Quite an upgrade

knownothingbozo
knownothingbozo Posts: 168
edited February 2014 in Your road bikes
Well, I finally got sick of being battered by British roads, I tried rule 5, but was losing my love of cycling. So I have upgraded my lovely Ribble, to this:
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Changes made since I brought it:
Put on my lovely Cinelli Neo Morphe handlebars.
Swapped Bontrager R1 tires for my gatorskins.

The rear end is amazing, even better than hoped for. The front (perhaps because it's shown up by the rear or perhaps because I am used to the neos) was a bit jarring on the hands, hence the swap.
Ultegra 6800 is awesome, front derailleur requires no more effort to change than the rear.
Weight with everything shown is 8.24kg.

Big shout out to Activ Cycles in Folkestone, great service and their points system means the cost of the bike was substantially lower than elsewhere.
Some people are like slinkies - not much use for anything, but they bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs.

http://knownothingbozoandhisbike.blogspot.com/

Comments

  • upperoilcan
    upperoilcan Posts: 1,180
    That aint a bad looking bike,although the external cable routing let's it right down.
    Cervelo S5 Ultegra Di2.
  • raymondo60
    raymondo60 Posts: 735
    Friend of mine recently completed a LEJOG on his new Domane and could not believe how 'comfortable' it was - the future of cycling frames perhaps? Good luck with yours.
    Raymondo

    "Let's just all be really careful out there folks!"
  • TMR
    TMR Posts: 3,986
    There's nothing wrong with the Ribble - HTFU.

    Nice Trek.
  • RideOnTime
    RideOnTime Posts: 4,712
    Rule 5?
  • sloppyschleckonds
    sloppyschleckonds Posts: 8,019
    Like all Treks, it needs more stem spacers.

    Looks a nice paint job/ finish.
    I'm sorry you don't believe in miracles
  • StefanP
    StefanP Posts: 429
    Nice bike! Heard good things about the Domane, enjoy!
    upperoilcan wrote:
    That aint a bad looking bike,although the external cable routing let's it right down.

    Ever tried replacing an internally routed cable? I have, I definitely prefer externally routed ones!
  • Avit5
    Avit5 Posts: 114
    Nice bike.
    Is it the 4.5 2014 Domane . As yours looks more red than the orange on the actual Trek website.
    Or maybe I am just a bit colour blind.
  • M4VERICK
    M4VERICK Posts: 84
    RideOnTime wrote:
    Rule 5?

    Harden The F*&K up - The Rules, Velominati http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Rules-Way-Cycling-Disciple/dp/1444767518/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1391542857&sr=8-1&keywords=the+rules

    http://www.velominati.com/

    Worth a read, very funny and you will certainly look at your bike and cycling in a different way

    As for the Trek, gorgeous looking bike. Big thumbs up from me
    2013 Bianchi Vertigo Carbon with Campagnolo Zondas
    Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving.
    ~ Albert Einstein
  • bencolem
    bencolem Posts: 463
    Nice choice - but would be even nicer if trek had specked the 6850 chainset to match, the FSA cheapens the overall look which is a real shame as it's lovely otherwise.
  • knownothingbozo
    knownothingbozo Posts: 168
    It is the 4.5 I took several pictures and the orange always looks red. It's definitely orange though.
    The 4.7 has the ultegra crank and brakes for £300 more. I figured they can be upgrades if needed at some point in the future.
    I deliberately went for external cables having had a nightmare with a Boardman which now has external cables because I have been unable to re thread the internal one. Cable ties is not a good look.
    Some people are like slinkies - not much use for anything, but they bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs.

    http://knownothingbozoandhisbike.blogspot.com/
  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    knownothingbozo wrote:
    SAM_1257.jpg

    Changes made since I brought it:
    Put on my lovely Cinelli Neo Morphe handlebars.

    You'd think they could have got the logos etc printed on straight on those bars. Unless it is an optical illusion, it looks like the lettering is higher on the left than the right!

    Does show that these bars are designed for left front braking - the cable exits so near to the stem make for a really tight bend for the rear brake line.
    Faster than a tent.......
  • 6wheels
    6wheels Posts: 411
    Been looking around for a second hand Domane, but very few to be found. Says it all really.

    Nice looking bike.
  • knownothingbozo
    knownothingbozo Posts: 168
    Rolf F wrote:
    knownothingbozo wrote:
    SAM_1257.jpg

    Changes made since I brought it:
    Put on my lovely Cinelli Neo Morphe handlebars.

    You'd think they could have got the logos etc printed on straight on those bars. Unless it is an optical illusion, it looks like the lettering is higher on the left than the right

    DAMN AND BLAST! just had a look, its not an optical illusion. Given how much they cost I'm a bit disappointed! However they are bloody good bars.
    Some people are like slinkies - not much use for anything, but they bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs.

    http://knownothingbozoandhisbike.blogspot.com/
  • fat_homer
    fat_homer Posts: 470
    Lovely, really like the way it looks.
    Transition Scout / Cotic Soul / Giant Defy
  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    knownothingbozo wrote:
    DAMN AND BLAST! just had a look, its not an optical illusion. Given how much they cost
    I'm a bit disappointed! However they are bloody good bars.

    Oh cack! I'm sorry! I'd have noticed that straight away - if I'd thought you hadn't spotted it I would have kept my trap shut! :oops:
    Faster than a tent.......
  • knownothingbozo
    knownothingbozo Posts: 168
    First time I can genuinely say "I blame wiggle"
    Some people are like slinkies - not much use for anything, but they bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs.

    http://knownothingbozoandhisbike.blogspot.com/
  • JustinLeeAtkinson
    JustinLeeAtkinson Posts: 335
    If you are applying #5 how about #45?
  • upperoilcan
    upperoilcan Posts: 1,180
    StefanP wrote:

    Ever tried replacing an internally routed cable? I have, I definitely prefer externally routed ones!

    No i dont do maintenance,

    Although an externally routed cable may well be functional,fact remains it does nothing for the asthetics.
    Cervelo S5 Ultegra Di2.
  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    upperoilcan wrote:
    Although an externally routed cable may well be functional,fact remains it does nothing for the asthetics.

    Not a fact. I like to see my cables!
    Faster than a tent.......
  • bikes`n`guns
    bikes`n`guns Posts: 959
    I have the 5.9. and I love it, the comfort is bloody amazing.

    Nice colour scheme on yours.
    Trek,,,, too cool for school ,, apparently

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