Notices
Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) Looking to lose that spare tire? Ideal weight 200+? Frustrated being a large cyclist in a sport geared for the ultra-light? Learn about the bikes and parts that can take the abuse of a heavier cyclist, how to keep your body going while losing the weight, and get support from others who've been successful.

Clyde's NBD!

Old 06-30-19, 10:34 AM
  #1  
sdmc530
Heft On Wheels
Thread Starter
 
sdmc530's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: South Dakota
Posts: 3,123

Bikes: Specialized,Cannondale,Argon 18

Mentioned: 13 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 887 Post(s)
Liked 560 Times in 346 Posts
Clyde's NBD!

Always wanted a carbon road bike and always wanting an Argon 18, fell in love with them a few years back buying wasn't an option because of the price tag I decided to do a project.

Argon 18 Krypton kr 36
105 drive train
Praxis cranks/bb
Ultegra hubs on H Plus Son rims

Still playing with the steering set up so forgive the taller steerer and such up front.
Just had to share it with somebody!! I am pretty happy with how it turned out. Wife wasn't as thrilled to have another bike in the house


sdmc530 is offline  
Likes For sdmc530:
Old 06-30-19, 11:51 PM
  #2  
jsigone
got the climbing bug
 
jsigone's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: San Diego
Posts: 10,204

Bikes: one for everything

Mentioned: 82 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 632 Post(s)
Liked 908 Times in 273 Posts
Sweet bike!!
jsigone is offline  
Likes For jsigone:
Old 07-02-19, 06:33 AM
  #3  
ChinookTx
Full Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Gatineau, Quebec
Posts: 293

Bikes: Lynskey GR270

Mentioned: 5 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 115 Post(s)
Liked 69 Times in 49 Posts
Originally Posted by sdmc530
Still playing with the steering set up so forgive the taller steerer and such up front.
Nice bike!

If you mean the stem isn't low and slammed: just set it up so it's comfortable. "Nice looking" never helped anyone on a long ride!
ChinookTx is offline  
Likes For ChinookTx:
Old 07-02-19, 06:58 AM
  #4  
sdmc530
Heft On Wheels
Thread Starter
 
sdmc530's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: South Dakota
Posts: 3,123

Bikes: Specialized,Cannondale,Argon 18

Mentioned: 13 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 887 Post(s)
Liked 560 Times in 346 Posts
Originally Posted by ChinookTx
Nice bike!

If you mean the stem isn't low and slammed: just set it up so it's comfortable. "Nice looking" never helped anyone on a long ride!
Oh yeah, I always go for comfort, just not sure if I am 100% there yet. Still dabbling probably have to cut it just a scosch more.

I don't even like the slammed look, my back hurts when I see that...….
sdmc530 is offline  
Old 07-02-19, 09:06 AM
  #5  
Kedosto
Callipygian Connoisseur
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,373
Mentioned: 13 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 564 Post(s)
Liked 350 Times in 190 Posts
I’m a sucker for black & white.


-Kedosto
Kedosto is offline  
Likes For Kedosto:
Old 07-02-19, 12:31 PM
  #6  
Aahzz
Senior Member
 
Aahzz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Union, KY (Near Cincinnati)
Posts: 509

Bikes: '17 Trek FX2, '19 Trek FX 3 Disc

Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 108 Post(s)
Liked 214 Times in 87 Posts
Sweet!!
Aahzz is offline  
Likes For Aahzz:
Old 07-06-19, 09:46 AM
  #7  
cyclist2000
Senior Member
 
cyclist2000's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Up
Posts: 4,695

Bikes: Masi, Giant TCR, Eisentraut (retired), Jamis Aurora Elite, Zullo, Cannondale, 84 & 93 Stumpjumpers, Waterford, Tern D8, Bianchi, Gunner Roadie, Serotta, Serotta Duette, was gifted a Diamond Back

Mentioned: 4 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 305 Post(s)
Liked 2,038 Times in 604 Posts
Originally Posted by sdmc530
Oh yeah, I always go for comfort, just not sure if I am 100% there yet. Still dabbling probably have to cut it just a scosch more.

I don't even like the slammed look, my back hurts when I see that...….
I wouldn't cut the steer tube, I just put spacers on top so I can raise it later if it isn't comfortable.
cyclist2000 is offline  
Likes For cyclist2000:
Old 07-06-19, 10:18 AM
  #8  
sdmc530
Heft On Wheels
Thread Starter
 
sdmc530's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: South Dakota
Posts: 3,123

Bikes: Specialized,Cannondale,Argon 18

Mentioned: 13 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 887 Post(s)
Liked 560 Times in 346 Posts
Originally Posted by cyclist2000
I wouldn't cut the steer tube, I just put spacers on top so I can raise it later if it isn't comfortable.
I did trim it a bit because it was super long from the factory but I am not doing any more cutting if at all until I get it just perfect. I don't have that many spacers in it now really so I probably wont cut it at all again.
sdmc530 is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
delbiker1
Classic & Vintage
6
04-28-19 07:37 PM
nunavutpanther
Road Cycling
25
09-05-17 09:58 AM
nath812
Road Cycling
11
08-10-13 01:46 PM
markm109
Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
14
01-31-13 07:32 PM
laxpatrick
Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10
04-16-12 09:21 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.