My first Road Bike

chrisdickinson
chrisdickinson Posts: 10
edited August 2012 in Your road bikes
Heres a pic of my first Road bike. Ive been riding mountain bikes since my early teens, but never really get the time for treks out anymore, so bought a road bike to try and get some weight off. Really enjoying it, and the bikes a joy as well. I was thinking of selling it and buying a nice Carbon Cube or Trek, but at this stage it would probably be wasted on me. Anyway...

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  • bmxboy10
    bmxboy10 Posts: 1,958
    Never sell that bike that's a keeper
  • bmxboy10
    bmxboy10 Posts: 1,958
    But change the saddle
  • chrisdickinson
    chrisdickinson Posts: 10
    solboy10 wrote:
    Never sell that bike that's a keeper

    I dont really know much about road bikes, but i was told the old Steel Colnago's are going up in price and are quite in demand. Its in mint condition. Will probably just keep it. Ive done a search on the tinternet and cant see any others like it for sale.
    solboy10 wrote:
    But change the saddle

    Yeh i know. Watching a few old Selle Italia Flite's on Ebay.
  • bmxboy10
    bmxboy10 Posts: 1,958
    That needs a San marco regal saddle
  • Ber Nard
    Ber Nard Posts: 827
    I think the frame's to small for you. You should sell it to me.

    Nice score for a first road bike. Where'd you get it?

    Rob
  • Paul 8v
    Paul 8v Posts: 5,458
    Have always loved the flites, as above, don't sell it, that's a great bike :-)
    Road
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  • chrisdickinson
    chrisdickinson Posts: 10
    Ber Nard wrote:

    Nice score for a first road bike. Where'd you get it?
    Rob

    My mate upgraded to a Canyon so bought it off him. Most of the parts are new old stock including the frame and forks, which had been sourced to build the bike. Its a Superissimo with custom brain tubing. Its got a new Shimano 600 group set with the exception of Ultegra cranks and Ultegra shifters.

    Had to make a few changes to make it fit.
    Quill to Ahead adapter fitted.
    100mm FSA Stem
    Ritchey Bars
    New Brake and Gear Cables.
    Red Colnago bar tape.
    Look Keo Classic Pedals.

    Its really nice to ride, noticeably heavier than my mates carbon, but is really comfortable and quite stiff for a steel frame.
    solboy10 wrote:
    That needs a San marco regal saddle

    Will have a look, thanks :D

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