Road Cycling Essentials

[platypus]

Lightweight Meilenstein Obermayers, 935g a PAIR

Yep, and on the impending Lightweight frame would probably be just about the most gorgeous bike there is.

 

[Shamrock]

Yep, and on the impending Lightweight frame would probably be just about the most gorgeous bike there is.

 

[[DOD]Asprilla]

Was just looking at that. Anyone know what the frame weight is?

In other news, I need the Rapha cyclocross jersey and scarf in my life.

http://www.bikeradar.com/road/gallery/article/new-rapha-cyclocross-clothing-eurobike-2013-38342/8

 

[chanjy]

That lightweight frame isn't that amazing tbh. Another frame made by the same suspects. Reckon something like an Rca or custom carbon would be a bit more special.

 

[Shamrock]

Frame 790g, complete build with DA9000 is 5.9KG

I quite like the Rapha Transfer jackets. Look good for off the bike.

 

[chanjy]

Was just looking at that. Anyone know what the frame weight is?

In other news, I need the Rapha cyclocross jersey and scarf in my life.

http://www.bikeradar.com/road/gallery/article/new-rapha-cyclocross-clothing-eurobike-2013-38342/8

It's on the bikeradar front page. Something like 1350g for f&f and seatpost?

 

[uniQ]

That lightweight frame isn't that amazing tbh. Another frame made by the same suspects. Reckon something like an Rca or custom carbon would be a bit more special.

^ This.

 

[[DOD]Asprilla]

It's on the bikeradar front page. Something like 1350g for f&f and seatpost?

Not on mine, it isn't, mobile or desktop.

 

[uniQ]

Article here: http://www.bikeradar.com/road/news/article/lightweight-urgestalt-road-frameset-first-look-38120/

So many nicer bikes imo (Parlee/Time)

 

[Disco Boy]

Anyone know much about Wiggle's Verenti bike range?

This seems too good to be true:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/verenti-sense-dura-ace-2013/

Been browsing a few different things as i've started thinking about upgrading from the Defy 2. This is around the top end of my budget but seems an amazing spec for the money.

10 speed dura ace means that it is the previous version (from before 2012).

The frame and forks are also fairly heavy and of unknown quantity.

 

[chanjy]

Article here: http://www.bikeradar.com/road/news/article/lightweight-urgestalt-road-frameset-first-look-38120/

So many nicer bikes imo (Parlee/Time)

Time VXR/VXRS is on my list of bikes to own before I die! Love the look of the lugged carbon frames too.

 

[uniQ]

No idea about the frame but that’s a great spec. Description says Rotor 3D but the picture is a Rotor 3DF - £385

That's worth 25% of the entire bike

 

[tedmaul]

10 speed dura ace means that it is the previous version (from before 2012).

The frame and forks are also fairly heavy and of unknown quantity.

Yeah, i was put off a bit by the integrated seat post as well. That just seems like a pain.

 

[platypus]

10 speed dura ace means that it is the previous version (from before 2012).

The frame and forks are also fairly heavy and of unknown quantity.

Sell the frame off, buy a better one.

 

[uniQ]

^ Would be better of just buying a different bike instead of doing that.

 

[uniQ]

The Factor Vis is "interesting"

 

[platypus]

Meh that steering column looks awful.

 

[uniQ]

Fine one to talk have you seen the spacer stack on your ribble?

 

[platypus]

Haha shurrup. It is finely adjusted!

Besides if I cut it I can't really adjust upwards incase, er I...grow?

 

[Disco Boy]

Talk to me about warm socks people.

I take it that merino is the material to go for. If so, which make? I'd rather not spend the earth. I also can fit quite a thick sock in my shoes.

Also, hats to go under helmets (so not super thick). Thoughts?
Something like this?: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/castelli-thermo-skully/