OK, this week I made the decision to go to 700c wheels, as I can't get 650 anything on this side of the planet, which means the budget is being stretched to the point of breaking. I'm getting a titanflex, and have been talking with Tom P. about how to spec it, while using as much stuff off my current bike as possible to keep the cost down. I'd appreciate any comments on what's been decided.
Titanflex frame, powdercoated, size large as I ride at 78-79 degrees (a medium at that angle gives a short (50cm) top tube for me (5'10).
Profile BRC fork.
Cane Creek S-6 threadless headset
Ultegra BB
FSA K-Force Lite carbon seatpost
Velocity Spartacus wheels
Conti 3000 tyres
From my current bike:
Vision base bar
profile aerolite bars
tektro brake levers
105 brakes, derailliers, cassette, cranks (172.5mm)
azoto saddle
cassette is 12/23, currently front is 42/53 but will become 39/53 on the new bike.
I'd love to spend more on wheels, but can't justify it yet. Mind you, the idea of a set of zipp 404 clinchers for $800 is really, really tempting. I wonder how I could hide them from the wife. One day, I'll have race wheels to go with the new bike, possibly before IMNZ next year.
Thanks,
Justin.
Titanflex frame, powdercoated, size large as I ride at 78-79 degrees (a medium at that angle gives a short (50cm) top tube for me (5'10).
Profile BRC fork.
Cane Creek S-6 threadless headset
Ultegra BB
FSA K-Force Lite carbon seatpost
Velocity Spartacus wheels
Conti 3000 tyres
From my current bike:
Vision base bar
profile aerolite bars
tektro brake levers
105 brakes, derailliers, cassette, cranks (172.5mm)
azoto saddle
cassette is 12/23, currently front is 42/53 but will become 39/53 on the new bike.
I'd love to spend more on wheels, but can't justify it yet. Mind you, the idea of a set of zipp 404 clinchers for $800 is really, really tempting. I wonder how I could hide them from the wife. One day, I'll have race wheels to go with the new bike, possibly before IMNZ next year.
Thanks,
Justin.