A Custom painted SS EVO
Lugnegard
Posts: 13
Hi Guys!
I thought I might share some of my build process on my new EVO. It's a standard EVO Ultegra. My plan was to make it a little bit special by giving it some custom paint. I contacted Ron Jones who has designed the paint-jobs for Sagan, Nibali etc etc. He used to work at Cannondale but is now with Specialized. We decided that I would send him a sketch of what I wanted and he would do the rest like layout etc. Since Ron lives in the US it would have been both expensive and time consuming to send the frame to him, so instead we opted for Lumar Colors in Italy who paints the majority of the Pro Pelotons bike. So once the graphics was done I shipped my frame to Padova, between Rome and Venice. It arrived at Lumar Colors in about 5 days, and due to a heavy workload, it had to stay there for a month (but I didn't mind since it was mid-winter here). Once they got started, they finished the job in a few days and send it back to me, in northern Sweden.
It arrieved at my doorstep in just 4 days, very well packaged. A really well made job, so smooth!
I've just begun to build it up, taking great care to select parts that both will keep the weight down and create a really good fit. I sold off the wheels straight away, and the seatpost and saddle. The handlebars and stem will be transfered to my CAAD10, which will be sold in a month or so.
The Ultegra parts will be kept, as well as the cranks. I've changed the seatpost to an Deda Superleggero, which has been cut down 13cm to give me just the length I need, and now weighs in at 150g.
The saddle is a Specialized Power Expert, a bit heavy at 240g, but I need the extra padding and the S-works was really hard. Perhaps if I loose some kilos I'll change saddle.
For handlebars I've chosen Zipp Service Course SL-70, mainly for their short reach (70mm), stiffness and decent weight.
I haven’t decided on which stem, but I guess a Zipp Service Course SL would be most logical. They are both stiff and reasonable light.
Well, that it for my first post, I hope you like it
I thought I might share some of my build process on my new EVO. It's a standard EVO Ultegra. My plan was to make it a little bit special by giving it some custom paint. I contacted Ron Jones who has designed the paint-jobs for Sagan, Nibali etc etc. He used to work at Cannondale but is now with Specialized. We decided that I would send him a sketch of what I wanted and he would do the rest like layout etc. Since Ron lives in the US it would have been both expensive and time consuming to send the frame to him, so instead we opted for Lumar Colors in Italy who paints the majority of the Pro Pelotons bike. So once the graphics was done I shipped my frame to Padova, between Rome and Venice. It arrived at Lumar Colors in about 5 days, and due to a heavy workload, it had to stay there for a month (but I didn't mind since it was mid-winter here). Once they got started, they finished the job in a few days and send it back to me, in northern Sweden.
It arrieved at my doorstep in just 4 days, very well packaged. A really well made job, so smooth!
I've just begun to build it up, taking great care to select parts that both will keep the weight down and create a really good fit. I sold off the wheels straight away, and the seatpost and saddle. The handlebars and stem will be transfered to my CAAD10, which will be sold in a month or so.
The Ultegra parts will be kept, as well as the cranks. I've changed the seatpost to an Deda Superleggero, which has been cut down 13cm to give me just the length I need, and now weighs in at 150g.
The saddle is a Specialized Power Expert, a bit heavy at 240g, but I need the extra padding and the S-works was really hard. Perhaps if I loose some kilos I'll change saddle.
For handlebars I've chosen Zipp Service Course SL-70, mainly for their short reach (70mm), stiffness and decent weight.
I haven’t decided on which stem, but I guess a Zipp Service Course SL would be most logical. They are both stiff and reasonable light.
Well, that it for my first post, I hope you like it
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Doesn't the SS Evo come in this colour scheme as Stock? or are these the before pictures ?0
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This was the original paintwork. Too much stuff happening for my taste, and I really liked the Sagan Ltd edition, but didn't want to copy it straight off.
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Okay sorry, can see the differences, I like both , but yes actually I prefer yours and can see why you did it.
I m in a position where I picked up a evo super six at the cheapest price I could get and transferred a lot of components across, I ve never been totally happy with the the colours.
And in homage to Mr Sagan I ve tried to pick out some green accents, Now though ( I particularly don't like my green bar tape ) I m looking to go more stealth ( recent build on here of a Hi Mod looks good ) , I do like what you ve done to yours though and can see its more the Sagan scheme ( which was limited edition about £7k new ) than some of the others I ve seen like Bender's .
I love seeing any Evo Six, they are great bikes and the more individual custom builds the better.0 -
Stealth always works! My last CAAD10 was all matte black, so I kinda grew tired of that dark look and wanted something more race inspired and fresh looking.
Now it's just a matter of deciding which wheels to get, tricky! I'm leaning towards carbon tubulars around 50mm. We'll see what pops up on ebay 0 -
Mine are PX CT45'S only weigh 1380 grammes and ride brilliantly, Got mine off E bay for £325 with Vittoria Corse tubs fitted. ( at that price it was an itch I just had to scratch) . I do get a bit paranoid about riding them on club runs and long rides were a blow out would be anti social, so I run Ksyriums for them.
I don't know what the roads are like in Sweden but seriously consider purchasing Tubulars, they can be a pain although touch wood mine have never blown, and Vitoria Pit stop and a Co2 inflator can see you back on the road 90% of the time as quick as a tube change.
Look forward to seeing your completed build , looks like its going to be a good un.0 -
Generally swedish roads are very well kept so you usually get a flat due to debri of some sort. I love working on the bike so the "hassle" of tubs is something I welcome
As long as you glue them properly, tubulars are really trustworthy. I'm a fairly heavy guy, so carbon clinchers isn't really recommended for me, unless I drop 5-10 kg.
I'm currently leaning towards FFWD F6R or Cosmic Pro Carbon.0 -
Unfortunately cant say the same about the roads in Uk, but luckily for me the break away at the tour of Britain Nottingham stage was so big this year , that the nice Neutral Service car from Vitorria had enough time to re mount my Tubs for me ( whilst spectating) , so they ve been pretty solid.
Cosmics get a bit of stick on here for having a bit of an old school profile ( i.e not wide/ like Zipps et al ) but they do seem to be the Pros choice on Dales ( don't know if that's a contracted thing). I ve wanted to go up to 25's on mine as the Ksyriums with 25's ( Fortezza Comps ) ride really well as a clincher, but I don't think the frame would have the clearance for 25's Tubulars with the current rims as the really do spread out.0 -
I've been chatting with Derek at Wheelsmith, and might get some of their carbon tubs, since they got some great prices and do come highly recommended. If going for Wheelsmith, I would do my own decals, for sure.
Ksyriums sounds nice, I'm just not that sure about Mavic rims. And Fulcrum Quattro Carbons are pretty sweet. The list is long....0 -
I like yours a lot better but I was expecting something a lot more revolutionary. The bike is so ordinary I bet Cannondale would even honor their warranty if you crack it.0
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I wanted it to look as OEM as possible Always loved Cannondales paint jobs, so I kinda wanted it to feel like a factory edition. The goal is to build a clean and likeable racebike, not a show bike or something with bling. The identity of Cdale had to remain 100% clear. 0
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I do not know what the cost was but in my opinion the difference from a stock frame just was not worth the effort.0
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I understand your point, but I haven't paid for neither bike nor paintjob, is was payment for a concultancy commision
Wait until it's built up 0 -
Sagan SE's were near £7k retail uk! But Hi Mod frames, At the end of the day as long as the OP loves what he's got than so be it. My original comment was that that this is so close to OEM to not be worth the extra money is retracted!
Like the OP says , wait for the build. It will be something unique, and wether you like it or not ! as long as the owner is happy , that's all that matters.0 -
I really like it, nice subtle changes and you have to know your SS to know its not a stock paint job. Look forward to the complete build.0
