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Old 04-22-12, 02:05 PM
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Hey all, long-time lurker, first-time poster! Here's my 722TS built up over a period of some months:




Leader 722TS frame, 53cm
Leader S805 carbon/steel fork
Formula hubs to Mavic Open Pro rims
Andel Crankset 46t with Andel Cobra bottom bracket
Turbo Reissue Saddle
Nashbar Ascent carbon seatpost
chopped Soma Urban Pursuit bars, 38cm on a 90mm stem
Tektro cross lever and front caliper
MKS GR-9s with CKC double cages and laminated double leather straps

Rides like a dream, still need to get it weighed. My first BRAND-NEW bike in a decade or so and definitely my favorite, at least for now

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Old 04-22-12, 02:29 PM
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you must have lurked here for a while because your build is very "BFSSFG" haha
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Old 04-22-12, 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Dude207
Hey all, long-time lurker, first-time poster! Here's my 722TS built up over a period of some months:




Leader 722TS frame, 53cm
Leader S805 carbon/steel fork
Formula hubs to Mavic Open Pro rims
Andel Crankset 46t with Andel Cobra bottom bracket
Turbo Reissue Saddle
Nashbar Ascent carbon seatpost
chopped Soma Urban Pursuit bars, 38cm on a 90mm stem
Tektro cross lever and front caliper
MKS GR-9s with CKC double cages and laminated double leather straps

Rides like a dream, still need to get it weighed. My first BRAND-NEW bike in a decade or so and definitely my favorite, at least for now
Looks sharp... I dig the gray tires
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Old 04-22-12, 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by TheRealFaux
you must have lurked here for a while because your build is very "BFSSFG" haha
I'll admit I took some inspiration from you fine folk. I can't help it y'all have such hot bikes and great taste

Originally Posted by gigantor
Looks sharp... I dig the gray tires
Thank you! However the tires are black, Specialized All-Conditions 700x23c. Only the dust and sand of my fair coastal city and maybe the contrast of the frame and rest of the parts make them appear gray.
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Old 04-22-12, 09:44 PM
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In other words, I ride the s**t out of it.
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Old 04-25-12, 06:58 PM
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I should get my 722ts build up here once my new handlebars arrive.
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Old 04-25-12, 09:37 PM
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Awesome build, truly (above 722). Practical, clean lines. Well done.
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Old 04-26-12, 12:48 AM
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If you buy a bike, it should be because you like the bike, not because it is rare/whatever. Who cares about how many were made.
you don't say! what a novel idea!

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Old 04-26-12, 12:52 AM
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sars chasm detector borked
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Old 04-26-12, 12:53 AM
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722 for $80 shipped here https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...type=3&theater
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Old 04-26-12, 12:54 AM
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How unique is the paint job on it?
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Old 04-26-12, 12:59 AM
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Jokes aside, $80 is a steal. I'd get it if it were two sizes smaller.
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Old 04-26-12, 06:09 AM
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It's funny that he lists it as "56/57cm", considering the closest sizes to that are 55 and 58. I wonder what size it really is?

80 bucks shipped is a great deal though.
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Old 04-26-12, 09:26 AM
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Definitely appears to be a 58, looking at the length of the headtube.
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Old 04-26-12, 09:37 AM
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True. My 58 measures 56cm center to center so that's most likely what it is.
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Old 04-26-12, 10:05 AM
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why do people measure c-c
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Old 04-26-12, 10:07 AM
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Because it makes more sense and is a much more realistic measurement.
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Old 04-26-12, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla
Because it makes more sense and is a much more realistic measurement.
It is an invariant measurement that can have only one interpretation. When you measure c-t (center to top), sometimes it means top of the top tube, and sometimes it means top of the seat tube. Sometimes the seat tube extends well beyond the top tube, such that the frame size in c-t is much larger than the c-c sizing. Ironically, most bikes are sized c-t, and the few that aren't like the kilo tt are often sized incorrectly for the rider.
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Old 04-30-12, 04:26 PM
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okay so I have been riding my bike over the weekend but here are some pics of my 722ts:
https://i.imgur.com/7tFBZ.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/MEQgg.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/dXiDU.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/kSFj1.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/U1P8n.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/oFAy1.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/fbtCB.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/s5eP3.jpg

Here's the build:

Frame-set:

Frame: Leader 722ts 58cm
Fork: Leader s805 carbon steel areo fork 1 1/8"
Headset: FSA Orbit X CF with carbon fibre top cover 1 1/8"
Headset Spacers: Fsa carbon fiber spacer 10mm 1 1/8", and two generic ones at 20mm, 15mm
Stem: Zeus CAT III 31.8 carbon fiber stem about 6 degree+
Handlebars: Deda Street Issimo fixie courier handlebars, black
Grips: none (but plan to get ourys in yellow)
Saddle: Selle royal
Seat Post: (Dont know but its not the right size and I plan to replace with carbon fiber 27.2 size)

Wheelset:
Rims: Velocity Deep V 32h (orange)
Spokes: 282mm length Shadow Conspiracy Stainless Steel spokes (purple)
Hubs: Origin 8 Pro-Pulsion Track lite flip/flop hub 32h orange (rear)
Origin 8 Pro-Pulsion Track lite front hub 32h orange (front)
(both hub shells are basically identicall to formula Th51 To my knowledege)
Tires: Origin 8 Elimin-8er tire 700c x 23 folding tire orange/orange
Tubes: 48mm presta valve
Rim Tape: Velox cloth rim tape (I believe I put on 17mm)
Cross Pattern: 3 cross

Drive Train:

Crank Arms: FSA team issue carbon cranks 175mm x 130mm (Isis with fsa chain ring bolts)
Bottom Bracket: Isis VP 68mm x 108mm tread type BC1.37 x 24t (english)
Pedals: Platform Pedals (dont know brand but may replace with origin 8 track light pedals in yellow)
Chain: KMC Z410 1/2" x 1/8" (yellow)
Chainring Bolts: Origin 8 Pro-Pulsion (black)
Chainring: 44 tooth All City Messenger Chainring Al7-CNC BCD:130mm 1/2" x 1/8" (black)
Rear Cog: 17 tooth Euro-Asia Imports deluxe steel track cog 1/2" x 1/8"
Lockring: Formula alloy lockring BC 1.29 TDM 40N.m (black)
ChainLube: Pro link Gold
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Old 04-30-12, 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by rafiki530
Why is your saddle so low?

Also, not using the right diameter seatpost may damage your frame.
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Old 04-30-12, 05:10 PM
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yeah well despite that fact that I have many seatpost's they are either too big or to small for my frame, so basically I tried to shim it with some duct tape but it kinda sinks down I think I may try coke cans, but I plan to just buy a saddle soon.
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Old 04-30-12, 05:11 PM
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Whoops I meant to say seat post not saddle
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Old 04-30-12, 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by rafiki530
yeah well despite that fact that I have many seatpost's they are either too big or to small for my frame, so basically I tried to shim it with some duct tape but it kinda sinks down I think I may try coke cans, but I plan to just buy a saddle soon.
god lol
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Old 04-30-12, 06:02 PM
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I don't even know what to say.
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Is it a 27.2? I might have one for you, plus you're in my town.

It'll be a humanitarian relief effort.
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