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  • #3572
    furiousox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,277 ✭✭✭furiousox


    Cycleogical have Stevens galore.

    You are a khaki coloured bombardier, it's Hiroshima that you're nearing.



  • #3573
    uberwolf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,581 ✭✭✭uberwolf


    Lumen wrote: »
    Soul C5.0 50mm carbon clinchers. 1398g.

    only available direct? Did you have them posted over and what was the tax hit if so?


  • #3574
    velo.2010
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,010 ✭✭✭velo.2010


    MAWS wrote: »
    I bought this at the weekend.

    152566.JPG
    That must have been the bike you mentioned you were getting last week. Welcome to the world of Trek! I've the same frameset albeit in black. Great bike- you'll get nothing but adoring looks from those who realise that a Trek has been whats missing from their lives all this time.

    Those wheels are a bonus if they come with the bike, no need to change them to a climbing set as you'll be doing the easier etape course this year!;)


  • #3575
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,515 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    uberwolf wrote: »
    only available direct? Did you have them posted over and what was the tax hit if so?

    Yes, yes, zero. Well, €30ish customs clearance fee to the courier.


  • #3576
    DirkVoodoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,507 ✭✭✭✭DirkVoodoo


    I didn't know you rode a 6.9 velo, savage frame, I got a spin on it today, very solid and feels very well put together, not a squeak or rattle on it.

    Still 3800m of climbing over 208km on Act 2 of the Etape, no mean feat.

    Just remember to work on your victory celebration MAWS:

    7691700_017163dfad_m.jpg


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  • #3577
    velo.2010
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,010 ✭✭✭velo.2010


    DirkVoodoo wrote: »
    I didn't know you rode a 6.9 velo, savage frame, I got a spin on it today, very solid and feels very well put together, not a squeak or rattle on it.

    Still 3800m of climbing over 208km on Act 2 of the Etape, no mean feat.

    Just remember to work on your victory celebration MAWS:

    7691700_017163dfad_m.jpg

    Actually its the 5.5 OCLV black frameset I have. MAWS' looks like the same frameset maybe the OCLV red. Secondhand though methinks from the more aero seatpost for that frame.

    Did she race it today?


  • #3578
    DirkVoodoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,507 ✭✭✭✭DirkVoodoo


    velo.2010 wrote: »
    Actually its the 5.5 OCLV black frameset I have. MAWS' looks like the same frameset maybe the OCLV red. Secondhand though methinks from the more aero seatpost for that frame.

    Did she race it today?

    If it was red then it would be a 6 series, no? Black is 5 series, red is 6 series, or at leas that is what I was led to believe. Geometrically speaking they are identical.


  • #3579
    velo.2010
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,010 ✭✭✭velo.2010


    DirkVoodoo wrote: »
    If it was red then it would be a 6 series, no? Black is 5 series, red is 6 series, or at leas that is what I was led to believe. Geometrically speaking they are identical.

    Yes, yes your right on that. Those are the 2008/2009 models, the red or 6 series was released after the black- actually the general public had quicker access to the red framesets than the pro's!

    Very good Trek knowledge Dirk. Maybe the 3rd gen Madone 6.9 SSL for you as your next bike!?


  • #3580
    DirkVoodoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,507 ✭✭✭✭DirkVoodoo


    velo.2010 wrote: »
    Very good Trek knowledge Dirk. Maybe the 3rd gen Madone 6.9 SSL for you as your next bike!?

    Ha, no I'm saving up for a Wilier or an MCipollini next. Gotta stay in character here!


  • #3581
    niceonetom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,833 ✭✭✭niceonetom


    velo.2010 wrote: »
    Actually its the 5.5 OCLV black frameset I have. MAWS' looks like the same frameset maybe the OCLV red. Secondhand though methinks from the more aero seatpost for that frame.
    DirkVoodoo wrote: »
    If it was red then it would be a 6 series, no? Black is 5 series, red is 6 series, or at leas that is what I was led to believe. Geometrically speaking they are identical.
    velo.2010 wrote: »
    Yes, yes your right on that. Those are the 2008/2009 models, the red or 6 series was released after the black- actually the general public had quicker access to the red framesets than the pro's!

    Very good Trek knowledge Dirk. Maybe the 3rd gen Madone 6.9 SSL for you as your next bike!?

    Until I read this exchange I thought there might be some chance that treks could shed their deeply deeply uncool image. I no longer think that.


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  • #3582
    ROK ON
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,831 ✭✭✭ROK ON


    Lumen wrote: »
    Boardsie in Canyon purchase shocker.

    Canyon Ultimate AL, 58cm, 7.3kg as pictured.

    Race bike frame swap. Will probably change stem to get more drop and reach.

    hohbt0zZ.png

    edit: stem swapped, steerer cut, required position achieved. Thanks DirkVoodoo!

    Is it Aluminium. Still very nice. I like matt black.


  • #3583
    fat bloke
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,254 ✭✭✭fat bloke


    Love the crank / chainset


  • #3584
    Lemag
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,508 ✭✭✭Lemag


    Lumen wrote: »
    Outlet. Advertised as an "Ultimate AL Frame Superset 2009", €600. The decals look a bit 2008ish though. The seatpost is a 27.2, which is slightly irritating since I have several nice O/S carbon seatposts which I can't use.

    The frame seems well finished (the BB slipped in very smoothly) but I'm not a fan of the tall headset or ridiculously non-standard 1.25" steerer.
    If you'd used your licence you could have got the 2011 for €649 with the carbon seatpost*. Perhaps they would have also delivered it to you unassembled with steerer uncut if you'd rung them? It is a bit crazy that they assume the steerer length for all bikes and framesets allowing no room for personal adjustment.

    *unless you're saving it for a further CF/CF SLX/Aeroad splurge once you've gotten over your ridiculous 'cankle/duck foot' idiosyncrasy.

    @ furiousox - Congrats on finally getting your Canyon. Hope you're happy with it. You still got this then? If so, I'm jealous. Can't be too many nicer winter trainers out there.


  • #3585
    furiousox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,277 ✭✭✭furiousox


    Cheers Lemag, yeah still have the Pinny.
    Canyon is a thing of beauty to behold, really happy with it.
    Up to me now to do them both justice!

    Edit: Have adjusted the saddles on both bikes since the photos were taken!

    You are a khaki coloured bombardier, it's Hiroshima that you're nearing.



  • #3586
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,515 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    Lemag wrote: »
    If you'd used your licence you could have got the 2011 for €649 with the carbon seatpost*. Perhaps they would have also delivered it to you unassembled with steerer uncut if you'd rung them? It is a bit crazy that they assume the steerer length for all bikes and framesets allowing no room for personal adjustment.

    Is the 2011 any different, apart from the seatpost? I have a bit of an aversion to carbon seatposts, for no valid reason - I was running an alu one on the Scott (RIP). I don't think the racing discount applies to Outlet bikes, but I've asked in the spirit of optimism about a refund.

    I can't imagine anyone wanting a longer steerer - the headtube and headset together are massive. I cut the steerer down 8mm today to fit the OSA stem - the clamp on the Ritchey one is really tall - and there's still a little less drop than I'm used to, I figure I'll use the drops more and if that's not enough get a 12 degree Spesh stem or 17 degree Ritchey (the only stems I can find other than the 6 degree Syntace which support 1.25" steerers).

    Oh, and if any of the Trek geeks are reading after my tedious treatise on steerer tubes...I reckon MAWS's Madone is a 6 series. They're the only ones available with custom paint jobs, AFAIK.


  • #3587
    velo.2010
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,010 ✭✭✭velo.2010


    Lumen wrote: »
    I was running an alu one on the Scott (RIP).

    Oh, and if any of the Trek geeks are reading after my tedious treatise on steerer tubes...I reckon MAWS's Madone is a 6 series. They're the only ones available with custom paint jobs, AFAIK.

    Yes MAW's bike is indeed a 6 series.

    Sorry to hear that the Scott is no more Lumen- I know you took great care and time building it up. We never really did have a chance to compare bottom brackets!

    Did you consider one of those Chinese full carbon jobs?


  • #3588
    Lemag
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,508 ✭✭✭Lemag


    Lumen wrote: »
    I have a bit of an aversion to carbon seatposts, for no valid reason
    Lumen wrote: »
    The seatpost is a 27.2, which is slightly irritating since I have several nice O/S carbon seatposts which I can't use.
    Lumen wrote: »
    Is the 2011 any different, apart from the seatpost?
    Who knows? I'd at least like to think that they haven't regressed. The fork with the 2011 is SLX rather than SL.
    Lumen wrote: »
    I don't think the racing discount applies to Outlet bikes, but I've asked in the spirit of optimism about a refund.
    I'd be pretty sure that it doesn't. No harm in trying though. Following the failure to get your refund you'll still have the opportunity to use it for a yet more expensive future purchase from Canyon;)


  • #3589
    Lemag
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,508 ✭✭✭Lemag


    Hope this doesn't get me infracted/banned..

    vlgFH.jpg


  • #3590
    AstraMonti
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,704 ✭✭✭AstraMonti


    Lemag wrote: »
    Hope this doesn't get me infracted/banned..

    SPDs with flat shoes? Ain't gonna work very well!


  • #3591
    Lemag
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,508 ✭✭✭Lemag


    AstraMonti wrote: »
    SPDs with flat shoes? Ain't gonna work very well!
    You've a keener eye than I.


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  • #3592
    Babalons
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 227 ✭✭Babalons


    Lemag wrote: »
    Hope this doesn't get me infracted/banned..

    vlgFH.jpg


    Banned?.... You should get a medal for this post!!
    :D


  • #3593
    furiousox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,277 ✭✭✭furiousox


    I'm still looking at her canyon.....

    You are a khaki coloured bombardier, it's Hiroshima that you're nearing.



  • #3594
    Ryath
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 3,559 ✭✭✭Ryath


    fat bloke wrote: »
    That's lovely.
    I'm only starting to hear about those Stevens bikes. Looks smashing. Where di you pick it up? -Someone was telling me they offer 50% off replacement frames if you crash. ?

    @ Lumen - love the ghost rider stealth-shadow machine :D Wheels crying out for loud coloured decals though imo



    Yeah - just found this on their website:

    We offer our CrASh rEPLACEMENT program for all STEVENS
    carbon road and mtb frames built since 2010: in case your frame
    suffers irreparable damage from a fall or a crash, you can purchase
    a replacement frame at a special discount of 50%. This renders the
    purchase of a high-value carbon bike a safe bet–at no additional cost
    to you. For the terms and conditions refer to your STEVENS retailer or
    our website www.stevensbikes.com

    Sounds fantastic. And that blue and white SLR above s available from Fitzcycles.ie for 3700 ish with sram red, which if it's as good as it looks, is a pretty smashing deal imo

    Tackleberry is fitzcycles.ie


  • #3595
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,515 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    AstraMonti wrote: »
    SPDs with flat shoes? Ain't gonna work very well!

    Are they not Look Deltas?


  • #3596
    kellyoncobbles
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39 ✭kellyoncobbles


    Now I've completed the spending (or convinced myself I have), I've decided to post a pic.


  • #3597
    Icyseanfitz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,539 ✭✭✭Icyseanfitz


    the spending never stops with bikes :D


  • #3598
    BTH
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,075 ✭✭✭BTH


    kellyoncobbles wrote: »
    Now I've completed the spending (or convinced myself I have), I've decided to post a pic.

    No offence anything cos it's a sweet bike and I'd love one, bit does anyone else think Shimano chainsets ruin a good bike? Looks terrible on this bike and I'd say the same in most cases.


  • #3599
    Gavin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,660 ✭✭✭Gavin


    BetterThanHoyte wrote: »
    No offence anything cos it's a sweet bike and I'd love one, bit does anyone else think Shimano chainsets ruin a good bike? Looks terrible on this bike and I'd say the same in most cases.

    Poor show ! This thread is not for criticism, it's for bike love !


  • #3600
    gman2k
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,075 ✭✭✭gman2k


    Lemag wrote: »
    Hope this doesn't get me infracted/banned..

    vlgFH.jpg








    Meanwhile over in the motorbike forum....


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  • #3601
    Icyseanfitz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,539 ✭✭✭Icyseanfitz


    gman2k wrote: »
    Meanwhile over in the motorbike forum....

    well that was unexpected... and not pleasant


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