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All Done!
Finally done. 54cm Surly Pacer built to go far away. I finished on Sunday afternoon and have put only 52 miles on it in the last 2 days - I absolutely love it. Going from a stock-out-of-box carbon bike to this hand built steel roadie with Ultegra, Dura-Ace and Ritchey components, I'm much happier with this custom build.
After riding only fixed for the last 2 months, having a geared bike again sure is nice.
Yes, that is an anodized blue cable end
After riding only fixed for the last 2 months, having a geared bike again sure is nice.
Yes, that is an anodized blue cable end
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Beautiful!
But tell us - How does it RIDE?
But tell us - How does it RIDE?
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Rides like a dream! Very smooth, and the combo between 700c X 28 Gatorskins and the plush steel ride, it glides over the bumps and lumps like a Cadillac. You really can't go wrong with Dura-Ace shifters, too.
My goal was to build a non-racy, comfortable ride that I can go forever on. I used to have one of those Scattante CFR Race bikes and I did a century on it and it killed me. It just didn't fit me and I learned that building a custom bike, although a bit more expensive, was really the route to go. I know it is unlikely, but I was a little nervous about bombing down a hill at 45MPH on my carbon bike - took away my confidence. I feel a lot better on a steel steed. The geometry climbs SO easy.
My brother really helped me pick out components and we finished it Sunday afternoon in Santa Cruz. I drove back to San Jose, got dressed, and took it out for the first time which, I thought, was just going to be a 20 mile quickie. I soon found myself 20-30-40 miles before I needed to beat the sunset to get back home. I could've kept going - and unlike my CFR, it didn't beat me up so I had the energy to go.
Fits every one of my expectations. I guess when you spend a $$$$, time and research on a build, it's worth it in the end - much better that a stock bike for me.
My goal was to build a non-racy, comfortable ride that I can go forever on. I used to have one of those Scattante CFR Race bikes and I did a century on it and it killed me. It just didn't fit me and I learned that building a custom bike, although a bit more expensive, was really the route to go. I know it is unlikely, but I was a little nervous about bombing down a hill at 45MPH on my carbon bike - took away my confidence. I feel a lot better on a steel steed. The geometry climbs SO easy.
My brother really helped me pick out components and we finished it Sunday afternoon in Santa Cruz. I drove back to San Jose, got dressed, and took it out for the first time which, I thought, was just going to be a 20 mile quickie. I soon found myself 20-30-40 miles before I needed to beat the sunset to get back home. I could've kept going - and unlike my CFR, it didn't beat me up so I had the energy to go.
Fits every one of my expectations. I guess when you spend a $$$$, time and research on a build, it's worth it in the end - much better that a stock bike for me.
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nice! very clean!!! that is a lot of spacers though, but it blends well with the shifters and seatpost collar.
Why are you afraid of going fast with carbon?
Why are you afraid of going fast with carbon?
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As far as the spacers are concerned, I was going for more comfort so I wanted a less agressive bar position. And in case I ever have to swap stems, I wanted plenty of room to accomodate.
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That's a seriously sweet ride you've got now. Yeah, you don't need to be too agressive in your position on long hauls. Hey, is that steel lugs I see on the fork? Pretty classic.