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Ridley Orion 1204C Frameset 2012

  • 29-01-2013 09:23PM
    #1
    1jcdub
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 951 ✭✭✭


    I am looking at upgrading my La Pierre 400r lite FJD racing bike with a new frame and fork, with a
    Ridley Orion 1204C Frameset 2012. Can anyone tell me if its a good frame to build a bike around. I'll use my original groupset / components to build it at first and change these over time. See below:
    Headset: Aluminium Integrated 1.1 / 8, Crankarms: Shimano Tiagra 30x39x50, Bottom Bracket: Shimano External Bearings, Cassette 9S Shimano HG50 13X25 Front Derailleur Shimano Tiagra, Rear Derailleur: Shimano Tiagra, Shifters: Shimano Tiagra, Handlebar: Ritchey Logic 31.8, Stem: Ritchey Logic 31.8, Brake: Shimano Tiagra, Rims: Shimano WH-R500,Seatpost: Ritchey Logic 31.6X300

    Any advice would be appreciated :)


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  • #2
    1jcdub
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 951 ✭✭✭1jcdub


    1jcdub wrote: »
    I am looking at upgrading my La Pierre 400r lite FJD racing bike with a new frame and fork, with a
    Ridley Orion 1204C Frameset 2012. Can anyone tell me if its a good frame to build a bike around. I'll use my original groupset / components to build it at first and change these over time. See below:
    Headset: Aluminium Integrated 1.1 / 8, Crankarms: Shimano Tiagra 30x39x50, Bottom Bracket: Shimano External Bearings, Cassette 9S Shimano HG50 13X25 Front Derailleur Shimano Tiagra, Rear Derailleur: Shimano Tiagra, Shifters: Shimano Tiagra, Handlebar: Ritchey Logic 31.8, Stem: Ritchey Logic 31.8, Brake: Shimano Tiagra, Rims: Shimano WH-R500,Seatpost: Ritchey Logic 31.6X300

    Any advice would be appreciated :)


    Ridley frame set ordered


  • #3
    TheBlaaMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,488 ✭✭✭TheBlaaMan


    1jcdub wrote: »
    Ridley frame set ordered


    Good choice, you wont be disappointed.


  • #4
    1jcdub
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 951 ✭✭✭1jcdub


    TheBlaaMan wrote: »


    Good choice, you wont be disappointed.

    Thanks for that. What wheels would you recommend for training / racing. Basically an all round wheel.
    Thanks


  • #5
    TheBlaaMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,488 ✭✭✭TheBlaaMan


    Loads to choose from, budget is the deciding factor really.......
    <€200 - cannot really go far wrong with Mavic Askiums
    <€400 - I have Campagnolo Zonda (come with Shimano or Campag freehub) and they are fab
    <€600 - getting into carbon wheel territory.

    You pays you money, and takes your chance.!

    There's a separate thread on here today regarding Cosmic wheels, and in that is referenced an independent wheel test - no harm to have a read.......


  • #6
    1jcdub
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 951 ✭✭✭1jcdub


    TheBlaaMan wrote: »
    Loads to choose from, budget is the deciding factor really.......
    <€200 - cannot really go far wrong with Mavic Askiums
    <€400 - I have Campagnolo Zonda (come with Shimano or Campag freehub) and they are fab
    <€600 - getting into carbon wheel territory.

    You pays you money, and takes your chance.!

    There's a separate thread on here today regarding Cosmic wheels, and in that is referenced an independent wheel test - no harm to have a read.......


    What do you think of the Mavic Ksyrium Equipe S WTS Wheelset 2013 ?
    http://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=59984


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