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Hungrycol · 15-03-2013 10:54AM

TheBlaaMan wrote: »

About 6 months go I made plans for a winter build of a TT rig - not that I'd ever even ridden one before, but I was taken with the idea of something 'different' ........and a few false starts later, mostly caused by having to re-plan my frame ideas.....and she's finished. I already have two Ridleys, and it was only a coincidence that I managed to pick up this frame in early January. Some parts were sourced from eBay and consumables were purchased new.

With the help of purchases from a few lads on here, its built on a Campag mix (Chorus, Athena, Centaur) and I'm pleased with how its turned out. Its my first attempt at a build and was something for myself and my young lad to cut our teeth on. I like to add better wheels, aero seat post maybe and a better bottle cage, but budgets didn't permit at this point and they were 'sacrificed' in the short term at least.

For TT rig pics one of them must front on, at head-tube height so we can marvel at the skinny aero dissappearance of the bike.

Hungrycol · 15-03-2013 10:55AM

1750W wrote: »

Didn't post last time

This is very very lovely.

Diarmuid · 18-03-2013 09:30PM

My new commuter. Took all weekend to build it up.

padjo5 · 18-03-2013 11:09PM

1750W wrote: »

Didn't post last time

1750w, phenomenal looking bike. What model exactly is this?

Zyzz · 22-03-2013 08:10PM

My new bike, first time carbon! May not be at the 'beauty level' of some of the ones in here but I think it looks awesome! Going to upgrade the group set soon and get some better wheels! (will take better pics over the next few days)

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(images didnt seem to be working, re-upped with a new host)

Zen0 · 23-03-2013 10:13PM

Diarmuid wrote: »

My new commuter. Took all weekend to build it up.

Ribble steel frame? That looks fabulous. What size tyres will it take?

Diarmuid · 23-03-2013 10:25PM

Zen0 wrote: »

Ribble steel frame? That looks fabulous. What size tyres will it take?

Yep, its the Ribble steel frame.
I'm not sure about the tires. I have 23s on it at the moment but I plan on putting 25s on it. According to the web, it will take 28s but I think my mudguards would be tight with 28s.

1750W · 24-03-2013 07:27AM

padjo5 wrote: »

1750w, phenomenal looking bike. What model exactly is this?

Giant TCR Advanced SL with Isp. Model year 2010.

Konkers · 24-03-2013 08:17AM

1750W wrote: »

Didn't post last time

Savage. Black and white is a great combination on any bike.

dermur · 24-03-2013 01:43PM

@RobFowl - I'd love to get a look at your Noah but the link below doesn't work for me, not sure if that website needs me to register first before viewing pictures?

http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/v/804186_10151330010268317_919667217_n.jpg?oh=faa3b5bca8039ead3ff695cbba4bbe2e&oe=5136E2E5&__gda__=1362596741_7d5450baa573db79817f404e0cf596d2

Any alternative links?

RobFowl · 24-03-2013 02:34PM

dermur wrote: »

@RobFowl - I'd love to get a look at your Noah but the link below doesn't work for me, not sure if that website needs me to register first before viewing pictures?

http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/v/804186_10151330010268317_919667217_n.jpg?oh=faa3b5bca8039ead3ff695cbba4bbe2e&oe=5136E2E5&__gda__=1362596741_7d5450baa573db79817f404e0cf596d2

Any alternative links?

804186_10151330010268317_919667217_n.jpg?oh=ab509e396f595b720d0c49377e459ec6&oe=515140E5&__gda__=1364267141_c70fef7bf977e4e4bd318229e601d04b

Don't know why but facebook links seem to expire after a while...

dermur · 24-03-2013 04:25PM

Oh sweeeeeeet! drool...

What year is that model? I like the straighter forks, are they the original handlebars?

manafana · 24-03-2013 07:03PM

must be something else to ride.

1750W · 25-03-2013 08:41PM

I used to lie awake dreaming of owning a bike like this.

The tax man · 27-03-2013 12:04AM

1987 Raleigh Race. Reynolds 653 frame, Dura Ace 7400 group set, Campagnolo record hubs laced to Mavic CX 18 rims. Cinelli bars and stem. Nearly mint condition. Just needs two new tubs and brake cables.Unused by owner and very badly listed on eBay meant a sweet find for me.:D

happytramp · 27-03-2013 12:13AM

Flip that's nice. Go on then...... how much?

The tax man · 27-03-2013 12:23AM

You wouldn't have much change out of €350.

Icyseanfitz · 27-03-2013 01:30AM

tree fiddy?

Darkglasses · 27-03-2013 01:48AM

Icyseanfitz wrote: »

tree fiddy?

God damn Loch Ness monster!

Raam · 27-03-2013 10:40AM

Taxman, let's see 'em all in one post. You must have some collection going at this stage.

RobFowl · 27-03-2013 11:25AM

Raam wrote: »

Taxman, let's see 'em all in one post. You must have some collection going at this stage.

Mmmm haw many in the Raam household now?

(9 in mine though only 5 belong to me, one for every bead of sweat I break a week

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Raam · 27-03-2013 11:28AM

RobFowl wrote: »

Mmmm haw many in the Raam household now?

(9 in mine though only 5 belong to me, one for every bead of sweat I break a week )

Some are on holiday, but the full compliment is ten, six of which are mine.

Another is on permanent holiday, but it's not mine.

Raam · 27-03-2013 11:30AM

This is my bunch...

The tax man · 27-03-2013 11:39AM

Raam wrote: »

Taxman, let's see 'em all in one post. You must have some collection going at this stage.

I'll make use of that panorama photo thingy on my iPod. I don't have a lens wide enough to fit them all in one shot.

manafana · 27-03-2013 11:50AM

1750W wrote: »

I used to lie awake dreaming of owning a bike like this.

Is that Matts bike that ended up on ebay last year from latvia?

Darkglasses · 27-03-2013 03:02PM

My brand new road bike, Felt F5

Upgraded from my older Giant Defy 3! Full carbon frame, all 105 components, FSA Gossamer compact crankset. Quite a comfortable bike, the geometry isn't really too different from the Defy. I think it is roughly one kilogram lighter than the Defy, but the biggest difference I notice is in the shifting. The 105 shifting feels unbelievably light compared to the old Sora. I love the little details that keep everything matching the frame, even the little lids at the end of the cables are the same shade of red as the bottle cage nuts.

It's last year's model, thought it was quite a good deal at 1,600 in my LBS.

Plastik · 29-03-2013 09:22AM

Two from the WWW this morning

Plastik · 29-03-2013 09:23AM

Two from the WWW this morning

AstraMonti · 29-03-2013 09:37AM

4.5kgs..

mossym · 29-03-2013 10:43AM

that cannondale is a savage looking bike

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