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DirkVoodoo

levitronix wrote: »

Whats that green yoke on the ground look like a drill ?

Yes, it's a drill.

For drilling speed holes.

They make the bike go faster.

EDIT: Seriously, no idea, maybe hand held compressors?

Captain Havoc

I thought it was an air compressor myself

levitronix

Must have some battery and no pressure gauge i dont see a pressure switch or a pv valve some bit of kit id say pricey !!

Beasty

Side Show Bob wrote: »

Postman got me for €86.30 and I have no idea how they worked that one out

Presumably Customs Duty (3.5%), VAT (21%) plus any administration fee they charge for collecting these taxes

crashoveroid

New Bus for the rest of the 2011 season one of the stiffest bikes i have ever been on.

CheGuedara

Welcome to the Argon 18 club - you're gonna love that machine, well wear!

tawfeeredux

@crashoveroid, amazing-looking bike! What bars have you got on there?

copacetic

levitronix wrote: »

Must have some battery and no pressure gauge i dont see a pressure switch or a pv valve some bit of kit id say pricey !!

Some class of grease gun? looks like possibly a tube of grease beside it or finish line lube maybe.

Side Show Bob

Beasty wrote: »

Presumably Customs Duty (3.5%), VAT (21%) plus any administration fee they charge for collecting these taxes

$520 for the wheels $100 for the ceramic bearing kit ( not yet fitted ) all including postage dollar was 1.3915 = €445.56 so I can't understand customs calculation at all

Side Show Bob

Captain Havoc wrote: »

I thought it was an air compressor myself

You can by one in Halfords for €69.99 it comes only with a car charger so fairly useless, but this one has a pressure guage.

CramCycle

Side Show Bob wrote: »

$520 for the wheels $100 for the ceramic bearing kit ( not yet fitted ) all including postage dollar was 1.3915 = €445.56 so I can't understand customs calculation at all

Maybe it was just on the wheels?

Canis Lupus

Was there an invoice in the package? I once had an ex send a broken laptop back to me via a friend to get repaired, the friend had no idea of the cost so put a high valuation on the docket for insurance.

Customs here just apply a 15% charge on what's on the outside so I ended up paying a ridiculous bill to collect the damn thing (I got it back once I proved it was bought in the UK) So maybe someone over calculated? Have a look about for how they work it out or call them.

crashoveroid

tawfeeredux wrote: »

@crashoveroid, amazing-looking bike! What bars have you got on there?

Hi

The bars are FSA Wing Pro Compact Road Bar very comfortable bar.

Super Freak

My new project....

Hail 2 Da Thief

Super Freak wrote: »

My new project....

Lovely frame but is it not a bit risky clamping the top tube like that?

Captain Havoc

Smokin Super Freak.

AstraMonti

Super Freak wrote: »

My new project....

If you don't mind me asking, where did you get the frame and how much?

Explosive_Cornflake

Hail 2 Da Thief wrote: »

Lovely frame but is it not a bit risky clamping the top tube like that?

No a risk at all. You don't clamp it with much pressure. Only thing you need to worry about is not scraping the frame.

Super Freak

If you don't mind me asking, where did you get the frame and how much?

Ebay, Here's one very similar at a very similar price

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SPECIALIZED-TARMAC-S-WORKS-SL3-2010-FRAMESET-/110676681072?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item19c4d82170

I made telephone contact to my seller to ensure that everything was legit. Reason for selling etc. He could talk the talk and i took a chance. Paid through Paypal/CC so I had some comeback if things did not work out. Seller had lots of photos and could answer any questions I had.

Lovely frame but is it not a bit risky clamping the top tube like that?

Clamp is Very loose and not damaging the carbon, It's practically balanced on the clamp. Notice the handle is not fully down and locked. As soon as i have a seat tube I'll clamp that instead

DirkVoodoo

Explosive_Cornflake wrote: »

No a risk at all. You don't clamp it with much pressure. Only thing you need to worry about is not scraping the frame.

I wrap a small rag around the top tube to stop this.

kumate_champ07

was fed up looking at this in the hallway so built it up and took it for a spin tonight, its like youre floating on air, very smooth and speedy as its relatively light. rims are 28inch size
Ive to pick up another saddle and some other bits and pieces, got black leather grips and black leather saddle bag, stem neeeds polishing

chain is 3/16" and runs very quiet, probably the quietest bike Ive ever rode.

I removed the reflective strip but my black marker ran dry, gonna cover the rest of the rear tyre later.

Super Freak

Not quite finished yet........

Stupid shop gave me an incorrect chainset,One side 170mm the other side 175mm:mad: I've had to borrow a chainset to get me going, Thanks Tom !!

It was getting dark when the photos were taken, I'll try to get some nice shots during the week.

First short spns indicate she's fast even with a fat auldfella on board. Scales indicate 7Kg :eek:

Super Freak

Forgot to smile

el tel

Icyseanfitz

el tel wrote: »

whoa what is that :eek: taking weight a bit serious haha

SomeFool

^ don't like it, looks like it's been made with chicken wire

TheBlaaMan

Super Freak wrote: »

Not quite finished yet........

Stupid shop gave me an incorrect chainset,One side 170mm the other side 175mm:mad: I've had to borrow a chainset to get me going, Thanks Tom !!

It was getting dark when the photos were taken, I'll try to get some nice shots during the week.

First short spns indicate she's fast even with a fat auldfella on board. Scales indicate 7Kg :eek:

Sweet looking bike - lovely!

gman2k

Icyseanfitz wrote: »

whoa what is that :eek: taking weight a bit serious haha

As far as I remember (when this frame was shown before) this is not a lightweight weenie frame - 1050g from the Delta7bikes website. (250g heavier than a Scott Addict SL for example.)
And then there is all the extra surface area for dirt and water to stick to.
And then there is the increased wind resistance...
And the frames are handbuilt to order (read mega expensive) but there is no custom sizing facility - only 4 frame sizes offered!
It's what's known as a gimmick. One for the collectors maybe.

gman2k

CheGuedara

Was that ^^^ in Tron?