Modding a road bike, need help.
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Modding a road bike, need help.
Does anyone know where I can buy "colored tires" that doesnt cost an arm and a leg. I enjoy personalizing my stuff, and having a new road bike soon is something I look forward to modding.
The type of tires I'm looking for are something like this. It's not fully colored, only the sides.
I'm assuming this brand is more on the expensive side? I'm not a professional rider or racer, but more into this for looks and modding. I'll ride ocassionally once in awhile.
The type of tires I'm looking for are something like this. It's not fully colored, only the sides.
I'm assuming this brand is more on the expensive side? I'm not a professional rider or racer, but more into this for looks and modding. I'll ride ocassionally once in awhile.
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Does anyone know where I can buy "colored tires" that doesnt cost an arm and a leg. I enjoy personalizing my stuff, and having a new road bike soon is something I look forward to modding.
The type of tires I'm looking for are something like this. It's not fully colored, only the sides.
I'm assuming this brand is more on the expensive side? I'm not a professional rider or racer, but more into this for looks and modding. I'll ride ocassionally once in awhile.
The type of tires I'm looking for are something like this. It's not fully colored, only the sides.
I'm assuming this brand is more on the expensive side? I'm not a professional rider or racer, but more into this for looks and modding. I'll ride ocassionally once in awhile.
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KBentley thanks so much for the info!!! That's a good price! Do you know what size I will need? I will be ordering a Cannondale SuperSix Evo Carbon 105.
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700x23 or 700x25 it is really your preference. I like wider tires on narrow wheels (19mm), but narrow tires on wide wheels (24mm).
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Came back to say that if you are buying a new SuperSix EVO you really should consider going with GP4000S2's for your colored tire needs. They are kind of expensive, but you will get your money's worth. They last a long time and the ride will be SOOO much better than the cheapest tire you can buy. I'd go 700x25.
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Awesome, thanks for all the wonderful advice guys! I will be upgrading and replacing a few parts, and I can't wait to start. It's like modding a car, but now a road bike!
I will be replacing the crankshaft, pedals, wheels, tires, saddle
Most expensive mod will be the wheels. I'm looking at the shimano dura-ace WH-9000 CL35 or CL50 clinchers, not sure which one yet. I want this bike to look super sporty and aggressive.
Will this wheel set 'Shimano Dura-Ace F&R 11-speed Wheelset WH-9000-C50-CL-All Size' fit my bike? I'm assuming so, since it says ALL Size? Does this mean its universal? I want to be sure before I spend 2k on this. :/
I will be replacing the crankshaft, pedals, wheels, tires, saddle
Most expensive mod will be the wheels. I'm looking at the shimano dura-ace WH-9000 CL35 or CL50 clinchers, not sure which one yet. I want this bike to look super sporty and aggressive.
Will this wheel set 'Shimano Dura-Ace F&R 11-speed Wheelset WH-9000-C50-CL-All Size' fit my bike? I'm assuming so, since it says ALL Size? Does this mean its universal? I want to be sure before I spend 2k on this. :/
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A correction from my previous post...Zaffiro's have a solid tread color, not just the sidewalls. Vittoria Rubino Pro's are available with a colored sidewall but still have black tread. If they still make them, I think Specialized Mondo's are also available with a colored sidewall.
What is the factory crankset that you'll be immediately replacing? Of all of the mods you suggest, that's the one that really jumps out as frivolous. Many people routinely upgrade wheels, try different tires, replace the platforms, and swap saddles, but immediately replacing a new crankset seems crazy to me.
What is the factory crankset that you'll be immediately replacing? Of all of the mods you suggest, that's the one that really jumps out as frivolous. Many people routinely upgrade wheels, try different tires, replace the platforms, and swap saddles, but immediately replacing a new crankset seems crazy to me.
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It comes standard with a FSA Gossamer Pro, BB30, 52/36. I can probably just put it up for sale and use that money towards my new crankset.
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What size tires would you suggest for the shimano dura-ace WH-9000 CL50mm wheelset? I'm about to order tires on amazon.
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I get the impression the bike will be for looks, not for riding.
700 x 23 are the "standard" size, but many people like 700 x 25 because they give a bit more comfortable ride.
700 x 23 are the "standard" size, but many people like 700 x 25 because they give a bit more comfortable ride.
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Nothing at all. I'm modding this bike purely for asethetic reasons. I want it to look nice as well. I'm more form over function.
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Exactly so. Okay on amazon they have a ton of options for the tire size and I'm confused. 700x23c, 700x23cm, 700x23mm, etc. Which one will work best for the dura-ace 50mm wheelset?
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Okay so for the Dura Ace crankset, it says this:
HOLLOWTECH II CRANKSET (2x11-speed)
FEATURES
Do I get the 52-36T size since I'm replacing the FSA that comes standard on the Cannondale Supersix Evo Carbon 105?
HOLLOWTECH II CRANKSET (2x11-speed)
FEATURES
- Optimum power transfer
- Chain guide design to reduce chain drop
- 4-arm construction crankset
- HOLLOWGLIDE
- Model Number : FC-9000
- Series : DURA-ACE
- Crank Construction : Hollowtech II
- Chain Compatibility : Super Narrow HG EVO for 11-speed
- Chainring Sets : 50-34T/52-36T/52-38T/53-39T/54-42T/55-42T
- Bolt Circle Diameter : 110mm
- Crank Arm Length : 165,167.5,170,172.5,175,177.5,180mm
- Bottom Bracket : SM-BB9000 SM-BB92-41B
- Chain Line : 43.5mm
Do I get the 52-36T size since I'm replacing the FSA that comes standard on the Cannondale Supersix Evo Carbon 105?
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Might as well get 700 x 23. Doesn't matter if you will hardly ever ride it. The wider the tire, the softer the ride, but the more likely to have clearance problems on some frames.
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Is the frame made for BB30 size bottom bracket ? There are several sizes of bottom bracket, so you need to match the frame to the parts.
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Current BB standards are not my area of expertise. I just know there are various types that are not compatible.
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Okay can someone tell me if 700x23cm tires will fit with the shimano dura-ace WH-9000-50CL wheelset?
They are offering lots of sizes which all seem very similar and it's confusing me.
700c x 23
700x23mm
700x23cm
etc
Which one will work?
They are offering lots of sizes which all seem very similar and it's confusing me.
700c x 23
700x23mm
700x23cm
etc
Which one will work?
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Those are all the same size tire. Whoever wrote 23cm is typingly challenged. They'll all fit that wheel.
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Thanks cydewaze for clearing that up!
Would you by any chance know anything about the crankset? I'm trying to figure out the correct size to order. Could someone please help me.
The choices are:
165mm x 53x39
170mm x 50x34
170mm x 52x36
172.5 x 52x36
175mm x 52x36
175mm x 50x34
175mm x 53x39
180mm 50x34
All I know is my Cannondale comes with FSA 52/36 and its a 48cm frame.
Would you by any chance know anything about the crankset? I'm trying to figure out the correct size to order. Could someone please help me.
The choices are:
165mm x 53x39
170mm x 50x34
170mm x 52x36
172.5 x 52x36
175mm x 52x36
175mm x 50x34
175mm x 53x39
180mm 50x34
All I know is my Cannondale comes with FSA 52/36 and its a 48cm frame.
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For wheels, the deeper the better. C50s are nice, but the aluminum brake track breaks up the blackness of the rim. I think you want some full carbon clinchers. Check out the Easton EC90. And don't forget to slam your stem.
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Thanks cydewaze for clearing that up!
Would you by any chance know anything about the crankset? I'm trying to figure out the correct size to order. Could someone please help me.
The choices are:
165mm x 53x39
170mm x 50x34
170mm x 52x36
172.5 x 52x36
175mm x 52x36
175mm x 50x34
175mm x 53x39
180mm 50x34
All I know is my Cannondale comes with FSA 52/36 and its a 48cm frame.
Would you by any chance know anything about the crankset? I'm trying to figure out the correct size to order. Could someone please help me.
The choices are:
165mm x 53x39
170mm x 50x34
170mm x 52x36
172.5 x 52x36
175mm x 52x36
175mm x 50x34
175mm x 53x39
180mm 50x34
All I know is my Cannondale comes with FSA 52/36 and its a 48cm frame.