My new winter bike..........

bendertherobot

Frame:Focus Alloy
Forks: Focus Carbon
Bars: Concept
Stem: Concept
Headset: Concept
Bar Tape: Dunno, feels like Lizard skins

Front Brake Lever:105
Front Caliper: 105
Rear Brake Lever 105:
Rear Caliper: 105

Shifters: 105
Cables: SIS
Front Mech 105:
Rear Mech: 105

Seat: Concept
Seat Post: Concept
Seat Post Clamp: Concept

Cranks: FSA Gossamer Pro
Chainring(s): 50/34
Chain: 105
Cassette:12-25
Pedals: Shimano PD670
Bottom Bracket: FSA Mega Exo

Front Wheel: Rodi Stylus
Rim: Ditto
Spokes: Ditto
Hub: Concept
Tube: Conti
Tire: Schwalbe Ultremo DD

Back Wheel: Rodi Stylus
Rim: Ditto
Spokes: Ditto
Hub:Concept
Tube: Conti
Tire: Schwalbe Ultremo DD

Accessories: Hope Vision 1 LED, Smart Lunar R2, Crud Mk2,

Weight: A lot. About 9.5kg but my other bike is 7kg so this is just for endurance and the winter.

Other info:

rozzer32

Nice bike, Just to point out I think you have put the wrong part on the end of the rear crud mk2. Should cover the tyre more, if you ride in a group the people behind will not be happy :P

bendertherobot

rozzer32 wrote:

Nice bike, Just to point out I think you have put the wrong part on the end of the rear crud mk2. Should cover the tyre more, if you ride in a group the people behind will not be happy :P

It's the right part but I used the older style one supplied. I find the new rear a little floppy, but might stick it on now I'm done fettling!

brucebanner

fettling what?

bendertherobot wrote:

rozzer32 wrote:

Nice bike, Just to point out I think you have put the wrong part on the end of the rear crud mk2. Should cover the tyre more, if you ride in a group the people behind will not be happy :P

It's the right part but I used the older style one supplied. I find the new rear a little floppy, but might stick it on now I'm done fettling!

bendertherobot

brucebanner wrote:

fettling what?

Sticking new tyres on, making sure the muguards are bang on, sticking helicopter tape on the frame/forks where the mudguards join etc.

I will try the new tail but it is a little floppy IMO.

jgsi

Nice. You can't beat black white red
With rear Crud.. having seen it in full action this weekend from the business i.e. on someone's wheel... as much use as chocolate teaspoon.. flaps about too much to stop any spray off.
I think that is the right part on? If it isnt, a lot of people have them on wrong .

Worst thing was, it forced me off the wheel to go in front.

bendertherobot

Aye, I stuck the new longer tail on my other bike today. It's just too long. It might work better but it's too long and flappy.

So I'm keeping the shorter (it is supplied as an alternative) one on there. It's better except for those behind.

And this is a commuter so those behind can just **** off :P

Dalton

I am with you on this one.

I recently purchased the Crud MK2's. I chose the shorter rear section as well. The longer one was just too flappy!!

Nice bike too. I was very nearly tempted by a Focus when Wiggle had them on huge discount.

bendertherobot

Mine was a) on a huge discount and b) on a bike 2 work scheme.

So it's a no brainer really!

silverpigeon

My mate has one of these. Quite a harsh ride but ideal as a winter bike. The stiffness makes up for the weight and it's actually pretty quick

bendertherobot

Aye, it's certainly stiff. And quick. Not as quick as my summer bike.

But ideal for the winter.

bendertherobot

Gonna take some new pics next week.

Changed it to 3T Ergosum bars and stem. Much better aesthetics at the front.

Reckon I've shaved around 500g off so far.

Seatpost and wheels are going to be done as well.