Cervelo P5 TT bike

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  • Pokerface
    Pokerface Posts: 7,960
    tim wand wrote:
    That has got to be the Coolest/Fastest looking TT bike in the Country.

    Makes the Pinarello Bolide look like a Brick.

    Do the Maguras just fit the frame no probs or is there a bit of custom fettling going on there Colin?

    Sorry haven't read all the previous posts, I know you ve done a lot of work to get it to this optimum development point.

    No the Maguras were basically a 'bolt on'. The only tricky part is cutting/bleeding the hydraulic lines. Shop did that for me.
  • RideOnTime
    RideOnTime Posts: 4,712
    Nice colour scheme matching... :lol:
  • Percy Vera
    Percy Vera Posts: 1,103
    Colin, how easy does the Maclaren helmet go on?
    I've read that it's a b1tch to put on.
  • Pokerface
    Pokerface Posts: 7,960
    Percy Vera wrote:
    Colin, how easy does the Maclaren helmet go on?
    I've read that it's a b1tch to put on.

    It's tight. Have to do it gently and the wider your head, the harder it is. It's very comfy once actually ON though.
  • Pokerface
    Pokerface Posts: 7,960
    Pic of me racing in the National 10 on the P5. Shortly before the hub in the front wheel blew apart! :oops:


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  • velocissimus
    velocissimus Posts: 23
    Love the coffee shop photo. Stunning looking bike.
  • polocini
    polocini Posts: 201
    I like the coffee shop photo as well :D
  • declan1
    declan1 Posts: 2,470
    Pokerface wrote:
    Pic of me racing in the National 10 on the P5. Shortly before the hub in the front wheel blew apart! :oops:


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    Blimey! I hope you weren't hurt - did you crash? :shock:

    Road - Dolan Preffisio
    MTB - On-One Inbred

    I have no idea what's going on here.
  • Pokerface
    Pokerface Posts: 7,960
    declan1 wrote:

    Blimey! I hope you weren't hurt - did you crash? :shock:

    Nope. Several spokes just came out of the hub. I was going full beans in a straight line so it just made a whole lot of noise. Rebuilt and back home already!
  • declan1
    declan1 Posts: 2,470
    Pokerface wrote:
    declan1 wrote:

    Blimey! I hope you weren't hurt - did you crash? :shock:

    Nope. Several spokes just came out of the hub. I was going full beans in a straight line so it just made a whole lot of noise. Rebuilt and back home already!

    I wonder what caused that?

    Road - Dolan Preffisio
    MTB - On-One Inbred

    I have no idea what's going on here.
  • Pokerface
    Pokerface Posts: 7,960
    declan1 wrote:
    Pokerface wrote:
    declan1 wrote:

    Blimey! I hope you weren't hurt - did you crash? :shock:

    Nope. Several spokes just came out of the hub. I was going full beans in a straight line so it just made a whole lot of noise. Rebuilt and back home already!

    I wonder what caused that?

    A chunk of the hub came off at the flange. Hub failure. Shown in this pic: Hub_zps05e9aa22.jpg
  • declan1
    declan1 Posts: 2,470
    Woah! That's not good. I hope you're going to contact Zipp and get a replacement or similar if you haven't already! :o

    Road - Dolan Preffisio
    MTB - On-One Inbred

    I have no idea what's going on here.
  • Pokerface
    Pokerface Posts: 7,960
    declan1 wrote:
    Woah! That's not good. I hope you're going to contact Zipp and get a replacement or similar if you haven't already! :o

    I have good connections with them and the wheel has already been rebuilt with a new hub. THe reality of cycling is... things break. I'm lucky to work with good companies that back their products up when they do.
  • spasypaddy
    spasypaddy Posts: 5,180
    Colin, again if im being inconsiderate then please tell me...

    Are there rules governing the shape of your prosthetic? Like in running they need to have a certain spring to the leg is there something that says your leg has to be of a certain shape and size?
    BMC TM01 - FCN 0
    Look 695 (Geared) - FCN 1
    Bowman Palace:R - FCN 1
    Cannondale CAAD 9 - FCN 2
    Premier (CX) - FCN 6
    Premier (fixed/SS) - FCN3
  • Crozza
    Crozza Posts: 991
    declan1 wrote:
    I wonder what caused that?

    probably the sonic boom :P

    Colin - I think you need to get your Mclaren helmet sprayed to match the bike/kit combo better 8)
  • Pokerface
    Pokerface Posts: 7,960
    spasypaddy wrote:
    Colin, again if im being inconsiderate then please tell me...

    Are there rules governing the shape of your prosthetic? Like in running they need to have a certain spring to the leg is there something that says your leg has to be of a certain shape and size?

    I get asked this a lot, so no problem...

    No, there are no rules. However, we built it to meet 3:1 standards like any other bike part... just in case. I don't want to be the guy they make a rule because of!
  • Pokerface
    Pokerface Posts: 7,960
    Crozza wrote:
    declan1 wrote:
    I wonder what caused that?

    probably the sonic boom :P

    Colin - I think you need to get your Mclaren helmet sprayed to match the bike/kit combo better 8)


    If I win anything of note this year, I may consider doing that. Last year I spent too much time putting Rainbows on things and not enough time actually trying to earn the right to retain them. This year the hard work comes first. :)
  • spasypaddy
    spasypaddy Posts: 5,180
    Pokerface wrote:
    spasypaddy wrote:
    Colin, again if im being inconsiderate then please tell me...

    Are there rules governing the shape of your prosthetic? Like in running they need to have a certain spring to the leg is there something that says your leg has to be of a certain shape and size?

    I get asked this a lot, so no problem...

    No, there are no rules. However, we built it to meet 3:1 standards like any other bike part... just in case. I don't want to be the guy they make a rule because of!
    cool.

    thanks!
    BMC TM01 - FCN 0
    Look 695 (Geared) - FCN 1
    Bowman Palace:R - FCN 1
    Cannondale CAAD 9 - FCN 2
    Premier (CX) - FCN 6
    Premier (fixed/SS) - FCN3
  • RideOnTime
    RideOnTime Posts: 4,712
    Pokerface wrote:
    declan1 wrote:
    Pokerface wrote:
    declan1 wrote:

    Blimey! I hope you weren't hurt - did you crash? :shock:

    Nope. Several spokes just came out of the hub. I was going full beans in a straight line so it just made a whole lot of noise. Rebuilt and back home already!

    I wonder what caused that?

    A chunk of the hub came off at the flange. Hub failure. Shown in this pic: Hub_zps05e9aa22.jpg

    not good...
  • Dick Scruttock
    Dick Scruttock Posts: 2,533
    Beautiful bike.

    Shocked that Zipp still have not sorted out the issues with there hubs, could have caused a nasty accident.
  • declan1
    declan1 Posts: 2,470
    Well done on the silver medal! :D

    Road - Dolan Preffisio
    MTB - On-One Inbred

    I have no idea what's going on here.
  • RideOnTime
    RideOnTime Posts: 4,712
    declan1 wrote:
    Well done on the silver medal! :D


    yes, good work...

    :)
  • Pokerface
    Pokerface Posts: 7,960
    Can share these now:


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  • declan1
    declan1 Posts: 2,470
    You're the only one out of all of us that can actually wear a world champ jersey! Well done! :D

    Road - Dolan Preffisio
    MTB - On-One Inbred

    I have no idea what's going on here.
  • marshy01uk
    marshy01uk Posts: 378
    Where did you get the LOOK kit? Would go great with my 595 :D
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    TT: Planet X Stealth Pro with extra carbon bling!
    MTB: Trek Fuel EX6 + GIANT XTC 29er
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  • Pokerface
    Pokerface Posts: 7,960
    marshy01uk wrote:
    Where did you get the LOOK kit? Would go great with my 595 :D


    You mean the World Champ's kit? It's all custom-made with my sponsor's logos added.
  • napoleond
    napoleond Posts: 5,992
    marshy01uk wrote:
    Where did you get the LOOK kit? Would go great with my 595 :D

    Win a UCI world champs and you get one made for you...
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  • funkywomen
    funkywomen Posts: 2
    edited December 2013
    Hello,

    Am responding to the section on the Zipp Hub failure:

    Had a similar case about two weeks back when I just had set off on a ride. Thankfully didn't come off the bike but with a loud bang the front wheel started collapsing. I was only doing 30kmh...

    How am I supposed to regain confidence in these wheels? Let alone the brand...

    Bought these in early Feb 2012 so still just within the 2 year warranty period. I live in Germany and the Retailer has dealt with the case (as stipulated by the warranty wording on Zipp's webpage). Also informed Zipp in the US.

    Now I am informed that the German importer has repaired it by replacing the hub and spokes. However, since the hubs and spokes are in Falcon Grey I seem to be getting exactly the same hubs. Apparently Zipp's updated version using a better alloy to prevent exactly my case here are only in Black and out there from end 2012 onwards. The Retailer has the repaired set but I have put on hold to ship out to me until I hear from Zipp again.

    I have explained my case to Zipp directly and am hoping to hear back from them to see what they will do. I don't expect much except a "that's the policy" kind of answer. They could at least replace the set, ship that to the importer who replaces it for the retailer and let me pick something new.

    Anyone who takes their descents seriously or just prefers to keep their original front teeth, knows what I am talking about...

    As for their brand... how can you not take this to the limit and make sure anything is done to protect it by going the extra mile? Especially in the day and age of internet.

    Just wanted to get this out there.

    Thanks,



  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,325
    madasahattersley wrote:
    Coming onto an internet forum and complaining about a product failure when the retailer and manufacturer are doing everything they can to get it sorted for you is a bit out of order. Not really fair on the manufacturer if you're showing them in a bad light despite them giving you a new set for free. Yes the hub failed, and Zipp have updated their design for 2014 to avoid it happening again. No need to let the world know that your hubs failed.

    What are you talking about?
    So the right course of action would be to keep it secret? It's not an isolated case and there are people out there riding these wheels, they have the right to be informed regardless of whether the poster will receive brand new wheels or not.
    As he/she ppointed out, a recall was probably the right thing to do, seeing how many of these hubs have failed in the same spectacular and dangerous way
    left the forum March 2023
  • Gpfanuk
    Gpfanuk Posts: 142
    I have one just like that....

    the bottle cage that is :D
    Muddy Fox Hardtail Circa 1998
    Triban3
    Felt AR5
    ANC Halfords Peugeot (restored and ridden at Eroica 2015)
    A box of bits that will make a fine Harry Hall when I get round to it.
    Raleigh tandem of as yet unknown vintage - ongoing restoration for Eroica 2016

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