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Old 03-15-21, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by teutoned
too many red bits makes me feel like it’s trying TOO hard.

IMO, hot is effortless or at least making it look so.
All the lettering/labeling turns me off more than the red trim -a different taste here.
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Old 03-15-21, 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Kimmo
Still tinkering with this old thing... not sure if I've posted it with these wheels yet, just ditched the Red crank.
58cm 06 TCR Advanced LE, 2nd gen Red shifting (with 12/14t), billet ti/al 12/23, 9000 chain, 53/39 172.5, and front brake, 7400 rear brake, Jagwire Elite Link, Zipp 110/17, 40cm Aeronova copy, Tioga Spyder, Decadence 49mm tubulars, 23/25 Corsas.

6.35kg with pedals, cage and lights.




Yes I know it's a bitsa but it works sweet, the aesthetics of the Red bits are a good match for 9000, and one of these days I'll throw 9070 shifting at it anyway. Maybe wait till I can afford the 9170 levers, which look a fair bit better IMO
There's a lot going on there between the wall to wall graphics and the multiple shades of red. Not feeling the seed pod cable. If you have a Jones on for red cable, get some of the smooth sided in a brighter shade that's closer to the red stripes on the frame. Ditch the red brake pads/holders for black/silver. If you feel the need for red in that area, get some red Koolstop pads instead.

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Old 03-15-21, 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by teutoned
No way Jose!

not sure how riding “indoors” requires a saddle bag?

When is a SMP, sexy? IMO, never!

Hot or Not Tip, if you ride SMP and wanna post your ride in the thread, switch it out with something that isn’t suffering from ED just for the pic.

IMO, jury is still out on the different depth wheels. I get their purpose but I’m pretty sure it ain’t this thread.


I get it. I am on the trainerroad plan so 5 days a week on the trainer. When the weather's nice I switch to an outdoor day. Not swapping the saddle anytime soon. I actually might keep it on I can ride in the drops with this saddle way longer than the power I had on. Enve only sells these wheels this way, they're not for looks, which I suppose is the point of the thread lol. I guess my race rig isnt meant for hot or not. I am ok with that
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Old 03-15-21, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by teutoned
too many red bits makes me feel like it’s trying TOO hard.
+1

I'm guilty of the same crime.

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Old 03-15-21, 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by teutoned
IMO, jury is still out on the different depth wheels. I get their purpose but I’m pretty sure it ain’t this thread.
This is the current standard for Enve road wheel sets.
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Old 03-16-21, 05:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Hapsmo911
Quick pic, just got the wheels yesterday. Tarmac SL7 expert, ENVE 5.6's, Chris King Hubs w/Ceramic bearings, Kogal BB, Aerofly bars, my indoor riding saddle Selle SMP, Quarq PM.
IMO, this rig is all business. A very clean build and everything just flows together. HOT.
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Old 03-16-21, 06:13 AM
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Since taking this pic two weeks ago, I've swapped out the Record 11 pieces and JT GT-F calipers for H11 ergos + calipers, SR11 rd and SR12 fd.




A budget build that has exceeded all my expectations.
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Old 03-16-21, 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by teutoned

For your critique...
Looks like it's trying too hard. *shrug*

edit: what's with the lacing on the rear wheel? Looks like the valve isn't between ~parallel spokes.
also, the off-balance 5000 label would be a deal-breaker for me - I'd never buy 'em.

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Old 03-17-21, 07:25 PM
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For your consideration. 2020 S-Works Roubaix.

The wheels are not as hot as they could be, I know. And maybe I should've waited until a sunnier day, but no pictures ever do full justice for the paint job, and I was too excited to wait any longer.




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Old 03-17-21, 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by pbd
For your consideration. 2020 S-Works Roubaix.

The wheels are not as hot as they could be, I know. And maybe I should've waited until a sunnier day, but no pictures ever do full justice for the paint job, and I was too excited to wait any longer.




Hot, and well staged. Nothing wrong with those wheels at all.
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Originally Posted by pbd
For your consideration. 2020 S-Works Roubaix.

The wheels are not as hot as they could be, I know. And maybe I should've waited until a sunnier day, but no pictures ever do full justice for the paint job, and I was too excited to wait any longer.




Not feeling the paint scheme. Probably me, not the bike. The colorway has that sheen/look of an oil spill/slick on water.

Edit: If you feel the need for valve stem caps, put some black ones on.

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Old 03-18-21, 02:04 AM
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Whoa, get some sun on it. Gotta see that
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Old 03-18-21, 05:09 AM
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A few changes since I last posted this one

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Old 03-18-21, 05:27 AM
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Chinese steel frame I picked up from Amazon



Here in the wild with Quickguard mudguards

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My old Scott CR1, first in climbing guise @ 6.75kg



With deep sections



I am not a fan of the red cables but they're light weight alu and black had sold out. Much prefer the look of a straight top tube too!

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My winter/rain bike with Force AXS, self-built Open Pro USTs and alu fenders

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A few changes since I last posted this one

This bad boy would be incandescent with a better looking group on it...

Can't get behind SRAM's new stuff, is that just me?

Oh yeah, the Scott with the wheels is pretty hot too
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Old 03-18-21, 06:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Kimmo
This bad boy would be incandescent with a better looking group on it...

Can't get behind SRAM's new stuff, is that just me?

Oh yeah, the Scott with the wheels is pretty hot too
It used to have the old eTap that's on the Scott now. I prefer the look of the Red AXS myself.
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Originally Posted by pbd
For your consideration. 2020 S-Works Roubaix.

The wheels are not as hot as they could be, I know. And maybe I should've waited until a sunnier day, but no pictures ever do full justice for the paint job, and I was too excited to wait any longer.


I no longer own or ride any carbon bikes but damn, this definitely got my attention. It would've been perfect... had it been built up with Campy. Either way, still HOT.
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Old 03-18-21, 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by pbd
For your consideration. 2020 S-Works Roubaix. The wheels are not as hot as they could be, I know. And maybe I should've waited until a sunnier day, but no pictures ever do full justice for the paint job, and I was too excited to wait any longer.
Paint is def hot!! It'll look even better with deeper wheels. Hate what they did with the seattube on the Roubaix, but I've heard it's comfy.

Def need to see that paint in the sun!
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Old 03-24-21, 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by counterfit_hero
Hot!
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Originally Posted by counterfit_hero
Nice. Very hot
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Originally Posted by primov8

Since taking this pic two weeks ago, I've swapped out the Record 11 pieces and JT GT-F calipers for H11 ergos + calipers, SR11 rd and SR12 fd.




A budget build that has exceeded all my expectations.
both beautiful, both hot. Two more great setups in your quiver!
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Originally Posted by pbd
For your consideration. 2020 S-Works Roubaix.

The wheels are not as hot as they could be, I know. And maybe I should've waited until a sunnier day, but no pictures ever do full justice for the paint job, and I was too excited to wait any longer.




definitely hot-ish, definitely extremely hot with some 40+mm deep wheels. Just the shallow wheels with those brake rotors take away.
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