking bike - with some deep rims that would still look quite special!

[Zippee]

stuarthat said:

Scalpel si 3 awesome bike for sale now as just purchased a new one .

I keep looking at the 2018 scalpel si 1 in the rutland sale - https://www.rutlandcycling.com/bikes/mountain-bike...
Test rode it last year at the Malverns classic along with a yeti. Loved the Dale but it's a lot of cash...

[stuarthat]

I do like yetis just a little heavy, and seem to have overcomplicated the rear Suspention ,I rode the scalpel in Wales Suspention worked so well climbing and descending .

[Usget]

flight147z said:

Usget said:

flight147z said:

What year is that?

2011 - later ones (post 2014 I think) have a deeper seat-tube with a slight cutout for the rear wheel.

Still a nice looking bike - with some deep rims that would still look quite special!

Thank you. Yeah, I think it did - I ran it with some Vision Metron 55s and I think it looked spot on.

[IN51GHT]

This is just my little "B", but I love the raw lacquer finish, really shows off the quality of the brazing.

Started off as something I bought because I just liked the aesthetics of it, now I'm using it more & more, doing 60mile Sportives on it this year

[Usget]

That is absolutely lovely. Every time I ride mine it puts a big smile on my face - they're so much fun!

[IN51GHT]

Usget said:

That is absolutely lovely. Every time I ride mine it puts a big smile on my face - they're so much fun!

Thanks. Plans afoot to build an ultra lightweight version.....

[loudlashadjuster]

IN51GHT said:

This is just my little "B", but I love the raw lacquer finish, really shows off the quality of the brazing.

Started off as something I bought because I just liked the aesthetics of it, now I'm using it more & more, doing 60mile Sportives on it this year

Lovely. That's pretty much my perfect spec...if I ever get round to buying one like I should.

[idiotgap]

There's one in the bike racks at work in that finish and I must admit it's looks amazing. I've still never had a go on one though and fear the unknown!

[cheesewotsit]

My Giant Fathom on it's first ride last weekend. Signed up to the L2B off road ride this year

[bstw]

I've joined the Datum club. This is built up from a 2018 frame with Ultegra mechanical and Fizik kit. Not ridden it in anger yet

[IanUAE]

IN51GHT said:

This is just my little "B", but I love the raw lacquer finish, really shows off the quality of the brazing.

Started off as something I bought because I just liked the aesthetics of it, now I'm using it more & more, doing 60mile Sportives on it this year

Nice garage (note plane in the back ground).

[jackthelad1984]

cheesewotsit said:

My Giant Fathom on it's first ride last weekend. Signed up to the L2B off road ride this year

Nice bike! I bought same one a few months ago! Hoping to do the tour de moor on dartmoor on mine this year.