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Allrounder Posted January 13, 2015 Posted January 13, 2015 Hi all. I have a hardtail mountain bike, for the occasional offroad riding. When I started cycling I wanted something that can do both. I ended up 90% on tarmac and gravel roads, hardly ever true offroad. So I started following this thread with building my own cx bicycle in mind, that would be lighter than my 16 kg hardtail. Then I found the Silverback Scento. Its pretty good looking and was wondering, what do you guys think of this bike, and if it will work if I just replace the straight bars with road bars? Here is the link to silverbacks page: http://www.silverbacklab.com/bike/city-hybrid/silverback-scento-1/ This being the most expensive one. The Scento 3 still have a steel fork without disc brakes. Here are the details of the bike... Any inputs are welcome, since my technical knowledge is limited. FRAME: Silverback Custom, 700c Aluminum City Sport Frame, 6061 Butted, Tapered 1 ⅛” – 1.5“ Headtube, Key Join Smoothwelds, 135mm QR Dropouts, Fender & Rack Mounts and Replaceable Alloy HangerFORK: Silverback Carbon Fiber Aero, Tapered Alloy steerer, Postmount brake mount, integrated cable guideRIMS: Alex Black Dragon, Alloy Double Wall, 32H, Stainless Steel Eyelets, Polyurethane Rimtape, Black, Custom Sector DecalsHUBS: Rear: Shimano FH-R505, Centrelock, Adjustable cup and cone angular contact bearings, cassette, Silver Front: Shimano HB-R505, Centrelock, Adjustable cup and cone angular contact bearings, SilverTYRES: Vittoria Rubino Pro Slick, 700x25c, Kevlar Bead, 150TPI SHIFTERS: Shimano Tiagra, 3 x10 Trigger, Silver/GreyFRONT DERAILLEUR: Shimano Tiagra FD-4603, Triple, Clamp on 34.9mm, Silver/GreyREAR DERAILLEUR: Shimano 105, RD-5701, Long Cage, 10spd, SilverCRANKSET: Shimano FC-R563, 50/39/30T, 36/40/44cm L: 170mm; 48.5/52.5cm L: 172.5; 56cm L: 175mm, SilverCASSETTE: Shimano CS-4600, 10-Speed, 12-28T, SilverBRAKE SET: Shimano BR-T445, Resin Pad, Hydraulic caliper, 160mm Rotor F+R, Centre Lock. Brake Levers: Shimano BL-T445SADDLE: Sector City Series, Cr-Mo rails, w/Comfort foamHANDLEBAR: Sector Plane Alloy, W: 620mm; Back Sweep: 9° x ∮31.8mm; 6061 Butted OversizedSTEM: Sector Reach Alloy, 3D Forged Alloy, Ahead, 36/40/44/48.5cm L: 80mm; 52.5cm L: 90mm; 56cm L: 100mm; 7° Rise ∮31.8mm, Black Bolts, Black finishSEATPOST: Sector Level Alloy, ∮31.6mm x 350mm; 1 Piece Alloy, Black
rock Posted January 13, 2015 Posted January 13, 2015 might be a good option, juts watch the TT length as it looks longer than normal road bikes, so a shorter stem will be needed for sure. will need new brakes along with some STI's. then some 32c tyres.......
Allrounder Posted January 13, 2015 Posted January 13, 2015 Thanks for the input. I understand everything you are saying except STI?What is STI? Thanks Heading to lbs to see if they have one of these babes in stock.
rock Posted January 13, 2015 Posted January 13, 2015 road bike shift levers http://www.bike24.com/i/p/3/7/59273_00_d.jpg
rock Posted January 13, 2015 Posted January 13, 2015 the '2' might be an easier option as they have mechanical disc brakes so you could keep them and then get shift\levers.
Wyatt Earp Posted January 13, 2015 Posted January 13, 2015 Thanks for the input. I understand everything you are saying except STI?What is STI? Thanks Heading to lbs to see if they have one of these babes in stock.The racing division of Subaru .
rock Posted January 13, 2015 Posted January 13, 2015 What is STI? if we're playing this game.... Sexually Transmitted Infection. I recommend not getting this.
Wyatt Earp Posted January 13, 2015 Posted January 13, 2015 if we're playing this game.... Sexually Transmitted Infection. I recommend not getting this.That could bite on the upshift .
V12man Posted January 13, 2015 Posted January 13, 2015 if we're playing this game.... Sexually Transmitted Infection. I recommend not getting this.You have experience.....
Edgar Posted January 13, 2015 Posted January 13, 2015 For MonsterCrossing Ugly but potentially effective bike hack. http://www.bikerumor.com/2015/01/12/gevenalle-adds-gx-drop-bar-shifters-for-shimano-10-speed-mtb-derailleurs-first-look-actual-weights/
rock Posted January 13, 2015 Posted January 13, 2015 band. wagon http://www.mongoose.com/zaf/selous-expert-20122
Allrounder Posted January 13, 2015 Posted January 13, 2015 hahaha thanks guys! just got back from my lbs. SA wont be importing the scento...... So back to square one. And hopefully dont get sti's........ hahaha
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