My Cannondale Team Flash Carbon Ultimate NOV Page 13

Xgreygoose · January 2010

Hi Everybody,

Thought I post/share some pic’s of my new bike. It’s been awhile since I post up “My Custom Cannondale Scalpel Carbon Team 2009 “thread.
http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... t=12646174

My other Scalpel Team CFC 2010 (18.6lbs)
http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... t=12697662

As some of you know I’m a big Cannondale Lefty Fan.

I’ve been doing alot of XC lately. I’ve wanted a stiffer and light bike. So I decided to buy a Hardtail (Should help me climb those long steep hills). Anyway I do hope you guys like the bike as much as I’m going to enjoy riding it.

BTW I’m from Scotland but now living and working in Hong Kong. I like single tracks and XC. Sometime I take part in local/overseas races.

As always question and comments are most welcome.
Later on I will be doing a simple review of the bike’s performance.

Latest, latest photo 6970grams

for a 105kg rider

Latest Photo (7.21kg) Check out page 8

Frame: Team Flash Ultimate Carbon Hi-MOD, Si BB30
Forks: Lefty Speed Carbon SL w/DLR 110mm
Rear Shock: N/A
Bars: Schmolke Carbon SL 580mm Handle bar
Stem: Cannondale XC 3 Si
Headset: Cannondale Headshock Si
Grips: ESI Chunky Green
Bar Ends: TUNE

Front Brake Lever assy: SRAM XX
Front Caliper: SRAM XX
Front disc: Scrub Rotors 160mm Custom colour
Rear Brake Lever assy: SRAM XX
Rear Caliper: SRAM XX
Rear Disc: Scrub Rotors 160mm Custom colour
Hoses: SRAM XX

Shifters: : SRAM XX MatchMaker
Cables: : Nokon Carbon Fiber
Front Derailleur: SRAM XX direct mount
Rear Derailleur: : SRAM XX

Seat: Custom made Fizik Gobi XM with Carbon Rails
Seat Post: Flash carbon USE Sumo SAVE 27.2mm
Seat Post Clamp: Cannondale

Crank: Cannondale SI Hollowgram SL BB30 for SRAM XX
Chainring(s): SRAM XX 42/28t
Chain: KMC gold X10SL 2010
Cassette: SRAM XX 11-36t 10speed
Pedals: Crankbrothers Eggbeaters 2ti
Bottom Bracket: Cannondale BB30 with Enduro Zero Ceramic Bearings

Front Wheel: Cannondale Lefty SL hub with Enduro Zero Ceramic Bearings,
DT Swiss Aerospeed spokes, DT Swiss XCR 1.2 Carbon Custom Rim
Tire: custom Schwalbe Furious Fred 2.0" EVO Triple Nano

Back Wheel: DT Swiss 190 hub, DT Swiss Aerospeed spokes,
DT Swiss XCR 1.2 Carbon Custom Rim
Tire: custom Schwalbe Furious Fred 2.0" EVO Triple Nano

Other bits: TUNE DC QR Skewer, TUNE skyline water cage,
Project 321 Lefty Hub Cap, Titanium bolts

Weight: 7.75kg

DamonC · January 2010

Err I think that is nice isn't it ???

xtreem · January 2010

:shock:

Clok · January 2010

That's an expensive bike: US$9,599 :shock:

http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/f ... tail-22233

But I liek it

You must have a nice job there in Hongkong.

turnerjohn · January 2010

sweet looking machine mate ! Greens the new red maybe?
Its not the £7K version is it?!...cos that would be plainly rediculous !

badly_dubbed · January 2010

oooooft 8)

lappymatt · January 2010

royalty

largephil · January 2010

:shock: :shock: :shock: Daaamn! Thats a serious machine.

And 7.75kg...wow.

AidanR · January 2010

Nah, it's the £7k version with upgrades... (by the looks of it, the handlebar, seat, cables, rear skewer, rotors, bottle cage, pedals and bar ends).

:shock:

n.battison · January 2010

How do you feel about having the 2 nicest bikes on BR!

jay12 · January 2010

you lucky bugger

7,75kg :shock: bloody hell
that is one of the nicest bikes ever. i would not be suprised if you get the best bike of 2010

Briggo · January 2010

Personally dont like the look of those Cannondales, the single suspension looks silly to me.

Bet its awesome to ride though at that weight

glen4 · January 2010

very nice, saw one at my LBS, well impressed 8) ......can't help thinking would rather build to my own spec tho'

Millie.T.Cook · January 2010

Xgreygoose wrote:

Hi Everybody,

Thought I post/share some pic’s of my new bike. It’s been awhile since I post up “My Custom Cannondale Scalpel Carbon Team 2009 “thread.
http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... t=12646174
As some of you know I’m a big Cannondale Lefty Fan.

I’ve been doing alot of XC lately. I’ve wanted a stiffer and light bike. So I decided to buy a Hardtail (Should help me climb those long steep hills). Anyway I do hope you guys like the bike as much as I’m going to enjoy riding it.
BTW I’m from Scotland but now living and working in Hong Kong. I like single tracks and XC. Sometime I take part in local/overseas races.

As always question and comments are most welcome.
Later on I will be doing a simple review of the bike’s performance.

Frame: Team Flash Ultimate Carbon Hi-MOD, Si BB30
Forks: Lefty Speed Carbon SL w/DLR 110mm
Rear Shock: N/A
Bars: Schmolke Carbon SL 580mm Handle bar
Stem: Cannondale XC 3 Si
Headset: Cannondale Headshock Si
Grips: ESI Chunky Green
Bar Ends: TUNE

Front Brake Lever assy: SRAM XX
Front Caliper: SRAM XX
Front disc: Scrub Rotors 160mm Custom colour
Rear Brake Lever assy: SRAM XX
Rear Caliper: SRAM XX
Rear Disc: Scrub Rotors 160mm Custom colour
Hoses: SRAM XX

Shifters: : SRAM XX MatchMaker
Cables: : Nokon Carbon Fiber
Front Derailleur: SRAM XX direct mount
Rear Derailleur: : SRAM XX

Seat: Custom made Fizik Gobi XM with Carbon Rails
Seat Post: Flash carbon USE Sumo SAVE 27.2mm
Seat Post Clamp: Cannondale

Crank: Cannondale SI Hollowgram SL BB30 for SRAM XX
Chainring(s): SRAM XX 42/28t
Chain: KMC gold X10SL 2010
Cassette: SRAM XX 11-36t 10speed
Pedals: Crankbrothers Eggbeaters 2ti
Bottom Bracket: Cannondale BB30 with Enduro Zero Ceramic Bearings

Front Wheel: Cannondale Lefty SL hub with Enduro Zero Ceramic Bearings,
DT Swiss Aerospeed spokes, DT Swiss XCR 1.2 Carbon Custom Rim
Tire: custom Schwalbe Furious Fred 2.0" EVO Triple Nano

Back Wheel: DT Swiss 190 hub, DT Swiss Aerospeed spokes,
DT Swiss XCR 1.2 Carbon Custom Rim
Tire: custom Schwalbe Furious Fred 2.0" EVO Triple Nano

Other bits: TUNE DC QR Skewer, TUNE skyline water cage,
Project 321 Lefty Hub Cap, Titanium bolts

Weight: 7.75kg

Now that's a real bike. I wish I had one of those.

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Xgreygoose · January 2010

glen4 wrote:

very nice, saw one at my LBS, well impressed 8) ......can't help thinking would rather build to my own spec tho'

I though about doing that too but you can't buy the Team frame separately only the Hi-Mod one. Plus most of the spec parts, I wanted and the custom colour detail bits is very nice too. And that seatpost 8)
I am happy with the spec of the bike. I know I wanted the SRAM XX set. Also I never owned a pair of DT Swiss Carbon Rims (very bling bling)

Wheel-set before. Their wheels are light, stiff, strong and have great hubs. However I do plan on purchasing another new wheelset soon as some of the trails that I do have small but sharp rocks (carbon rims,I don't think so

) A few thing that I didn't like: the seat was a Fi'zi:k Antares carbon rails (very light but too small), so instead I when for a custom colour Fi'zi:k Gobi XM carbon rail. I know I sacrifice weigh for comfort but my bum is in love with the Gobi XM

Also change the handle bars to a Schmolke Carbon SL bar. Lighter and stronger ends for barends.

And in the end a complete bike is wee bit

:roll: cheaper than a custom build bike

Unarce · January 2010

Wow...just wow!!! And I don't even care for carbon frames. The green and black color scheme is sweet.

How do you like the scrub rotors. How long does the squealing last, until they break in? Still debating between Scrubs or Carver.

llamafarmer · January 2010

First the Scalpel and now this, that's quite a garage you have there mate! :shock:

Do you have to strap it down at night in case it floats away?

tri-sexual · January 2010

another very nice bike, got any pictures of the hooligan?

The Big Cheese · January 2010

GORGEOUS - something about the lefty I really like... gorgeous!!!!!

Loud, great graphics, top spec - my kinda bike

8)

Top work *runs of to try to bling the Marin even more*

RichMTB · January 2010

Under 8kg that is just mental!

Cracking bike

Beardface · January 2010

Xgreygoose... I hate you....

Seriously, you have some lovely kit there mate, teamed with the Scapel, I'm so envious! I've never really been a fan of the leftys (they still don't look like they should work.. lol), but your bikes are changing my perspective of them..

You might want to put a warning in your title though.. "Due the the awesome-ness of content, viewing may cause depression"

Xgreygoose · January 2010

Unarce wrote:

How do you like the scrub rotors. How long does the squealing last, until they break in? Still debating between Scrubs or Carver.

Carver, I've heard of but never seen them around. However Scrubs are great, I've used them before and seen others using them. Monavie Cannondale Team are using them so I get to have the custom colours on my Flash

I haven't broke in the rotors yet on my Flash but I know its doesn't take too long. The squealing go's away after a few rides also you must use organic pads. I'm using Swiss Stop. Great pads. But beware I don't use these in very wet condition. They tend to wear pads a little quicker.

Here are some weigh pic's of the Scrub Rotor and the stock SRAM XX Rotor that came with Flash Ultimate.

Xgreygoose · January 2010

Stav83 wrote:

Xgreygoose... I hate you....

You might want to put a warning in your title though.. "Due the the awesome-ness of content, viewing may cause depression"

Thank's Mate!! Just spat my beer everywhere

Very funny

adb1006 · January 2010

What a spec - kudos to you sir 8) Especially now that you've seen the error of your ways and UPGRADED to a hardtail

Those rotors costs more than most bikes you see on the road

I'm intrigued by lefties - do they feel left-heavy at the front or is there some voodoo involved which make them balanced??? :?

Beardface · January 2010

Heh, no stress mate, just saying what I was thinking!

Out of interest, what will you be doing with the XX rotors mate? If you're looking to get rid, I could be very interested? PM me if you are

Xgreygoose · January 2010

tri-sexual wrote:

another very nice bike, got any pictures of the hooligan?

My commute to work the Hooligan 9

Some upgrades

Bars: FSA K-FORCE
Grips: Ergon GX1
Tire: Schwalbe Durano 1.10
Cables: Jagwire
Seat: Fizik Tundra Carbon Rails

Introducing My Lefty Family

If you haven't seen this check out why, one of the reason's I love Lefty's.

Quote taken from my other thread,
Lefty’s are awesome but I guess you either love them or hate them. They are super stiff and lightweight. Only took a few rides to get use to it. Now I love them. Check out the Cannondale video and skip to 1.40mins and see for yourself. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfDuAE8HdX4 It might change your opinion on Lefty's.

And finally my anti-theft protection

Just in case anyone get's any funny idea's

Beardface · January 2010

*droooooolllll*

That hooligan is the nicest, small wheeled bike I've ever seen...

Seriously, nice fleet man... :shock:

mikeyj28 · January 2010

I am displaying some serious envy! The bike of my dreams!!!

If only.........

MacAndCheese · January 2010

I want a lefty cannondale! That has to be one of the best looking bikes i've seen.

cat_with_no_tail · January 2010

Those tiles are fantastic!!

Oh, the bikes are not bad either

Anonymous · January 2010

Very nice Dale's you have there hat off to you. 8) 8)
wish my dale was that blinged lol lol
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