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11-07-07, 12:35 AM
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How much does it weigh?
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AimHigh,
Could you aim to a higher resolution image?
If I squint, I *think* I see a bicycle in that attachment.
There are bike p0rn mouths to feed, act quick. Aim higher.
Could you aim to a higher resolution image?
If I squint, I *think* I see a bicycle in that attachment.There are bike p0rn mouths to feed, act quick. Aim higher.
11-07-07, 02:09 AM
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I would love too but Im kinda a newbie at that sort of stuff, how do I upload a higher res pic when the limit is 100kb?
11-07-07, 04:16 AM
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Google PicSizer, download it and use it to resize to a .jpg. My pics are 92 kB reduced from 1.3 MB using PicSizer.
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11-07-07, 08:57 AM
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Imageshack is popular with a lot of folks around here (though I can't stand their bandwidth restrictions). I like Flickr from the folks at Yahoo, and still others use Picasa, which is Google's entry into the fray.
Any of these services allow you to upload the larger-format photos and display them in their higher-resolution glory here at BikeForums.
11-07-07, 11:20 AM
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11-07-07, 04:12 PM
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Pics coming shortly after I finish the FD and wiring. I didn't know that I had to buy a 34.9mm FD clamp..I thought it came with the bike. Ugh.
11-07-07, 06:00 PM
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11-08-07, 08:41 AM
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I've never built a bike before, so excuse me for thinking that someone would include a cheap $15 part with one of my (few) $1000+ orders...
I'm not blaming them; I just didn't realize it.
I'm not blaming them; I just didn't realize it.
11-08-07, 10:20 AM
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Sure sounds like blame. If your derailleur had an integral clamp then it would be useless... and anyway it is a common size which many people already have and would just move with their present derailleur, or purchase with their new one. It is a derailleur part, not a frame part.
11-08-07, 11:04 AM
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A preview.
Got the shipment yesterday afternoon. Spent 2-3 hours on it so far.
Final weight is going to be around 17lbs. The frame weigh more than I'd hoped and as we all know, FSA cheats on their listed weights. The seatpost is very heavy.
Hope to have it all done soon and get in a ride this weekend.
The tires are old GP3000. Ordered black GP4000 with the frame but PF don't have them. Trying to go with a black theme with red.
Edit: Added another picture. Almost there.
Got the shipment yesterday afternoon. Spent 2-3 hours on it so far.
Final weight is going to be around 17lbs. The frame weigh more than I'd hoped and as we all know, FSA cheats on their listed weights. The seatpost is very heavy.
Hope to have it all done soon and get in a ride this weekend.
The tires are old GP3000. Ordered black GP4000 with the frame but PF don't have them. Trying to go with a black theme with red.
Edit: Added another picture. Almost there.
Last edited by sjumper; 11-09-07 at 08:36 AM.
11-08-07, 08:34 PM
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everyone has great looking bikes so far. great job guys, i think this frame looks fantastic and your part selections are only adding to the good looks
11-08-07, 09:55 PM
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Just got my frame today... thanks UTmtnbiker! It's a 55 and weighs 1112g (2.45 lbs) and the PF fork weighs 440g uncut. I originally thought I'd sell the ID14-S because it appeared to have a high axle to crown length, but my measurements indicate 366mm... which is about as short as you can get. Most forks are around 370mm and some are 375mm. The longer lengths reduce the head angle even further and I didn't want that. The 72.5 degree head angle is based on a 366 axle-crown length according to the PF site. I thought these were supposed to have a 45mm offset but the tag says "OF 43".
11-08-07, 11:45 PM
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Just got my frame today... thanks UTmtnbiker! It's a 55 and weighs 1112g (2.45 lbs) and the PF fork weighs 440g uncut. I originally thought I'd sell the ID14-S because it appeared to have a high axle to crown length, but my measurements indicate 366mm... which is about as short as you can get. Most forks are around 370mm and some are 375mm. The longer lengths reduce the head angle even further and I didn't want that. The 72.5 degree head angle is based on a 366 axle-crown length according to the PF site. I thought these were supposed to have a 45mm offset but the tag says "OF 43".
11-09-07, 10:05 AM
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A preview.
Got the shipment yesterday afternoon. Spent 2-3 hours on it so far.
Final weight is going to be around 17lbs. The frame weigh more than I'd hoped and as we all know, FSA cheats on their listed weights. The seatpost is very heavy.
Hope to have it all done soon and get in a ride this weekend.
The tires are old GP3000. Ordered black GP4000 with the frame but PF don't have them. Trying to go with a black theme with red.
Edit: Added another picture. Almost there.
Got the shipment yesterday afternoon. Spent 2-3 hours on it so far.
Final weight is going to be around 17lbs. The frame weigh more than I'd hoped and as we all know, FSA cheats on their listed weights. The seatpost is very heavy.
Hope to have it all done soon and get in a ride this weekend.
The tires are old GP3000. Ordered black GP4000 with the frame but PF don't have them. Trying to go with a black theme with red.
Edit: Added another picture. Almost there.
Those Blue Tyres ruin it for me...
11-09-07, 10:12 AM
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11-09-07, 11:35 AM
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Yup, rruff, definitely show pics. Wasn't looking to sell, but a Colnago with my name on it happened to ambush me at the LBS. Hope you put many, many miles on it.
11-09-07, 03:58 PM
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mine finally arrived this week and got it built yesterday. took it out for a ride this morning. the ride is slightly harsher than the RS but get off the saddle and this bike takes off. handling is good but felt a bit more twitchy than the RS (not a bad thing - makes sharp cornering a lot more fun). don't really know why since i'm running the same fork and the geometry of both bikes are the same. i'm also running the same stem length and handle bar with.
the only problem i am having at the moment is the front derailleur (Campy Centaur 07) throwing the chain off the big ring if i'm not careful with the length of the shifter paddle stroke. anyone care to shed some light on how to resolve this problem?
anyway, here are a couple of pics of the bike.
the only problem i am having at the moment is the front derailleur (Campy Centaur 07) throwing the chain off the big ring if i'm not careful with the length of the shifter paddle stroke. anyone care to shed some light on how to resolve this problem?
anyway, here are a couple of pics of the bike.
11-09-07, 04:25 PM
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There are two little Phillips head screws on the body of the FD. The lower one is the end of stroke. You'll need to tighten it until the FD almost touches the chain with the chain on your big chainring and your smallest cog in back (i.e., 11 or 12) with the FD shifted all the way toward the biggest chainring. You'll probably to then shift to the small chainring (all the way over) and tighten your shift cable. Should take 2 minutes once you get it in the bikestand.
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11-09-07, 07:31 PM
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There are two little Phillips head screws on the body of the FD. The lower one is the end of stroke. You'll need to tighten it until the FD almost touches the chain with the chain on your big chainring and your smallest cog in back (i.e., 11 or 12) with the FD shifted all the way toward the biggest chainring. You'll probably to then shift to the small chainring (all the way over) and tighten your shift cable. Should take 2 minutes once you get it in the bikestand.
11-09-07, 07:54 PM
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11-09-07, 08:53 PM
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I'm in the midst of building the ZX3 this weekend (I've been home sick for the past two days, so bike building beats the in-house alternatives).
Right now, I'm a few steps past this:
I'm gonna have the LBS do the chop on the fork, but it's coming together nicely.
Right now, I'm a few steps past this:
I'm gonna have the LBS do the chop on the fork, but it's coming together nicely.
11-09-07, 11:40 PM
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Here's my build, ready to go. First long ride tomorrow.
Easton EC90 SLX fork and bars, Ritchey WCS stem, Vuelta Team SL wheels, Speedplay Ti pedals,
Cane Creek 200sl brakes (lighter than SRAM), SRAM Force drivetrain
~15.2 lbs ~$2700
Oh, yeah, I too created matter. Post assembly combined weight is more than sum of the parts!
Not too worry, it's still 3 lbs less than my Ti, and 6 lbs less than my steel bike.
Easton EC90 SLX fork and bars, Ritchey WCS stem, Vuelta Team SL wheels, Speedplay Ti pedals,
Cane Creek 200sl brakes (lighter than SRAM), SRAM Force drivetrain
~15.2 lbs ~$2700
Oh, yeah, I too created matter. Post assembly combined weight is more than sum of the parts!
Not too worry, it's still 3 lbs less than my Ti, and 6 lbs less than my steel bike.
11-10-07, 12:18 AM
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What fork are you running? Looks like the ID14-S without the sticker...
11-10-07, 06:57 AM
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What you want to hear I doubt you'll ever find here. Trying to compare something so subjective as a bike's "feel" from one to another all with many different components is ridiculous at best. I seriously doubt 99% of the people in this forum can truly "feel" the difference in compliance or stiffness between a fork or another, wheels, bottom bracket vs seat stays/chain stay, etc. Placebo effect is what you'll find mostly but not the objective data you are looking for.
I think we all spend too much time over analizing minutia and loose track of the main objective here: you still have to pedal the darn thing!!!
If it makes you feel any better, the 8 lb steel bike I rode prior to this one was very much of a racing bike and plenty stiff. The placebo effect of spending a couple of grand in this new bike with the wheels and components tell me that it "feels" stiffer and faster despite me taking exactly the same amount of time today to do my regular 42 mile loop as it did on the steel bike
I think we all spend too much time over analizing minutia and loose track of the main objective here: you still have to pedal the darn thing!!!
If it makes you feel any better, the 8 lb steel bike I rode prior to this one was very much of a racing bike and plenty stiff. The placebo effect of spending a couple of grand in this new bike with the wheels and components tell me that it "feels" stiffer and faster despite me taking exactly the same amount of time today to do my regular 42 mile loop as it did on the steel bike
Objective, blinded testing methods, in "real-life" riding conditions, is pretty difficult to set-up & carry out.
Otoh, re. subjective opinions.... Now that's no problem.