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05-02-11, 02:54 PM
#1926
Papaya King
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Nice!
05-05-11, 11:30 PM
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2011 Motobecane Fantom CX Cyclocross 54cm
05-06-11, 10:06 PM
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Oh that's GORGEOUS!!!
I almost bought one of those instead of my Origin 8-wasn't that I though one was better than the other (spec was a bit better on the Motobecane,actually),it came down to steel vs aluminum and supporting my LBS (who's also been a friend fo r15+ years 
). NICE ride,Brother!
05-06-11, 11:08 PM
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Oh that's GORGEOUS!!! I almost bought one of those instead of my Origin 8-wasn't that I though one was better than the other (spec was a bit better on the Motobecane,actually),it came down to steel vs aluminum and supporting my LBS (who's also been a friend fo r15+ years ). NICE ride,Brother!
I almost bought one of those instead of my Origin 8-wasn't that I though one was better than the other (spec was a bit better on the Motobecane,actually),it came down to steel vs aluminum and supporting my LBS (who's also been a friend fo r15+ years ). NICE ride,Brother!
05-11-11, 03:53 PM
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I need to start using something other than flickr to post up my pictures
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05-13-11, 07:46 AM
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Fantom CX Commute
This week I started commuting on this bike. I have been making adjustment every ride.
Compared to my road bike this bike is an SUV. Reminds of Tonka truck. I cut through
grass from pavement and very stable in the ride. I have to build my strength with the
bike so I'll be able to toss it around in fall cross races.
Compared to my road bike this bike is an SUV. Reminds of Tonka truck. I cut through
grass from pavement and very stable in the ride. I have to build my strength with the
bike so I'll be able to toss it around in fall cross races.
05-13-11, 10:44 PM
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05-14-11, 01:03 PM
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Extra pic and specs list. Thinking about a few changes in the near future. I do not have separate weights for all parts:
Frame: Kinesis Extralight cyclocross ; 56 cm (custom black anodized)
Fork: Advance cyclocross full carbon
Headset: Chris King Ahead ; 1 1/8" (black) w/titanium bolt and carbon cap
Stem: Syntace F99 ; Ø 26.0 w/titanium kit
Handlebar: Syntace Racelite ; 440 mm ; Ø 26.0 ; shortened
Shifters: Campagnolo Chorus Ergopower 10-speed (right) / non-Ergo Campagnolo Record (left)
Ribbon: Fy'zik ; white
Cables: Campagnolo (black)
Front derailleur: -
Rear derailleur: Campagnolo Chorus 10-speed (short cage)
Chain: Campagnolo C-10
Cassette: Campagnolo Record 12-25
Crankset: Storck Powerarms; 172.5 mm w/ TA Hexoa 42t (black) and Stronglight carbon guards
Bottom bracket: Shimano Dura-Ace JIS ; 113 mm
Brakes: Spooky carbon cantilevers w/alu bolts, BBB cartridges and Lightweight rubber
Pedals: Time Atac XS carbon/titanium
Hubs: Lightweight w/Tune skewers (black)
Spokes: Lightweight
Rims: Lightweight
Tubes: Gommitalia, 30 mm
Seatpost:Thomson Elite masterpiece; 330 mm ; Ø 27.2 mm (black)
Saddle: Selle Italia SLR (special edition)
Seat clamp: Nishiki (black) w/titanium bolt
Weight (digital hanger scale in my bike shop): 7297 grams
Frame: Kinesis Extralight cyclocross ; 56 cm (custom black anodized)
Fork: Advance cyclocross full carbon
Headset: Chris King Ahead ; 1 1/8" (black) w/titanium bolt and carbon cap
Stem: Syntace F99 ; Ø 26.0 w/titanium kit
Handlebar: Syntace Racelite ; 440 mm ; Ø 26.0 ; shortened
Shifters: Campagnolo Chorus Ergopower 10-speed (right) / non-Ergo Campagnolo Record (left)
Ribbon: Fy'zik ; white
Cables: Campagnolo (black)
Front derailleur: -
Rear derailleur: Campagnolo Chorus 10-speed (short cage)
Chain: Campagnolo C-10
Cassette: Campagnolo Record 12-25
Crankset: Storck Powerarms; 172.5 mm w/ TA Hexoa 42t (black) and Stronglight carbon guards
Bottom bracket: Shimano Dura-Ace JIS ; 113 mm
Brakes: Spooky carbon cantilevers w/alu bolts, BBB cartridges and Lightweight rubber
Pedals: Time Atac XS carbon/titanium
Hubs: Lightweight w/Tune skewers (black)
Spokes: Lightweight
Rims: Lightweight
Tubes: Gommitalia, 30 mm
Seatpost:Thomson Elite masterpiece; 330 mm ; Ø 27.2 mm (black)
Saddle: Selle Italia SLR (special edition)
Seat clamp: Nishiki (black) w/titanium bolt
Weight (digital hanger scale in my bike shop): 7297 grams
Pure class.
05-21-11, 12:06 PM
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@gavo I would have to agree! That bike is awesome!!
05-23-11, 08:50 AM
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Those are Challenge Grifo's. He is a teammate.
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I'm not one for fawning over bicycles, but I do believe that our bikes communicate with us, and what this bike is saying is, "You're an idiot." BikeSnobNYC
I'm not one for fawning over bicycles, but I do believe that our bikes communicate with us, and what this bike is saying is, "You're an idiot." BikeSnobNYC
06-05-11, 05:27 PM
#1944
i'll probably break it
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a few pages back i posted a pic of my bike post-paris2ancaster, heres a pic of me during[its weird seeing pics of yourself on the bike]
laugh at my lined snowboard helmet/mess bag steez during race. i had tallboys in there. lulz
laugh at my lined snowboard helmet/mess bag steez during race. i had tallboys in there. lulz
06-07-11, 09:01 PM
#1946
Ths Hipstr Kills Masheenz
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great but REAL easy to fall off the back of. still getting used to it for remounts.
it's the gel triathalon version so it's got some padding.
i rode the bike just as it stands in that photo for about 55 miles that day keeping up with my friends on road bikes.
it's the gel triathalon version so it's got some padding.
i rode the bike just as it stands in that photo for about 55 miles that day keeping up with my friends on road bikes.
06-17-11, 07:44 AM
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Becomes
Soon to have drop bars, Avid BB7's and Tektro SS lever while I tinker fitting hydraulic brakes into campy 10sp bodies
I'm fortunate enough to work in a bike shop. Build cost so far $750, that's including buying the bike in its original configuration.. It will also get a nicer lighter seat soon enough, possibly carbon cranks, possibly fulcrum red metal whatever the top model is in 29er.
Single speed 45x18. 700x35c tyres.
06-17-11, 11:22 AM
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Thought I might show my 27 year old Aussie built Ricardo. I much prefer 35c to road tires thanks to large clearances and very comfy offroad.
I totally rebuilt it myself.
Before
After
I totally rebuilt it myself.
Before
After
06-19-11, 02:56 PM
#1950
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I finally bought a Tricross, a bike I've been looking at forever. I hesitated because a) they were too expensive, and b) I was concerned it would be too small, even in the 61cm size. A good ebay deal on an Expert frameset took care of concern a), but my aching back after today's ride tells me concern b) has some validity.
I may need to try a longer stem and see what that does.
I may need to try a longer stem and see what that does.