Re: Official Speed Concept Owners Thread [csukitay] [ In reply to ]

Jan 14, 11 12:21

Post #1201 of 10372 (68375 views)

Hey Adam...sorry for the delay, this got by me at first...

A lot of the issue -in my experience- can be traced to having over-long housing coming back out of the bar and forcing a reverse bend as everything dives into the toptube and then along the downtube. This can be simply the result of original installation, or from moving the OE setup back (sliding the extensions back through their clamps to bring the hand position closer to the basebar...those stock S-bends a reeeeally long IMHO, and yes I've made a small stink about it). With that info, take a look at your rig (or PM me a pic) and see if it makes sense.

Carl Matson

Re: Official Speed Concept Owners Thread [Guillermo D.] [ In reply to ]

Jan 14, 11 12:26

Post #1202 of 10372 (68367 views)

Can't say whether or not an installation issue is the root cause, and projecting that into warranty questions is premature...this is something that needs first-hand eyes-on attention and discussion beginning with your LBS. Our customer service team is your next step after that.

Carl Matson

Re: Official Speed Concept Owners Thread [Guillermo D.] [ In reply to ]

Jan 14, 11 13:49

Post #1203 of 10372 (68317 views)

Guillermo D. wrote:

Hi Carl,

Hope you can help me, I have a big issue with my SC. I just picked up my new SC last week (I purchased the frameset only) from my local Trek store and this morning on my third ride and at the moment of crossing a little hill and shifting back to the little chainring, the chain jump into the frame, hoop up with cranks and cause a rub (paint scratch) of one inch long on the frame and also a bend of the plate behind the cranks. I'm very disappointed for this damage even when it looks a cosmetic issue only (or maybe its a structural damage because of the plate bend), I'm not satisfied with service and assembly of this Trek dealer (also I had to wait for 3 months for the frame to arrive) and because a week old frameset just got a huge depreciation of its value after this damage.

What do you think of my case? Am I doing right to think there was a bad installation procedure from my Trek Dealer?, what are my options? Can I apply/ask for a warranty cover. In that case, will I get a cosmetic fix, structural fix, a new frameset? Will I have to wait another 3 months without a bike to get this done?

Please forgive my frustration... I just got sentimental with my SC. Please advise me.
Thanks a lot!

Just curious.....

You bought the frameset only so who built and assembled your bike? What front derrailleur and crankset did they use? Did they use new parts, or your own parts? Who did the final adjustment on the front derrailleur? You or the shop mechanic? What do you mean by "plate"? It might be best for you to look at the Warranty info in the Trek website. Whatever you read there will give some clarity to your case with regard to Warranty from Trek.

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Re: Official Speed Concept Owners Thread [Keith D] [ In reply to ]

Jan 14, 11 20:55

Post #1204 of 10372 (68225 views)

Just go ahead and read all 48 (now 49) pages. It's worth it if only for the pictures... you'll be buying one asap!

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Re: Official Speed Concept Owners Thread [wsrobert] [ In reply to ]

Jan 14, 11 22:10

Post #1205 of 10372 (68205 views)

Well I can finally post a pic of the SC 9.9 in the process of getting built, Di2 internal cabling to do, front and rear brake setup and running gear. It certainally is an "interesting" experience to work on this bike. Apologies for the size of the image, first time I have uploaded pics.

Last edited by: Grim: Jan 14, 11 22:11

Re: Official Speed Concept Owners Thread [ In reply to ]

Jan 14, 11 22:51

Post #1206 of 10372 (68184 views)

Dear Carl and fellow Twitchers,

Im thinking of placing an order from my LBS, but since this will be my FIRST tt bike and i dont have much experience about it, I really would appreciate if i could get some help/assistance.

Below are my stats. (Please bear in mind, this fittings was done on a M size Trek Speed Concept 2 Series bike, since they dont have the 9 series in stock)

Pad Reach = 425mm
Pad Stack = 635mm
Base Bar Reach = 635mm
Base Bar Stack = 565mm
Saddle Height = 755mm

Based on the above, what size frame & stem should I get? Apart from that, is there anything else i need to know before placing an order?

My local trek dealer, thinks that I should get a Medium with 60/45 stem.

Cheers.

Re: Official Speed Concept Owners Thread [Carl] [ In reply to ]

Jan 15, 11 6:01

Post #1207 of 10372 (68113 views)

Hi Carl and Speed concept gurus!

I'm trying to figure out the proper stem set up for my speed concept frameset, I'm coming from a felt B2 60cm where I feel a little stretched out and the aerobar is a little high for my liking. I'm very flexible and can get quite low ahen i'm not stretched out and comfortable. Here are my measurements-

Elbow pad stack-686mm
Elbow pad reach- 495mm
Base bar stack-667mm
Base bar reach-647mm(end of basebar right before brake lever starts or 660 mm to end of brake lever)
Saddle Height- 864mm(top of adamo race seat-slightly forward of center of rails)

Saddle setback= -22.9 mm( I like to ride very steep, approx 79.5-81)(This is on an adamo race seat)

I'm really hoping to be a little lower and not so stretched out on the new setup than the Felt B2 as I never really was a 100% comfortable.

Please give me some suggestions on Stems, Seat post clamps and I assumed frame size of XL due to my current seat height.

Thanks to any who can add input/feedback.

Cheers

"I swim because that's how I get to ride my bike."

Re: Official Speed Concept Owners Thread [Grim] [ In reply to ]

Jan 15, 11 6:40

Post #1208 of 10372 (68098 views)

Grim---nice looking bike!! So are you building it with Di2 yourself? And what size is that---just trying to figure out the box/top tube alignment on the different sizes---I know what Carl posted but pictures sure help!

Re: Official Speed Concept Owners Thread [SLOW&STEADY] [ In reply to ]

Jan 15, 11 6:46

Post #1209 of 10372 (68096 views)

where to begin? are the metrics below off of your b2, and you're wondering what speed concept set up you should get? i must assume you haven't read either this or this article. after reading these, a couple of things should become apparent as why we need some more information.

Dan Empfield
aka Slowman

Re: Official Speed Concept Owners Thread [Slowman] [ In reply to ]

Jan 15, 11 7:02

Post #1210 of 10372 (68081 views)

These measurements are off my B2R 2009. I thought those were what I needed but I guess i'll go back to the drawing board or do some more reading. My felt is a 2009 60cm B2R with stock aerobars. If anyone can help me figure this out I'd be very grateful.

Cheers

"I swim because that's how I get to ride my bike."

Re: Official Speed Concept Owners Thread [Slowman] [ In reply to ]

Jan 15, 11 7:12

Post #1211 of 10372 (68073 views)

I'm using the devox aerobars as low as possible with the stock extensions and stock felt basebar. If this helps

"I swim because that's how I get to ride my bike."

Re: Official Speed Concept Owners Thread [SLOW&STEADY] [ In reply to ]

QuintanaRooster

Jan 15, 11 8:30

Post #1212 of 10372 (68049 views)

SLOW&STEADY wrote:

These measurements are off my B2R 2009. I thought those were what I needed but I guess i'll go back to the drawing board or do some more reading. My felt is a 2009 60cm B2R with stock aerobars. If anyone can help me figure this out I'd be very grateful.

Cheers

If you are truly uncomfortable on your current B2 then I would not be using the fit metrics off of the B2 to establish your Speed Concept size. I would find a Trek shop that has a good fitter and has both the large and extra large in stock that he could set you up to. I recently took this approach and it worked out quite well and I left the shop poorer but without any second guessing or uncertainty on size. Good luck.

Team Endurance Nation

Re: Official Speed Concept Owners Thread [Slowman] [ In reply to ]

Jan 15, 11 11:32

Post #1213 of 10372 (67975 views)

Hi, I just checked my B2 and my extensions are 10cm apart using the stock basebar and extensions! I'm using the 95 mm stem at 40 degree angle. My armpads are abput 22 mm above the center of the basebar. The bike feels ok but I feel a little stretched out and would prefer to be a little lower but when I went lower on the felt that also meant extending my arm pad reach which I didn't want to do so thats why I'm a little higher than I wanted. With these numbers now could you make a recommendation of stem size and frame size for me?

Thanks

"I swim because that's how I get to ride my bike."

Re: Official Speed Concept Owners Thread [Carl] [ In reply to ]

Jan 15, 11 12:15

Post #1214 of 10372 (67954 views)

Thanks Carl. I agree the s-bends are rather long and we did push them back a little. I was thinking the same thing that the cable housing is pushing the grommet so that it popped out. I was able to solve the issue with the help of one of the other comments as well. I squeezed the sides and stuffed the piece in at the center using a carefully placed flat head screw driver. seemed to do the trick. Funny part is going to the bike shop the other day, every SC in there had the same problem. depending on my mood I may let them in on the secret, but it does look kind of bad on a show room floor to have every bike with this issue.

Re: Official Speed Concept Owners Thread [csukitay] [ In reply to ]

Jan 15, 11 12:55

Post #1215 of 10372 (67931 views)

Does anyone have a pair of ski bends from the 9 series for sale?

Re: Official Speed Concept Owners Thread [RFDK] [ In reply to ]

Jan 15, 11 13:01

Post #1216 of 10372 (67924 views)

I have a pair of the ski bends from the TTX 9 series for sale. They are the extensions that are sold on the Bonty XXX Bars.

Let me know if you're interested.

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Jan 15, 11 13:04

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Re: Official Speed Concept Owners Thread [RFDK] [ In reply to ]

Jan 15, 11 13:15

Post #1218 of 10372 (67911 views)

RFDK wrote:

Does anyone have a pair of ski bends from the 9 series for sale?

I will on February 10th. Not sure if you can wait that long, but if so, PM me.

Re: Official Speed Concept Owners Thread [paxfobiscum] [ In reply to ]

Jan 15, 11 14:35

Post #1219 of 10372 (67882 views)

PN 406923.

Re: Official Speed Concept Owners Thread [drewmc3656] [ In reply to ]

Jan 15, 11 14:38

Post #1220 of 10372 (67880 views)

Looks like Fabian's a new owner:

Re: Official Speed Concept Owners Thread [drewmc3656] [ In reply to ]

Jan 15, 11 16:33

Post #1221 of 10372 (67824 views)

drewmc3656 wrote:

PN 406923.

Thanks.

(Sorry Carl, I just had a brain fart and realized you sent it to me too. Any news on the brake wedge PN?)

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Re: Official Speed Concept Owners Thread [Skippy74] [ In reply to ]

Jan 15, 11 18:08

Post #1222 of 10372 (67790 views)

Thanks Skippy, work in progress, thought it would be a fun project to build up the bike myself, managed to pick up the Di2 TT upgrade kit for around $1600AUD shopping around during the Christmas online sales. Waiting on the EW-7975 internal cables, BB cover with the Di2 battery mount and front brake wedge to arrive next week. Set of Zipp 808 Tubs to finish it off at the end of the month, using the 404 clinchers with wheelcover in the meantime. Its a Small Frame and I'm using the 60/45 stem which came standard but I am switching to 50/10 (302464) to get a steeper angle once my Adamo saddle arrives. I'll throw up another pic once its done. Cheers.

Re: Official Speed Concept Owners Thread [paxfobiscum] [ In reply to ]

Jan 15, 11 18:11

Post #1223 of 10372 (67786 views)

Front wedge PN 419734
Rear wedge PN 419735

Re: Official Speed Concept Owners Thread [Speedracer1] [ In reply to ]

Jan 15, 11 18:22

Post #1224 of 10372 (67783 views)

Basebar adapter to use other aerobars for your information.

Re: Official Speed Concept Owners Thread [drewmc3656] [ In reply to ]

Jan 15, 11 18:49

Post #1225 of 10372 (67766 views)

drewmc3656 wrote:

Front wedge PN 419734
Rear wedge PN 419735

Hi D3656,

Is the rear wedge the newer one with the wider triangle base? I have the original one but Carl mentioned there is a "retrofit" for better rear brake.
Let me know.
Thanks.

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