Genesis Volare 853

xcMuttley

Going to take a little while to get all the components together and get it built but here it is for now!
Frame weight ( Frame and Fork with uncut steerer) Came in at 2.17kg
Will be built for racing so going to try and make it as light as possible whilst sticking to a budget.
Watch this space...

ledeev

Nice. Am really interested to see how this turns out - and well done for resistingthe trend for carbon.

ugo.santalucia

Nice... didn't realise these come with an Enve fork! Same colour scheme and material as my Fugio... should be a corker!

sloppyschleckonds

Mmmmm this will be something special

DiscoBoy

Gorgeous. Any hints as to what the rest of the spec' will be?

MountainMonster

This is looking quite nice so far, can't wait to see the final build. The green looks nice against the black.

xcMuttley

The spec will be predominantly 105. Few other "ideas" at the moment include:
Hope headset
Ritchey Pro carbon matrix stem
Ritchey Pro carbon matrix bars
Charge spoon saddle
Also my Ride argyle wheels for racing and mavic aksium for training.
But like I said watch this space, im 18 so don't have limitless funds cant keep up with the big spenders

Grill

I'd rethink the bars and stem. Ritchey WCS alu are lighter and stiffer than the Pro equivalent, and in the case of the bars, much cheaper.

xcMuttley

The bars are subject to change but the stem isn't... The Ricthey Pro carbon matrix stem is what I had on my old bike and I would like to use that on my new one. I have used the wcs alu stem as that's what was originally fitted to my old bike and although there was a slight weight penalty I found the Pro stem much stiffer?

xcMuttley

Just a couple more pieces to the puzzle.
Jagwire road pro cable kit in grey also came, as well as an ultegra chain. Getting closer to being able to get it built up Need to get rid of some old stuff before i get anything else.

Grill

xcMuttley wrote:

The bars are subject to change but the stem isn't... The Ricthey Pro carbon matrix stem is what I had on my old bike and I would like to use that on my new one. I have used the wcs alu stem as that's what was originally fitted to my old bike and although there was a slight weight penalty I found the Pro stem much stiffer?

C260 is way stiffer than the Pro and 30g lighter.

xcMuttley

The bars are subject to change but the stem isn't... The Ricthey Pro carbon matrix stem is what I had on my old bike and I would like to use that on my new one. I have used the wcs alu stem as that's what was originally fitted to my old bike and although there was a slight weight penalty I found the Pro stem much stiffer?



C260 is way stiffer than the Pro and 30g lighter.

Could you please link me to the bars your suggesting?

Grill

http://ritcheylogic.com/road/bars/wcs-curve-bb-black-road-bar.html

TakeTurns

That frame is a beaut.

RideOnTime

cool.

xcMuttley

xcMuttley wrote:

The bars are subject to change but the stem isn't... The Ricthey Pro carbon matrix stem is what I had on my old bike and I would like to use that on my new one. I have used the wcs alu stem as that's what was originally fitted to my old bike and although there was a slight weight penalty I found the Pro stem much stiffer?



C260 is way stiffer than the Pro and 30g lighter.

Could you please link me to the bars your suggesting?

So after little convincing the Ritchey WCS Road curve bars are on the way along with a front derailleur. Only a headset and bottom bracket left to get and then its build time Not long now!

xcMuttley

Not fully adjusted yet, will get some better pictures tomorrow! But here it is! My Genesis Volare 853! All 19lb of it
Will put spec list on tomorrow too.

RideOnTime

^^^oh yeah^^^

DiscoBoy

Bar the fugly chainset, that is gorgeous.

xcMuttley

Thanks! I wanted to try out oval chainrings! I couldnt resist They do look a bit odd but i quite like them, the picture doesn't help at all lol. Although i have kept the old FSA chainrings just in case

sloppyschleckonds

Looks really really nice. I don't think the chain set detracts at all.

xcMuttley

Didnt get chance to take more picture but will asap!
Heres the spec list as promised:
Frame: Reynolds 853 w/ 44mm Oversize Headtube
Fork: Enve Road 2.0, 1.5" - 1-1/8" Tapered Steerer
Headset: M:part Elite
Colour: Slate Black/Grey
Size: 58
Shifters: Shimano 105 5600 10 speed
Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105 5700 10 Speed Rear Mech
Front Derailleur: Shimano 105 5700
Chainset: FSA Gossamer (Doval chainrings 53/36)
Bottom Bracket: Ultegra Bottom Bracket
Chain: Ultegra 10 speed 6700
Cables:Jagwire Road Pro (High tech gray)
Wheels: Ride Argyle wheels 60mm rear, 50mm front. (Mavic aksiums for everyday use)
Tyres: Onza Preda 23cx700c
Brakes: Planet x Ultra light CNC brake callipers
Brake Levers: Shimano 105 5700
Handlebars: Ritchey WCS Logic Curve C260
Stem: Ritchey Pro Matrix 130mm
Bar Tape: Supacaz Neon Green & Black Super Sticky Kush
Saddle: Charge Scoop (Green)
Seatpost: Thomson Elite Layback (27.2mm x 330mm)
Pedals: Time I clic 2 Racer Pedals

declan1

That looks amazing, however they're not 5700 shifters - they look like 5600 to me.

xcMuttley

Thanks and yeah your correct! Will change it now

Paul 8v

Sweet!

xcMuttley

Just did the old elbow to saddle/ finger tips to bars trick... Needless to say i think i need a shorter stem (and sitting on the bike obviously) Just ordered a deda zero 2 stem in 110mm to try out for size. Will be replaced with a Ritchey stem asap just need a put me on stem so i can get out and ride!!!

canny_lad

Superb!

I'm having that bar tape next, couldn't get Lizard Skins green/black so had (not so) plain green.

styxd

are you sure you bought the correct size?

declan1

styxd wrote:

are you sure you bought the correct size?

The saddle is pretty low but he already has a 130mm stem on there so maybe just short legs/long arms?

xcMuttley

styxd wrote:

are you sure you bought the correct size?

Definitely right size, the stretched out look was more to do with trying to use parts of my old bike (Which was too small) which seems to have been unsuccessful! The saddle height will be much higher than in this picture too! Like i said there was some final fettling to do before its going anywhere! Think the shorter stem will make the position right! And i would have you find im very average in terms of leg/arm length No odd ball body sizing here haha

dwanes

What is the offset/layback on your seatpost? The saddle looks quite far back.
If you are short in the legs it maybe worth checking your knee position.