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Alek · 28-07-2015 5:00pm

Sloppy welding :P

stecleary · 28-07-2015 5:03pm

that 3rd bottle holder looks a little awkward.......... oh wait that the seat stays! WTF is that all about

Harrybelafonte · 28-07-2015 5:06pm

Ooops. Wrong bloody image... Though this may go down no better

petethedrummer · 28-07-2015 5:23pm

Harrybelafonte wrote: »

Ooops. Wrong bloody image... Though this may go down no better

This is the danger with buying from Halfords. They can't assemble bikes correctly.

Harrybelafonte · 28-07-2015 5:33pm

stecleary wrote: »

that 3rd bottle holder looks a little awkward.......... oh wait that the seat stays! WTF is that all about

Hellenic seat stays have been around a very long time. As used on GT bikes etc

Eamonnator · 28-07-2015 5:36pm

Harrybelafonte wrote: »

Hellenic seat stays have been around a very long time. As used on GT bikes etc

Kind of a trademark on GT bikes

OleRodrigo · 28-07-2015 5:40pm

OK, it has discs..but still:

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Lumen · 28-07-2015 5:54pm

OleRodrigo wrote: »

OK, it has discs..but still

I know it's not an aesthetic consideration but disc brakes and deep section wheels are a really crappy combination - the stiffness of the fork combined with that of the rims is likely to give poor ride quality even with wider tyres.

See this Cycling Plus review, for instance...

http://www.bikeradar.com/road/gear/category/bikes/road/product/review-cannondale-synapse-hi-mod-disc-dura-ace-di2-14-48824/

"Handling is laser-precise, but your hands perhaps get a little too much information from the front end"

This is magazine-speak for "rides like crap".

Lusk_Doyle · 28-07-2015 7:57pm

Harry b, I think it's time to make use of a free eyesight test on your PRSI cos those last two posts are just awful!

Harrybelafonte · 28-07-2015 11:01pm

Lusk_Doyle wrote: »

Harry b, I think it's time to make use of a free eyesight test on your PRSI cos those last two posts are just awful!

No personal insults dude and I already wear glasses. They have no effect on my aesthetic sensibilities. :cool:

Or cpnsidering the ****ty tone of nearly all threads on this forum at the moment, I should reply with the standard:

"Well, I don't see you contributing with any constructive posts."

or my favourite and more pathetic

"I've gone through every page on this thread and haven't seen a worhwhile contribution from you"

From now on all replies in the negative should be in gif format, like

or

Harrybelafonte · 28-07-2015 11:03pm

Go easy on this one, it's mine. Not exactly a beauty, bur not bad for 600euro. Planet X nanolight on Sram Force

Scrappy600 · 28-07-2015 11:19pm

beautiful. Pair of deep section carbon wheels with white decals would be the business on that. Hope you didn't have trouble getting it they're not the easiest crowd to work with but worth it in the end!
[edit] for that price though i'm gonna guess you bought it second hand and didnt have to deal with them!

Harrybelafonte · 29-07-2015 12:01am

Scrappy600 wrote: »

beautiful. Pair of deep section carbon wheels with white decals would be the business on that. Hope you didn't have trouble getting it they're not the easiest crowd to work with but worth it in the end!
[edit] for that price though i'm gonna guess you bought it second hand and didnt have to deal with them!

Frame bought on here. Badly paint damaged. Carbontec recondition it by respraying rear triangle and compounding the rest for a few quid. Sram Force second hand, same with bars, stem (bothe Pro), seat post (FSA carbon) and saddle (Specialized Romin). Wheels are off previous bike (Ultegra).

All comes in sub 8kg too.

onthefringe · 29-07-2015 12:13am

Harrybelafonte wrote: »

Frame bought on here. Badly paint damaged. Carbontec recondition it by respraying rear triangle and compounding the rest for a few quid. Sram Force second hand, same with bars, stem (bothe Pro), seat post (FSA carbon) and saddle (Specialized Romin). Wheels are off previous bike (Ultegra).

All comes in sub 8kg too.

I love when a bike looks that good so reasonably - Way more satisfying than just buying off the rack

rollingscone · 29-07-2015 7:51am

Harrybelafonte wrote: »

Go easy on this one, it's mine. Not exactly a beauty, bur not bad for 600euro.

Love it, clean lines, simple scheme, dare I say elegant.

OldBean · 29-07-2015 7:55am

Lovely - I think Planet-X are doing some really nice frames these days. Far nicer than a lot of the big guys.

Enjoy!

Lusk_Doyle · 29-07-2015 8:10am

Harrybelafonte wrote: »

Frame bought on here. Badly paint damaged. Carbontec recondition it by respraying rear triangle and compounding the rest for a few quid. Sram Force second hand, same with bars, stem (bothe Pro), seat post (FSA carbon) and saddle (Specialized Romin). Wheels are off previous bike (Ultegra).

All comes in sub 8kg too.

I've been looking for a place to spray one of my steeds. I must give Carbontec a look.

Raam · 29-07-2015 8:17am

Lusk_Doyle wrote: »

I've been looking for a place to spray one of my steeds. I must give Carbontec a look.

Tell me how it goes. I want to do the same.

Harrybelafonte · 29-07-2015 8:23am

The rear stays started like this

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I went with him after clubmate had badly damaged frame repaired and resprayed. Nice chap.

Harrybelafonte · 29-07-2015 8:23am

Alek · 29-07-2015 9:05am

holy batman bottle cages

scott1974 · 29-07-2015 1:07pm

Here's mine...there's not enough titanium bikes here..
I'm trying to rectify that...

Harrybelafonte · 30-07-2015 8:23am

AstraMonti · 30-07-2015 8:50am

scott1974 wrote: »

Here's mine...there's not enough titanium bikes here..
I'm trying to rectify that...

Nice, and I like the light components too, what's the weight?

Alek · 30-07-2015 9:11am

Almost there, just the typography...

Plastik · 30-07-2015 9:19am

scott1974 wrote: »

Here's mine...there's not enough titanium bikes here..
I'm trying to rectify that...

That pic doesn't do that bike any justice

Much nicer in the flesh.

furiousox · 30-07-2015 7:46pm

Ordered in early May, arrived last Thursday.
11 spd 105 with 52/36 crank.
Ksyrium Elites with 25mm Conti GP4000s II & latex tubes.
Comes in around 7kg.
Will change the bar tape to black at some stage.

scott1974 · 30-07-2015 9:08pm

AstraMonti wrote: »

Nice, and I like the light components too, what's the weight?

Hi, it's pretty light for TI.. I think it's around 6.4kg or so with race tubs..corima rims with Tune hubs.

07Lapierre · 31-07-2015 11:35am

furiousox wrote: »

Will change the bar tape to black at some stage.

very nice, but I'd change the saddle to a white one.

Eamonnator · 31-07-2015 12:32pm

07Lapierre wrote: »

very nice, but I'd change the saddle to a white one.

So would I. It'd match the decals very well.
Lovely bike.

furiousox · 31-07-2015 7:11pm

It actually came with a white saddle (fizik ardea)
I stuck my Spesh Toupe on instead.
I prefer a black saddle & tape to white, just personal preference.
I've ordered Widget Grip Wrap tape in black.

http://roadcyclinguk.com/gear/widget-grip-wrap-handlebar-tape-136.html#L1ApLBaiHzgBfx4E.97

I meant to say I went with a size M (I'm 5'9") and it fits me perfectly although the Canyon calculator was telling me to go with a size Small.
I find it light, responsive & fast and the front end is a bit lively.
Need to keep an eye on it!

Kavrocks · 31-07-2015 7:32pm

furiousox wrote: »

I meant to say I went with a size M (I'm 5'9") and it fits me perfectly although the Canyon calculator was telling me to go with a size Small.

I'm 5'9". Canyon told me M, so did bike fit but it was too big for me!

macadam · 31-07-2015 10:19pm

furiousox wrote: »

I meant to say I went with a size M (I'm 5'9") and it fits me perfectly although the Canyon calculator was telling me to go with a size Small.
I find it light, responsive & fast and the front end is a bit lively.
Need to keep an eye on it!

Best of Luck Furiousox

OleRodrigo · 31-07-2015 10:29pm

Kavrocks wrote: »

I'm 5'9". Canyon told me M, so did bike fit but it was too big for me!

Same, I'm 5 9 and did actually go with a small and it fits perfect with a slightly longer stem. Its a racier fit though.

furiousox · 31-07-2015 11:37pm

Yeah there's not a huge difference in measurements between the small & medium ucf.
The lower headtube on the 'S' was one of the things that put me off.
(Flexibility is not one of my strongest points)
The ucf M geometry is pretty close to my previous bike (Scott CR1) which was another factor in choosing.
100mm stem on the M.

dancrowley · 02-08-2015 6:58am

OleRodrigo wrote: »

Same, I'm 5 9 and did actually go with a small and it fits perfect with a slightly longer stem. Its a racier fit though.

I'm 5'11" and also went with the Small frame, ultimately changing out the 90mm stem for a 120mm. Like yourself, it's a racier fit.

Harrybelafonte · 04-08-2015 10:51am

magicbastarder · 04-08-2015 11:40am

i wonder why they incorporated the scottish flag into the logo.

Alek · 04-08-2015 11:51am

English is the surname of the designer/builder.

magicbastarder · 04-08-2015 11:52am

i'd wondered that. so he did it just to confuse me.

Harrybelafonte · 05-08-2015 9:25am

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If I can be pedantic for a moment, the logo actually only shows St George's Cross and St Patrick's Cross. St Andrew's Cross has wider lines which would hide the "Irish" cross.

Wackoy2k · 05-08-2015 3:25pm

A few months in the building but completed it a while back. Said I would post a picture.

Fender76 · 05-08-2015 3:28pm

Jeesus Wackoy2k... thats slick....!

Bloggsie · 05-08-2015 3:30pm

Wackoy2k wrote: »

A few months in the building but completed it a while back. Said I would post a picture.

nice looking steed, hope you enjoy it.

Wackoy2k · 05-08-2015 3:31pm

Fender76 wrote: »

Jeesus Wackoy2k... thats slick....!

Trying to get used to it is the problem. Used it in one sprint Tri after getting fitted correctly on it and just can't use it. Sticking to the road bike.

Bloggsie · 05-08-2015 3:33pm

Wackoy2k wrote: »

A few months in the building but completed it a while back. Said I would post a picture.

holy jeebus Wackoy2k, thats like knightrider on 2 wheels without the horrendus hairstyle, severe case of bike lust being had at the moment!

velo.2010 · 05-08-2015 3:43pm

First carbon bike in 4 years. The basic Canyon CF SL with 105 though with a KMC chain. Definitely some cost saving on the part of canyon with their own brand bars and stems. I didn't like the shape of the bar that came with the bike so changed for a Ritchay Comp - a basic enough bar which still came in 80g lighter than Canyon's own brand bar. Anyway...

furiousox · 05-08-2015 5:02pm

Dude, you have to tell us your height and what size frame you went for.
It's compulsory for Canyon owners.

DominoDub · 05-08-2015 5:09pm

Yeah glad I got my Canyon before the switch to their own brand stuff.

I love the look of that badge on front of my ritchey stem

OleRodrigo · 05-08-2015 5:31pm

There's a dangleberry on your saddle there dude ^ .

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