Kuota Kharma

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  • Kuota M
    Kuota M Posts: 12
    edited November 2010
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  • chateaudax
    chateaudax Posts: 2
    I'm using this on the back of my 2009 Kharma :
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=29543
    with a fenixtk11 on the front.Only got the bike 4 weeks ago and don't mind the san marco saddle too much but i'm new to cycling.Have Ultegra SL,Shimano R500 + Conti Ultra Sport-->which from the reviews need upgrading.Must get the Kold bottle cage also.
  • kingrollo
    kingrollo Posts: 3,198
    chateaudax wrote:
    I'm using this on the back of my 2009 Kharma :
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=29543
    with a fenixtk11 on the front.Only got the bike 4 weeks ago and don't mind the san marco saddle too much but i'm new to cycling.Have Ultegra SL,Shimano R500 + Conti Ultra Sport-->which from the reviews need upgrading.Must get the Kold bottle cage also.


    Are you in for some fun, when upgrade those tyres . Pro Race 3's or Ataks are the order of the day. Let us know how you get on
  • Brozie
    Brozie Posts: 12
    chateaudax wrote:
    I'm using this on the back of my 2009 Kharma :
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=29543
    with a fenixtk11 on the front.Only got the bike 4 weeks ago and don't mind the san marco saddle too much but i'm new to cycling.Have Ultegra SL,Shimano R500 + Conti Ultra Sport-->which from the reviews need upgrading.Must get the Kold bottle cage also.

    How did you fix it on the back ? With this aero seat stay, I couldn't find anything yet that fits
  • chateaudax
    chateaudax Posts: 2
    It has stayed secure in this position for a month over some very rough "roads"
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/42841854@N ... otostream/
  • Brozie
    Brozie Posts: 12
    chateaudax wrote:
    It has stayed secure in this position for a month over some very rough "roads"
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/42841854@N ... otostream/

    OK, thanks !
  • bristolpete
    bristolpete Posts: 2,255
    edited November 2009
    After my recent brush with a car, I decided to go for my new wheels to cheer myself up. Having had a few freelance job comes in I decided to go for a set of Shimano Dura Ace Carbon 7850 wheels and pimped them up with a fairly hardy but fast Rubino Pro tyre with white walls, much like my old Z-rims. I also had a new 12-27 cassette put on the rear for winter hill training. It now feels like riding on a carpet even more. Happy days and furthermore, my new carpet goes down later today and I had physio on my quad, hand and shoulder injuries so all is well in the mysterious world of Pete. Wheels, tyres, cassette and fitting completed by the uber bike shop that is www.stradacycles.co.uk

    Naturally took it for a spin. Acid test will be my usual 60 miler, but bodes well and what I find interesting given my business is that optically the bike simply looks longer, leaner and somewhat pimped. Nice. Finally, the wheels came with a nice bag which is now storing my Mavic set, but one will live on the turbo full time.


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  • kingrollo
    kingrollo Posts: 3,198
    bristolpete wrote:
    After my recent brush with a car, I decided to go for my new wheels given that my old ones seemed to take the hit. Having had a few freelance job comes in I decided to go for a set of Shimano Dura Ace Carbon 7850 wheels and pimped them up with a fairly hardy but fast Rubino Pro tyre with white walls, much like my old Z-rims. I also had a new 12-27 cassette put on the rear for winter hill training. It now feels like riding on a carpet even more. Happy days and furthermore, my new carpet goes down later today and I had physio on my quad, hand and shoulder injuries so all is well in the mysterious world of Pete. Wheels, tyres, cassette and fitting completed by the uber bike shop that is www.stradacycles.co.uk

    Naturally took it for a spin. Acid test will be my usual 60 miler, but bodes well and what I find interesting given my business is that optically the bike simply looks longer, leaner and somewhat pimped. Nice. Finally, the wheels came with a nice bag which is now storing my Mavic set, but one will live on the turbo full time.


    3953655974_04915045ff.jpg


    That looks one seriously nice bike - that freelance work must have been lucrative....I take it thats a 2010 kebel ?
  • bristolpete
    bristolpete Posts: 2,255
    kingrollo wrote:
    bristolpete wrote:
    After my recent brush with a car, I decided to go for my new wheels given that my old ones seemed to take the hit. Having had a few freelance job comes in I decided to go for a set of Shimano Dura Ace Carbon 7850 wheels and pimped them up with a fairly hardy but fast Rubino Pro tyre with white walls, much like my old Z-rims. I also had a new 12-27 cassette put on the rear for winter hill training. It now feels like riding on a carpet even more. Happy days and furthermore, my new carpet goes down later today and I had physio on my quad, hand and shoulder injuries so all is well in the mysterious world of Pete. Wheels, tyres, cassette and fitting completed by the uber bike shop that is www.stradacycles.co.uk

    Naturally took it for a spin. Acid test will be my usual 60 miler, but bodes well and what I find interesting given my business is that optically the bike simply looks longer, leaner and somewhat pimped. Nice. Finally, the wheels came with a nice bag which is now storing my Mavic set, but one will live on the turbo full time.


    3953655974_04915045ff.jpg


    That looks one seriously nice bike - that freelance work must have been lucrative....I take it thats a 2010 kebel ?

    I think 09/10 are the same to be honest. Doing alright from the old snapping. Off to London Town next week to shoot some nice stuff, so the dura ace groupo savings can begin LOL...

    Thanks for the compliment.
  • Brozie
    Brozie Posts: 12
    In this case KEBEL, coming from the italian "que belle" (what a beauty) is the only right name for a bike like this.

    Congrats on this headturner !!!
  • Principalm
    Principalm Posts: 20
    Now that the weather is turning, what do you all think are the best tyres for the wet, autumn into winter roads.
    I tend to ride in busy in urban areas?
  • kingrollo
    kingrollo Posts: 3,198
    Principalm wrote:
    Now that the weather is turning, what do you all think are the best tyres for the wet, autumn into winter roads.
    I tend to ride in busy in urban areas?

    Kryllion Carbon - have been recommended to me as a race winter tyre. There are also pro 3 grip - but haven't heard any feedback from these !
  • Principalm
    Principalm Posts: 20
    http://www.chokcycles.ch/bikes-kuota-20 ... q9at6a1qa0

    5'690.00CHF = £3,444.92 as of today

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  • Dicky Dolan
    Dicky Dolan Posts: 10
    Just had a call from the LBS, its in at last my 2010 Kuota Kahma, they have given me a wheel upgrade because i had to wait so long since paying for it (3 months), collecting it on Saturday, very exciting!!!!
    My Bikes
    Bianchi Mutt
    Kuota Karma 2010
    Specialized Langster Steel
  • kingrollo
    kingrollo Posts: 3,198
    Dicky Dolan wrote:
    Just had a call from the LBS, its in at last my 2010 Kuota Kahma, they have given me a wheel upgrade because i had to wait so long since paying for it (3 months), collecting it on Saturday, very exciting!!!!


    You will enjoy - be sure to upgrade the tyres to get the most out of it - post some pictures here.!
  • Cabelly
    Cabelly Posts: 43
    After reading all these posts I'm really looking foward to getting out on my new steed. I've bought a 2008 Kharma frameset from my LBS,almost half price.
    I'm putting on all the bits from a Raleigh Race which I killed in July after only three months of life. :(
    Fortunately its Ultegra groupset and FSA bits and bobs. Probably will need a saddle though. Any recommendations ?

    I'm just hoping for a bit of spare time to put it all together.

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