The Cycling Thread - Page 110 - SV650.org

maviczap · 14-04-11, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fizzwheel

Been for my bike fit. The Look I was after is a good fit for me. So I have placed my order, bike shop is busy so cant build it up till next Wednesday so hoping to pick it up next week some times.

Went for 105 in the end, didnt go for carbon bars, but have gone for a wheel upgrade over what I had, dont look as bling, but match the bike better.

Cost was less than I thought and I think I might have wangled a good discount as its a 2009 frame, got just over a £1000 off the retail price.

Happy days

Cool, 105 is great. What wheels?

fizzwheel · 14-04-11, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maviczap

Cool, 105 is great. What wheels?

Mavic K10, its the latest version of the Kysrium's, They dont make the Kysrium SL's that I had on the other bike anymore apparently.

http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/tech/...-and-tyre.html

maviczap · 14-04-11, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fizzwheel

Mavic K10, its the latest version of the Kysrium's, They dont make the Kysrium SL's that I had on the other bike anymore apparently.

http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/tech/...-and-tyre.html

Money well spent, well not yours anyway

Better to have these than carbon bars, more benefit in the long term

fizzwheel · 14-04-11, 08:02 PM

Thats what I thought, cut back a bit on the groupset and leave off the carbon bits and spend the money where it'll make a difference.

Still can't believe what a cracking deal they've done for me.

maviczap · 14-04-11, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fizzwheel

Thats what I thought, cut back a bit on the groupset and leave off the carbon bits and spend the money where it'll make a difference.

Still can't believe what a cracking deal they've done for me.

Its a 2 year old frame, but in the real world does it really matter.

Only to cycling snobs with too much money

Shows you what the magins are on new frames if they can afford to knock a grand off the price

fizzwheel · 14-04-11, 08:19 PM

My thoughts exactly, I've got what I wanted and at a cracking price as well. I'm over the moon with it and I cant wait till they've built it up and I can go for a test ride on it.

Its the colour I wanted as well, unpainted carbon with white logos on it, the only other colour they could have done me a deal on was painted white / black with a gold stripe on it which looked horrid.

One of the mechanics asked me what I'd gone for. I told him and he said "nice and a proper colour as well"

maviczap · 14-04-11, 08:20 PM

Yep, that's the colour I like

Don't like white bikes (sorry LP) full stop

fizzwheel · 14-04-11, 08:23 PM

Yep, black saddle and bar tape to, no whiteness !

It was nice to be able to spec what I wanted exactly down to what make and model of saddle and what bar tape its going on it.

maviczap · 14-04-11, 08:28 PM

Saddles, hmm my biggest problem at the mo

I thought my Specialized Phenom was going to be fine, but I found it quite uncomfortable the other day. First ride out on it the other day, so it might improve.

My other Specialized Toupe is a bit better, as its got a bit more padding.

So what to go for

Fizik? Rolls?

fizzwheel · 14-04-11, 08:32 PM

Fizik, I've got one of these, its really really comfortable. definately recommend it.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/fizik-arione...m-rails-black/

14-04-11, 08:02 PM	#1094
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: The Cycling Thread Thats what I thought, cut back a bit on the groupset and leave off the carbon bits and spend the money where it'll make a difference. Still can't believe what a cracking deal they've done for me. __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

14-04-11, 08:19 PM	#1096
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: The Cycling Thread My thoughts exactly, I've got what I wanted and at a cracking price as well. I'm over the moon with it and I cant wait till they've built it up and I can go for a test ride on it. Its the colour I wanted as well, unpainted carbon with white logos on it, the only other colour they could have done me a deal on was painted white / black with a gold stripe on it which looked horrid. One of the mechanics asked me what I'd gone for. I told him and he said "nice and a proper colour as well" __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

14-04-11, 08:20 PM	#1097
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: The Cycling Thread Yep, that's the colour I like Don't like white bikes (sorry LP) full stop __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

14-04-11, 08:23 PM	#1098
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: The Cycling Thread Yep, black saddle and bar tape to, no whiteness ! It was nice to be able to spec what I wanted exactly down to what make and model of saddle and what bar tape its going on it. __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

14-04-11, 08:28 PM	#1099
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: The Cycling Thread Saddles, hmm my biggest problem at the mo I thought my Specialized Phenom was going to be fine, but I found it quite uncomfortable the other day. First ride out on it the other day, so it might improve. My other Specialized Toupe is a bit better, as its got a bit more padding. So what to go for Fizik? Rolls? __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

14-04-11, 08:32 PM	#1100
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: The Cycling Thread Fizik, I've got one of these, its really really comfortable. definately recommend it. http://www.wiggle.co.uk/fizik-arione...m-rails-black/ __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

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