Kuota Kharma Race + Clinchers ## UPDATED ##




Got the frame from a claim after a broken Focus Cayo 2011 became RIP late October 2012.
Took what bits I could off the old bike [Mainly Shimano 105 & some FSA] and had probably 2 rides with it last year, and has been in the garage ever since.
A new winter commuter bike took over the old wheels so decided on some FE clinchers which were built by LBS with HopePro3. s/s spokes and red brass nipples. Rims and hubs came in at 1300g, not sure what evtra the spoke and nipples have added, total 1600g?
Total weight is currently 7.8kg on digital bathoroom scales.
Possible upgrades, probably bars - they came off a 58cm Cayo and think there a bit big for me, as the frame was. Tyres I know aren't great. its all I had to get the photos on, will get something sorted before she goes out.
Spacers are is WIP, hope to take some out before I decide to cut or not.
Any recomednations or changes would be welcome.
Kuota Kharma Race [Dry/Sunny]
Raleigh Airlite 100 [Wet/Horrible]
Raleigh Airlite 100 [Wet/Horrible]
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What are the rims FE?
Simplicity at it's very best.
They are yes, bit of info on them here:
viewtopic.php?f=40042&t=12776517&start=440
Not ridden them as yet but visually they look great, really nice finish [matt]
I PM's quite a few of the other eBay purchasers of thier wheels & rims and all very very complimentary.
I'll report back as soon as I can get out on them.
Raleigh Airlite 100 [Wet/Horrible]
It would look so much better with black bar tape and the stem slammed though
Road - Dolan Preffisio
MTB - On-One Inbred
I have no idea what's going on here.
Its a frame that really suits deep section wheels.
I can see why you've gone for red bar tape but I think black would have been better.
Thanks chaps.
Raleigh Airlite 100 [Wet/Horrible]
specialized xc for off road
Nice
Pinarello GAN
On-One Lurcher 29er Race Build
2012 Kharma Race
2013 Zesty 314
Strava
I went for the same 23mm wide 50mm clincher rims, from here http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-23mm-widt ... 3f238a147d
and got the guy from here to build them up for me: http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/article/h ... ade-35919/
I had the rims built up with CXray spokes and hope pro3 hubs, took them for a spin this weekend and all I can say is.......I am well impressed :-)
Looks amazing apart from the fact that the handlebars are above the saddle. That is not allowed.
That frame looks rather too big for you anyway - there is hardly any seatpost showing and you've got a really short stem...
Road - Dolan Preffisio
MTB - On-One Inbred
I have no idea what's going on here.
Think ill stick with it as it works for me. :-)
On-One Lurcher 29er Race Build
2012 Kharma Race
2013 Zesty 314
Strava
I've commuted on a Raleigh Airlite 100 since last September and feels like Im towing a Maxi in comparison so this morning was great.
I'd read reviews stating bikes can be stiff, power transfer, alive etc and its not until you get on a bike that does these things that you understand what people are saying.
Probably a combination of frame and wheels together but the hills today, rather than just making it to the top, I could feel myself kick on and actually accelerate through to the top and over.
Most here are there already but for me, was a definite light bulb moment.
Raleigh Airlite 100 [Wet/Horrible]
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NEW Cross
Track/Grass Track/Winter bike
Raleigh Airlite 100 [Wet/Horrible]
Mind you, I love white bikes
These bars soon to arrive in view I've dropped just over a stone since May:
Just wondered what peoples opinions would be on saddle/ bar tape and hoods options..............
White saddle, white bars, black tape, black hoods?
White saddle, white bars, white tape black hoods?
Black saddle, white bars, black tape, white hoods? [for some reason this is my favourite although not seen something similar to compare]
Halved the spacers since the photos and want to remove in full and cut to finish.
Any comments would be appreciated.
Massive cycling tart
Raleigh Airlite 100 [Wet/Horrible]
Also, according to rule 93, you need to post more pics
Road - Dolan Preffisio
MTB - On-One Inbred
I have no idea what's going on here.
Currently in garage storage from prying eyes to avoid the "......where have they come from, they look expensive, haven't you already for some of those!"
I'll post some more when there fitted.
Raleigh Airlite 100 [Wet/Horrible]
Very comfortable in the drops and used to suffer with pins and needles in the last 2 fingers of my left hand, this appears to have now nearly gone.
There're super stiff, especially out of the saddle but after a nasty speed wobble incident a while ago, lost some of my confidence descending as felt quite loose at the front. New bars has sorted this and the bike now feels loike I always wanted it to. They make the bike feel better than I though and would definitely recommend anyone who was thinking about it.
Any feedback/critique very welcome.
Raleigh Airlite 100 [Wet/Horrible]
Just be careful when you're riding - make sure you're looking at the road not those bars!
Road - Dolan Preffisio
MTB - On-One Inbred
I have no idea what's going on here.
Bike shop who put the frame together did saddle tilt and I never checked. Saddle never really felt brilliant but put it down to me not finding the right one yet.
Adjusting it is a bit fidley and have managed to get it to just under 1 degree nose up before loosing the will to live but has made a big difference to the comfort, rather silly school boy error on my half. :oops:
Cheers for the steer on black by the way, very pleased.
Another session with some sprints in the drops and is soooo stiff, feels like probably the most noticable upgrade on the bike so far.
Raleigh Airlite 100 [Wet/Horrible]