The Celeste Beast Pictures added

[turtlek]

Hi All as promised to a fellow hubber here are some pictures of my beast

 

 

 

I Have been building this Bianchi ML3 up for the past 2years and three months

 

 

 

it is now as far as i will upgrade it before i get a new bike

 

 

 

The Components:

 

Frame: Bianchi Ml3 Aluminium

 

Fork: Bianchi Carbon Sl

 

Shifters: Shimano Ultegra 10speed (silver)

 

Brakes: Shimano Ultegra 10 Speed (silver)

 

front Derailer: Shimano Ultegra 10 Speed

 

Rear derailer: Shimano Ultegra 10 Speed

 

Chain: Shimano 105 10 speed

 

Cassette: training Shimano 105 11-23, Racing Shimano Dura Ace 11-23.

 

Bottom Bracket: Shimano Dura Ace External British thread

 

Chainrings: 53-39 Shimano Dura Ace 53 blade and a Shimano Ultegra 39 blade

 

Cables: Jagwire outers, XTR (2008) Shifting Cables in black and Jagwire Brake cables

 

Bar Tape: Fizik Synthetic Bar Tape (white)

 

Bars: Ritchey WCS 42cm (c-c)

 

Stem: Elite 90mm (i know it weighs a ton will replace soon with KCNC one)

 

Saddle Post: Pazzaz Carbon Wrap (havent had time to change it to the Ritchey WCS)

 

Saddle: Selle Italia Flite Ti (older one)

 

Wheels: Training, Rithcey deep section pro laced To a Ritchey Pro hub With Black Bladed Spokes at the front and rear is a Bontrager Select Laced to a Ritchey Pro hub with DT Swiss Black Bladed spokes

 

Skewers: Green Hope Skewers (just because i like them)

 

 

 

Racing Wheels: Mavic Cosmic Carbon Sl Rim laced to a Dura Ace Rear hub 16 hole (8 speed hub) with Dt Swiss Black Bladed Spokes on the rear, Mavic Cosmic Carbon Sl Rim Laced To An Ambrosio Laserpro Hub (20 hole) with DT Swiss Black Bladed Spokes

 

 

 

You might be wondering Why i did what i did with my racing wheels well truth be told i dont have 13grand to fork out for a set of wheels so they took me close on 5 months to build and ended up being 75grams lighter than the stock wheels and alot easier to get spares for (having J turn Spokes are easier than the Mavic Straight Pull Spokes and half the price)

 

 

 

all in all people will say oh ya another BIANCHI well Let them Say that Because This Bike Is Paid for i do not owe anybody money for this bike

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oh yes And Just so you know the name of this Beast is VIOLET and even though she has a very lady like name she indeed goes like a bat outta hell when i need her to (and when i have form)

 

and the manditory couch pic is also included

 

 

 

turtlek2008-09-02 09:52:14

[turtlek]

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[Tumbleweed]

couch is a bit tatty

[jabbathemutt007]

 

couch is a bit tatty

 

And a little small for doing interesting things on.

 

[javadude]

Can't really see anything, pics are a bit on the small side.

[turtlek]

 

couch is a bit tatty

And a little small for doing interesting things on.

 

 

 

guys the sunlight makes it look tatty and you would be surprised what you could do on it

[Delgado]

Good to see a Bianchi with the correct colour for a change!!!

[turtlek]

Can't really see anything' date=' pics are a bit on the small side.

 

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ok will sort out the pictures tomorrow

[Tumbleweed]

 

couch is a bit tatty

And a little small for doing interesting things on.

 

 

 

guys the sunlight makes it look tatty and you would be surprised what you could do on it

 

 

 

not worried about the size. makes it more interesting

[Delgado]

couch is a bit tatty

 

And a little small for doing interesting things on.

Do yoga for a while and you may well be shocked with your outcome!

[jabbathemutt007]

 

couch is a bit tatty

 

And a little small for doing interesting things on.

Do yoga for a while and you may well be shocked with your outcome!

 

Depends on whether I can find a hot yoga instructress.

 

[Tumbleweed]

 

couch is a bit tatty

And a little small for doing interesting things on.

Do yoga for a while and you may well be shocked with your outcome!

Depends on whether I can find a hot yoga instructress.

 

 

 

got a class in an hour...

[Christie]

I like 

 

A full carbon everything bike will perhaps provide a bit more ride comfort, but make no difference to your speed & performance, & cost te price of a small car.

 

If it fits you well & you love riding it, it is the perfect bike for you.

[turtlek]

I like?

 

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A full carbon everything bike will perhaps provide a bit more ride comfort' date=' but make no difference to your speed & performance, & cost te price of a small car.

 

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If it fits you well?& you love riding it, it is the perfect bike for you.

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this bike is my baby it stays in my room with me and i love every minute that i ride on it carbon would be pretty but nothing will beat this bike for pure good looks

[fatcyclist]

but nothing will beat this bike for pure good looks

Go google for 'custom titanium frames', pref done by someone like Ben Serotta

[Minion]

but nothing will beat this bike for pure good looks

Well, perhaps the addition of a Campag groupset

 

Really pretty bike you've got there.

 

Just a quick question, how did you fit a 10sp cassette onto an 8sp hub? Or am I just asking dof questions?