New winter commuter.

dhope

Veronese68 wrote:

dhope wrote:

...waiting on the bespoke SKS mudguards.

What's special about them?

Nothing from what I can see
http://www.canyon.com/_en/accessories/# ... 2&id=44701

cookeeemonster

dhope wrote:

Veronese68 wrote:

dhope wrote:

...waiting on the bespoke SKS mudguards.

What's special about them?

Nothing from what I can see
http://www.canyon.com/_en/accessories/# ... 2&id=44701

From what I understand from a reply to an email they sent, they use bespoke fittings - normal standard mudguards won't fit...it was one of the reasons I went for the Rose as I didn't want to rely on them still being made in a couple of years time if my original set broke etc, though I dare say you could bodge something up?

I'll double check that email later though in case I got the wrong end of the stick...that was the impression I got though and I'm sure the pic of the bike showed the mudguard stays fitting higher up the chain stays and fork than normal?

EDIT: This is what they actually said in their email to me:

"The Inflite AL has a specific fender set designed for it, which will be available on our web shop later on next month."

jonny_trousers

I may be in the wrong thread here, but I think Kinesis ti frames may have been mentioned at some point. I was all fired up to build a do everything bike and was looking at the Kinesis GF Ti until I was convinced by people here that disc brakes are the future. Their ATR Tripster takes discs, but it wouldn't suit what I want. So, yesterday I fired off an enquiry asking if there are plans to make a GF Ti disc and was emailed back today saying it's on it's way and should be available in January. Can't wait to see it.

talius

Here's my new Ribble winter commuter. Centaur groupset.

Have swapped out the seat for my Fizik R3 since the pic was taken.

cookeeemonster

As this thread has been resurrected I shall add that I received an email from Rose yesterday...my bike has been shipped - 8 days before the assembly date they originally told me (and less than a month after my order)

Got another email today telling me my pedals have been shipped...so we all know the bike will arrive for the weekend but not the pedals dont we?

dhope

CookeeeMonster wrote:

As this thread has been resurrected I shall add that I received an email from Rose yesterday...my bike has been shipped - 8 days before the assembly date they originally told me (and less than a month after my order)

Got another email today telling me my pedals have been shipped...so we all know the bike will arrive for the weekend but not the pedals dont we?

Something something mutter Canyon mutter mutter something.
Ordered in August, might maybe possibly ship next week... actually that'd be in line with their estimate.

Post pics when the Rose arrives

DrLex

Don't forget a few words on ride quality, handling etc.
(no "laterally stiff but vertically compliant" nonsense, please)

asprilla

dhope wrote:

CookeeeMonster wrote:

As this thread has been resurrected I shall add that I received an email from Rose yesterday...my bike has been shipped - 8 days before the assembly date they originally told me (and less than a month after my order)

Got another email today telling me my pedals have been shipped...so we all know the bike will arrive for the weekend but not the pedals dont we?

Something something mutter Canyon mutter mutter something.
Ordered in August, might maybe possibly ship next week... actually that'd be in line with their estimate.

Post pics when the Rose arrives

Canyon site is now showing week47 but that's for new orders. Just checked my email and it's week 45, which is this week.

veronese68

Asprilla wrote:

dhope wrote:

CookeeeMonster wrote:

As this thread has been resurrected I shall add that I received an email from Rose yesterday...my bike has been shipped - 8 days before the assembly date they originally told me (and less than a month after my order)

Got another email today telling me my pedals have been shipped...so we all know the bike will arrive for the weekend but not the pedals dont we?

Something something mutter Canyon mutter mutter something.
Ordered in August, might maybe possibly ship next week... actually that'd be in line with their estimate.

Post pics when the Rose arrives

Canyon site is now showing week47 but that's for new orders. Just checked my email and it's week 45, which is this week.

As you are away drinking dodgy tequila would you like to have it delivered to my place so I can look after it for you? I'll look after it, honest.

cookeeemonster

dhope wrote:

CookeeeMonster wrote:

As this thread has been resurrected I shall add that I received an email from Rose yesterday...my bike has been shipped - 8 days before the assembly date they originally told me (and less than a month after my order)

Got another email today telling me my pedals have been shipped...so we all know the bike will arrive for the weekend but not the pedals dont we?

Something something mutter Canyon mutter mutter something.
Ordered in August, might maybe possibly ship next week... actually that'd be in line with their estimate.

Post pics when the Rose arrives

Will do! Might even start my own thread for once

cookeeemonster

DrLex wrote:

Don't forget a few words on ride quality, handling etc.
(no "laterally stiff but vertically compliant" nonsense, please)

"I was vertically stiff when I got on it...but then softened up once I'd reached peak speed" etc etc :P

cookeeemonster

IT.IS.HERE.

Next to me. In the box. Looks lovely

As I'm working from home it shall stay in the box until exactly 5pm.

veronese68

CookeeeMonster wrote:

As I'm working from home it shall stay in the box until exactly 5pm.

Should we start taking bets on when you give in to temptation?

cookeeemonster

Veronese68 wrote:

CookeeeMonster wrote:

As I'm working from home it shall stay in the box until exactly 5pm.

Should we start taking bets on when you give in to temptation?

Admittedly I've taken the seatpost out already...:)

Anyone have any opinions on using carbon paste on a carbon seat post/aluminum frame? The booklet Rose included only mentions carbon on it's own (carbon post/frame) and there's conflicting advice on forums regarding my combo.

Popping to evans later to pick up a torque wrench for the seat post as breaking it is exactly the sort of thing I'd end up doing...and I'll ask them for what it's worth if I need some.

Your experiences?

CitizenLee

CookeeeMonster wrote:

Veronese68 wrote:

CookeeeMonster wrote:

As I'm working from home it shall stay in the box until exactly 5pm.

Should we start taking bets on when you give in to temptation?

Admittedly I've taken the seatpost out already...:)

Anyone have any opinions on using carbon paste on a carbon seat post/aluminum frame? The booklet Rose included only mentions carbon on it's own (carbon post/frame) and there's conflicting advice on forums regarding my combo.

Popping to evans later to pick up a torque wrench for the seat post as breaking it is exactly the sort of thing I'd end up doing...and I'll ask them for what it's worth if I need some.

Your experiences?

I used a dab of Tacx Carbon Assembly Paste on my carbon bars and alu stem, and I'd do the same with the seatpost if Rockshox ever make a carbon Reverb.

Go for this if Evans have it in stock...

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/rit ... y-ec057868

asprilla

It's now week 50 and I only found that out by calling them to find out why it wasn't delivered last week. Grrr.

Mind, on the plus side they are now giving me free delivery and the free bike guard.

dhope, you might want to get on the phone to them.

cookeeemonster

CitizenLee wrote:

CookeeeMonster wrote:

Veronese68 wrote:

CookeeeMonster wrote:

As I'm working from home it shall stay in the box until exactly 5pm.

Should we start taking bets on when you give in to temptation?

Admittedly I've taken the seatpost out already...:)

Anyone have any opinions on using carbon paste on a carbon seat post/aluminum frame? The booklet Rose included only mentions carbon on it's own (carbon post/frame) and there's conflicting advice on forums regarding my combo.

Popping to evans later to pick up a torque wrench for the seat post as breaking it is exactly the sort of thing I'd end up doing...and I'll ask them for what it's worth if I need some.

Your experiences?

I used a dab of Tacx Carbon Assembly Paste on my carbon bars and alu stem, and I'd do the same with the seatpost if Rockshox ever make a carbon Reverb.

Go for this if Evans have it in stock...

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/rit ... y-ec057868

Cheers for this. Got the paste and a Topeak wrench which did the job: http://www.evanscycles.com/products/top ... m-ec049347

CitizenLee

CookeeeMonster wrote:

CitizenLee wrote:

CookeeeMonster wrote:

Veronese68 wrote:

CookeeeMonster wrote:

As I'm working from home it shall stay in the box until exactly 5pm.

Should we start taking bets on when you give in to temptation?

Admittedly I've taken the seatpost out already...:)

Anyone have any opinions on using carbon paste on a carbon seat post/aluminum frame? The booklet Rose included only mentions carbon on it's own (carbon post/frame) and there's conflicting advice on forums regarding my combo.

Popping to evans later to pick up a torque wrench for the seat post as breaking it is exactly the sort of thing I'd end up doing...and I'll ask them for what it's worth if I need some.

Your experiences?

I used a dab of Tacx Carbon Assembly Paste on my carbon bars and alu stem, and I'd do the same with the seatpost if Rockshox ever make a carbon Reverb.

Go for this if Evans have it in stock...

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/rit ... y-ec057868

Cheers for this. Got the paste and a Topeak wrench which did the job: http://www.evanscycles.com/products/top ... m-ec049347

Nice wrench!

I may have missed it, but did you start a thread yet?

cookeeemonster

CitizenLee wrote:

CookeeeMonster wrote:

CitizenLee wrote:

CookeeeMonster wrote:

Veronese68 wrote:

CookeeeMonster wrote:

As I'm working from home it shall stay in the box until exactly 5pm.

Should we start taking bets on when you give in to temptation?

Admittedly I've taken the seatpost out already...:)

Anyone have any opinions on using carbon paste on a carbon seat post/aluminum frame? The booklet Rose included only mentions carbon on it's own (carbon post/frame) and there's conflicting advice on forums regarding my combo.

Popping to evans later to pick up a torque wrench for the seat post as breaking it is exactly the sort of thing I'd end up doing...and I'll ask them for what it's worth if I need some.

Your experiences?

I used a dab of Tacx Carbon Assembly Paste on my carbon bars and alu stem, and I'd do the same with the seatpost if Rockshox ever make a carbon Reverb.

Go for this if Evans have it in stock...

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/rit ... y-ec057868

Cheers for this. Got the paste and a Topeak wrench which did the job: http://www.evanscycles.com/products/top ... m-ec049347

Nice wrench!

I may have missed it, but did you start a thread yet?

Later this week. Need to fit a front tyre tonight that I bought lunchtime then take it out for it's first test ride...before it's first proper ride on tomorrows commute.

When the bits I tightened will fall apart clown car style.

dhope

Asprilla wrote:

It's now week 50 and I only found that out by calling them to find out why it wasn't delivered last week. Grrr.

Mind, on the plus side they are now giving me free delivery and the free bike guard.

dhope, you might want to get on the phone to them.

Cheers for the tip
Mine's out to wk 49, but now free shipping, bike guard and the extra derailleur hanger

asprilla

dhope wrote:

Asprilla wrote:

It's now week 50 and I only found that out by calling them to find out why it wasn't delivered last week. Grrr.

Mind, on the plus side they are now giving me free delivery and the free bike guard.

dhope, you might want to get on the phone to them.

Cheers for the tip
Mine's out to wk 49, but now free shipping, bike guard and the extra derailleur hanger

Damit, I should have asked for a mech hanger.

dhope

Asprilla wrote:

dhope wrote:

Asprilla wrote:

It's now week 50 and I only found that out by calling them to find out why it wasn't delivered last week. Grrr.

Mind, on the plus side they are now giving me free delivery and the free bike guard.

dhope, you might want to get on the phone to them.

Cheers for the tip
Mine's out to wk 49, but now free shipping, bike guard and the extra derailleur hanger

Damit, I should have asked for a mech hanger.

It was already on the order.

Tempted to add a Garmin Vector in preparation for the next delay... 8)

5milestogo

Just got mailed by Rose that my new Pro DX Cross 3000 Hydraulic has been shipped. Very exciting!

cookeeemonster

5milestogo wrote:

Just got mailed by Rose that my new Pro DX Cross 3000 Hydraulic has been shipped. Very exciting!

You wont be disappointed!

I got the email last monday...arrived friday lunchtime, so it might come saturday for you if it takes the same amount of time.

antsmithmk

5milestogo wrote:

Just got mailed by Rose that my new Pro DX Cross 3000 Hydraulic has been shipped. Very exciting!

When did they say it would be shipped?

5milestogo

antsmithmk wrote:

5milestogo wrote:

Just got mailed by Rose that my new Pro DX Cross 3000 Hydraulic has been shipped. Very exciting!

When did they say it would be shipped?

They say its shipped and have provided tracking number.

cookeeemonster

antsmithmk wrote:

5milestogo wrote:

Just got mailed by Rose that my new Pro DX Cross 3000 Hydraulic has been shipped. Very exciting!

When did they say it would be shipped?

If you mean when was the original estimate then for me, before ordering it was 4 - 6 weeks. 1 day after ordering they told me an assembly date just under 5 weeks away...and in the end it arrived 4 days before the asssembly date or exactly 1 month and 1 day after ordering.

azzurri78

Bumping this to ask where are the pics.

cookeeemonster

azzurri78 wrote:

Bumping this to ask where are the pics.

Patience...patience...they're coming...at some point soon...maybe...;)

ben-----

Those Rose DX Cross bikes, do they have plenty of clearance for mudguards plus 28mm tyres and the necessary fixings/eyes? And what about a rear rack? Would they take some sort of carrier OK?