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[floody]

'96 Specialized M2 Pro. Theres a PYR thread somewhere. Got it from the tip shop, but needless to say apart from the lack of STI its better than the bargain basement Allez or Avanti Sprint I was thinking of snagging. Unbelievably stiff bike (so somewhat brutal ride, but thats fine with me).

 

[dr_rob]

'96 Specialized M2 Pro.

Sweet. I spot BioPace chainrings. Used to have a set myself about 15 years ago. How do you find them?

 

[floody]

They're shithouse. But I'm not quite sure whether I'll be upgrading the crankset soon so they can stay for now.

 

[a.davis12]

done!

 

[floody]

Lovely mix of modern and traditional.
Reminds me of my boss' 20 year old Vetta which rolls 11 speed Record.

 

[fletchog]

My new beasty

 

[Sir]

Azzurri Imperia

My green machine!

 

[HAKS]

My green machine!

Frame looks very similar to my Raceline. I'm guessing they came from the same factory

 

[cam-o]

My new beasty

What are the cranks? Pretty fly looking around the spider..

 

[C Dunlop]

new shimano ultegra (6700-series)

 

[craign]

you're right Craign, in thinking i've switched to lighter wheels; though the total weight might be more, the outer rotational mass is less than the stock wheels. I built the Alfine and SON hubs onto Velocity Aerohead rims, using DT Aerolite Spokes and alloy nipples.

It's ended up as the quietest, smoothest road bike I've ever ridden

Mudguards and lightweight rack are still being thought about, maybe when I think more about a long audax ride....

I run the SKS fenders all the time. They are light enough when you are running the stock wheels. Been meaning to put a rack on, have an okay one lying around, but haven't felt the need yet.

Unfortunately my chain guard came to a sad demise. My foot got caught on it clipping out...

It is a very, very smooth and comfortable ride. Just don't look at the bottom bracket when you are stomping up a hill.

 

[fletchog]

What are the cranks? Pretty fly looking around the spider..

As C Dunlop said, they are the new Ultegra compact cranks 50/34. I got the shop to change the cassette from a 12/25 to a 11/23 and this seems to be working fine.

Is bit of a jump from the small to large rings, but i'm starting to get it sussed. Going from large to small is a bit troublesome, having to drop a few cogs to save spinning my tits off, again getting it sussed. other than that the chahges are smooth and fast.

Am loving being on a light fast bike, would thoroughly recommend this bike to anyone looking at around the $4k spend on a new bike.

 

[Sir]

As C Dunlop said, they are the new Ultegra compact cranks 50/34. I got the shop to change the cassette from a 12/25 to a 11/23 and this seems to be working fine.

Is bit of a jump from the small to large rings, but i'm starting to get it sussed. Going from large to small is a bit troublesome, having to drop a few cogs to save spinning my tits off, again getting it sussed. other than that the chahges are smooth and fast.

Am loving being on a light fast bike, would thoroughly recommend this bike to anyone looking at around the $4k spend on a new bike.

I think that Shimano changed the spacing of the chainrings on the new model and this would make the shifting a little off?

 

[fletchog]

I think that Shimano changed the spacing of the chainrings on the new model and this would make the shifting a little off?

Is not the shifting speed, shifts are solid anf quick, it is the wider spread of ratios, 16 teeth between sml and lge chainrings.

I would ideally like a 36t small ring, but i dont think shimano do one that will fit the compact bolt pattern. will search other manufacturers. A 36/50t would give me the same 14t jump as a 39/53

 

[alexb618]

i had a 38 on a compact a while ago, it was an fsa chainring from memory

inner ring on a double doesnt need shift ramps/pins so you can go custom pretty easily

 

[alchemist]

My Christmas Present

Ibis Silk SL



Weight: No idea - lightish....
Fork : Easton EC90
Pedals : Crank Bros Quatro
Cranks : SRAM Force
Chain :SRAM 1090
Rear Cogs : SRAM Force 11-25
Front Derailleur : SRAM Force
Rear Derailleur : SRAM Force
Shifters :SRAM Force
Handlebar : Salsa Poco Short & Shallow
Stem :Ritchey WCS 4 axis 44
Headset :Cane Creek IS2
Brakeset :SRAM Force
Saddle :Ritchey Marathon WCS
Seatpost :Ritchey Carbon WCS
Cage : Chris King
Bartape :Salsa

New wheels still to come...

 

[Damienp]

Very nice. Very Nice indeed. I really like the black frame but the red looks shit hot too!!!

 

[hugh0147]

I built the Alfine and SON hubs onto Velocity Aerohead rims, using DT Aerolite Spokes and alloy nipples.

It's ended up as the quietest, smoothest road bike I've ever ridden

Mind me asking where you sourced the Versa shifter from?

 

[Raw Toast Man]

My new frame after I was hit by a car a few weeks ago.
Sram Force Shifters and rear mech
105 cranks and front
Easton Vista wheels.

 

[Matty_P]

Fathers Day/Chrissy/birthday pressie. Yummy.