Fixed TT Dolan

Infamous
Infamous Posts: 1,130
edited December 2009 in Your road bikes
Maybe the ugliest bike that you'll see on this part of the forum, though the seatpost doesn't look quite as ridiculous in real life!
With training wheels...
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54x14...
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Race mode...
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PX 101
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Frame: Dolan FXE 54cm
Forks: Planet X Full carbon
Bars: Bontrager Race X Lite bullhorns - Deda Parabolica Tri bars
Stem: Cinelli Pista 12cm
Headset: Alpina
Bar Tape: (Needs redoing)

Front Brake Lever: ITM
Front Caliper: Miche

Seat: Carbon Prism
Seat Post: Alu

Cranks: On One track 172.5mm
Chainring(s): Gebhardt 54T 1/8th
Chain: Cheap 1/8th
Sprockets: 14t and 13t Dura Ace 1/8th
Pedals: SPD SL

Front Wheel:
Rim: Planet X 101
Spokes: 16 x CX Ray
Hub: Planet X superlight

Back Wheel: (built by me!)
Rim: Rigida DP18
Spokes: 32 x db
Hub: On One track hub
Tire: Krylion Carbon

Weight: About 8kg I think

Other info:
I wanted to get low, so I bought a frame thats about 4 sizes smaller than my normal road frame size. Saddle to Arm rest drop is 23cm (just above the 80% rule) fits perfectly when in position and is very comfortable. Awesome in a straight line on the flat, appalling on any other type of road. Not used the 101 yet, but I can't wait to try it in a crosswind.

Since building it I have been edging towards being a proper roadie, rather than a TTer, so will probably only use it a few times next year.

Comments

  • redddraggon
    redddraggon Posts: 10,862
    How tall are you?
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  • Infamous
    Infamous Posts: 1,130
    6' 3", normally ride a 60cm.
  • a_n_t
    a_n_t Posts: 2,011
    I like it!
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  • a_n_t
    a_n_t Posts: 2,011
    I like it!
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    10m 20:21 2014
    25m 53:18 20:13
    50m 1:57:12 2013
    100m Yeah right.
  • Bhima
    Bhima Posts: 2,145
    Interesting... :shock:

    I also use a negative stem on my road bike to get a massive drop, but my seatpost is nowhere near as ridiculous as this...! :lol:

    Also - sorry to hijack your thread, but what's the 80% rule?
  • redddraggon
    redddraggon Posts: 10,862
    Bhima wrote:
    Also - sorry to hijack your thread, but what's the 80% rule?

    CTT have a list of rules about bike set up and equipment
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  • Infamous
    Infamous Posts: 1,130
    Bhima wrote:
    Also - sorry to hijack your thread, but what's the 80% rule?
    Something about the pads being at least 80% of the height (from the floor) of the saddle. If I removed the 5mm spacer from under the stem, I think it'd be below 80%. There are other rules that I think it breaks though, but I'll probably only be riding club 10s anyway so not really bothered.
  • Mog Uk
    Mog Uk Posts: 964
    101 on the front!! You're brave.....

    I run an 82 on the front and that can be more than a handful when the wind picks up...
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  • majormantra
    majormantra Posts: 2,094
    That's mad! :D I'd be curious to see a pic of you riding it. My gut says it's going to be rather unstable in any kind of breeze with the 101.

    Matthew
  • Infamous
    Infamous Posts: 1,130
    Well I picked up the 101 reasonably cheaply, so I'll probably end up using it once then selling it.... after realising how stupid it is. I'd have to put a rear brake on it first though, wouldn't want to rely on braking using only the 101 rim!

    I've all but lost interest in TTs now though, so it won't be ridden much :(

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