TrojanHorse

No, that's not what I'm implying at all but you are known to have done it in the past.

There is literally no point in debadging anything on a supersix frame (e.g. the wheels). You almost need to have logos on your wheels to compete with the logos on the frame.

Looks good. Ride it as is and who cares about the brake cable, it's not affecting anything. The only people who will see it will be behind you, which is it's own reward.

SpeshulEd 

Because I have OCD and in my head wrapping the bars from out to in made the most sense, so what's the logic behind wrapping in to out.

(That sentence is a mess, hope it makes sense.)

bianchi10

Done what in the past?

jwill87ta

-1 for missing a child safety outlet plug.

Nice ride though.

bonz50

nice ass bike

SpeshulEd 

Nevermind, Park Tools website to the rescue.
Park Tool Co. » ParkTool Blog » Handlebar Tape Installation (drop bar)

Start the roll at the bottom of the bar. Begin so the tape extends well past the bar end. This extra tape is then stuffed into the bar and the bar plug inserted after the wrapping is completed. The direction of the wrap may also effect how it retains it tightness on the bar. Generally, it is the habit of cyclist to pull back on their hands when riding on the top section of the bars. By noting this, you can wrap so this habit will be self-tightening on the tape. Looking from the rider's point of view (from the back of the bike) wrap each side the tape rotates inward from the top. In other words, wrap the right bar counter-clockwise and the left bar clockwise. Note the image below.




However...


When riding on the drop section of the bars, it is the tendency to rotate the hands outward. It is possible to reverse wrap direction from start to finish in order to match this tendency. Note the image below has the tape beginning opposite of the taping first described. Wrap each side so the tape rotates outward from the top. In other words, wrap the right bar clockwise and the left bar counter-clockwise.


If you wrap as the image above, you must then reverse the direction of the wrap at the brake levers. Do not cross the back of lever from outside to inside, as is commonly done. Stay on the inside of the lever and continue to the above the lever. See image below. Notice the optional piece of brake lever bar tape is in place. The tape will now be in a self-tightening direction on the top and the bottom of the bars.

bianchi10

Specialized Romin Evo Pro

bianchi10

was hoping for an Evo as my next frameset. Everything was paid in full when I bought them (Except the wheels. I had to borrow money from our checking account for that)

cbresciani

I think the build looks great! I would have no problem riding that bike.

primov8

I wouldn't since its DA on there and not SR11.

All jokes aside, a well thought out build. I understand wanting to upgrade to an EVO but that SS is already a great bike to begin with. The upgrades alone already speak for themselves; nicely done Nick.

copswithguns

Very nice. How much $$ do you have in that, if you don't mind my asking?

h2oxtc

I love the photos ... and appreciate your sharing them.

What kind of camera / lens do you have that allows you take pictures like the one above? I like how the hub is in focus with the foreground and background out of focus.

bikerjp

Is that you 2ndGen? Nice looking bike but I think my stock Evo looks better

I won't hi-jack your thread though.

dralways

Thanks b10 for the top quality flame war you've produced in here lol, great reading.

Very, very nice setup by the way. I'd almost be too afraid to ride it for fear of wear and tear. Those Enve's are clinchers right?

bianchi10

Thank you. It is a simply canon T2i with an 18-135mm F3.5 lens with a canon speed/bounce flash 580ex ii. It has been a very versatile lens for me. The T2i is a little older and really nothing to brag home about, but it was a step up from the Nikon I had prior. I had a sigma 20mm extra wide angle for 6 months but only used it once so I sold it so I could afford more bike stuff. I would really like to get a 35mm 1.4 lens, but that will have to come later when other priorities have come and gone.

RaleighSport

LoL I sympathize with this.. I often build my bikes more for function that beauty so I'm in a similar boat especially since I have out over in C&V usually

SpeshulEd 

Just about any camera will let you do this. It's all in the aperture settings.
Introduction to Aperture - Digital Photography School

bianchi10

Edited:

Over the period of 2 years i have been able to put money towards upgrading pieces of my bike. None of it needed to be replaced, but i had an overall look and weight i was trying to achieve.

Lets just say, Enough to buy a newer better bike.

kv501

I think most of the (unwanted) responses you are getting are because you never post about actually riding, and everything is about "upgrades," Hot r Not, and the new parts you just bought. Never about riding; kind of an "all fluff, no stuff" vibe, a la 2ndGen. Not trying to insult you man; just making an observation. You've got a nice bike there, but if you posted once in a while about something to do with riding instead of everything being about upgrades and the new components you might get a better response.

bianchi10

I have posted in the weekend ride reports, pictures of you on your bike and my century rides that I have done. I don't race, so I cant post about that. I'm not going to create my own thread about a 25 mile Saturday morning bike ride. If that is the perception that I give, then I would imagine the majority of everyone should be looked at in the same way, no? I can understand posting pictures and stories if I went on an amazing trip to Europe and did a riding tour, but I dont and wont ever do something like that. I'm not trying to sound defensive, I'm just trying to get a better understand on where you are coming from and how I can not give that perception in the future. My previous job did not allow me any time to ride and my current job is keeping me just as busy. I dont get a lot of personal time to ride with the work and family, but that doesn't mean I dont still enjoy upgrading parts to have a nice bike. Its not to say that my bike is nicer than anyone else's, it is simply for personal satisfaction. I enjoy looking at nice bikes, especially those who take the time to plan out their upgrades.

I can think of several people Rob13, primov8, gc3, coppercook62 and plenty more people who have posted their bike repeatedly with upgrades and I cant ever recall them being chastised.

kv501

Ok. Just for kicks if you look at your post history the first 4 pages (didn't go any farther) are 95% Hot-r-Not, or about "upgrades," or tire color, or what parts you plan on buying. Which is fine; if you're into that stuff more power to you, but that's why I linked the infamous 2ndGen thread. He got destroyed because all of his posts were pictures of his bikes, so-called "upgrades," buying this stem, and this skewer, and this cable housing, and this chain, and this bar tape...etc... We all love our bikes, but at the end of the day it's about riding them. Again, not telling you what to post at all; just explaining why you are getting the raspberries. Oh, and...

Why the hell not? I'd rather read that a million times than to hear about why your caliper release is black instead of red. Seriously.

dtrain

Fail. Usually if you are writing a disclaimer like that - there's a very good chance that's exactly how you are 'sounding'.

Remember: Thicker skin. If you have to respond at all, just say 'Yeah, my mileage between upgrades is less than many others on here. I'm into the hobby of upgrading and getting the weight down.' Who cares if you take a little ribbing for that? At this point you are just feeding the flames.

bianchi10

Good call. Thanks

SpeshulEd 

Can I get the $1600 enve deal?

bianchi10

Maybe on ebay lol.