Author Topic: Members' bikes (Read 2443713 times)

Majorbloodnok · « **Reply #9075 on:** 28 May, 2020, 10:26:45 pm »

Tubeless ready?

rogerzilla · « **Reply #9076 on:** 29 May, 2020, 08:21:15 am »

Will they make that "train approaching" noise?

Sniper68 · « **Reply #9077 on:** 30 May, 2020, 09:34:36 pm »

Quote from: Majorbloodnok on 28 May, 2020, 10:26:45 pm

Tubeless ready?

They are but I'll be running tubes.Tried tubeless on the MTBs and didn't see any real benefit.

Quote from: rogerzilla on 29 May, 2020, 08:21:15 am

Will they make that "train approaching" noise?

I'm not sure but the hub makes a very nice sound....a bit like a safe being opened,more subtle than the loud clicking of the old Pro-2 MTB hubs

ElyDave · « **Reply #9078 on:** 31 May, 2020, 06:48:42 am »

I know what you mean, I love the sound of the hope rear hub on my airnimal

Sniper68 · « **Reply #9079 on:** 01 June, 2020, 10:30:55 am »

So close now......

Just needs chain,cassette,rear mech and pedals

Jurek · « **Reply #9080 on:** 06 June, 2020, 08:03:57 pm »

Quote from: Sniper68 on 01 June, 2020, 10:30:55 am

So close now......

Just needs chain,cassette,rear mech and pedals

Choice.

Sniper68 · « **Reply #9081 on:** 03 July, 2020, 04:36:10 pm »

Finished

Pedals(Look Keo) have arrived today.
Di2 an absolute dream to set up.So easy!I can't wait to test ride it.
I have some cages to fit but am toying with the idea of Ti cages,,,yes...or no..... $:-\$

Lynskey R480 Ti frame.
Lynskey Carbon Fork
Ultegra Di2/Hydraulic
Hope RD40 Carbon Clincher,12mm Bolt-thru.
Hutchinson Fusion 5 700x25mm tyres(or tires

)
Brooks Cambium saddle
105 11-30 Cassette
Miche Graff Crankset,Sub-compact 48/32,170mm
KMC SL chain
3D printed integrated Wahoo Mount

To be upgraded if suitable:-
Treh Carbon post
Treh Carbon integrated bar/stem

hatler · « **Reply #9082 on:** 03 July, 2020, 05:36:52 pm »

Quote from: Sniper68 on 03 July, 2020, 04:36:10 pm

Finished
Pedals(Look Keo) have arrived today.
Di2 an absolute dream to set up.So easy!I can't wait to test ride it.
I have some cages to fit but am toying with the idea of Ti cages,,,yes...or no ..... $:-\$

Ridiculous question. Of course yes. Having spent that much ....

andyoxon · « **Reply #9083 on:** 03 July, 2020, 05:59:39 pm »

Nice. Weight as is?

Sniper68 · « **Reply #9084 on:** 03 July, 2020, 09:07:07 pm »

Quote from: hatler on 03 July, 2020, 05:36:52 pm

Ridiculous question. Of course yes. Having spent that much ....

That's what I was thinking

Quote from: andyoxon on 03 July, 2020, 05:59:39 pm

Nice. Weight as is?

8.25kg/18.1lb

TBH I'm happy with anything sub-20lb.It's a bit heavier than my Canyon but that was to be expected.

Jurek · « **Reply #9085 on:** 08 July, 2020, 09:00:33 pm »

That's very tidy lookin'.

hulver · « **Reply #9086 on:** 01 August, 2020, 04:23:22 pm »

(Almost) finished my build!

Just got lights to fit, and bars to wrap, and I'm done. Just been out for a (very) quick ride. Very nice to ride. I love it.

Even built the wheels on this myself, first wheel build project. First 11 speed, first hydraulic, first disc brakes, first through axle. A lot of firsts for me on this bike.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #9087 on:** 01 August, 2020, 05:53:07 pm »

Very nice!

rogerzilla · « **Reply #9088 on:** 16 August, 2020, 05:41:26 pm »

Sold the Ron Cooper, which was too small, and bought this in heavily-retouched banana yellow. Components moved across from the Cooper except for the bars, which I had, the Italian threaded 6400 BB, the Campag seatpost and the Nitto UI-12 stem from Japan. A quill stem for 31.8 bars!

It will have STI at some point but I've set it up with bar-end shifters for now and left the cables a bit long so they can be reused.

Made in 1995 and originally sold by Vanheste in De Panne.

I'm thinking of having it painted in Team Telekom colours.

20200816_172222 by rogerzilla, on Flickr

20200816_172244 by rogerzilla, on Flickr

20200816_172318 by rogerzilla, on Flickr

20200816_172333 by rogerzilla, on Flickr

RawToluene · « **Reply #9089 on:** 31 August, 2020, 02:27:42 pm »

My steel do-it-all road bike, on a recent credit card tour.
Old 5 speed frame converted to 1x11 spreading the chain stays (scariest fettling ever done).
Shimano 105, and odd set of pieces to accomodate the 1 inch steerer and french threaded bottom bracket.

sg37409 · « **Reply #9090 on:** 14 September, 2020, 11:29:25 am »

I was finding the gearing on my Croix de Fer not very optimal for me, so I changed to have a shimano 36/26 chains and I found a 2nd hand 11-speed cassette at a decent price. Its 11-23 so I've sacrificed big gears and really small gears to have many in the range I usually use, all on the big ring. Its still a bit of an experiment but I enjoyed the choices available on a wet and very windy weekend. The CdF is a nice ride, and although this slows it down a bit I'm happy with that for now.

IMG_2485 by sg310, on Flickr

IMG_2484 by sg310, on Flickr

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #9091 on:** 14 September, 2020, 12:06:36 pm »

Good work! One of the many things I love about cycling is the ability to experiment for relatively modest amounts of money and faff.

giropaul · « **Reply #9092 on:** 20 September, 2020, 12:50:36 pm »

Quote from: rogerzilla on 16 August, 2020, 05:41:26 pm

Sold the Ron Cooper, which was too small, and bought this in heavily-retouched banana yellow. Components moved across from the Cooper except for the bars, which I had, the Italian threaded 6400 BB, the Campag seatpost and the Nitto UI-12 stem from Japan. A quill stem for 31.8 bars!

It will have STI at some point but I've set it up with bar-end shifters for now and left the cables a bit long so they can be reused.

Made in 1995 and originally sold by Vanheste in De Panne.

I'm thinking of having it painted in Team Telekom colours.

20200816_172222 by rogerzilla, on Flickr

20200816_172244 by rogerzilla, on Flickr

20200816_172318 by rogerzilla, on Flickr

20200816_172333 by rogerzilla, on Flickr

You’re probably aware, but that is Vlaanderen 2000 team finish. I’ve got an SLX one, with the original steel forks.

rogerzilla · « **Reply #9093 on:** 21 September, 2020, 07:17:57 am »

I didn't know that - I only know it's probably a 1995 frame. I have an SLX fork for it from the same era but it needs a longer steerer brazing in (which I also have, SLX too!).

The original finish is really shot - it's more touch-up than original - so I'm going to get it repainted in Telekom colours like Olaf Ludwig's old ride: https://www.speedbicycles.ch/velo/533/eddy_merckx_titane_team_telekom_olaf_ludwig_1995.html

sojournermike · « **Reply #9094 on:** 05 December, 2020, 06:44:21 pm »

Quote from: rogerzilla on 21 September, 2020, 07:17:57 am

I didn't know that - I only know it's probably a 1995 frame. I have an SLX fork for it from the same era but it needs a longer steerer brazing in (which I also have, SLX too!).

The original finish is really shot - it's more touch-up than original - so I'm going to get it repainted in Telekom colours like Olaf Ludwig's old ride: https://www.speedbicycles.ch/velo/533/eddy_merckx_titane_team_telekom_olaf_ludwig_1995.html

That really is lovely. Must have been quite early for a Ti frame - and maybe a bit noodly given the small pipes.

giropaul · « **Reply #9095 on:** 07 December, 2020, 04:21:56 pm »

Quote from: sojournermike on 05 December, 2020, 06:44:21 pm

Quote from: rogerzilla on 21 September, 2020, 07:17:57 am
I didn't know that - I only know it's probably a 1995 frame. I have an SLX fork for it from the same era but it needs a longer steerer brazing in (which I also have, SLX too!).

The original finish is really shot - it's more touch-up than original - so I'm going to get it repainted in Telekom colours like Olaf Ludwig's old ride: https://www.speedbicycles.ch/velo/533/eddy_merckx_titane_team_telekom_olaf_ludwig_1995.html

That really is lovely. Must have been quite early for a Ti frame - and maybe a bit noodly given the small pipes.

I’ve got one. They’re basically Litespeeds. It rides pretty well, I certainly wouldn’t call it noodly at all as far as I can remember - it’s a bit too deeply buried in other bikes to get out easily.

rogerzilla · « **Reply #9096 on:** 29 January, 2021, 02:46:12 pm »

Argos have painted it.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CKn0BR5lNs1/

One day I might be allowed to drive to Bristol and collect it.

SpaceBadger · « **Reply #9097 on:** 10 February, 2021, 07:52:54 pm »

Quote from: rogerzilla on 29 January, 2021, 02:46:12 pm

Argos have painted it.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CKn0BR5lNs1/

One day I might be allowed to drive to Bristol and collect it.

I'm sure it's lovely, but I ain't letting Instagram put cookies on my computer to see it.

rogerzilla · « **Reply #9098 on:** 24 February, 2021, 04:30:08 pm »

20210224_154515 by rogerzilla, on Flickr

There you go - all built up now. And only half a pound heavier than the titanium team bikes that year.

mike · « **Reply #9099 on:** 24 February, 2021, 04:41:49 pm »

very nice indeed.