My first Road Bike - Orbea Aqua, with new Wheelset + parts
max丨mo
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Managed to pick this up from a friend a few months ago for a great price.
Coming from a mountain biking background, I am absolutely loving the power transfer and efficienncy of a road bike. Being able to crunch long distances at great speeds is simply amazing!
I had to ride my Kona for a week on my daily 12 mile commute whilst I was waiting for my new road wheels and it felt like I was dragging a truck around with me.
The only issue was a good deal of play in the rear hub. I had the bearings replaced but the hub was shot, so I have now added a new wheelset and a few other parts, as pictured.
I reckon the bike is probably a size too small for me, hence the flipped stem etc. but it feels comfortable how I have it set up at the moment. Just very low at the front, its such a small headtube, but the reach and saddle height etc seem fine.
I plan to stop spending money on this bike now, I don't think it needs anything else. Maybe next spring I will be in a position to spend a grand on a new bike, with correct sizing this time!
The Spec and upgrades:-
Orbea Aqua 09 (I think!), Carbon forks, Shimano RS10 Wheelset, Shimano Sora Drivetrain, Schwalbe blizzard tyres, KMC X9L Gold chain, New brake shoes + pads, nicked the Charge spoon saddle + Crank bros split skewers from the MTB!
Hope you enjoy the pictures.
I'd say total spent so far is approx. £420.
Coming from a mountain biking background, I am absolutely loving the power transfer and efficienncy of a road bike. Being able to crunch long distances at great speeds is simply amazing!
I had to ride my Kona for a week on my daily 12 mile commute whilst I was waiting for my new road wheels and it felt like I was dragging a truck around with me.
The only issue was a good deal of play in the rear hub. I had the bearings replaced but the hub was shot, so I have now added a new wheelset and a few other parts, as pictured.
I reckon the bike is probably a size too small for me, hence the flipped stem etc. but it feels comfortable how I have it set up at the moment. Just very low at the front, its such a small headtube, but the reach and saddle height etc seem fine.
I plan to stop spending money on this bike now, I don't think it needs anything else. Maybe next spring I will be in a position to spend a grand on a new bike, with correct sizing this time!
The Spec and upgrades:-
Orbea Aqua 09 (I think!), Carbon forks, Shimano RS10 Wheelset, Shimano Sora Drivetrain, Schwalbe blizzard tyres, KMC X9L Gold chain, New brake shoes + pads, nicked the Charge spoon saddle + Crank bros split skewers from the MTB!
Hope you enjoy the pictures.
I'd say total spent so far is approx. £420.
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Nice looking first bike, hope you enjoy it
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Glad to hear your enjoying road cycling. For £420 I reckon you've got yourself a bargain.
If I could offer one small piece of constructive criticism it would be to remove the red handlebar tape. And burn it.
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Very nice!0
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SWEET BIKE! but just raise your seat post and flip ya stem! :P
im aware most people wont agree with me lol.Coveryourcar.co.uk RT Tester
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I got one of these last April via C2W. My first road bike, did LEJOG on it and a coast to coast along with a few more thousand miles. Totally solid bike and no problems with it what so ever. I cant fault my bike. Although i dont ride it anymore as i got a new bike this April again via C2W i would be sorry to see it go if i ever sold it. It is however probably too small for me if im honest.
Nice bike you have there Boardman Team 09 HT
Orbea Aqua TTG CT 2010
Specialized Secteur Elite 20110 -
Go for the white tape and silver chain!
Boardman Team C / 105 / Fulcrum Racing 30
