Furbz Posted September 28, 2017 Posted September 28, 2017 The below was my original post.i have now bought the frame and will be posting pics of the journey Super Excited! So i'm itching to build... i have a Chorus Groupset that i got as part of a sale.i am not sure whether to sell it on or make use of it.... if i go with this build the frame i am looking at is the Ritte Ace in Light Bluethis is mostly because it is so different from anything out there. i also believe it is 1 of 3 in this colour out of the 15 in the Country. i have the wheels(campag shamal ultra 15C), tires, groupset (just need brake calipers), pedals and saddle.so would need the frame, bottle cages, brake calipers, stem, bars, and likely full cable set. i'd have to spend a bit to make this happen which is what is holding me back.the frame alone is R19900. its also tempting to wait for something to pop up in the classifieds.i'm also nervous about not going with something a bit more technologically advanced.needs to be eye catching/different - but in a classy sort of way.Thoughts?
Calculus Bikes Posted September 28, 2017 Posted September 28, 2017 Something unique, something different...
Furbz Posted September 28, 2017 Author Posted September 28, 2017 N+1 You only live once i have the following already...1x Steel SS road bike1x MTB1x Carbon Road bike1x CX bike and 1x wife that won't be happy. my usual line is "baby, i panicked and bought (insert cycling merchandise here)..."
Furbz Posted September 28, 2017 Author Posted September 28, 2017 Something unique, something different... feel like sending a Ti Road disc bike my way? - drool!
Calculus Bikes Posted September 28, 2017 Posted September 28, 2017 feel like sending a Ti Road disc bike my way? - drool!Something like this?
Furbz Posted September 28, 2017 Author Posted September 28, 2017 Something like this? would love it,but same problem as the ace. a bit above what i would be happy to pay.lovely frame though!
Kalahari Vegmot Posted September 28, 2017 Posted September 28, 2017 I'm itching too. Mosquitoes are a bitch. Anathaine helps.
Furbz Posted September 29, 2017 Author Posted September 29, 2017 So this project is happening! So far the following are my plans Small Blue Ritte Ace Frame, Fork, Seatpost + Clamp and headset.C15 Campagnolo Shamal Ultra paired with GP4000ii tires ORRoval CLX 50 Carbon Clinchers with GP4000ii tires2016 Campagnolo Mechanical Chorus 11 Speedor2014 Campagnolo Record EPS 11 Speed (older model with battery on the outside)Deda Elementi Superzero Bars and StemBlack Lizard Skin TapePowertap P1 Pedalsmuch excitement!
Nibali Posted October 2, 2017 Posted October 2, 2017 So this project is happening! So far the following are my plans Small Blue Ritte Ace Frame, Fork, Seatpost + Clamp and headset.C15 Campagnolo Shamal Ultra paired with GP4000ii tires ORRoval CLX 50 Carbon Clinchers with GP4000ii tires2016 Campagnolo Mechanical Chorus 11 Speedor2014 Campagnolo Record EPS 11 Speed (older model with battery on the outside)Deda Elementi Superzero Bars and StemBlack Lizard Skin TapePowertap P1 Pedalsmuch excitement! Awesome man!
Kalahari Vegmot Posted October 2, 2017 Posted October 2, 2017 So this project is happening! So far the following are my plans Small Blue Ritte Ace Frame, Fork, Seatpost + Clamp and headset.C15 Campagnolo Shamal Ultra paired with GP4000ii tires ORRoval CLX 50 Carbon Clinchers with GP4000ii tires2016 Campagnolo Mechanical Chorus 11 Speedor2014 Campagnolo Record EPS 11 Speed (older model with battery on the outside)Deda Elementi Superzero Bars and StemBlack Lizard Skin TapePowertap P1 Pedalsmuch excitement!How 'bout Record EPS with the new Chorus crank? And, even though they are spez, go for the Carbon hoops.
Furbz Posted October 2, 2017 Author Posted October 2, 2017 How 'bout Record EPS with the new Chorus crank? And, even though they are spez, go for the Carbon hoops. Super tempted to do that but i have a thing about mixing groupsets...it must match! i do not know why... as for the Spez hoops. yeah. those were bought based on pure research. ie vs other brands and cash i was willing to outlay.having ridden everything from AX lightness to bora's i really do agree that these at this point in time these are unicorn wheels. they meet most points to 99% of the percentile.
Furbz Posted October 2, 2017 Author Posted October 2, 2017 on different note: the Ritte Ace frame arrived at my offices today! looks fantasticjust sorting out a few niggles. also waiting on a sigmasport.co.uk delivery. then the build begins! anyone have a "cutting a fork" guide lying around?last i did this was 10 years ago and the frame came with a metal guide to ensure the cutting happened in a straight line.
Kalahari Vegmot Posted October 2, 2017 Posted October 2, 2017 Super tempted to do that but i have a thing about mixing groupsets...it must match! i do not know why... as for the Spez hoops. yeah. those were bought based on pure research. ie vs other brands and cash i was willing to outlay.having ridden everything from AX lightness to bora's i really do agree that these at this point in time these are unicorn wheels. they meet most points to 99% of the percentile.I don't like mixed groups either, but when you are talking about this: VS this: I'll make an exception. They look close enough.
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