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Frame: Planet X SL Carbon Pro (1040g)
Forks: Planet X SL Carbon Pro
Bars: Easton SLX 42" (195g)
Stem: Ritchey Pro 4-Axis "44" Stem (132g)
Headset: Planet-X
Bar Tape: Fizik Micro Dual (102)
Front Caliper: SRAM Force (Complete SRAM gruppo 1951g)
Rear Caliper: SRAM Force
Shifters: SRAM Force
Cables: Jagwire Racer Kit
Front Mech: SRAM Force
Rear Mech: SRAM Force
Seat: Selle Italia Max Flite Gel Flow (290g)
Seat Post: Easton SLX Zero Setback (190g)
Seat Post Clamp: Omni Racer clamp (8.4g)
Cranks: Sram Force Compact 170mm
Chain: SRAM PC 1070
Cassette: SRAM PG 1070 PowerGlide™ Cassette
Pedals: Look Keo 2 Max (260g per Pair)
Bottom Bracket: Sram GXP
Front Wheel: Easton EA90 SLX (1398g per Pair)
Tube: Specialized (140g per Pair)
Tire: Continental GP4000 (410g per Pair)
Back Wheel: Easton EA90 SLX
Tube: Specialized
Tire: Continental GP4000
Weight: 6.18kg (Approx 13.7 lbs weighed by LBS)
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Yeah I was sort of surprised at the bike shop as well; the frame weighs in at (Small): ~1040g........My hanging scale echos that weight as well.
I was thinking of that myself but while doing some research I found many articles that said it wasn't recommended to have any spacers above the stem. Something on about the weakness or so I cant remember exactly. I feel a little high so I might just cut the forks some more. Thanks for the tip.
But the saddle spoils it I reckon. Brutish looking and wrecks the svelte, languid lines of the frame. A smooth Arione or elegant and traditional SLR would look better. But your perch is the one thing you can't mess with I guess. Comfort cannot be sacrificed at the altar of beauty.
Mind me asking how much it cost all in...??
Not at all mate. Total cost is at about $2,500 for everything you see, everything was brand new nothing was bought used. Funny you mention it. The seat was the one thing that I bought last. I also have a selle italia that was too small in width and like riding with some kicking me in the censored , this one is unbelievably comfy. Just rode 3+ hours on it the other day and not even a sore censored to show for it. Hope this helps.
6.18 is fab, you must be pleased with that. Shocking thing is that wheels come even lighter, so you could easily be in the 5kg zone. Mad.
Yeah, with saddles, you just can't mess with them. 3+ hrs and no butt ache means it's the one for you.
Do you know if they do that bar tape in other combos? Take it it's Fizik? Blue and white would look mint on my bike. 8)
Very nice, you'll be flying up the hills on that.
Think it would be worth trying Speed_King's advice, faster and 'more importantly' look even better 8)
The price is in dollars. Yeah in could imagine the bike any lighter, it already feels like I'm gliding.........the bar tape is fizik microtex dual and It comes in like 5 other colors but not sur what combos. I have a black/silver and this black/red but I'm not sure about any in white. Thankful for the comments.
Thanks...I'll consider it for sure.
My Medium size P-X weighs in at 1060g for the frame only, super light and nice and stiff.
Just waiting on my SRAM Force to arrive but I have practically all the same components in place (Mavics are within 50g or so).
So hoping to get a 6.5kg build in!
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apart from that it looks great
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I can't imagine what websites you have been reading. But it's generally good practice to have a spacer above the stem, especially when using a carbon steerer.
The red/black dual microtex looks nasty but is comfy. I had some red/black and it looked awful so go some black/grey and looks loads more normal.
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I guess that would be a matter of opinion and taste. I have the black and gray as well but preferred the red here. I'm not bike mechanic or anything but I read the following link: http://cdn.specialized.com/OA_MEDIA/pdf/manuals/08_Fork_Installation_Guide_r2.pdf and a few others like it.
Enlighten us!
That's the first time I've seen advice like that, everyone else recommends a 5mm or 10mm spacer above the stem. Easton even supply a 10mm spacer with the fork for the job.
A 5mm spacer above the top of the stem prevents you clamping down on the very edge of the steerer. A 5mm spacer will also mean that the expander plug will still be at the right depth.
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Having a bad day when posting this, or just being obnoxious?
Redd and Balthazar thanks for the advice. I have lowered my bars and put a 10mm spacer above the stem; I actually like the ride feel even more.I was confused when reading articles like specialized's so thanks for clarifying this issue. I'm sure others will benefit from the info. Thanks again.
So why do pro-bikes hardly ever have a spacer above the stem?
Nice build btw...