Show us your summer bikes!

TakeTurns

anto164 wrote:

My boring summer bike...



Not really upgraded from stock, apart from wheels.

Can't help but notice the short stem and the saddle slammed back. I think you'd benefit from a longer stem!

I like the aero look and simplicity of this bike though.

napoleond

Not if his saddle is in the right place. Never adjust saddle to affect reach...

anto164

NapoleonD wrote:

Not if his saddle is in the right place. Never adjust saddle to affect reach...

Exactly.

Stem is the stock length (Approx 110mm long), and the saddle is nearly in the right position. I think the stem looks shorter than it is because of the garmin mount on the top of the stem.

I had a bike fit at Cadence Sport (Adrian Timmis) and the saddle position was virtually perfect. Stem size was proved to be correct, but the bars got lowered and bar angle/hood position changed. But the bike fits me perfectly. Super comfy over distance, and it's snappy and smooth.

RideOnTime

jordan_217 wrote:

This pic is from last year but the bikes only change has been some Fizik bar tape:

liking it...

RideOnTime

APIII wrote:

absolute beauty

Iamnot Wiggins

Max888 wrote:

Mine.

CAAD9, Chorus, CC80s, got some custom 20mm carbon too and Khamsins for training. Also got access to Open Pro ceramics, Enve 25 on King and custom 50mm carbon. :twisted:

Doesn't look real, more like a toy that your kids play with.

meesterbond

RideOnTime wrote:

APIII wrote:

absolute beauty

What make was that one?



tbh I think it's my favourite bike so far here!

APIII

meesterbond wrote:

RideOnTime wrote:

APIII wrote:

absolute beauty

What make was that one?



tbh I think it's my favourite bike so far here!

I think I counted 16 or so Time logos when I got it! Too many, that's why I sanded the logos off the rims, it's properly stealthy now

HTL

Nothing compared to some on here, but I lover her.

not-another-hillǃ

heres my summer mount.....

option_click

Here's mine. Recently built up and waiting for the nicer weather to arrive.
Better pics to follow soon.

ugo.santalucia

Option Click wrote:

Here's mine. Recently built up and waiting for the nicer weather to arrive.
Better pics to follow soon.

FInally a paint scheme which is unusual and tasteful... fed up of all those black/white/red frames

snowley

Agree with the above comment, lovely colour scheme on that.

And something you probably won't see out on the road.

tommo7567

My 2012 Scott CR1 Comp. Bought last Spring, have done several sportives on her now, including the Marlow Red Kite 100 and the Tour of the Black Mountains last autumn.
Upgrades:
Fulcrum Racing Quattros,
Selle Italia C2 Gel Flow Saddle
Merida Bar tape (red).

Crispyapp

ugo.santalucia wrote:

Option Click wrote:

Here's mine. Recently built up and waiting for the nicer weather to arrive.
Better pics to follow soon.

FInally a paint scheme which is unusual and tasteful... fed up of all those black/white/red frames

I have to agree I do really like willier frames. This colour scheme just works well. 8)

elmoreynolds

Imported frame (DONT HATE, I'm only 16 years old and funded all by myself, couldnt afford the 3 grand one :
Anyway to the bits and bobs, i need to change stem for a shorter one, need my bike fit first though,

Shimano 105 5700 Shifters
Shimano 105 5700 Crankset
Shimano Ultegra 6700 Brakeset
Shimano ultegra 6700 RD
Shimano 105 5700 FD
BBB 14-25 Cassette 10 SP ( Junior gearing )
Token Chain catcher
KMC 10-L Gold chain
3T Team Stem 120mm ( Think i need about 90/100mm )
Deda newton handlebars (Deep drops)
White handlebar tape (If you cant tell already :P )
50MM Front, 60MM rear carbon tubulars
Vittoria Corsa Evo CX Tubs (700x23)
Elite Bottle cages
Fizik Saddle
Shimano 105 Pedals

Dont know the weight of it but its not heavy for an aero frame! Total cost including all labour, custom fees, race wheels, training wheels, is about 2600 Pounds. Pretty cheap if you ask me. Please dont tell me about how im a bad person for getting a fake frame or with the decals on, but im studying and have a part time job, i dont earn mega bucks.

Thanks peeps!

thegreatdivide

Option Click wrote:

Here's mine. Recently built up and waiting for the nicer weather to arrive.
Better pics to follow soon.

Welcome to the Cento Uno owners club! She looks ace :-)

not-another-hillǃ

ooooh, that Wilier is fookin gorgeous.... .....I wish mine looked like that!

If you ever sell it, first dibs!!

dwanes

elmoreynolds wrote:

Imported frame (DONT HATE, I'm only 16 years old and funded all by myself, couldnt afford the 3 grand one :
Anyway to the bits and bobs, i need to change stem for a shorter one, need my bike fit first though,

Shimano 105 5700 Shifters
Shimano 105 5700 Crankset
Shimano Ultegra 6700 Brakeset
Shimano ultegra 6700 RD
Shimano 105 5700 FD
BBB 14-25 Cassette 10 SP ( Junior gearing )
Token Chain catcher
KMC 10-L Gold chain
3T Team Stem 120mm ( Think i need about 90/100mm )
Deda newton handlebars (Deep drops)
White handlebar tape (If you cant tell already :P )
50MM Front, 60MM rear carbon tubulars
Vittoria Corsa Evo CX Tubs (700x23)
Elite Bottle cages
Fizik Saddle
Shimano 105 Pedals

Dont know the weight of it but its not heavy for an aero frame! Total cost including all labour, custom fees, race wheels, training wheels, is about 2600 Pounds. Pretty cheap if you ask me. Please dont tell me about how im a bad person for getting a fake frame or with the decals on, but im studying and have a part time job, i dont earn mega bucks.

Thanks peeps!

I dont hate you, I just despair!

jelley321

Option Click wrote:

This bike is awesome. Love the colour scheme, its very different to the usual wilier

Garry H

dwanes wrote:

I dont hate you, I just despair!

Indeed, GBP 2600 to spend and you build a fake S5!! Kids these days, sheesh (In case you're easily upset)

ugo.santalucia

elmoreynolds wrote:

Imported frame (DONT HATE, I'm only 16 years old and funded all by myself, couldnt afford the 3 grand one :
Anyway to the bits and bobs, i need to change stem for a shorter one, need my bike fit first though,

Shimano 105 5700 Shifters
Shimano 105 5700 Crankset
Shimano Ultegra 6700 Brakeset
Shimano ultegra 6700 RD
Shimano 105 5700 FD
BBB 14-25 Cassette 10 SP ( Junior gearing )
Token Chain catcher
KMC 10-L Gold chain
3T Team Stem 120mm ( Think i need about 90/100mm )
Deda newton handlebars (Deep drops)
White handlebar tape (If you cant tell already :P )
50MM Front, 60MM rear carbon tubulars
Vittoria Corsa Evo CX Tubs (700x23)
Elite Bottle cages
Fizik Saddle
Shimano 105 Pedals

Dont know the weight of it but its not heavy for an aero frame! Total cost including all labour, custom fees, race wheels, training wheels, is about 2600 Pounds. Pretty cheap if you ask me. Please dont tell me about how im a bad person for getting a fake frame or with the decals on, but im studying and have a part time job, i dont earn mega bucks.

Thanks peeps!

Vittoria Tubulars... Good man! 8)

Twelly

elmoreynolds wrote:

Imported frame (DONT HATE, I'm only 16 years old and funded all by myself, couldnt afford the 3 grand one :
Anyway to the bits and bobs, i need to change stem for a shorter one, need my bike fit first though,

Shimano 105 5700 Shifters
Shimano 105 5700 Crankset
Shimano Ultegra 6700 Brakeset
Shimano ultegra 6700 RD
Shimano 105 5700 FD
BBB 14-25 Cassette 10 SP ( Junior gearing )
Token Chain catcher
KMC 10-L Gold chain
3T Team Stem 120mm ( Think i need about 90/100mm )
Deda newton handlebars (Deep drops)
White handlebar tape (If you cant tell already :P )
50MM Front, 60MM rear carbon tubulars
Vittoria Corsa Evo CX Tubs (700x23)
Elite Bottle cages
Fizik Saddle
Shimano 105 Pedals

Dont know the weight of it but its not heavy for an aero frame! Total cost including all labour, custom fees, race wheels, training wheels, is about 2600 Pounds. Pretty cheap if you ask me. Please dont tell me about how im a bad person for getting a fake frame or with the decals on,

Thanks peeps!

It worries me that there are 16 year olds in the world who think £2600 is a cheap bike...

but im studying and have a part time job, i dont earn mega bucks.

What part time job do you have and how do I apply??

alihisgreat

elmoreynolds wrote:

Imported frame (DONT HATE, I'm only 16 years old and funded all by myself, couldnt afford the 3 grand one :
Anyway to the bits and bobs, i need to change stem for a shorter one, need my bike fit first though,

Shimano 105 5700 Shifters
Shimano 105 5700 Crankset
Shimano Ultegra 6700 Brakeset
Shimano ultegra 6700 RD
Shimano 105 5700 FD
BBB 14-25 Cassette 10 SP ( Junior gearing )
Token Chain catcher
KMC 10-L Gold chain
3T Team Stem 120mm ( Think i need about 90/100mm )
Deda newton handlebars (Deep drops)
White handlebar tape (If you cant tell already :P )
50MM Front, 60MM rear carbon tubulars
Vittoria Corsa Evo CX Tubs (700x23)
Elite Bottle cages
Fizik Saddle
Shimano 105 Pedals

Dont know the weight of it but its not heavy for an aero frame! Total cost including all labour, custom fees, race wheels, training wheels, is about 2600 Pounds. Pretty cheap if you ask me. Please dont tell me about how im a bad person for getting a fake frame or with the decals on, but im studying and have a part time job, i dont earn mega bucks.

Thanks peeps!

The new Cervelo paint-jobs aren't half ugly! Makes me laugh.. because its a fake you could have used the opportunity to get it in any colour you wanted..

ugo.santalucia

TwellySmat wrote:

It worries me that there are 16 year olds in the world who think £2600 is a cheap bike...

I see this is getting into a "modern spoiled kids" thread... it's not his fault if he has more money in his pockets than me and you had when we were 16... it's our generation's fault actually... if we weren't so obsessed with making money, kids wouldn't have that much money to spend...

jordan_217

ugo.santalucia wrote:

TwellySmat wrote:

It worries me that there are 16 year olds in the world who think £2600 is a cheap bike...

I see this is getting into a "modern spoiled kids" thread... it's not his fault if he has more money in his pockets than me and you had when we were 16... it's our generation's fault actually... if we weren't so obsessed with making money, kids wouldn't have that much money to spend...

Good on him. IMO it's better that he's spending his 'pocket money' a hobby rather than cider, spliffs and McKenzie/Bench/etc jackets.

Nice build BTW

ugo.santalucia

jordan_217 wrote:

Good on him. IMO it's better that he's spending his 'pocket money' a hobby rather than cider, spliffs and McKenzie/Bench/etc jackets.

Bench? My students are all Superdry... move on!

SLN57

elmoreynolds wrote:

Imported frame (DONT HATE, I'm only 16 years old and funded all by myself, couldnt afford the 3 grand one :
Anyway to the bits and bobs, i need to change stem for a shorter one, need my bike fit first though,

Shimano 105 5700 Shifters
Shimano 105 5700 Crankset
Shimano Ultegra 6700 Brakeset
Shimano ultegra 6700 RD
Shimano 105 5700 FD
BBB 14-25 Cassette 10 SP ( Junior gearing )
Token Chain catcher
KMC 10-L Gold chain
3T Team Stem 120mm ( Think i need about 90/100mm )
Deda newton handlebars (Deep drops)
White handlebar tape (If you cant tell already :P )
50MM Front, 60MM rear carbon tubulars
Vittoria Corsa Evo CX Tubs (700x23)
Elite Bottle cages
Fizik Saddle
Shimano 105 Pedals

Dont know the weight of it but its not heavy for an aero frame! Total cost including all labour, custom fees, race wheels, training wheels, is about 2600 Pounds. Pretty cheap if you ask me. Please dont tell me about how im a bad person for getting a fake frame or with the decals on, but im studying and have a part time job, i dont earn mega bucks.

Thanks peeps!

Well done elmoreynolds it's refreshing to see a strong work ethic in a sixteen year old.

When I was sixteen and still at school, 31 years ago , I too self funded my passion, motocross racing, with bank loans and part time jobs.

Its not your fault a £2600 bike seems cheap to you, it's because 'affluent old bast**ds' like me are stupid enough to pay outrageous prices for carbon fibre status symbols.

Enjoy the bike and good luck with your racing.

FCatC

Summer boots, pre-Marmotte 2012.


image by FCatC, on Flickr

Twelly

ugo.santalucia wrote:

TwellySmat wrote:

It worries me that there are 16 year olds in the world who think £2600 is a cheap bike...

I see this is getting into a "modern spoiled kids" thread... it's not his fault if he has more money in his pockets than me and you had when we were 16... it's our generation's fault actually... if we weren't so obsessed with making money, kids wouldn't have that much money to spend...

No problem with him having or spending the money, and I never said spoilt, anyone can earn and save a lot of money on their own with a bit of motivation. Good for him, my lazy, 16 year old self is dead jealous!

£2600 is still a lot of money and is by no means a 'cheap bike' - that was my point.