Racer X

No clue how much it is. I just uploaded it cause it looked nice. With the exception of the crank and hubs it looks like it'll have tools to take a whole bike apart.

Well I'm lazy. Right handed, but my brakes came bled left /front. Road bike came the same way. To be honest I can ride either way quite happily. Change the road brakes around, its less messy than the hydraulic units and if you're carefull peeling the bar tape away you won't need to buy any more.

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Campagnolo, It will way out last Tiagra. Yes you can use 10 spd crank with 9 spd drivetrain.

So in essence we concur.

Well the theory is that shorter cranks are suited to riders with higher candences while the longer cranks are suited to riders who prefer a slower candence and harder geards. Height also plays a role, ie. Taller - longer cranks and vice versa if you're 2 ft 1. Again that's theory, never seen any evidence to support it though.

Looking forward to the build pics, you going to have the frame sprayed?

Remix of Linkin Park's Crawling.

One of my favorite films

or throwing up

Rise Against rule the World! I know you got a whole lot of Miley Cyrus in there some where Gordy.

The No Tubes Olympic/ A2Z Build seems quite popular. Here's the required spoke lengths using the DT calculator. Variables used: > A2Z XCF - 32 disc hubset > No Tubes Olympic ZTR rims > DT Swiss Revolution Spokes, 1.8 - 1.5 Build done using a 2 cross lacing pattern. I am sure the length are correct, maybe Johan would be able double check them?

It weighs about 5.4kg. Can anyone tell me why bike companies are now producing top end road bikes that weigh 5.5 Kg on average. Scott, Dale, Giant, they're all doing it. Then you rock up at a race and are told you got to replace all your bolts with cast iron ones so its heavy enough to race. Possibly a sales gimmic or maybe UCI is going to get the legal weight down to 5.5?

Good weight, you could put together a nice 8 kg build no problem.

Topic has allreay been done and dusted hey.

Any one know what the weight on those HT frames is?

Can't say I am suprised, non the less congratulations are obviously in order, well done Burry! Yup look very much like ESIs

http://www.forum.light-bikes.de/showthread.php?p=120959 The ZTR Race 7000 rim did more than find its way to the bikes of some of the world?s most elite professionals; it has inspired the development of four new rim models for 2010. Sabine Spitz, Lance Armstrong, Dave Wiens, Mary McConneloug, Todd Wells, Geoff Kabush and countless others selected the Race 7000 rims when their races counted the most. The extensive feedback received was then used to develop the best tubeless rims available. It is important to recognize that low weight alone does not make a good rim. The patented inner shape which traps air pressure better than any other is the secret to the performance of the ZTR rim line. Key features shared among the new flagship ZTR Podium MMX, ZTR Alpine, ZTR Summit and as yet unnamed ZTR road project are as follows. Improved tire stabilization by way of shorter sidewalls and increased inside widths Easier tire inflation than previous models Improved ability to trap air pressure Shorter sidewalls to decrease the chances of denting and improve tire performance ZTR Podium MMX The Podium MMX is the successor to the heralded ZTR Race 7000. Featuring a nearly identical profile to the Race 7000, the Podium MMX weighs just 284 grams and is over 21mm wide inside. Utilizing a different alloy than the Race 7000, the new rim also features an improved drilling geometry for better nipple alignment and improved fatigue resistance. Available in 26?, 32 hole only ZTR Alpine Similar to the ever popular ZTR Olympic rim the Alpine is lighter than the Olympic at only 330 grams. In addition, the Alpine measures 20mm inside, rather than 18mm which combined with the shorter sidewalls will stabilize tires as well as most 28mm wide rims. Available in 26? only 28 hole and 32 hole drilling ZTR Summit Similar to the ZTR 355 rim the Summit is lighter than the 355 at only 340 grams. The Summit's disc specific design gains 2mm in inside width over the 355 at 21mm which combined with the shorter sidewalls will stabilize tires as well as most 30mm wide rims. Available as a 26? rim in 24, 28 and 32 hole drilling Available as a 29? rim in 32 hole drilling ZTR ?Road and Cyclocross? Tubeless compatibility, 350 grams and machined sidewalls . The ZTR rim line will add a road and cyclocross model that is a bit wider than traditional clincher rims with an eye towards exceptional tire stability and ride quality. Tubeless is the future of road and cyclocross racing and NoTubes will be leading the way. Available in 700c, drilling options to be determinedhttp://forums.mtbr.com/images/statusicon/user_offline.gif http://forums.mtbr.com/images/buttons/report.gif

There have been a few Italian manufacturers who have done the same thing, that said it a pretty wicked idea. BTW nice frame.

Bit of a bold statment to make. SLR wheels are/ have: A) Heavy B) Crappy freehubs C) Incredibly Expensive Google SL or SLRs and stiffness to weight ratio. You'll find masses of info that put Mavics very close to the bottom. Do the same search on I9 wheels and you'll get mounds of data that report the exact opposite of what you get with the Mavics.

The shock'll arrive when you figure out that postage will cost double the value of brakset. At least you won't get screwed over by the customs

CRC is giving away free Sora brakes calipers, well the front one in any case. http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=13607

Don't see why not as long as I have no exam/race.

No idea, when is it? Followed the thread for two pages then got bored.