My second build - another Chinabomb
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I know this is probably a waste of $$ but being new, I want to try some of the suggestions made. Once I know what works best for me then I can stop buying stuff...
Found a good deal on a set of Ultegra wheels. Added a 12-25 cassette as recommended by a fellow Floridian forum member: US$383.34 - Competitive Cyclist
Shimano Ultegra WH-6800 Road Wheelset - Clincher
Shima Ultegra 6800 Cassette 12-25
I wanted the extra set of wheels anyway... and Competitive had the price I was looking for... the cassette is more to try a different configuration and also to avoid having to switch cassettes between wheels...
There.... I am done buying parts...
Found a good deal on a set of Ultegra wheels. Added a 12-25 cassette as recommended by a fellow Floridian forum member: US$383.34 - Competitive Cyclist
Shimano Ultegra WH-6800 Road Wheelset - Clincher
Shima Ultegra 6800 Cassette 12-25
I wanted the extra set of wheels anyway... and Competitive had the price I was looking for... the cassette is more to try a different configuration and also to avoid having to switch cassettes between wheels...
There.... I am done buying parts...
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Hummm, good point. Did not think of the noise/rattle these would make like that. I can always put that small stuff into a small bag and that will avoid the rattle. I like it separate from the tube to avoid any of these tools to puncture the tube ... I do have the inner tube in a small bag of its own to add some protection to it.
Edit: found a spare bag... tools in there and in the cup. Left the cup in there instead of just placing the bag inside. If space is an issue I can always get rid of the cup. But I think it helps avoiding these tools from damaging the inner tube below.
Edit: found a spare bag... tools in there and in the cup. Left the cup in there instead of just placing the bag inside. If space is an issue I can always get rid of the cup. But I think it helps avoiding these tools from damaging the inner tube below.
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Innovation is not dead.
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I don't believe that and I doubt you do.
Always good to have a backup. I'd do it if I could afford it ... no that's not true. if I had a spare wheel set I'd try to build a bike around it.
Really eager to hear how the 12-25 works for you. Florida being the land of micro-mountains, I'd bet it is fine .... but for my weak self, i'd prefer 12-28 (haven't checked if there is a 12-28 Ultegra.)
On the other hand, I have hit about 40 mph on one of the very few downhills out here, so 50-11 isn't totally useless ... superfluous most of the time.
Well thanks a bunch, pal. Now I have to go to their site and check their prices.
Always good to have a backup. I'd do it if I could afford it ... no that's not true. if I had a spare wheel set I'd try to build a bike around it.
Really eager to hear how the 12-25 works for you. Florida being the land of micro-mountains, I'd bet it is fine .... but for my weak self, i'd prefer 12-28 (haven't checked if there is a 12-28 Ultegra.)
On the other hand, I have hit about 40 mph on one of the very few downhills out here, so 50-11 isn't totally useless ... superfluous most of the time.
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I don't believe that and I doubt you do.
Always good to have a backup. I'd do it if I could afford it ... no that's not true. if I had a spare wheel set I'd try to build a bike around it.
Really eager to hear how the 12-25 works for you. Florida being the land of micro-mountains, I'd bet it is fine .... but for my weak self, i'd prefer 12-28 (haven't checked if there is a 12-28 Ultegra.)
On the other hand, I have hit about 40 mph on one of the very few downhills out here, so 50-11 isn't totally useless ... superfluous most of the time.
Well thanks a bunch, pal. Now I have to go to their site and check their prices.
Always good to have a backup. I'd do it if I could afford it ... no that's not true. if I had a spare wheel set I'd try to build a bike around it.
Really eager to hear how the 12-25 works for you. Florida being the land of micro-mountains, I'd bet it is fine .... but for my weak self, i'd prefer 12-28 (haven't checked if there is a 12-28 Ultegra.)
On the other hand, I have hit about 40 mph on one of the very few downhills out here, so 50-11 isn't totally useless ... superfluous most of the time.
Well thanks a bunch, pal. Now I have to go to their site and check their prices.
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So much for going on a ride for 20 miles... had to cut it short to get on a work related call... the good news, no rattle from the tools inside the bottle bagging everything worked.
Ride...
At least getting better at maintaining cadence... will see if weather and work allows me to go out again before the day is over...
Also, this came in while I was riding. Will install in a few minutes.
Ride...
At least getting better at maintaining cadence... will see if weather and work allows me to go out again before the day is over...
Also, this came in while I was riding. Will install in a few minutes.
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Somewhat near Snow Hill mountain bike trails.
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I know the area well... until last year, we used to have property right in front of the bike trail... On Snow Hill Road (Bob White Trail to be exact), loved the area and got the land with the hope of building a home... but as always, life gets in the way... children love where we are, friends, school... 15 years later we are still in the same house...
Back to the build... this was easier to install than I was expecting. Always a good thing
Back to the build... this was easier to install than I was expecting. Always a good thing
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I need to stop searching... but I ordered this... US$136.80 for 420 mm x 100 mm . If the quality is good, that is going to look great on the bike... and I will have a spare stem and handlebar in the parts bin...
2017 2017 Newest T800 Integrated Carbon Handlebar Road Bicycle Handlebar From Aaabike, $100.51 | Dhgate.Com
flame suit properly in place... flame on!!
2017 2017 Newest T800 Integrated Carbon Handlebar Road Bicycle Handlebar From Aaabike, $100.51 | Dhgate.Com
flame suit properly in place... flame on!!
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Told you, you weren't done buying parts .... is the credit card maxxed? No, cool, i just found a really sweet .......
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Do the bars come with the cool areo spacers?
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I don't know... there is a photo that shows them, but not listed in the description... I will find out when it arrives.
I had already purchased the spacers... just need the bar.
On other news, tires arrived
I had already purchased the spacers... just need the bar.
On other news, tires arrived
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Wahoo sensors, Shimano Ultegra Wheelset, 12-25 cassette, and seat came in.
I am not going for any specific weight on the build... but sharing just for kicks. This seat is 167.5 grams vs 266.7 grams for the one on the first build.
Wheels with tires... these came out to be 18 grams more than first build... go figure... I thought that Michelin tire was going to be lighter (and yes, using same inner tube as in the first build). 1375 grams vs 1357 grams. This is rear wheel, tire, inner tube, and quick release skewer.
After that, I installed the cassette and got it on the bike.
I am not going for any specific weight on the build... but sharing just for kicks. This seat is 167.5 grams vs 266.7 grams for the one on the first build.
Wheels with tires... these came out to be 18 grams more than first build... go figure... I thought that Michelin tire was going to be lighter (and yes, using same inner tube as in the first build). 1375 grams vs 1357 grams. This is rear wheel, tire, inner tube, and quick release skewer.
After that, I installed the cassette and got it on the bike.
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Waiting for more inner tubes to arrive so that I can install the tire on the front rim. And waiting for the rest of the parts that should be here next week or mind August (LOL, got to love those shipping estimates)
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Do not mock me - But on the first build I had the Ultegra hub not facing the same direction as the rear one (made sure I don't make that mistake in this new build). And yes, I know that makes no difference in how the bike works/behaves.
Anyway, for correcting this I had to swap around the skewer, remove and turn around the tire (it has a specific rotation direction). This was a great exercise as it allowed me to see what it would be having to fix a flat on the road. What was interesting was that working the Continental Gatorskin tires was a lot easier to install/remove than the Michelin... I might give up the cool red-stripes and just install Continental again when the time comes to replace tires.
Anyway, for correcting this I had to swap around the skewer, remove and turn around the tire (it has a specific rotation direction). This was a great exercise as it allowed me to see what it would be having to fix a flat on the road. What was interesting was that working the Continental Gatorskin tires was a lot easier to install/remove than the Michelin... I might give up the cool red-stripes and just install Continental again when the time comes to replace tires.
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Vittorio also makes some colored tires ... so does Continental but not as good as the Vittorio (290 tpi, 220 grams per tire)
As for weight ... weight doesn't really matter on an aero bike ... or a toy. Since you ride for fun and fitness, weight is not really an issue.
My Workswell is sort of light ... and I get a warm, fuzzy feeling from that ... but because it is really just a toy, I won't spend another several hundred just to save a few moe grams. Maybe I will give myself a present if I can drop another 50 lbs ... and Keep it off.
Your bike just Looks bad-a$$, and it would look that way even if you filled it with lead shot.
I am looking at the Workswell WCB-R-081 (WCB-R-081(Disc brake)-workswellbikes is the disc model but they offer v-brakes and direct-mount brakes too) .... for a longer-term project ... similar frame to yours ... not because I need another bike, or because i need an aero bike ... but because every time I went into the garage and saw it I would be happy.
For now, I am living vicariously in your garage. Warn your wife in case she goes to your virtual garage, I don't want to scare her.
As for weight ... weight doesn't really matter on an aero bike ... or a toy. Since you ride for fun and fitness, weight is not really an issue.
My Workswell is sort of light ... and I get a warm, fuzzy feeling from that ... but because it is really just a toy, I won't spend another several hundred just to save a few moe grams. Maybe I will give myself a present if I can drop another 50 lbs ... and Keep it off.
Your bike just Looks bad-a$$, and it would look that way even if you filled it with lead shot.
I am looking at the Workswell WCB-R-081 (WCB-R-081(Disc brake)-workswellbikes is the disc model but they offer v-brakes and direct-mount brakes too) .... for a longer-term project ... similar frame to yours ... not because I need another bike, or because i need an aero bike ... but because every time I went into the garage and saw it I would be happy.
For now, I am living vicariously in your garage. Warn your wife in case she goes to your virtual garage, I don't want to scare her.
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Do not mock me - But on the first build I had the Ultegra hub not facing the same direction as the rear one (made sure I don't make that mistake in this new build). And yes, I know that makes no difference in how the bike works/behaves.
Anyway, for correcting this I had to swap around the skewer, remove and turn around the tire (it has a specific rotation direction). This was a great exercise as it allowed me to see what it would be having to fix a flat on the road. What was interesting was that working the Continental Gatorskin tires was a lot easier to install/remove than the Michelin... I might give up the cool red-stripes and just install Continental again when the time comes to replace tires.
Anyway, for correcting this I had to swap around the skewer, remove and turn around the tire (it has a specific rotation direction). This was a great exercise as it allowed me to see what it would be having to fix a flat on the road. What was interesting was that working the Continental Gatorskin tires was a lot easier to install/remove than the Michelin... I might give up the cool red-stripes and just install Continental again when the time comes to replace tires.
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Vittorio also makes some colored tires ... so does Continental but not as good as the Vittorio (290 tpi, 220 grams per tire)
As for weight ... weight doesn't really matter on an aero bike ... or a toy. Since you ride for fun and fitness, weight is not really an issue.
My Workswell is sort of light ... and I get a warm, fuzzy feeling from that ... but because it is really just a toy, I won't spend another several hundred just to save a few moe grams. Maybe I will give myself a present if I can drop another 50 lbs ... and Keep it off.
Your bike just Looks bad-a$$, and it would look that way even if you filled it with lead shot.
I am looking at the Workswell WCB-R-081 (WCB-R-081(Disc brake)-workswellbikes is the disc model but they offer v-brakes and direct-mount brakes too) .... for a longer-term project ... similar frame to yours ... not because I need another bike, or because i need an aero bike ... but because every time I went into the garage and saw it I would be happy.
For now, I am living vicariously in your garage. Warn your wife in case she goes to your virtual garage, I don't want to scare her.
As for weight ... weight doesn't really matter on an aero bike ... or a toy. Since you ride for fun and fitness, weight is not really an issue.
My Workswell is sort of light ... and I get a warm, fuzzy feeling from that ... but because it is really just a toy, I won't spend another several hundred just to save a few moe grams. Maybe I will give myself a present if I can drop another 50 lbs ... and Keep it off.
Your bike just Looks bad-a$$, and it would look that way even if you filled it with lead shot.
I am looking at the Workswell WCB-R-081 (WCB-R-081(Disc brake)-workswellbikes is the disc model but they offer v-brakes and direct-mount brakes too) .... for a longer-term project ... similar frame to yours ... not because I need another bike, or because i need an aero bike ... but because every time I went into the garage and saw it I would be happy.
For now, I am living vicariously in your garage. Warn your wife in case she goes to your virtual garage, I don't want to scare her.
And great to read the feedback on the Michelin. But man were those more difficult to install than the Gatorskin!
I did find some Continental Ultra Sport II 700x25c in Black/Red... ordered a set as the price was good... since these were the only ones I found in 25 with black/red combo. So I have tires to last me until 2020
Have a great weekend.
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Groupset just arrived!
Started installing a few things. Can't work much on the front as the thin aero spacers, stem, and bars are not here to properly measure and cut the fork tube... but I can install the crank and rear brake caliper!
Started installing a few things. Can't work much on the front as the thin aero spacers, stem, and bars are not here to properly measure and cut the fork tube... but I can install the crank and rear brake caliper!
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