A Time to Build
02-26-11, 10:51 PM
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A Time to Build
Finally acquired all the pieces for my new 2011 PedalForce QS3 group buy build.
Looking forward to riding and racing it (my first race is scheduled for April). I like that the 2011 paint is discreet and absent the copious decals. Should come in right around 15 lbs. based on weighing the components (frame in size 53 is 1.04kg and fork 369g uncut). Was able to audition the QS3 by riding my son's 2010 model featured here. It's appreciably stiffer than my beloved '09 Fuji Team.
Rather than a build list, more pics
Looking forward to riding and racing it (my first race is scheduled for April). I like that the 2011 paint is discreet and absent the copious decals. Should come in right around 15 lbs. based on weighing the components (frame in size 53 is 1.04kg and fork 369g uncut). Was able to audition the QS3 by riding my son's 2010 model featured here. It's appreciably stiffer than my beloved '09 Fuji Team.
Rather than a build list, more pics
02-26-11, 11:01 PM
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calbrner, right around $3300. Frame and fork was $726. Force group with red cranks and shifters were $1100 as part of the group buy. Boyd clinchers $1050. Rest purchased on eBay for savings.
02-26-11, 11:23 PM
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02-26-11, 11:55 PM
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Okay! I began doing some basic wrenching on my Fuji. Looking forward to putting this bike together while learning from the process. The one thing I'm unsure about is the press-in BB30 bearings. The external bearings on my Fuji (Shimano w/ Ultegra SL cranks) are really easy to work on. Are the press-fit bearings something that should be left to my LBS?
02-27-11, 06:17 AM
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Thanks! I'm excited and anticipate the completed build.
Okay! I began doing some basic wrenching on my Fuji. Looking forward to putting this bike together while learning from the process. The one thing I'm unsure about is the press-in BB30 bearings. The external bearings on my Fuji (Shimano w/ Ultegra SL cranks) are really easy to work on. Are the press-fit bearings something that should be left to my LBS?
Okay! I began doing some basic wrenching on my Fuji. Looking forward to putting this bike together while learning from the process. The one thing I'm unsure about is the press-in BB30 bearings. The external bearings on my Fuji (Shimano w/ Ultegra SL cranks) are really easy to work on. Are the press-fit bearings something that should be left to my LBS?
I am doing almost exactly this (62cm QS3 from groupbuy + all Force groupset). If it wasn't my 5th Pedal Force frame, I'd do a build thread. I got the green, black and white frame, but I know yours is going to be a killer ride.
Good luck.
02-27-11, 08:16 PM
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That is going to be one sexy bike! Make sure to take lots of pics and post them! Have fun riding it.
