Pasteys Viner Salviati build (Finished)

pastey_boy

The Viner Salviati Ltd edition frame currently on sale on Planet X's website caught my eye in a good way and as it is such a bargainous price, I took the plunge. It is absolutely stunning in the flesh and should build into a very handsome bike. I hope it rides as good as it looks. Just waiting on a few bits to complete the build. Cutting the integrated seat mast is going to be a very nervous experience. Decided to go with the 10spd Sram Force as the gunmetal finish will compliment the frame and 10spd will allow me to use wheels i already own. It should end up pretty light.
Frame: Viner Salviati medium
Forks: Viner Salviati tapered
Expander plug: Carbon Ti
Top cap: Titanium inc ti bolt
Bars: Easton EC90 Equipe SLX
Stem: Rotor S3X Ti bolts
Headset: FSA tapered, carbon
Bar Tape: Supacaz Kush + Deda resin end plugs

Front Brake Lever: Sram Force
Front Caliper: Far Near cnc ti inc Ashima carbone pad holders
Rear Brake Lever: Sram Force
Rear Caliper: Far Near cnc ti inc Ashima carbone pad holders
Brake pads: Swisstop Flash pro BXP

Shifters: Sram Force Doubletap 10spd
Cables: Jagwire Racer Pro inc Middleburn oilers
Front Mech: Sram Force
Rear Mech: Sram Force

Seat: San Marco Concor Protek carbon rails
Seat Post: Integrated
Seat Post Mast: Woodman Zero inc ti bolts

Cranks: Rotor 3D 24 Titanium axle
Chainring(s): Stronglight Ct2 Bio Concept oval 36/52
Chainring bolts: 6al4v titainium
Chain: Yaban superlight 10 spd
Cassette: Shimano Dura-Ace 7900 11/28
Pedals: Speedplay X1 Titanium inc titanium bow tie upgrade (142 grams)
Bottom Bracket: Enduro Ceramic

Front Wheel:
Rim:28h Stans Alpha 400 inc custom decals
Spokes: Dt Swiss Revolution
Nipples: Dt Swiss brass
Hub: American Classic Micro, ceramic bearings
Tire: Hutchinson Atom Galactik 700x23 tubeless

Back Wheel:
Rim: 32h Stans Alpha 400 inc custom decals
Spokes: Dt Swiss Revolution
Nipples: Dt Swiss brass
Hub: American Classic 205 , ceramic bearings
Tire: Hutchinson Atom Galactik 700x23 tubeless

Wheel skewers: PZ Racing bolt on

Weight: 6.65kg





Here are the custom Italian themed rim decals I have ordered for my Stans rims

70\ʹspenguin

Pastey,

I like your bikes, I really do. Enjoy seeing them built and always wonder at how the hell you afford so many builds. So please don't take this the wrong way, but this is just not right. Saddle to stem height...WTF? I'm sure it's a cracking frame and I'm sure it was a bargain but Jesus it's ugly and clunky and,well, it made a little bit of sick come in my mouth.

Please go back to the titanium ultralight insane componented things you usually build.

Again apologies for any offence caused. I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder and I'm sure those with far more cycling knowledge than I will appreciate its (well whatever it is)

napoleond

70\'sPenguin wrote:

Pastey,

I like your bikes, I really do. Enjoy seeing them built and always wonder at how the hell you afford so many builds. So please don't take this the wrong way, but this is just not right. Saddle to stem height...WTF? I'm sure it's a cracking frame and I'm sure it was a bargain but Jesus it's ugly and clunky and,well, it made a little bit of sick come in my mouth.

Please go back to the titanium ultralight insane componented things you usually build.

Again apologies for any offence caused. I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder and I'm sure those with far more cycling knowledge than I will appreciate its (well whatever it is)

I'm sure it'll look better when the actual saddle height is dialled in...

pastey_boy

Needs nearly 6 inches cutting from the seat tube, If it looks like i imagine it in my head, I will be happy, just wish the postman would pull his finger out and hurry up with all my bits.

70\ʹspenguin

Ah now forgive my ignorance but I actually thought that was its actual length. Didn't realise you could get it cut.
I'll get me coat......

pastey_boy

Here she is nearly done, still making my mind up on a few of the component choices and I have different tyres and pedals to fit also. Very happy with the bike so far though and a quick pavement test seems to suggest I have cut the seat mast to the desired height.

oldbazza

Looking good although I'm not sure about the hoods.

pastey_boy

oldbazza wrote:

Looking good although I'm not sure about the hoods.

Black hoods are on order sir although they look better in the flesh as the are the same colour as the red flashes on the frame, will try black then make my mind up.

pastey_boy

Here is the bike with black hoods, miles better in my opinion.

ascurrell

That's a lovely bike, nice job. It does look a fair old layback with the seatpost saddle ?

pastey_boy

ascurrell wrote:

That's a lovely bike, nice job. It does look a fair old layback with the seatpost saddle ?

I have got an inline seat mast to fit but I need to get it machined to fit as the Viner frames mast is an unusual 35.6mm, most masts come in a 34.9mm size. The saddle is basically where I want it but it is pushed all the way forward.

Crozza

Lovely looking frame, but bike looked better with no decals on wheels, original chainset and would be better with all black bartape, imo

pastey_boy

Crozza wrote:

Lovely looking frame, but bike looked better with no decals on wheels, original chainset and would be better with all black bartape, imo

I was not happy with the feel and look of the bar tape so in its place I have fitted some Supacaz Kush tape, possibly the nicest tape I have ever had my sweaty mitts on, just hope it lasts longer than the DSP tape I've used in the past. Also fitted the chainrings in the first pic to the Rotor arms as the Rotor arms are stiffer and lighter and the have a much longer lasting BB. Wheel decals are staying as I really like them. Also got the inline seat mast in place which finishes the bike off. Will post some pics of the finished article when I have time to take some.

bsb1971

Very tasty bike build! I saw that frame on Planet X Website, but frame sizes left were too big for me. How does it ride? I see you are using Doval chainrings, how do you find them? I have ordered some on ebay, but haven't really seen any feedback from anyone using them. Came across some very technical discussions, but I just want to know how anyone feels using them! Again, fab bike build!

pastey_boy

bsb1971 wrote:

Very tasty bike build! I saw that frame on Planet X Website, but frame sizes left were too big for me. How does it ride? I see you are using Doval chainrings, how do you find them? I have ordered some on ebay, but haven't really seen any feedback from anyone using them. Came across some very technical discussions, but I just want to know how anyone feels using them! Again, fab bike build!

The sizing on the site was wrong, I am between sizes so I can get away with either 54cm or 56cm , I ordered the large which is supposed to be 56cm but when the frame turned up,going off Viners measurements I measured it as a med 54cm which worked out better for me. They only had large and x large in stock so it could be the case that the xl frame is actually just a large. As for the ride, the bike is surprisingly stiff, I am pretty heavy but the bike did not flinch under full power. Comfort is compromised a little due to the tubeless tyres which measure closer to 21mm than the stated 23mm but the combination of the very light wheelset and stiff frame means the bike shoots uphill with ease, seems to hold speed on the flat too despite the shallow rims.
I use Dovals on all my road bikes but I have removed them from the Viner, I find them better for flat runs and TT riding, the Viner will be my hilly ride bike and I find traditional round rings better for climbing.

MountainMonster

Cracking build! Love the colour scheme, it just works so well. Flashy but stealthy!

MrBikerPanda

Amazing build, well done !!

Beautiful Bike..

Philly8mt

pastey_boy wrote:

bsb1971 wrote:

Very tasty bike build! I saw that frame on Planet X Website, but frame sizes left were too big for me. How does it ride? I see you are using Doval chainrings, how do you find them? I have ordered some on ebay, but haven't really seen any feedback from anyone using them. Came across some very technical discussions, but I just want to know how anyone feels using them! Again, fab bike build!

The sizing on the site was wrong, I am between sizes so I can get away with either 54cm or 56cm , I ordered the large which is supposed to be 56cm but when the frame turned up,going off Viners measurements I measured it as a med 54cm which worked out better for me. They only had large and x large in stock so it could be the case that the xl frame is actually just a large. As for the ride, the bike is surprisingly stiff, I am pretty heavy but the bike did not flinch under full power. Comfort is compromised a little due to the tubeless tyres which measure closer to 21mm than the stated 23mm but the combination of the very light wheelset and stiff frame means the bike shoots uphill with ease, seems to hold speed on the flat too despite the shallow rims.
I use Dovals on all my road bikes but I have removed them from the Viner, I find them better for flat runs and TT riding, the Viner will be my hilly ride bike and I find traditional round rings better for climbing.




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Now that looks a bike! Well done sir

pastey_boy

Made a few final changes and now I'm happy. Put a set of Doval rings on as all my other bikes have them and it was noticeable, swapping between bikes. Also fitted a set of 32mm deep Superstar carbon wheels fitted with Conti 400s 25mm tyres which came in lighter than advertised at 1348 grams which is great for a clincher, had to give the rear wheel a bit of attention out of the box but nothing major. Swapped the stem over to a Rotor s3x, 109 grams for the 110mm and nice and stiff for its weight. Had a quick ride last night and the bike felt great and the wheels gave a lot more comfort over the previous set. Going to leave well alone now and actually ride the thing.

matt-h

Cracking job!
Really like it

Matt

johnnymcg259

'tis lovely!

rowlers

Lovely looking bike.

ilm_zero7

much better with the stem angle sorted - the chainrings aren't my taste, but its a lovely build, you must be rightly proud of

RideOnTime