Road Bike Build

[stumpy67]

Hi

Just started building up a CF road bike. Wont be finished I wouldn't have thought until Spring time, but coming together nicely...

Purchased so far:

Frame
Forks
Headset
Handlebars
FSA Front crank
Tioga Saddle
Brake calipers







Still quite a few parts to buy obviously!

Looking forwards to getting out on the road next year though...

[anonymous-user]

have you actually tried that saddle?!?.... even looking at it makes me wince!>...

[offendi]

Black and red , is that compulsory ?

When i built up the Van Nik i had a devil of a time finding anything carbon that didnt have red and white stickers on it.

Re that saddle , that looks beyond kinky and well in to pervy territory


ETA Enjoy the build though , so much more rewarding then shopping

[stumpy67]

Not sure whether to sit on the saddle or just look at it!!

Gearset & wheels next - looking at Arsis Microshift?

[offendi]

stumpy67 said:

Not sure whether to sit on the saddle or just look at it!!

Gearset & wheels next - looking at Arsis Microshift?

look at it , put it in box then ... erm , well thats it really .

Arsis Microshift , interesting choice

[Ianeire]

Like rubbing your knackers on a cheese grater.

[Catchme]

Black and red - they might well be after sitting on that saddle for any length of time - looks painful...

[Dave_ITR]

pablo said:

have you actually tried that saddle?!?.... even looking at it makes me wince!>...

My thoughts exactly.

It's certainly going to be a looker.

[Dr Imran T]

Any more details on the frame? is it one purchased from ebay and made in China or the like?

Comments regarding quality, weight, delivery time and finish would be interesting.

Thanks

[Rolls]

I'd be keen to hear this too! - tempted with one for the commuting bike / winter bike (not that I need one, but N+1 and all that!)

[itsnotarace]

It's a Dengfu FM098 replica of an S-Works Venge

[roadman]

As above, more details!!

I dont see any cable guides on the frame, is that the final frame finish?

I brought a full carbon saddle, not the most comfy thing ever. That saddle is going to shred whatever sits on it

[stumpy67]

If the seat is as uncomfortable as it looks then if course I will get a different one. Reviews however say otherwise... no drama.

Yes its a Chinese CF frame. Quality is very very good, but will comment one I've finished the build. Shipping took approx 3 weeks, and was wrapped/boxed well. No added on taxes.

The frame & forks together weighed approx 1kg.

[spongy]

Love those calipers bud.....i have just bought a red n black themed bike and it looks very cool.calipers are just black on mine so may well get the ones you have there.

[stumpy67]

Put a few of the bits together...




Will adjust saddle and handlebar height when I get the next lot of bits.
Hoping to have it finished by Easter.

[Gizmoish]

Isn't that a BMX saddle?

[stumpy67]

Gizmoish said:

Isn't that a BMX saddle?

Can be used on both road and offroad bikes. Taken from Bike Radar:

A super lightweight, 140g saddle with unmatched level of shock absorption and comfort unimaginable from its stunning appearance. /How much of the shock is your saddle absorbing? The thin padding typically found on racing saddles serves the purpose of conforming to the sit-bone for initial comfort, but undoubtedly, such thin pad can do very little for shock absorption. This is because the thin padding on racing saddles further reduces its thickness by compression once the rider sits on the saddle. When the thin pad combined with a hard base is unable to absorb much shock at all, the sit-bone and the spine are subjected to impacts even the most hardcore cyclist should avoid./The SPYDER maximizes comfort and performance -- and proves that a saddle can be comfortable without any padding./Like a padded saddle, the web base of the SPYDER saddle flexes and conforms to the sit-bone, but that's where their similarities end./Unlike the conventional rigid base plus padding construction, the web pattern provides much better shock-absorbing flex so the saddle, not you, absorbs more of the bump. Some of the exclusive technologies found on the SPYDER saddle are: • Patent pending SPYDER WEB shell technology with strategically placed cutouts tuned for up to 78% more flex, which literally translates to additional shock absorption, than same shell without SPYDER WEB. • ARC FLEX rail bosses especially tuned to match the characteristic of the SPYDER WEB shell suspend the rails and allow flex on impact for further shock absorption. • Raised saddle rails incorporated to allow more room for the saddle base to flex, which directly translate to better shock absorption, without fear of the base coming into contact with the seat post. In sum, much in contrast with the rigid form of a traditional saddle, the SPYDER is a super-light alternative that provides better support for you, the rider.