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DirkVoodoo

My new bike. Still getting used to the new position. First proper cycling I have got to do in 3 months...and it shows!

AstraMonti

A giant? And shimano? I am disappointed in you sir.

Just kidding, lovely bike, enjoy the Aussie summer

lennymc

is it just me, or does something not look quite right with that bike (like the fact its stuck to the roof)

nice bike

DirkVoodoo

AstraMonti wrote: »

A giant? And shimano? I am disappointed in you sir.

Just kidding, lovely bike, enjoy the Aussie summer

I know, I feel dirty. Also, 3 months off and I am pretty useless at clipping in to road pedals now...argh! On the bright side, I cross this twice a day on my commute, never gets old:

lennymc

DirkVoodoo wrote: »

I know, I feel dirty. Also, 3 months off and I am pretty useless at clipping in to road pedals now...argh! On the bright side, I cross this twice a day on my commute, never gets old:

ok, so now im guessing your in Australia, and my previous post looks stupid. LOL

BUACHAILL

I simply meant the bikes ability hugely exceeds my own ability as a "cyclist" if I can even consider myself that. Bike is a stunner love it.

Not in any club but will be doing a few charity runs this year so we will see how they go, I may look to joining somewhere after that who knows.

tomasrojo

DirkVoodoo wrote: »

I know, I feel dirty. Also, 3 months off and I am pretty useless at clipping in to road pedals now...argh! On the bright side, I cross this twice a day on my commute, never gets old:

Just watch out for this guy:
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/more-news/warne-blasts-cyclists-on-twittershane-warne-clashes-with-cyclist-on-way-home-from-training-session/story-fn7x8me2-1226246735306

petethedrummer

Bikes are crazy expensive in Australia.

Idleater

BUACHAILL wrote: »

I simply meant the bikes ability hugely exceeds my own ability as a "cyclist" if I can even consider myself that. Bike is a stunner love it.

I know exactly what you're saying, I think the same about mine (I got mine a year ago now) but it is beautiful and comfortable and I wouldn't change it. Anyway mine is white if you see me around, and there are a few club colours now, and I saw a white red one in the club too.

dave2pvd

Super Freak wrote: »

Looks nice Dave, Whacha putting on it?

Love my SL3

All the stuff that I have unbolted from this:



The frame in the pic is up on eBay atmo. The annual 'flip' is underway.

dave_o_brien

DirkVoodoo wrote: »

My new bike. Still getting used to the new position. First proper cycling I have got to do in 3 months...and it shows!

Just change out the Fosters for a nice cold pair of VB's and you're onto a winner.

TurloughT

Just back from a trip to New York. When in Brooklyn I came across what looked like a fairly nondescript bike shop.

It turned out to be R&A Cycles.
An amazing place - treasure trove.

Here's a Dogma with Campy EPS. $16k and it would have been mine :rolleyes:

Lumen

TurloughT wrote: »

Here's a Dogma with Campy EPS. $16k and it would have been mine :rolleyes:

Here it is with close-ups.

http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za/CCY?PAGE=PRODUCT&OPTION=LOAD_PRODUCT_BY_ID&PRODUCT.ID=10732&MODE=

AstraMonti

Here she is again. 6.38kgs, I was hoping for less.. but it was starting to turn to stupid money per gram after this.



Bigger size pic.


I 'll post some more photos later.

lennymc

any spec astramonti?

P D

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dave2pvd wrote: »

All the stuff that I have unbolted from this:



The frame in the pic is up on eBay atmo. The annual 'flip' is underway.

These SL kitchen photos are becoming v common ! Havnt ridden this yet plus need to throw on deep sections

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AstraMonti

lennymc wrote: »

any spec astramonti?

Here is the full build list.

PlanetX Nanolight HM Frame
PlanetX Nanolight HM Fork
Campagnolo headset
Tune gumgum expander and cap
Ritchey WCS 4Axis Matrix Carbon 31.8 Stem 120mm
FSA K-Force light 31.8 44cm
Omniracer Seatpost 31.6x350
Campag SR11 crankset
Campag SR11 FD
Campag SR11 RD
Campag SR11 Shifters
Campag Record11 chain
Campag SR BSA BB cups
Campag SR 12-27
Fibre-Lyte 53 chainring
Fibre-Lyte 39 chainring
KCNC chainring bolts
Specialized Toupe carbon saddle
Time I-clic carbon pedals
PlanetX skewers
PlanetX Ultralight Brakes
Mt Zoom carbon bottle cages
Mt Zoom seatclamp
Lizardskins DSP bartape
MT zoom seatpost clamp
Alligator Mini i-link for brakes
Campagnolo cables for gears
Gigantex rims, Novatec hubs, Sapim CXray spokes
Veloflex Carbon tyres

That's all I think.



Bigger size pic.

I have a little problem with the front shifting that I have to work out, sometimes the chain ends in the middle between the chainrings.

bcmf

AstraMonti wrote: »

I have a little problem with the front shifting that I have to work out, sometimes the chain ends in the middle between the chainrings.

You may have your cable routed slightly wrong on the FD.
I believe the cable is supposed to right over the mech and be pointing out (away from the bike) if you get me.

How are the rings holding up. Mileage on them?

AstraMonti

bcmf wrote: »

You may have your cable routed slightly wrong on the FD.
I believe the cable is supposed to right over the mech and be pointing out (away from the bike) if you get me.

How are the rings holding up. Mileage on them?

Not really, you mean the cable should be pointing towards the cranks let's say? What difference that would make if the tension is correct on the FD?

I haven't really touched this bike since I sold the other wheels in summer, mileage is pretty low, around 500-600kms I would say, maybe less. They are still like new.

bcmf

What I mean is - as the cable comes up from your BB to your mech (between the seattube and mech) when you route it at the mech the cable should go all the way up and over so ends up pointing directly away from the bike.
In the pic you seem to have it about three quarters of the way there.
With me?

Its apparently a quirk between the way the lever releases the cable and the way the mech is designed. The 11 speed afaik was totally re-designed so normal rules may not apply.

AstraMonti

Not getting you

Here is another pic. Can you draw a red line on how you think it should go?

Chips Lovell

What he's saying is you need to clamp more of the cable.

Chips Lovell

How're you going to add weight to it before races? Saddle bag?;)

bcmf

This way

RobFowl

AstraMonti wrote: »

I have a little problem with the front shifting that I have to work out, sometimes the chain ends in the middle between the chainrings.

Should've gone for Shimano....

AstraMonti

Ah.. now it's crystal clear. Thanks bcmf, I ll try that.

Vladimir Kurtains wrote: »

How're you going to add weight to it before races? Saddle bag?;)

Water bottles and my magic weapon: Effeto Espresso

RobFowl wrote: »

Should've gone for Shimano....

bcmf

RobFowl wrote: »

Should've gone for ****mano....

He is a true European. Why would he do that.

ROK ON

@ Astra - will you do the Raid on that bike? Will you keep that 53/39 or go compact - or is that bike just for racing?

AstraMonti

ROK ON wrote: »

@ Astra - will you do the Raid on that bike? Will you keep that 53/39 or go compact - or is that bike just for racing?

I am hoping to do it on this with 53/39 and 29 on the back. It will depend if I could carry another set of wheels in the van in case of serious tub feckup. It will also depends how racing and training will go. We have a few months ahead of us to decide that but that's the plan so far.

Sr. Assumpta

AstraMonti wrote: »

Here she is again. 6.38kgs, I was hoping for less.. but it was starting to turn to stupid money per gram after this.

I think the word I'm trying to spell is something like.... nnnnggggggnnnnnnaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrr ..... I might have missed a 'r' though.