Enigma Extensor

IanTrcp
IanTrcp Posts: 761
edited October 2013 in Your road bikes
Enigma Extensor (Columbus XCR steel) 55cm, Metallic Black with mirror finish logos and polished 'stays
Dura Ace 9000 (mechanical) 52/38 with 12-28
Dura Ace 9000 C35 wheels
3T carbon Ergonova 'bars, 120mm stem and 'post
Fizik Aliante
Just under 7.5kg

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Comments

  • awsm
    awsm Posts: 210
    Very f****** nice :)
  • sophidog
    sophidog Posts: 180
    that looks raaaather classy, might i ask how much? Also how did settle on the frame size, did you get 'fitted' or work from your height & inside leg? Might i also ask if you were looking for speed or comfort?
    Road: Rose CDX-3000 Cannondale CAADX 105 2011
    Turbo: Fuji Nevada Mountain Bike(Y2K)
  • ianbar
    ianbar Posts: 1,354
    thing of beauty!

    i have an echo (had it couple of months) looking for an excuse to buy another lol
    enigma esprit
    cannondale caad8 tiagra 2012
  • IanTrcp
    IanTrcp Posts: 761
    Not answering your first question :lol:

    Having owned a few bikes I know what I need geometry wise, and Enigma have full charts on their site so sizing was very straightforward. I'm very much Mr Average anyway (5'10" and conventionally proportioned... :D) which makes bike buying easy.

    Can I say "both" to speed or comfort?? Acknowledging that there are extremes at each end of the spectrum, I wanted something in the middle. Geometry is perhaps "speed oriented" whilst materials are more "comfort". So it'll probably deliver neither!
  • jordan_217
    jordan_217 Posts: 2,580
    One of the nicest Enigmas I've seen! Enjoy.
    “Training is like fighting with a gorilla. You don’t stop when you’re tired. You stop when the gorilla is tired.”
  • chewymk4
    chewymk4 Posts: 128
    Very nice fella! Just built mine up today as well :D
    [url][/url]Giant Defy Advanced SL 1 2014
    Genesis Equilibrium custom build
    Trek Fuel EX 9 2010

    http://veloviewer.com/SigImage.php?a=cb784&r=3&c=6&u=M&g=p&f=bcodefjlhk&z=a.png
  • IanTrcp
    IanTrcp Posts: 761
    Some more pics...

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    The guys at Enigma are fantastic by the way. True bike lovers, they stayed late into the evening before Easter working on this so I'd have it to ride. I can't recommend them highly enough.
  • canny_lad
    canny_lad Posts: 329
    awsm wrote:
    Very f****** nice :)

    ^^ This
  • neeb
    neeb Posts: 4,473
    Gorgeous!

    I've got a custom extensor on order, the 3 month wait is killing me.. Mine will be greenish.

    How's the ride?
  • jordan_217
    jordan_217 Posts: 2,580
    Can people please stop bumping this thread. This Extensor is the first bike to give me bike envy since buying my Enigma last year :mrgreen:
    “Training is like fighting with a gorilla. You don’t stop when you’re tired. You stop when the gorilla is tired.”
  • sophidog
    sophidog Posts: 180
    can i ask the OP how the 'speed' & 'comfort' parameters are measuring up pls? I'm getting a terrible itch for one of these that just might have to be satisfied in time for next 'summer'.
    Road: Rose CDX-3000 Cannondale CAADX 105 2011
    Turbo: Fuji Nevada Mountain Bike(Y2K)
  • blinddrew
    blinddrew Posts: 317
    awsm wrote:
    Very f****** nice :)

    ^^^ again this!
    Music, beer, sport, repeat...
  • pnev
    pnev Posts: 236
    Bit shit that
  • wastegate86
    wastegate86 Posts: 158
    Looks awesome!
    Colour scheme really reminds me of my old black genesis equlibrium
  • ledeev
    ledeev Posts: 208
    This bike is pure class, the perfect colour combination. I didn't realise it was steel until I read the spec.
  • Markjaspi
    Markjaspi Posts: 729
    Nice!
    Cipollini Bond
    Pinarello GAN
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    Great frames, great feel on the road and top company.
  • smidsy
    smidsy Posts: 5,273
    I feel a paint strip of my recently aquired (used) Genesis Croix de Fer frame coming on. Polished and clear coated, like your rear triangle, would look well smart I reckon.
    Yellow is the new Black.
  • keef66
    keef66 Posts: 13,123
    Christ! Is that your garden? Looks like you own half of Berkshire!

    Nice bike though...
  • RideOnTime
    RideOnTime Posts: 4,712
    Very sleek...

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