rock Posted February 23, 2017 Posted February 23, 2017 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. how did I miss this post??? that's perfect.
Fat Boab Posted February 23, 2017 Posted February 23, 2017 My Dad may be selling his Scott CX comp (56cm), its a complete bike though. If interested I'll get him send some pics. Thanks for this. Probably not - I'm on a tight budget so a complete bike is likely to be too much, and I have a box of bits ear-marked for the build already. But thanks again...
CAAD4 Posted February 23, 2017 Posted February 23, 2017 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 an FD for you, as I have a few. If I give you a part number, will you know if its what you need, as I would have mixed up 9 speed and 10 speed parts?
Monark Posted February 24, 2017 Posted February 24, 2017 Hi CAAD4, very generous of you sir, thank you but my LBS sorted me out. Found a 10 speed Force derailleur.
SpruitCommuter Posted February 26, 2017 Posted February 26, 2017 I'm selling two sets of drop bar disc brakes if any of you are interested: https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/236533-brakes/Used Shimano BR-CX77 mechanical disc brakesTektro RL340 Aero LeversCables and mounting adaptors and https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/236532-brakes/Brand new set of TRP Hylex Hydraulic Disc Brakes https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/236536-road-tyres-tubes/also have some 40x700c On-One gravel road tyres - with light use
Ryanpmb Posted February 26, 2017 Posted February 26, 2017 I'm selling two sets of drop bar disc brakes if any of you are interested: https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/236533-brakes/Used Shimano BR-CX77 mechanical disc brakesTektro RL340 Aero LeversCables and mounting adaptors and https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/236532-brakes/Brand new set of TRP Hylex Hydraulic Disc Brakes https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/236536-road-tyres-tubes/also have some 40x700c On-One gravel road tyres - with light useI'll take the tyres back Have dropped you a PM.
Zorro5614 Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 What are you guys thoughts on using carbon stems and handlebars on gravel bikes? Good or bad idea? Will it do anything to help with gravel road vibration absorption? Should I rather look at lowering pressure of my 40C tires and maybe a second layer of handlebar tape?
Mongoose! Posted March 2, 2017 Posted March 2, 2017 What are you guys thoughts on using carbon stems and handlebars on gravel bikes? Good or bad idea? Will it do anything to help with gravel road vibration absorption? Should I rather look at lowering pressure of my 40C tires and maybe a second layer of handlebar tape? I use double bar tape on the top part of the bars.really works well
Ryanpmb Posted March 2, 2017 Posted March 2, 2017 What are you guys thoughts on using carbon stems and handlebars on gravel bikes? Good or bad idea? Will it do anything to help with gravel road vibration absorption? Should I rather look at lowering pressure of my 40C tires and maybe a second layer of handlebar tape?A good quality set of carbon bars make a notable difference. Specifically on corrugated type terrain.
Paul Ruinaard Posted March 2, 2017 Posted March 2, 2017 A good quality set of carbon bars make a notable difference. Specifically on corrugated type terrain.Also use the widest bars possible as it gives you more control off road or on rough surfaces...
Zorro5614 Posted March 2, 2017 Posted March 2, 2017 Also use the widest bars possible as it gives you more control off road or on rough surfaces... Ok I use 42cm on my road bike and the gravel bike has 44cm. Might look at 46cm bars if I choose to go carbon. Just so damn expensive
Mongoose! Posted March 2, 2017 Posted March 2, 2017 I also use a 46cm (cen to cen) barMy Lefty shock at the front makes a huge difference to comfortTwo weeks back I did a gravel bike race of 180km - rigid fork would have killed me
the nerd Posted March 2, 2017 Posted March 2, 2017 I just dont get the cyclo cross fad... Lol.. Fad *History LessonBelgium organized its first National Championship in 1910, Switzerland did so in 1912, then Luxembourg in 1923, Spain in 1929 and Italy in 1930.
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