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strongy1strongy1 Posts: 45
edited December 2018 in Your road bikes
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My new frameset.
Boardman SLR elite race 9.8 signature
Campy super record shifters, front mech & cranks.
Campy record rear mech & chain.
Campy chorus calipers & light weight cassette.
Campy Zonda wheels.
Conti gp4000 iis
Cinelli neos bars, stem & seat post.
Dura ace 9100 pedals.
FSA carbon headset.
Specialized romin elite seat.
Lizard skin bar tape.
All in all 7.1kg
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  • sloppyschleckondssloppyschleckonds Posts: 8,019
    I like the way Boarman adds a yellow flash on his bikes to signify his Stage win at the TDF
    I'm sorry you don't believe in miracles
  • cougiecougie Posts: 22,512
    Three stage wins if you please...
  • strongy1strongy1 Posts: 45
    I didn't realize that was the reason for the yellow, but I do know one thing, this frame won't be winning anymore...
  • sloppyschleckondssloppyschleckonds Posts: 8,019
    Strongy1 wrote:
    I didn't realize that was the reason for the yellow, but I do know one thing, this frame won't be winning anymore...

    Looks a very good spec and set up with the G3 wheels also, is the frame not what you were expecting?
    I'm sorry you don't believe in miracles
  • darkhairedlorddarkhairedlord Posts: 7,179
    Bar tape is poorly wrapped, rear brake cable outer too long ant the caliper.
    Otherwise looks acceptable (tape and seat colour, and photographing in the granny-ring de-merits).
  • strongy1strongy1 Posts: 45
    SloppySchleckonds wrote:
    Strongy1 wrote:
    I didn't realize that was the reason for the yellow, but I do know one thing, this frame won't be winning anymore...

    Looks a very good spec and set up with the G3 wheels also, is the frame not what you were expecting?
    The frame set is exactly what I was expecting, I'm well pleased with it.
  • strongy1strongy1 Posts: 45
    edited December 2018
    darkhairedlord wrote:
    Bar tape is poorly wrapped, rear brake cable outer too long ant the caliper.
    Otherwise looks acceptable (tape and seat colour, and photographing in the granny-ring de-merits).
    It's my first attempt at internal cables, I can easily re-wrap the bars and I quite like the white seat/bar combo!!
  • jgsijgsi Posts: 5,042
    Strongy1 wrote:
    darkhairedlord wrote:
    Bar tape is poorly wrapped, rear brake cable outer too long ant the caliper.
    Otherwise looks acceptable (tape and seat colour, and photographing in the granny-ring de-merits).
    It's my first attempt at internal cables, I can easily re-rap the bars and I quite like the white seat/bar combo!!

    It's an easy cut for the rear brake.
    I'm surprised the caliper actually closes though as it is.
  • strongy1strongy1 Posts: 45
    edited December 2018
    Thanks for the advice, I'll get the cable sorted and the bars re-wrapped, cheers guys.
  • supermurph09supermurph09 Posts: 2,471
    Personally don’t think the white saddle and bar tape accentuate the superb looking frame. They look like you rustled around your spare parts bin and used what you had (which you may have done).

    I’d say swap them out for black items to make that frame pop.
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  • strongy1strongy1 Posts: 45
    Supermurph09 wrote:
    Personally don’t think the white saddle and bar tape accentuate the superb looking frame. They look like you rustled around your spare parts bin and used what you had (which you may have done).

    I’d say swap them out for black items to make that frame pop.
    If you look at Boardman bikes with black frames there are lots out there with White bar/seat combos.
    And you are right, it's built on a very tight budget, built with what I have..
  • strongy1strongy1 Posts: 45
    That looks better.
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    And re-wrapped bars.
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  • darkhairedlorddarkhairedlord Posts: 7,179
    Strongy1 wrote:
    That looks better.
    06dCjQu.jpg
    Thats a little too short now, perhaps another 10mm longer.
  • strongy1strongy1 Posts: 45
    darkhairedlord wrote:
    Strongy1 wrote:
    That looks better.
    06dCjQu.jpg
    Thats a little too short now, perhaps another 10mm longer.
    Now your just being picky!
  • sloppyschleckondssloppyschleckonds Posts: 8,019
    darkhairedlord wrote:
    Strongy1 wrote:
    That looks better.
    06dCjQu.jpg
    Thats a little too short now, perhaps another 10mm longer.

    20mm
    I'm sorry you don't believe in miracles
  • MatthewfalleMatthewfalle Posts: 17,380
    yup - without even taking the p1ss it is too short.

    sorry.
    Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am

    De Sisti wrote:
    This is one of the silliest threads I've come across. :lol:

    Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honour :D
    smithy21 wrote:

    He's right you know.
  • MatthewfalleMatthewfalle Posts: 17,380
    Strongy1 wrote:
    That looks better.
    06dCjQu.jpg
    And re-wrapped bars.
    LUgkzLl.jpg


    can you tidy up the cabling? looks a bit of a mess.

    cables should run underneath the bars.

    remove tape, trim down cables, run cables underneath bars, re-wrap.
    Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am

    De Sisti wrote:
    This is one of the silliest threads I've come across. :lol:

    Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honour :D
    smithy21 wrote:

    He's right you know.
  • darkhairedlorddarkhairedlord Posts: 7,179
    Matthewfalle wrote:
    Strongy1 wrote:
    That looks better.
    06dCjQu.jpg
    And re-wrapped bars.
    LUgkzLl.jpg


    can you tidy up the cabling? looks a bit of a mess.

    cables should run underneath the bars.

    remove tape, trim down cables, run cables underneath bars, re-wrap.
    The cables always run better if you go with front brake on the left.
  • MatthewfalleMatthewfalle Posts: 17,380
    darkhairedlord wrote:
    Matthewfalle wrote:
    Strongy1 wrote:
    That looks better.
    06dCjQu.jpg
    And re-wrapped bars.
    LUgkzLl.jpg


    can you tidy up the cabling? looks a bit of a mess.

    cables should run underneath the bars.

    remove tape, trim down cables, run cables underneath bars, re-wrap.
    The cables always run better if you go with front brake on the left.


    not arguing with at all, just their placement under the tape and the bundle of excess outer bunched up out front.
    Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am

    De Sisti wrote:
    This is one of the silliest threads I've come across. :lol:

    Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honour :D
    smithy21 wrote:

    He's right you know.
  • MatthewfalleMatthewfalle Posts: 17,380
    trim down the masses of cable coming out of the caliper clamp as well. far too much there and not needed at all.
    Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am

    De Sisti wrote:
    This is one of the silliest threads I've come across. :lol:

    Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honour :D
    smithy21 wrote:

    He's right you know.
  • strongy1strongy1 Posts: 45
    Matthewfalle wrote:
    trim down the masses of cable coming out of the caliper clamp as well. far too much there and not needed at all.
    All these issues will be remedied over the Christmas break except for the seat and bar tape, that's staying!
    Merry Christmas.
  • MatthewfalleMatthewfalle Posts: 17,380
    Strongy1 wrote:
    Matthewfalle wrote:
    trim down the masses of cable coming out of the caliper clamp as well. far too much there and not needed at all.
    All these issues will be remedied over the Christmas break except for the seat and bar tape, that's staying!
    Merry Christmas.

    top stuff! its looking cool by the way and Boardmans rock: in fact I have started building one up this morning (mint condition Boardman Pro - the ali/carbon one that came with full dura ace, full carbon fork and full Ritchey WCS for about £900 a few years ago).

    lovely to ride, looks lovely with the different shaped tubing.

    well look forward to seeing yours finished.

    have a brilliant Christmas.
    Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am

    De Sisti wrote:
    This is one of the silliest threads I've come across. :lol:

    Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honour :D
    smithy21 wrote:

    He's right you know.
  • MatthewfalleMatthewfalle Posts: 17,380
    any new piccies?
    Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am

    De Sisti wrote:
    This is one of the silliest threads I've come across. :lol:

    Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honour :D
    smithy21 wrote:

    He's right you know.
  • strongy1strongy1 Posts: 45
    Coming later either today or tomorrow.
  • MatthewfalleMatthewfalle Posts: 17,380
    coolio - we are waiting!
    Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am

    De Sisti wrote:
    This is one of the silliest threads I've come across. :lol:

    Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honour :D
    smithy21 wrote:

    He's right you know.
  • strongy1strongy1 Posts: 45
    Rubbish background.
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    qFWu0kw.jpg
    D8Zglpk.jpg
    Hope that's an improvement.
  • darkhairedlorddarkhairedlord Posts: 7,179
    Strongy1 wrote:
    Rubbish background.
    gS4CNaW.jpg
    qFWu0kw.jpg
    D8Zglpk.jpg
    Hope that's an improvement.
    That's the ticket, more to the point, do you feel happier now it's right? Just need to level the saddle.
  • strongy1strongy1 Posts: 45
    darkhairedlord wrote:
    Strongy1 wrote:
    Rubbish background.
    gS4CNaW.jpg
    qFWu0kw.jpg
    D8Zglpk.jpg
    Hope that's an improvement.
    That's the ticket, more to the point, do you feel happier now it's right? Just need to level the saddle.
    Your right I do need to level the saddle. And yes I'm well pleased, thanks for all the advice.
  • MatthewfalleMatthewfalle Posts: 17,380
    rockin'. like that. top work that man.

    #boardmanrocks.
    Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am

    De Sisti wrote:
    This is one of the silliest threads I've come across. :lol:

    Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honour :D
    smithy21 wrote:

    He's right you know.
  • MatthewfalleMatthewfalle Posts: 17,380
    as an aside, are you a cobbler? serious question.
    Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am

    De Sisti wrote:
    This is one of the silliest threads I've come across. :lol:

    Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honour :D
    smithy21 wrote:

    He's right you know.
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