Coming soon... Prolite Galileo!

MRadd

Finally bit the bullet and ordered a new bike to replace my ageing Kinesis Racelight RC2...

Gone completely carbon at long last, with a Prolite Galileo Frameset.

Rest of the spec is looking nice. Went with SRAM Rival for the groupset as I just love the feel of it all. Ritchey is supplying the finishing kit... with the wheels being taken care of by Kore Streamlines. Fetching with their Black rim and white spoke design (Im hoping from a distance they look like Lightweights and I can gain mucho kudos!)

Hopefully It'll all arrive in a huge box on friday and I'll give you guys an update of it, with pictures as and when I can.

EXCITED!

CarbonCopy

LOL i can tell your excited.I must admit i was contemplating reserving a spot in here for mine.It should arrive tomorrow.I hope i sleep tonight its like christmas eve.

MRadd

What did you go for Carbon? Hope it's arrived and that it looks all nice and shiny...

Mine is currently in "processing", I can only assume this means they are packing it all neatly and carefully into one HUGE box. Fingers crossed!

Hope it turns up early enough on Friday that I can get it built and test ridden before doing a ride on saturday with the Uni team I train... Just love making those students jealous!

CarbonCopy

OH its here 8)

MRadd

Pics:



Frame: Prolite Galileo
Forks: Dedaccia Black Magic Carbon
Bars: Ritchey Pro 42mm
Stem Ritche Comp 100mm
Headset: Prolite
Bar Tape: Carbon Look White

Front Brake Lever: SRAM Rival
Front Caliper: SRAM Rival
Rear Brake Lever: SRAM Rival
Rear Caliper: SRAM Rival

Shifters: SRAM Rival
Cables: SRAM
Front Mech: SRAM Rival Braze-on
Rear Mech: SRAM Rival Short

Seat: Selle Italia XR
Seat Post: Ritchey Comp
Seat Post Clamp: Frame

Cranks: SRAM Rival 50-34
Chainring(s): SRAM
Chain: YBN 10spd
Cassette: Miche Primato 11-23
Pedals: Look Keo
Bottom Bracket: SRAM GXP

Front Wheel: KORE Streamline
Rim: Kore
Spokes: Kore Aero
Hub: Kore
Tube: Continental
Tire: Maxxis Detonator

Back Wheel: Kore Streamline
Rim: Kore
Spokes: Kore Aero
Hub: Kore
Tube: Continental
Tire: Maxxis Detonator

Accessories: Velomann 28 function

Weight: 6.7kg!!! (i couldn't believe it either... 2 scales used to double check and a bag weigher...)


Other info:

MRadd

Update!

First ride went exceptionally well!

Was only going to go out for 30miles, but ended up doing 50! While I thought I was cruising, HR at 155bpm.... Cadance 90... I was doing over 25mph! It was soo effortless.

Even managed a TT effort for 4 miles at an average of over 26mph, just on the drops nothing special. Fantastic bike. Gear set also amazing. Wheelset... Awesome!

CarbonCopy

Well im glad you like it.The bike looks fantastic.Hope it brings you lots of good rides.Bring on the sunshine.

ravey1981

What happened to the wheels?

Could you not get hold of the black/white version. I am looking at getting some of these (or some xero xr-1 bladed wheels) How are the wheels generally. Any noticeable flex?

Cheers

MRadd

I actually originally ordered the Black rimmed, white spoked version (as advertised on CRC) but when I looked at the Silver ones, I prefered them! Something about them makes them look that bit unique. They are absolutely faultless. I couldn't make them flex when sprinting the other day or going up any 10% or greater hill round here. They just fly!

My only issue with the build is my velomann computer. It's failed already. Cadance works, HR works, Temp gauge and altitude works... Speed, doesn't.. at all. Sent back to CRC so we'll see what happens there. Does mean I've had to do two training rides over the weekend just going on feel. An alien feeling for me!

The bike really is amazing though. Loving the frame. Loving the build.. even the £16 saddle is performing amazingly! Just need to wait a little while longer for the races to do!