2004 Quintana Roo Caliente
QR calls this bike a 57cm but I would call it a 55.5 based on top tube length. A 57 would have been way too big for me and my new bike is a 54 albeit with a slightly steeper seat angle so probably equivalent to 55.5 at an equivalent angle.
Pictures at http://picasaweb.google.com/Brynn.Dietz/QRCaliente
For geometry or specs please go to http://www.rooworld.com/bikes/caliente.aspx
FD: Ultegra
RD: Dura-Ace 9
Shifters: DA bar end
Wheels: Mavic Ksyrium Elite
Chain: Shimano Ultegra
Several upgrades have been made since purchasing this bike brand new.
Brakes: Oval concepts
Brake levers: Dia-Comp
Crankset: FSA SLK MegaExo
Seatpost: Thompson Elite
Seat: Koobi Tri
Base Bar: Vision Tech Alloy
Aero Bar: Vision Tech Alloy
Cables/Housing: Jagwire
Please note this aero-bar setup (base + clip-on + brake levers) are all brand new never been used. I couldn’t bare to part with my previous setup and just had it installed on my new bike with the new-bike parts placed on this bike. As such, this bike has all new cables and housings as well.
Chain measures halfway between the .25 and .5 on the chain checker, a new chain is recommended until it measures 1 mm of stretch.
Other saddle options are available if you prefer a Fizik Arione or Selle Italia Cervelo OEM tri saddle.
Here is the geometry in case you don’t want to click through to the QR website;
Size(cm) 57
Frame Size c-c (cm) 49.1
Top Tube Length (cm) 55.5
Head Tube Length (cm) 12.3
Head Tube Angle 72.5
Seat Tube Angle 76.5
Chainstay Length (cm) 38.8
Wheelbase (cm) 100.3
Standover Height (cm) 76.8
Front Center (cm) 62.5
BB Drop (cm) 6.8
Fork Rake 4.3
Frame Weights 1438 (3.2)
Wheel Size 700
QR calls this bike a 57cm but I would call it a 55.5 based on top tube length. A 57 would have been way too big for me and my new bike is a 54 albeit with a slightly steeper seat angle so probably equivalent to 55.5 at an equivalent angle.
Pictures at http://picasaweb.google.com/Brynn.Dietz/QRCaliente
For geometry or specs please go to http://www.rooworld.com/bikes/caliente.aspx
FD: Ultegra
RD: Dura-Ace 9
Shifters: DA bar end
Wheels: Mavic Ksyrium Elite
Chain: Shimano Ultegra
Several upgrades have been made since purchasing this bike brand new.
Brakes: Oval concepts
Brake levers: Dia-Comp
Crankset: FSA SLK MegaExo
Seatpost: Thompson Elite
Seat: Koobi Tri
Base Bar: Vision Tech Alloy
Aero Bar: Vision Tech Alloy
Cables/Housing: Jagwire
Please note this aero-bar setup (base + clip-on + brake levers) are all brand new never been used. I couldn’t bare to part with my previous setup and just had it installed on my new bike with the new-bike parts placed on this bike. As such, this bike has all new cables and housings as well.
Chain measures halfway between the .25 and .5 on the chain checker, a new chain is recommended until it measures 1 mm of stretch.
Other saddle options are available if you prefer a Fizik Arione or Selle Italia Cervelo OEM tri saddle.
Here is the geometry in case you don’t want to click through to the QR website;
Size(cm) 57
Frame Size c-c (cm) 49.1
Top Tube Length (cm) 55.5
Head Tube Length (cm) 12.3
Head Tube Angle 72.5
Seat Tube Angle 76.5
Chainstay Length (cm) 38.8
Wheelbase (cm) 100.3
Standover Height (cm) 76.8
Front Center (cm) 62.5
BB Drop (cm) 6.8
Fork Rake 4.3
Frame Weights 1438 (3.2)
Wheel Size 700