Only two of them, mind.

Picked up a barely used carbon frame on ebay last month and just finished putting everything together. The wheels aren't actually new either, had them for a couple of years. I've always thought I've not ridden enough bikes to appreciate the subtleties between them, but this is instantly so much better than the alloy frame I was riding previously. It's an amazing material, smooth over rough roads and bumps but noticeably stiffer when out of the saddle and putting power through the cranks.

I tend to think most American things you see on British roads look rather vulgar and out of place. Despite the paint job, I hope this tips the balance back in the other direction...

Nice wheels mate !



Paul

American huh? Where's the cup holder?

Very nice! I can only imagine what difference I'd see with that, because I just recently went from a steel frame to an alloy frame and that was a big difference (I don't ride much, and it's just around the neighborhood).


Unfortunately, that probably applies to actual Americans as well...

Holy crap that is an expensive bike!

-Skater

No kidding, what, it must go at least 11 lbs. Must be rough. Have fun, no need for a cup holder with a camel back.

Sweet looking ride.


Wheels

Cheers Mwchyn



Cup holders will definitely have to be added before going on any proper rides.



High quality steel is actually a really good material for bike frames, much better ride quality than aluminium. The disadvantages are weight and susceptibility to corrosion. Due to the low volumes of steel frames being made these days, they also tend to be more expensive than mass-produced aluminium ones.



These things are all relative, it's probably worth about the same as a decent gaming PC.



Just had it on the scales - 8kg (17.6 lbs). Just out of interest, that's about 1/3 of the weight of my decent gaming PC.

Nice..but will it run Cliffs of Dover ?

I ride daily and really need some new wheels, just have a cheapie Nitro mountain bike atm but i am saving for something half decent, my ass reminds me every day to hurry the hell up !

Nice Brun, I used to have a Focus carbon bike with the Fulcrum 5 wheels and they are very stiff and excellent wheels. With a carbon frame you can really feel the speed come out when you put the power down.

Alas, I cannot do road cycling anymore due to compacting the penile nerve which used to make everything go numb. If you have never had numbness followed by severe pins and needles in your bits, then be very grateful lol.