Time VXRS

amck111
amck111 Posts: 189
edited April 2010 in Your road bikes
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Time VXRS frame module 2006 (57cm)
FSA K-Wing Compact Carbon Handlebars

SRAM Red Chainset & GXP Ceramic BB
SRAM Force DoubleTap levers
SRAM Force rear derailleur
SRAM Force front derailleur
Ultralight CNC brake callipers
SRAM 1070 Cassette
SRAM PC 1090R Chain

Campagnolo Nucleon Wheelset
Schwalbe Ultremo R Tyres

Selle Italia SLR Carbon Time Ulteam Flow Saddle
Time RXS Carbon Pedals

7.3kg (16lbs)

Just finished today, have made the leap from Shimano to SRAM, could be interesting! Regretting the white tyres already :oops:

Comments

  • bendertherobot
    bendertherobot Posts: 11,684
    Lovely mun. Now sort those tyres out. One of the letters of Schwalbe or Ultremo should be opposite your valve!
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  • Wheelspinner
    Wheelspinner Posts: 6,551
    Lovely bike, but what's with the bar position??? If you need the hoods that low, just ditch some spacers under the stem and set the bars at the proper angle?
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  • voxegam
    voxegam Posts: 244
    Nice bike but my god, how are you even able to hold onto the hoods with the bars set like that...one of the most bizarre positions I've ever seen.....you must have some crazy non-human hands.
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  • amck111
    amck111 Posts: 189
    Thanks,

    Bendertherobot: I hang my head in shame after seeing your Lemond there, textbook stuff!!

    Yes, after looking at the photo, the bars are going to need adjusted. I've yet to sit on the bike! Though I do like the bars flat on top and was able to get away with it on a the shimano setup (didn't need to worry about lining the hoods up with internal routing holes).
  • Hope you don't run that gear too often?

    And I reckon black bar tape would make it look very mean and stealthy 8)
  • amck111
    amck111 Posts: 189
    I've still to take this bike for a test ride but adjust the bar, a lot easier on the eye now!

    Anybody know the best way of touch up paint? The last picture shows why you should not stick a bike on a bike rack any old way!


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  • shmo
    shmo Posts: 321
    Bike porn. I want one. Anyone know the going rate for a kidney these days?

    Hope you've got some Time RXS shoes to match the colour scheme.
  • rake
    rake Posts: 3,204
    nice bike. 5/10.
  • amck111
    amck111 Posts: 189
    Shmo wrote:
    Bike porn. I want one. Anyone know the going rate for a kidney these days?

    Hope you've got some Time RXS shoes to match the colour scheme.

    I sure do. I owned them before I even bought the frame. The bike is built up around the shoes really :lol:

    I hear CRC are doing kidney trade-ins these days.
    rake wrote:
    nice bike. 5/10.

    Thank you. I'd gave it 5.5/10 personally :P

    I can safely say that its an absolute dream to ride, even with the 10 year old wheels this bike really goes! What does love feel like again?!!
  • rake
    rake Posts: 3,204
    it could have been 5.5 but the wheel sensor is facing backwards.
  • wicked
    wicked Posts: 844
    rake wrote:
    it could have been 5.5 but the wheel sensor is facing backwards.

    Rake you seem to negative about a lot of peoples steeds on here, have you posted your bike up here so we can all see how fantastic it must be?
    It’s the most beautiful sport in the world but it’s governed by ***ts who have turned it into a crock of ****.
  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    Love the red brake blocks... Where did you get them?
    Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!
  • amck111
    amck111 Posts: 189
    hopper1 wrote:
    Love the red brake blocks... Where did you get them?

    They came with the brakes (planet-x) but noticed you can buy something like them from wiggle -http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Kool_Stop_Dura_Ace~Ultegra~105_Pair_Of_Cartridge_Inserts/5300005952/[/code]
  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    amck111 wrote:
    They came with the brakes (planet-x)

    :shock: I got poxy black pads on my CNC Ultralights... Just my luck! :evil:
    Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!
  • AndyD2574
    AndyD2574 Posts: 1,034
    Sweet!

    Let me know how you go with that saddle as I have one on my Cervelo but not convinced yet!!
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  • amck111
    amck111 Posts: 189
    I have to say I have found it to be the best saddle I've ever used. Previously I'd been using a Specialized Toupe ... absolutely hated it.

    I didn't notice any break in period either so maybe the Selle Italia SLR just isn't for you.