WhyFi

Yes, saddle positioning should be relative to the BB/crankset, but we don't know that it was determined in some other fashion. You're making an assumption that it's being used to shorten the reach, but I can assure you that there are individuals out there that need/prefer a zero-setback post - that's why zero-setback posts exist. Also, since many bike models have the same ST angle across multiple frame sizes, sizing up or sizing down isn't necessarily going to change the need for setback/zero-setback since, again, position is set relative to the BB.

69chevy

redlude97

I personally like -17 degree stems, and that already looks slammed. As far as the seat angle, its a few degrees down from where it is commonly set up but the power saddle is supposed to kick up in the rear accentuating the nose down look. Only the nose of the sadle should be used for levelling and its for aggressive fits. The seatpost as already has been mentioned makes it a not hot, I also have to ride with the seat pretty far forward according to my fitter so I run zero setback seatposts because they look better, which is what this thread is about

Boerd

Just got my Vamoots RSL / ETap / Belgium Plus - White Industries:

LorenzoNF

Pretty much stock right now, but looking to upgrade wheels to something in the 40-50mm depth range soon.

Reeses

The geometry alone makes this hot but the discs are not

Paul Barnard

Points for Ti, for cleanliness and for American craftsmanship. All points removed by the "vortex" name. By definition, this is a vortex:



Who names a bike after a flushing toilet?

cat0020

Completed my built, put about 22 miles on it today.. internal cable routing is rather noisy without internal lining... frame/fork/seatpost/stem/headset/BB kit cost less than that Pinarello seatpost.

growlerdinky

Not

C.Jester

C.Jester

TimothyH

@cat0020, what bar is that?


-Tim-

Reeses

cat0020

Thank you.
The looks is deceiving, because the hoods are actually only 1/2" lower than my regular road bike, but still 1 1/2" higher than my TT bike.
I designate this bike as my flatland bike, majority of rides are going to be flat, with minimal elevation change. where the aero frame advantage can really benefit.

Frame looks big, because the top tube/headtube junction is normally where the top of the stem is, without any spacers on the steertube of the fork; therefore head tube looks long, frame looks bigger.
My seat height was set low for initial test ride.

Just some random Toseek bar I found on eBay, $55 full carbon, the rise on the flat part compensates if you have low stem height and still keep the axle-hood distance similar to regular road bike.

The large flat area on the bartop is really comfortable and ergonomic, thumbs & index finger falls right where they need to be among the bends of the handlebar.
Stiffness of the bar is not as others, but I'm not sprinting among cat.1 racers, so it does just fine as my flatland bike.

The only drawback is the routing of the cable housings.. internal cable housing were PITA to do and cables can bind within the internal route, too a long time to setup proper.

Delia Hogue

super hot.

redlude97

It's like the bastard child of a Look and a Venge

Crandall

+1 for Moots

Bah Humbug

And as it turns out, some people like steeper seat tube angles.

WhyFi

Crazy, innit? And really, what are we talking about here - preferences aside, an inch variation in femur length?

sevenmag

That's a beautiful frame, and I like the bar tape and bars. But the seat and the stem are losing me. But that frame is fantastic looking.

indyfabz

x2

indyfabz

Not the point of this thread. See what I did there?

WhyFi

Woof. That saddle is unforgivable.

noodle soup

who taught you how to wrap handlebars? Almost all of your bikes need some help in that department.

cycledogg

If you rode 22 miles on this bike, why is the setup tab still on the front derailleur?