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Not really a fan of the crankset(I don't like the silver rings), and those wheels look ridiculous. Could you find some longer presta valves?
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I want to change the cranks anyway (crank arms too long). Suggestions welcome. Tempted to just go Ultegra 6800 and be done with it. Yep need to get some tubes with shorter valves so the extenders don't stick out so far. Those have removable cores though and have sealant in the tubes so I might run them for a while. However - no excuses in the Hot or Not thread.
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Maybe an FSA Powerbox if you are interested in getting a power meter at the same time.
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CX bike turned into everyday bike. Painted the frame myself.
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^ 10/10 for paint
^ 0/10 for skinwall/gumwall
It's hot, until you start looking at it. Stem, seatpost and saddle match each other, but don't match the bike. Red pedals look good, but not on that bike, they don't match anything. Valves not at the 6 o'clock position. Good garage door backdrop, makes the bike pop, but also makes things that don't match pop out more.
5/10.
^ 0/10 for skinwall/gumwall
It's hot, until you start looking at it. Stem, seatpost and saddle match each other, but don't match the bike. Red pedals look good, but not on that bike, they don't match anything. Valves not at the 6 o'clock position. Good garage door backdrop, makes the bike pop, but also makes things that don't match pop out more.
5/10.
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Not quite full on road bike, still with free pedals...
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Nice paint job, @prankster.
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Interesting use of negative space in the composition of the photo. Lot more than I would use but you followed the rule of thirds well.
Orange/blue coloring is interesting and remarkable that yo did it yourself. For some reason I really like the Ultegra cranks and how it works with that dark grey color. You might have just convinced me of the cranks I'm going to get next.
Only thing I don't care for is the gum wall tires. For me they distract a little I think.
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Orange/blue coloring is interesting and remarkable that yo did it yourself. For some reason I really like the Ultegra cranks and how it works with that dark grey color. You might have just convinced me of the cranks I'm going to get next.
Only thing I don't care for is the gum wall tires. For me they distract a little I think.
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SP and Stem needs to be painted/coordinated to match.
i get the black-white theme going on but doesnt mesh with the frame.
curved fork is meh but what can be done now.
RD cable housing needs trimming.
4 for result + 2 for effort = 6/10
i get the black-white theme going on but doesnt mesh with the frame.
curved fork is meh but what can be done now.
RD cable housing needs trimming.
4 for result + 2 for effort = 6/10
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Nice work. The only two things I question are, the saddle position and the excess cabling for the RD. Have you tried shorting the RD cable? It might give you a quicker shift if you did. Oh, and I do not care for gumwall tires, but that's just me.
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Be gentle!!
Thrown together quickly with available parts, and the saddle isn't a match but oh-so-comfortable that I had to keep it for now.
Painted by me, so I put in 3 photos to give you a better idea what I was shooting for (Gibson Les Paul 'Tobacco Burst' color).
Apologies for the dreadful photos.
Thrown together quickly with available parts, and the saddle isn't a match but oh-so-comfortable that I had to keep it for now.
Painted by me, so I put in 3 photos to give you a better idea what I was shooting for (Gibson Les Paul 'Tobacco Burst' color).
Apologies for the dreadful photos.
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Be gentle!!
Thrown together quickly with available parts, and the saddle isn't a match but oh-so-comfortable that I had to keep it for now.
Painted by me, so I put in 3 photos to give you a better idea what I was shooting for (Gibson Les Paul 'Tobacco Burst' color).
Apologies for the dreadful photos.
Thrown together quickly with available parts, and the saddle isn't a match but oh-so-comfortable that I had to keep it for now.
Painted by me, so I put in 3 photos to give you a better idea what I was shooting for (Gibson Les Paul 'Tobacco Burst' color).
Apologies for the dreadful photos.
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Have to agree. Frame looks beautiful, but way too much seat post and stack. And 105 on a V1-R is just wrong.
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Thanks for the kind words and critics. The paint job was a pain in the butt. Especially the black line. I don't have steady hands like those pros that use thin brushes. Masking tapes and spray paints all the way.
To address some of the critics. Saddle and seat post position are based on my fit done by my LBS. A big supporter on short crank length (165mm, my inseam is 30in) and more forward position.
RD cabling is based on my exp in cx racing. I had a shorter cabling before. When it got dirty especially on the cable stop, the shifting got harder due to dirt getting into the housing and smaller curve radius. Sometimes it didn't respond to my shifting inputs. With a more generous curve, it has been performing better. If you google cx bikes, e.g. Jeremy Powers' bike, you'll see that this setup is very common in cx racing.
The tires are kenda kwest commuter. They aren't cotton side walls. They colored it. I have a separate set of tubular wheels for racing only.
To address some of the critics. Saddle and seat post position are based on my fit done by my LBS. A big supporter on short crank length (165mm, my inseam is 30in) and more forward position.
RD cabling is based on my exp in cx racing. I had a shorter cabling before. When it got dirty especially on the cable stop, the shifting got harder due to dirt getting into the housing and smaller curve radius. Sometimes it didn't respond to my shifting inputs. With a more generous curve, it has been performing better. If you google cx bikes, e.g. Jeremy Powers' bike, you'll see that this setup is very common in cx racing.
The tires are kenda kwest commuter. They aren't cotton side walls. They colored it. I have a separate set of tubular wheels for racing only.
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This. I have 175mm on my bike now because I hated the OEM's on the bike and got a deal on them. Feels like I'm turning boxes. I much prefer 170's (6' w/32" inseam) which I'll probably change to in the next month or so.
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Be gentle!!
Thrown together quickly with available parts, and the saddle isn't a match but oh-so-comfortable that I had to keep it for now.
Painted by me, so I put in 3 photos to give you a better idea what I was shooting for (Gibson Les Paul 'Tobacco Burst' color).
Apologies for the dreadful photos.
Thrown together quickly with available parts, and the saddle isn't a match but oh-so-comfortable that I had to keep it for now.
Painted by me, so I put in 3 photos to give you a better idea what I was shooting for (Gibson Les Paul 'Tobacco Burst' color).
Apologies for the dreadful photos.
too much spacers and the bars are a bit off (from this viewing angle)... still lands at 9.5/10 and a round of applause
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For clarification, I traded some services for the frame, and used parts that I had on hand (from another bike) to build this one up.
I agree with everyone about the spacers, they will be dealt with.
Angle of photo makes the seat post look like it's a million miles up, but actually it well within the "gauge" on the back, and it fits me very nicely (long legs/short arms freak). Angle also makes the bars appear stupidly larger than the bike.
Can't believe no one has slammed me on the tires yet
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Prankster, that paint looks great! How'd you do the decals? Custom? It's a real Vr-1, right?
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Kudos for the Gulf livery homage though. I love it. Especially of you're racing.
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New to me bike. Not as fancy as many others but it is definitely an improvement over my last bike, Scott Speedster S20. Already picked up some new pedals (105 5800), a bike computer (Cateye Strada Slim), some bike shoes (Pearl Izumi Race IV), and some cages (Elite Custom Race Bottle Cage) to go with my Camelbak Podium Big Chills. Debating getting new tires (it came with new Schwalbe Lugano - 700 x 23c). Other than that I don't plan on any upgrades.