the nerd Posted February 15, 2017 Share Many people don't like the tool roll on the rear, I love it. Doesn't matter what other people like... Your bike is awesome! Sepia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepia Posted February 15, 2017 Share Flip it, it is a smart machine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Boab Posted February 15, 2017 Share So, after 6 weeks of turmoil and heartache, the Litespeed is complete. Please excuse the terrible photo, I took a quick snap of the bike after our usual Tuesday morning coffee ride, hence the lights etc. This truly an incredible bike. The frame is light but compliant but also stiff in the right places. The through axels on the front and back wheels also make a massive difference. It just feels so solid. I will take better pictures of the saddle, it is a Fizik Antares which Velobrien did some magic to. It is a great detail on what is a gorgeous bike. Due to the rear stay design, I had to move away from the HY RD's and to Spyre SLC's, I must say that I actually prefer the cable SLC's.... they are incredible. I am still running the 10 speed Force shifters with the 10 speed MTB XO rear derailleur, it works really well. I am on the hunt for a direct mount SRAM 10 front derailleur if any of you have one laying around. I might have to block your posts, if you keep this up. X, Swiss Cross and now this.....utter torture! IH8MUD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOOK695 Posted February 15, 2017 Share So, after 6 weeks of turmoil and heartache, the Litespeed is complete. Please excuse the terrible photo, I took a quick snap of the bike after our usual Tuesday morning coffee ride, hence the lights etc. This truly an incredible bike. The frame is light but compliant but also stiff in the right places. The through axels on the front and back wheels also make a massive difference. It just feels so solid. I will take better pictures of the saddle, it is a Fizik Antares which Velobrien did some magic to. It is a great detail on what is a gorgeous bike. Due to the rear stay design, I had to move away from the HY RD's and to Spyre SLC's, I must say that I actually prefer the cable SLC's.... they are incredible. I am still running the 10 speed Force shifters with the 10 speed MTB XO rear derailleur, it works really well. I am on the hunt for a direct mount SRAM 10 front derailleur if any of you have one laying around.Congrats. Nice bike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted February 15, 2017 Share So, after 6 weeks of turmoil and heartache, the Litespeed is complete. Please excuse the terrible photo, I took a quick snap of the bike after our usual Tuesday morning coffee ride, hence the lights etc. This truly an incredible bike. The frame is light but compliant but also stiff in the right places. The through axels on the front and back wheels also make a massive difference. It just feels so solid. I will take better pictures of the saddle, it is a Fizik Antares which Velobrien did some magic to. It is a great detail on what is a gorgeous bike. Due to the rear stay design, I had to move away from the HY RD's and to Spyre SLC's, I must say that I actually prefer the cable SLC's.... they are incredible. I am still running the 10 speed Force shifters with the 10 speed MTB XO rear derailleur, it works really well. I am on the hunt for a direct mount SRAM 10 front derailleur if any of you have one laying around. Bloody hell that is just ueber cool! Nice ride dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monark Posted February 15, 2017 Share Thanks chaps, a massive thank you goes out, as usual, to Chainworx who, as usual, went above and beyond to make the bike work. I moved many of my parts across from the Swiss Cross to the Litespeed so making them work was a little tricky at times. A good example was the HY RD's and the front derailleur. I cannot rave enough about the wheels and brakes, they work very well and the wheels roll effortlessly. I am proud to say that the X and the Swiss Cross are both in great hands. I loved those bikes and knowing that they are being ridden and cared for is great. Each bike was amazing. I think that the Litespeed is going to be hanging around for a while though. Like the Singular, there is just something special about it. I will take better pictures of some of the detail and post them when I have a moment. I have also built up a Soma Smoothie which I am in love with. Maybe I will post a pic of that as well. I think that the KZN boys need to plan a coffee/gravel ride. Seadog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underachiever Posted February 16, 2017 Share So, after 6 weeks of turmoil and heartache, the Litespeed is complete. Please excuse the terrible photo, I took a quick snap of the bike after our usual Tuesday morning coffee ride, hence the lights etc. This truly an incredible bike. The frame is light but compliant but also stiff in the right places. The through axels on the front and back wheels also make a massive difference. It just feels so solid. I will take better pictures of the saddle, it is a Fizik Antares which Velobrien did some magic to. It is a great detail on what is a gorgeous bike. Due to the rear stay design, I had to move away from the HY RD's and to Spyre SLC's, I must say that I actually prefer the cable SLC's.... they are incredible. I am still running the 10 speed Force shifters with the 10 speed MTB XO rear derailleur, it works really well. I am on the hunt for a direct mount SRAM 10 front derailleur if any of you have one laying around.Oe, but that is PRETTY HOT!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underachiever Posted February 16, 2017 Share Congrats. Nice bikeNice??? A few mommies at our parkrun is nice. This is HOTT!! Mongoose!, LOOK695 and Sepia 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOOK695 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Nice??? A few mommies at our parkrun is nice. This is HOTT!!And admit that his bike is more hot than mine! Is he running Campagnolo on his bike????????? I have some pride and so does my chinese bike.???????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monark Posted February 16, 2017 Share Hahahahahahaah - one bike is not hotter or better, these are all custom builds and awesome in their own way. I will take better snaps of the various components, do the bike some justice. Thanks for the kind words, I try and build what I think looks cool. Its a modern-retro thing for me. LOOK695, I remember calling you a legend for taking Campag onto the dirt when you originally posted pictures of your build. Most of the Campag purists ended up curled up in the corner of their showers crying when they saw that! I went the SRAM route for its MTB compatibility. LOOK695 and Yusran 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underachiever Posted February 16, 2017 Share And admit that his bike is more hot than mine! Is he running Campagnolo on his bike?I have some pride and so does my chinese bike. IMG_0555.JPGCampag on a Chinese bike. What can I say on this family orientated site.... LOOK695 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadog Posted February 16, 2017 Share So, after 6 weeks of turmoil and heartache, the Litespeed is complete. Please excuse the terrible photo, I took a quick snap of the bike after our usual Tuesday morning coffee ride, hence the lights etc. This truly an incredible bike. The frame is light but compliant but also stiff in the right places. The through axels on the front and back wheels also make a massive difference. It just feels so solid. I will take better pictures of the saddle, it is a Fizik Antares which Velobrien did some magic to. It is a great detail on what is a gorgeous bike. Due to the rear stay design, I had to move away from the HY RD's and to Spyre SLC's, I must say that I actually prefer the cable SLC's.... they are incredible. I am still running the 10 speed Force shifters with the 10 speed MTB XO rear derailleur, it works really well. I am on the hunt for a direct mount SRAM 10 front derailleur if any of you have one laying around.That is the most beautiful bike i've ever seen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOOK695 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Hahahahahahaah - one bike is not hotter or better, these are all custom builds and awesome in their own way. I will take better snaps of the various components, do the bike some justice. Thanks for the kind words, I try and build what I think looks cool. Its a modern-retro thing for me. LOOK695, I remember calling you a legend for taking Campag onto the dirt when you originally posted pictures of your build. Most of the Campag purists ended up curled up in the corner of their showers crying when they saw that! I went the SRAM route for its MTB compatibility.Yep I do remember Haha, you made me laugh about the picture of the Campag purists Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Boab Posted February 23, 2017 Share Okes, I'm on the lookout for a CX/gravel grinder frame set. What do you have lurking in the cupboard or garage? https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/235950-wanted-cx-or-gravel-grinder-frame-set/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongoose! Posted February 23, 2017 Share Looking forward to do a 180km gravel road race with my 'monster bike' the weekend of the 18th Feb.Bloemfontein to almost Colesberg ... district roads IMG-20170124-WA0000.jpg What an awesome race it was.Felt that I had an unfair advantage above the other guys struggled on their 1 x duel machines LOOK695 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowta Posted February 23, 2017 Share Okes, I'm on the lookout for a CX/gravel grinder frame set. What do you have lurking in the cupboard or garage? https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/235950-wanted-cx-or-gravel-grinder-frame-set/ My Dad may be selling his Scott CX comp (56cm), its a complete bike though. If interested I'll get him send some pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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