My new ride

[FreakishlySlow]

 

My new ride...its my first road bike.

 

Felt F85, stock.  Very happy with it, already did 140k's only got it on Thursday night.  I might upgrade the crank and brake's at some stage, they do not seem to be of either 105 or Ultegra, oh and a new seat soon.  I only say this because it doesn't have a 105\Ultegra label on like the rest of the components.  But while its working, I will not spend an extra few grand on it.

 

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q30/OrangeRunner/IMG_4213.jpg

 

Sorry, if you are holding your breath for a couch pic, it won't come!

 

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q30/OrangeRunner/IMG_4217.jpg

 

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http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q30/OrangeRunner/IMG_4220.jpg

 

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q30/OrangeRunner/IMG_4228.jpg

 

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q30/OrangeRunner/IMG_4238.jpg

 

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q30/OrangeRunner/IMG_4229.jpg

 

Sorry, this last pic was supposed to be rotated.

 

Yes, it look dirty because I took it for a few rides.  Now I need to clean it.

FreakishlySlow2008-05-11 05:45:36

[Minion]

Nice bike!

 

I wouldn't worry too much about the crank - it looks like an FSA Gossamer. Based on prices and weights I've seen, I'd say it's roughly equivalent to, if not slightly better than, an Ultegra crank. The one on my Merida 904 is still going strong after over 2500km.

I also think it looks prettier than the 105 and plain Ultegra crank.

 

[javadude]

I agree, keep the crank and ditch the brakes. Thats a really nice looking bike, hope you have many happy k's on it.

[joevan]

Congrats on the new Bike, Felt are great bikes.

 

 

If you are looking to upgrade, look at the wheels first.

 

They are Alex AKX R2, which is the absolute entry level Alex rim. My Felt also came with them, and the first hard braking and slide I had due to an idiot motorist, wiped them out. Rear wheel buckled, and the seam cracked. They are not the best of wheels!!

 

Local LBS had a special on Shimano 105 hubs coupled with Mavic CXP33 rims for R3400.00. Apart from dropping about 400g weight, huge difference in performance.

[FreakishlySlow]

You are right Edman, its a FSA Gossamer Aluminum with ISIS BB with 50/36T Chainrings.

 

Thanks velo and joevan for the tips, will keep it in mind.

[slowpoke]

very very nice! may you have many happy and safe kms together!

[Joss]

Those are real nice bikes. Congrats!!!

[Mudsimus]

Nothing wrong with the cranks or brakes.

[FreakishlySlow]

 

Nothing wrong with the cranks or brakes.

 

As long as its working, theres not much wrong.  I most certainly won't spend a few more grand on brakes, crank and wheels at this stage.

 

[AndreZA]

Very nice but first things first.

 

REMOVE THE "MADE IN TAIWAN" STICKER FROM THE HEAD TUBE!!!

 

 

[ZeroPlay]

Fabian Cancellara also thinks there's nothing wrong with FSA Gossamer cranks.

 

http://cyclingnews.com/road/2007/tour07/tech/probike.php?id=/tech/2007/probikes/tour_cancellara_csc_cervelo

 

[FreakishlySlow]

 

Very nice but first things first.

 

REMOVE THE "MADE IN TAIWAN" STICKER FROM THE HEAD TUBE!!!

 

 

 

Jip, I started peeling of stickers last night!   Those things sit like sh!t in a blanket!

 

[racman]

I thought it was only the stickers saying "Made in TAiwan", that were made in Taiwan !!

[Slick Chick]

Mooi bike!

[javadude]

 

My Giant has a big American flag saying "Designed in the USA", and a little sticker saying made in Taiwan. Still, at least Taiwan is one up on China.

velo2008-05-12 12:52:24