LiteSpeed Archon C3 Carbon Road Bike

christurbo

This is my current bike. Since owning it I have installed a Ritchey WCS 100mm Stem, and some Schwalbe Ultremo ZX Evolutions.

LiteSpeed Archon C3 Carbon:

Black ZX Evos fitted:



Nice and sunny today so degreased her.






























Review:

http://road.cc/content/review/25080-litespeed-archon-c3

Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcSJjtae ... re=related

Website:

http://www.litespeed.com/bike.asp?content=C1R


Specs:

Features:
• Frame: 3K Carbon
• Fork: 3K Carbon
• Front Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra
• Number of Gears: 20
• Shifters: Shimano Ultegra
• Chainset: FSA Gossamer BB30
• Chainrings: 50 / 34 tooth, compact
• Bottom Bracket: FSA
• Cassette: Shimano 105
• Chain: Shimano 105
• Pedals: Not supplied
• Front Brake: Shimano Ultegra
• Rear Brake: Shimano Ultegra
• Brake Levers: Shimano Ultegra
• Handlebars: FSA Wing Compact
• Stem: FSA OS-150
• Headset: FSA Frustrum Zero Stack
• Rims: FSA RD-60
• Front Hub: FSA RD-60
• Rear Hub: FSA RD-60
• Front Tyre: Vittoria Rubino Pro Tech 700 x 23C
• Rear Tyre: Vittoria Rubino Pro Tech 700 x 23C
• Saddle: Prologo Choice Max Black
• Seatpost: FSA Carbon Aero Integrated

christurbo

I went out my my 'seasoned' road biker friends who showed me a thing or two! Certainly an eye opener compared to MTBing, exposing my lack of fitness over the 46 mile bumpy route. Overall she is a flyer, and loved drafting creating some serious speed on some downhills.

pitchshifter

Having seen one of these in the flesh I can say they look awesome!

Whats the frame and fork weight like?

Anonymous

I don't get this frame at all.

Supposedly aero but with external cable routing and heavy too. And IMO incredibly grim looking.

Hope it rides well!

pitchshifter

NapoleonD wrote:

I don't get this frame at all.

Supposedly aero but with external cable routing and heavy too. And IMO incredibly grim looking.

Hope it rides well!

Any more grim than an S2? I believe the C1 has internal cabling which can be picked up for £1250.00

I don't like the fact you have to cut the seat post to length though!

Anonymous

A lot more grim than an S2, which isn't a looker... It looks, in fact, like the mess left after someone left a S2 in the autoclave too long.

christurbo

On my scales it weighs 7.2kgs. It rides very well, very quick.

It looks much better in the flesh! I would like some aero wheels now though.

BTW - the C1 frame is around £1800 you can get it on eBay for £1250.

EKIMIKE

To be honest like most bikes designed in North America by North Americans it's pretty ugly: Cervelo (although they not in the same league as what follows IMO), Litespeed, Cannondale, Specialized, Scott, Trek, Quintana Roo. From frame design/shape to paint scheme's.

It's all in your face branding and over-thought gimmicky shapes, go faster stripes and 'aero-flow' colour dashes. *feeling ill*

It does raise a smile when NapoleonD is slating this bike when he's owned and proudly displayed on this forum bikes from 3 of the above brands let alone the infamous love-out with Caad9's. (it's not a dig mate, just an amusing observation).

I'm sure you Archon is fabulous and my god is that one hell of a reach you have there. Enjoy.

christurbo

Ive also owned 3 Spesh's!!! :oops:

EKIMIKE

I guess some love it some hate it. I'm sure they're all great bikes nevertheless.

christurbo

Regarding the stem - its a 130mm, and I think I am stretched a bit using it. I think I need to go down to a 100mm

christurbo

Regarding the stem - its a 130mm, and I think I am stretched a bit using it. I think I need to go down to a 100mm

Anonymous

EKIMIKE wrote:

To be honest like most bikes designed in North America by North Americans it's pretty ugly: Cervelo (although they not in the same league as what follows IMO), Litespeed, Cannondale, Specialized, Scott, Trek, Quintana Roo. From frame design/shape to paint scheme's.

It's all in your face branding and over-thought gimmicky shapes, go faster stripes and 'aero-flow' colour dashes. *feeling ill*

It does raise a smile when NapoleonD is slating this bike when he's owned and proudly displayed on this forum bikes from 3 of the above brands let alone the infamous love-out with Caad9's. (it's not a dig mate, just an amusing observation).

I'm sure you Archon is fabulous and my god is that one hell of a reach you have there. Enjoy.

I'm with you there tbh, the cervelo was no looker but it was a good frame. The litespeed was beaten with the ugly stick and handled like a barge but was a smooth ride. The quintana roo is hideous but was cheap! I only own the QR still. Unfortunately.

I think that there are a lot of ugly frames out there at the moment either in terms of actual shape or the graphics.

hopper1

NapoleonD wrote:

EKIMIKE wrote:

To be honest like most bikes designed in North America by North Americans it's pretty ugly: Cervelo (although they not in the same league as what follows IMO), Litespeed, Cannondale, Specialized, Scott, Trek, Quintana Roo. From frame design/shape to paint scheme's.

It's all in your face branding and over-thought gimmicky shapes, go faster stripes and 'aero-flow' colour dashes. *feeling ill*

It does raise a smile when NapoleonD is slating this bike when he's owned and proudly displayed on this forum bikes from 3 of the above brands let alone the infamous love-out with Caad9's. (it's not a dig mate, just an amusing observation).

I'm sure you Archon is fabulous and my god is that one hell of a reach you have there. Enjoy.

I'm with you there tbh, the cervelo was no looker but it was a good frame. The litespeed was beaten with the ugly stick and handled like a barge but was a smooth ride. The quintana roo is hideous but was cheap! I only own the QR still. Unfortunately.

I think that there are a lot of ugly frames out there at the moment either in terms of actual shape or the graphics.

I cannot believe my eyes.... :shock:
My Cervelo S2, slated as being ugly!....
My arse! :evil:
I love it, anyway... Looks and ride
White definitely makes a huge difference, too.

christurbo

Looks like my Archon is World Record Breaking [well it helped!]


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2e3nGdA3x4



:twisted:

mr_sj

christurbo - how do you find the prologo choice saddle ? been offered for a decent price and fancy trying it out.

federalski

1000km's.... wow.

I'd be doing an impersonation of a slug after about a quarter of that I reckon.
You still look fresh-ish.

Well done.

lifecyclist2010

Not my personal cup of tea :? but if u enjoy it ride on!

christurbo

mr_sj wrote:

christurbo - how do you find the prologo choice saddle ? been offered for a decent price and fancy trying it out.

It is light, comfortable, and looks the business.

I love my marmite bike - it looks much better in the flesh, and gets ALOT of attention from the roadies around here.. [positive may I add!].

BTW - I didnt do the 1000 world record. My model of bike was used to do it.

christurbo

Updated the pics in the original post to pics of my actual bike - not ones copied from the net!


New Schwalbe Ultremo ZX Evolutions:

christurbo

Nice weather so degreased some moving parts. I get to try out the new Shwalbes tomorrow.

tri-sexual

i like it
really needs some sero wheels though

christurbo

They are definately on the list of to do!

christurbo