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02-22-21, 09:59 AM
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I personally think this build looks great and I'd give it a HOT. No points deducted from this judge. Although some will disagree, I acutally like how the gumwalls adds a touch of contrast from the monotony of the black and silver.
02-27-21, 08:53 AM
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I call it hot both ways, my preference is the black. Subtle, clean.
Nice attention to detail on the staging, btw. I say water bottle cages are integral on an endurance road bike, and belong in the shot.
02-27-21, 07:18 PM
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I'm not a fan of celeste either, but I worked on one of these bad boys once, and the matt finish looked awesome. Prolly doesn't look so great now though...
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02-28-21, 07:45 PM
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The new bike, which has been named “Shadowfax”.
Canyon Ultimate CF SLX
Force AXS with Quarq PM
November Cafe Racer wheels laced to Chris King hubs
K-Edge computer mount
Specialized Power Elaston saddle.
IRC Formula Pro Tubeless tires, 28c
Canyon Ultimate CF SLX
Force AXS with Quarq PM
November Cafe Racer wheels laced to Chris King hubs
K-Edge computer mount
Specialized Power Elaston saddle.
IRC Formula Pro Tubeless tires, 28c
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02-28-21, 10:10 PM
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Hawt!
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02-28-21, 10:20 PM
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I remember when I saw my first non-celeste Bianchi. It was white, IIRC. I felt it was an abomination, a shameful sell-out, a pollution of the brand. I've softened that stance with age, but I still prefer celeste. At least a hint of it somewhere.
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03-04-21, 08:05 AM
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I've been a Canyon fan for so long, even before they became domestically available. This build, HOT.
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03-05-21, 08:13 PM
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Quick pic, just got the wheels yesterday. Tarmac SL7 expert, ENVE 5.6's, Chris King Hubs w/Ceramic bearings, Kogal BB, Aerofly bars, my indoor riding saddle Selle SMP, Quarq PM.
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03-09-21, 10:34 PM
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Still tinkering with this old thing... not sure if I've posted it with these wheels yet, just ditched the Red crank.
58cm 06 TCR Advanced LE, 2nd gen Red shifting (with 12/14t), billet ti/al 12/23, 9000 chain, 53/39 172.5, and front brake, 7400 rear brake, Jagwire Elite Link, Zipp 110/17, 40cm Aeronova copy, Tioga Spyder, Decadence 49mm tubulars, 23/25 Corsas.
6.35kg with pedals, cage and lights.
Yes I know it's a bitsa but it works sweet, the aesthetics of the Red bits are a good match for 9000, and one of these days I'll throw 9070 shifting at it anyway. Maybe wait till I can afford the 9170 levers, which look a fair bit better IMO
58cm 06 TCR Advanced LE, 2nd gen Red shifting (with 12/14t), billet ti/al 12/23, 9000 chain, 53/39 172.5, and front brake, 7400 rear brake, Jagwire Elite Link, Zipp 110/17, 40cm Aeronova copy, Tioga Spyder, Decadence 49mm tubulars, 23/25 Corsas.
6.35kg with pedals, cage and lights.
Yes I know it's a bitsa but it works sweet, the aesthetics of the Red bits are a good match for 9000, and one of these days I'll throw 9070 shifting at it anyway. Maybe wait till I can afford the 9170 levers, which look a fair bit better IMO
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03-10-21, 09:17 AM
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I do like the SL7 tho, very clean bike, saw a blue one the other day up close, looked great.
03-15-21, 07:25 AM
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Almost looks like you should be on a size larger frame? There's a lot of seatpost and lot of spacers under that stem.
03-15-21, 10:48 AM
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Fits good. I left the spacers stock for the time being. I can go 54 or 56. I prefer to size down @ 5'10" with a 32 inseam. I also run 165 cranks which raises the saddle a fare bit
03-15-21, 11:47 AM
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My original intention/justification was that I could slam the spacers down, and add clip-ons for a TT/Tri ride. A more significant factor was that when I test-rode a 56, my thighs rubbed against the top tube. Old skinny steel tubes ftw.
03-15-21, 04:31 PM
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Still tinkering with this old thing... not sure if I've posted it with these wheels yet, just ditched the Red crank.
58cm 06 TCR Advanced LE, 2nd gen Red shifting (with 12/14t), billet ti/al 12/23, 9000 chain, 53/39 172.5, and front brake, 7400 rear brake, Jagwire Elite Link, Zipp 110/17, 40cm Aeronova copy, Tioga Spyder, Decadence 49mm tubulars, 23/25 Corsas.
6.35kg with pedals, cage and lights.
Yes I know it's a bitsa but it works sweet, the aesthetics of the Red bits are a good match for 9000, and one of these days I'll throw 9070 shifting at it anyway. Maybe wait till I can afford the 9170 levers, which look a fair bit better IMO
58cm 06 TCR Advanced LE, 2nd gen Red shifting (with 12/14t), billet ti/al 12/23, 9000 chain, 53/39 172.5, and front brake, 7400 rear brake, Jagwire Elite Link, Zipp 110/17, 40cm Aeronova copy, Tioga Spyder, Decadence 49mm tubulars, 23/25 Corsas.
6.35kg with pedals, cage and lights.
Yes I know it's a bitsa but it works sweet, the aesthetics of the Red bits are a good match for 9000, and one of these days I'll throw 9070 shifting at it anyway. Maybe wait till I can afford the 9170 levers, which look a fair bit better IMO
IMO, hot is effortless or at least making it look so.
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03-15-21, 04:41 PM
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Trying too hard, eh? I guess the bidon bolts don't really deserve a highlight, but beyond that, I've gotta continue to disagree with popular opinion on the red bits. I like bling.
I mean ideally, all the red would be like 255,0,0 - but I can live with it
I mean ideally, all the red would be like 255,0,0 - but I can live with it
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03-15-21, 04:45 PM
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While I tend to agree with you, I think it woks for this particular bike. I vote "hawt!"
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03-15-21, 04:48 PM
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not sure how riding “indoors” requires a saddle bag?
When is a SMP, sexy? IMO, never!
Hot or Not Tip, if you ride SMP and wanna post your ride in the thread, switch it out with something that isn’t suffering from ED just for the pic.
IMO, jury is still out on the different depth wheels. I get their purpose but I’m pretty sure it ain’t this thread.
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03-15-21, 05:00 PM
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Points deduction...Cranks aren't level. 
I know some people don't care for the all-black look, but I'm fine with it. It looks like a pretty damn nice go-fast bike to me. My vote: Definitely hot!
I know some people don't care for the all-black look, but I'm fine with it. It looks like a pretty damn nice go-fast bike to me. My vote: Definitely hot!
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03-15-21, 05:06 PM
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03-15-21, 06:29 PM
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