carlo_sg Posted September 29, 2008 Posted September 29, 2008 In March this year I had problems with my heart (at 27 years old!) and knew I was going to be out of cycling for a long time. So I decided to get a new bike, Retail therapy (NOT covered by medical aid).<?: prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />Just over 6 months later, thousands of South African Rand spent, many hours talking nonsense in bike shops, and this is the result. Many thanks to all who were involved, especially Deidre for allowing me to turn the dining room into a workshop and the kitchen sink into a wash-bay. http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll253/carlo_sg/IMG_0314.jpg COMPONENT MASSDESCRIPTIONBottom Bracket 101Shimano Dura-aceBrake Callipers 324Shimano Dura-aceCablesBrake109Shimano SIS Gear122Shimano SISCassette 176Shimano Dura-ace (11-23)Chain 270Shimano Dura Ace (110 links)CranksetCrankset686Shimano Dura-ace (53-39)Fork 346Easton EC90SLFrame* 972FELT FC (54cm)DerailleurFront76Shimano Dura-ace (Braze on) Rear187Shimano Dura-aceHandlebar 278ITM K-SwordHandlebar tape 52BontragerHeadsetA-headset52Cane Creek 1"1/8 Cap/Bolt/Spring15Easton EC90SL (Aluminium Bolt) Expander14Easton EC90SL Spacers18Carbon (35mm)Pedals 228LOOK Keo CarbonSaddle 142Selle Italia SLR Kit Carbon 120gSaddle Post 217FELT 1.1 Carbon (Titanium Hardware)Saddle Post Clamp 22FELT Aluminium (Titanium Bolt)Shift & Brake Levers 435Shimano Dura-aceSkewers 45KCNCStem 189ITM K-Sword (100mm)Tubes 106Bontrager XXX-LiteTyres 446Continental GP4000WheelsetFront808Mavic Cosmic Carbone SL Rear1012Mavic Cosmic Carbone SL Tape30Fond de Jante Valve Extention7Brass 50mmTOTAL 7485 (*Calculated from Total)
Big JD Posted September 29, 2008 Posted September 29, 2008 Very nice Carlo. Sure to bring you a lot of joy!
fatcyclist Posted September 29, 2008 Posted September 29, 2008 Woooh! While not a fan of Dura-Ace I have to admit...very very nice ride! Hope she brings you much pleasure, few punctures and brings your heart new life!
slowpoke Posted September 29, 2008 Posted September 29, 2008 wow!!!! gorgeous but enough about the bike - what is the update on you and your health?
Sammajoor Posted September 29, 2008 Posted September 29, 2008 STUNNING Agree with the D/A thing, but a nice overall package, very very nice wheels though Enjoy sammajoor2008-09-29 01:18:52
TarmacPro Posted September 29, 2008 Posted September 29, 2008 Nice bike CarloLove the wheels.Did you race with it yesterday?
carlo_sg Posted September 29, 2008 Author Posted September 29, 2008 Thanks everyone for the positive comments!Slowpoke, doing much better thanks - Recovery is a slow, frustrating process though...TarmacPro, No didn't race yesterday, but looking to do some rides towards the end of the year.
KlapperKnop Posted September 29, 2008 Posted September 29, 2008 Carlo, have you weigh the bike on a stand scale? It would be interesting to see how far off you calculated weight is to actual weight. KlapperKnop2008-09-29 01:55:13
carlo_sg Posted September 29, 2008 Author Posted September 29, 2008 Carlo' date=' have you weigh the bike on a stand scale? It would be interesting to see how far off you calculated weight is to actual weight. [/quote'] I weighed everything, but you might notice a little * next to the frame weight. I worked this out from the total weight that was measured on a stand scale.
carlo_sg Posted September 30, 2008 Author Posted September 30, 2008 http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll253/carlo_sg/IMG_0317.jpg
jmaccelari Posted September 30, 2008 Posted September 30, 2008 Niiicee, no matter what the Campag groupies say! You may be having heart trouble, but at least you know it's in the right place! Take it easy and look after yourself!!
carlo_sg Posted January 22, 2009 Author Posted January 22, 2009 Updated for 2009 http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll253/carlo_sg/IMG_0577.jpg COMPONENT MASSDESCRIPTIONBottom Bracket 101Shimano Dura-aceBrake Callipers 324Shimano Dura-aceCablesBrake109Shimano SIS Gear122Shimano SISCassette 176Shimano Dura-ace (11-23)Chain 270Shimano Dura Ace (110 links)CranksetCrankset686Shimano Dura-ace (53-39)Fork 346Easton EC90SLFrame 972FELT FC (54cm)DerailleurFront76Shimano Dura-ace (Braze on) Rear187Shimano Dura-aceHandlebar 278ITM K-SwordHandlebar tape 52BontragerHeadsetA-headset52Cane Creek 1"1/8 Cap/Bolt/Spring15Easton EC90SL (Aluminium Bolt) Expander14Easton EC90SL Spacers18Carbon (35mm)Pedals 228LOOK Keo CarbonSaddle 142Selle Italia SLR Kit Carbon 120gSaddle Post 217FELT 1.1 Carbon (Titanium Hardware)Saddle Post Clamp 22FELT Aluminium (Titanium Bolt)Shift & Brake Levers 435Shimano Dura-aceSkewers 45KCNCStem 189ITM K-Sword (100mm)Tyres 576Continental Sprinter 22m TubularWheelsetFront615Easton Tempest II Carbon Rear793Easton Tempest II Carbon Valve Extention10ContinentalTOTAL 7070 Action shot...http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll253/carlo_sg/IMG_0598.jpg
AndreZA Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 Looks nice. But I don't think the skewers are only 45g. Maybe each but not for both. Buy the Zero Gravity callipers from Spinnekop and drop some more. Get the alu headset spacers from Kiwi and save a bit there aswell.
carlo_sg Posted January 22, 2009 Author Posted January 22, 2009 KCNC Skewers were definately 45g. 22g for the front, and 23g for the rear. Their website claims 44ghttp://kcnc-usa.com/content/view/24/41/ Ja, was thinking of dropping more weight, but it rides (and stops) really well, so dont fix it, if it aint broke! Thanks for the advice though Was thinking of matching the bars and stem to Easton as well...Easton EC90 SLX3 bars: 205gEaston EA90 Stem: 130gwould save about 130g, but the K-sword stuff gets a lot of compliments, and is great to ride with.carlo_sg2009-01-22 01:36:15
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