Fondriest Megalu - My first road build

fyfie5
fyfie5 Posts: 29
edited April 2013 in Your road bikes
thought id show everyone my road bike that i have built up myself, since not having a road bike for a few years now (sold my old one as i grew out of it) i thought id build one to my spec and how i want it and here it is! let me know what you think of it, i've only been out on it round the block but it feels brilliant to be out on a road bike again and cant wait to get the miles in! (sorry about the bike being non drive side facing but i already took the pics, just wasnt thinking)


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Frame: Fondriest Megalu Lampre New H.T. 54cm
Forks: Mizuno carbon
Bars: exotic flatbar
Stem: exotic carbon/alloy
Headset: unsure, think fondriest
Bar Tape: none, got lock on grips

Front Brake Lever: shimano sora R550
Front Caliper: shimano sora 3400
Rear Brake Lever: shimano sora R550
Rear Caliper: shimano sora 3400

Shifters: shimano deore SL-M590
Cables: jagwire
Front Mech: shimano sora 3403
Rear Mech: shimano sora 3500

Seat: San marco ponza
Seat Post: Carbon Kalloy UNO
Seat Post Clamp: Pro-lite

Cranks: Shimano sora 3403
Chainring(s): triple
Chain: SRAM pc971
Cassette: shimano HG50 9 spd
Pedals: shimano M520
Bottom Bracket: Shimano ultegra

Front Wheel: Shimano ultegra
Rim: shimano
Spokes: shimano
Hub: shimano
Tube: michelin
Tire: Schwalbe Lugano

Back Wheel: Shimano ultegra
Rim: shimano
Spokes: shimano
Hub: shimano
Tube: michelin
Tire: Schwalbe Lugano

Accessories: none, got bottle cage to go on and probs get a speedo later on

Weight: not sure

Other info: this was my first build so go easy on me, but i did enjoy building it.

Comments

  • napoleond
    napoleond Posts: 5,992
    My first road bike frame was a Fondriest Megalu in Matt black, loved it but it was too small.

    I'm sure you have your reasons for the handlebar set up, have fun riding it.
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  • galatzo
    galatzo Posts: 1,295
    Megalu sounds like some thing Godzilla would fight
    And the rear suspension on your car looks like it's had Bella Emberg sat in the back for a few years .
    25th August 2013 12hrs 37mins 52.3 seconds 238km 5500mtrs FYRM Never again.
  • canny_lad
    canny_lad Posts: 329
    Those Pirelli alloys should be on a Mk1 GTi :evil:

    Like the frame colour :D
  • fyfie5
    fyfie5 Posts: 29
    cheers guys i really like the frame colour aswell and the paint is matte which looks awesome! and it feels really fast but could just be me because im used to riding on knobbly tyres :lol:
    Canny lad wrote:
    Those Pirelli alloys should be on a Mk1 GTi :evil:

    bought the wheels off a mate who had a mk2 gti, they are my winter wheels.
  • FransJacques
    FransJacques Posts: 2,148
    This was a great frame and colour. I've never ridden one but I suppose it was like the 1999 DeRosa Merak I used to have. High end alu or the period.

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  • declan1
    declan1 Posts: 2,470
    fyfie5 wrote:
    cheers guys i really like the frame colour aswell and the paint is matte which looks awesome! and it feels really fast but could just be me because im used to riding on knobbly tyres :lol:
    Canny lad wrote:
    Those Pirelli alloys should be on a Mk1 GTi :evil:

    bought the wheels off a mate who had a mk2 gti, they are my winter wheels.

    You don't seriously have winter wheels for that car do you?!?

    The bike would look so much better with drops.

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  • fyfie5
    fyfie5 Posts: 29
    declan1 wrote:
    fyfie5 wrote:
    cheers guys i really like the frame colour aswell and the paint is matte which looks awesome! and it feels really fast but could just be me because im used to riding on knobbly tyres :lol:
    Canny lad wrote:
    Those Pirelli alloys should be on a Mk1 GTi :evil:

    bought the wheels off a mate who had a mk2 gti, they are my winter wheels.

    You don't seriously have winter wheels for that car do you?!?

    The bike would look so much better with drops.

    yep i do how come? i dont want to ruin my summer/show wheels with all the grit and crap on the roads and wide wheels with snow is just not good.

    i much prefer flatbars though!
  • James Q
    James Q Posts: 201
    Very nice bike, like you I prefer to use flat bars, but I do have some small bar end 'horns' just to get a chance of position.
    What summer wheels do you have? Used to be in the car scene myself.
  • Paul 8v
    Paul 8v Posts: 5,458
    Canny lad wrote:
    Those Pirelli alloys should be on a Mk1 GTi :evil:

    Haha, I thought this, didn't realise they had the same stud pattern!

    The bike looks great apart from the bars, but if you have a knackered back or something I suppose it's fair enough.
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  • RideOnTime
    RideOnTime Posts: 4,712
    Interesting...
  • fyfie5
    fyfie5 Posts: 29
    James Q wrote:
    Very nice bike, like you I prefer to use flat bars, but I do have some small bar end 'horns' just to get a chance of position.
    What summer wheels do you have? Used to be in the car scene myself.

    thank you! didnt think there would be another person that liked flatbars!

    these are my summer wheels DSCF1770_zps67e7b7b1.jpg

    rial 5 spokes 7j ET30 if you know what that means?
  • fyfie5
    fyfie5 Posts: 29
    RideOnTime wrote:
    Interesting...

    yes it is! what do you think?
  • Lysander
    Lysander Posts: 349
    Don't know why but I really like that bike. Think it must be the colour.
  • RideOnTime
    RideOnTime Posts: 4,712
    fyfie5 wrote:
    RideOnTime wrote:
    Interesting...

    yes it is! what do you think?

    looks good. nice clean lines.

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