Dumb thread of the day: help me outfit my Allez

[christian]

I bought a used Allez E5. It was silly cheap, has a terrible color scheme, and seems like a fun toy.

Help me accessorize it, ok?

Here's what it looks like:
http://www.baikbike.com/wp-content/uploads/7020-41_ALL_E5-Frmset-OSBB_Wht-Red-Blk1.jpg

Here are the known particulars:
Shifters: Campagnolo Record 10
Brakes: Campagnolo Chorus 11 skeleton (silver)
Derailleurs: Campagnolo Chorus r.d. and Centaur f.d.
Crank: S-Works Carbon
Wheels: Campagnolo Record with Ambrosio Nemesis (Conti Comp 25mm)
Bars: 3TTT Rotundo Pro 42cm
Stem: 3TTT Arx Pro 130mm
Seat: Regal (probably white perforated, or a black "Racing Team" replica)

Here's what I need help with:
Post: ??? (have a black Miche Supertype, but probably going for something 3TTT)
Cages: Tacx Tao? Arundel Mandible in white? What's a weird modern cage?
Housing color: white? black?
Bar tape: White perf'ed Fizik? The dual-colored stuff in white/red?

[christian]

Alternately, should I swap my NOS Centaur silver 10sp levers for a set of Veloce 2010 new-shape, multi-shift 10sp levers?

[Louis]

I'd try red bar tape.

[Puget Pounder]

Between older Centaur and newer Veloce (new shape), I'd probably go with the Veloce. Not much difference between the 2 groups and with trickle down over the years, the Veloce is probably better.

Maybe a red/white Dorico post?

Black housing, to contrast better with a mostly white frame. White fizik tape and a white saddle.

For cages, why not go specialized? These rib cages are awesome:

http://www.mountainbiker.at/media/images/popup/4301ribcage2.jpg

Looks like a fun build!

[veggieburger]

Solid red bar tape on one side, solid black on the other.

[DRZRM]

I think I have one of these 27.2 Dedas NIB seatposts sitting around in the basement. If you need that size, it would match your frame nicely (white, red, black). I grabbed two on sale but only used one. Let me know if you want it, I'll let it go for a good price.

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f302/drzrm/2012-11-15134148.jpg

[christian]

Cool. Thanks!

White/Red rib cage it is. Cheap and matchy-matchy!
Going to go with white tape. All my other bikes have it. Also, it's 33% more pro.

[Louis]

Going to go with white tape. All my other bikes have it.

Being stuck in a rut is a sign of old age... ;)

[slidey]

My go-to bottle cage is the Arundel mandible. I've tried the Tacx Tao as well, but I tried it after the Mandible...so yeah, it only ever saw one ride before I sold it to a team mate.

[AngryScientist]

wow, you've really fallen off that "one bike" wagon pretty hard this year huh?

please no colored bar tape. white, white, white.

[JonB]

BTW, its a really good aluminum frame.

http://forums.roadbikereview.com/specialized/2012-allez-osbb-sram-force-58cm-275965.html

[oliver1850]

If you have NOS silver Centaur levers, you should keep them in the box.

[shovelhd]

3T Dorico Team seatpost. Black with red stripe.

[biker72]

BTW, its a really good aluminum frame.


I like mine too....:)
Campy 10 speed.

[Fishbike]

Good call resisting the Fizik red and white tape. Looks okay but no fun to wrap (ripped mine -- had to glue it together -- and very lumpy). Bike will look good with what you picked.

[christian]

Final decision:

Shifters: Campy Record 10
Post: 3TTT Dorico Pro
Cages: Red/White Specialized Rib Cage
Housing color: Black housing (otherwise it's just too matchy-matchy)
Bar tape: White perf'ed Fizik

And I think I'm getting a Zoncolan. Just to try something different.

[christian]

BTW, its a really good aluminum frame.

http://forums.roadbikereview.com/specialized/2012-allez-osbb-sram-force-58cm-275965.html

Jon that looks really good. Looking forward to getting it built up now!

[cp43]

If you're not 100% set on all white tape, maybe think about the Fizik dual tape, you can get it in mostly white, with a bit of red. Or, at least, I've found pics of it in white/red, but no where that's actually selling it.

http://www.excelsports.com/image200/Fizik%20Dual%20Handlebar%20Tape.jpg

Available in other colors: Here. (http://www.excelsports.com/main.asp?page=8&description=Dual+Handlebar+Tape&vendorCode=FIZIK&major=1&minor=32)

It'll look good either way,

Chris

[eippo1]

Should be a nice build. I have a 2005 Sworks E5 with an Easton fork and I've been meaning to compare it head to head with one of the new E5's, but I just haven't had the chance. I'm sure it would be stiffer up front with the new ones, but that E5 just makes for a great ride. Enjoy yours.

[EDS]

I bought a used Allez E5. It was silly cheap, has a terrible color scheme, and seems like a fun toy.

Help me accessorize it, ok?

Here's what it looks like:
http://www.baikbike.com/wp-content/uploads/7020-41_ALL_E5-Frmset-OSBB_Wht-Red-Blk1.jpg

Here are the known particulars:
Shifters: Campagnolo Record 10
Brakes: Campagnolo Chorus 11 skeleton (silver)
Derailleurs: Campagnolo Chorus r.d. and Centaur f.d.
Crank: S-Works Carbon
Wheels: Campagnolo Record with Ambrosio Nemesis (Conti Comp 25mm)
Bars: 3TTT Rotundo Pro 42cm
Stem: 3TTT Arx Pro 130mm
Seat: Regal (probably white perforated, or a black "Racing Team" replica)

Here's what I need help with:
Post: ??? (have a black Miche Supertype, but probably going for something 3TTT)
Cages: Tacx Tao? Arundel Mandible in white? What's a weird modern cage?
Housing color: white? black?
Bar tape: White perf'ed Fizik? The dual-colored stuff in white/red?

White tape, white saddle:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/danchabanov/7597199636/in/set-72157631083929418/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/danchabanov/7597199636/in/set-72157631083929418/

[bikerboy337]

Think that will look great and actually be a really nice bike for you... Enjoy!


QUOTE=christian;1251019]Final decision:

Shifters: Campy Record 10
Post: 3TTT Dorico Pro
Cages: Red/White Specialized Rib Cage
Housing color: Black housing (otherwise it's just too matchy-matchy)
Bar tape: White perf'ed Fizik

And I think I'm getting a Zoncolan. Just to try something different.[/QUOTE]

[gavingould]

i'd probably go with white housing and white Lizardskins tape. Fizik regular microtex is fine, but i didn't like the Dual stuff when i had it on my cross bike. the soft-touch suede-feelin' stuff is kind of fun, but i don't think it comes in white.

[christian]

Thanks for all the input! I genuinely appreciate it.

[Louis]

Thanks for all the input! I genuinely appreciate it.

Christian, is this a euphemism for "OK, you can shut up now, I've heard enough and have made up my mind." ?

JK

Louis

[christian]

No, more like, "Thank God I have internet friends who are just as obsessive as I am about this stuff so I don't have to subject my wife, friends, children and co-workers to these petty obsessions."

[Louis]

Speaking of obsessing over details, I think white bar tape would be good, but white tape with red thread would be even better. :)

[ctcyclistbob]

I'd try red bar tape.

Agreed on the red bar tape, will really make the red highlights on the frame pop. You'll have one unique bike and it will look great.

[jmoore]

3T Dorico = agreed
red housing
red Hudz

White saddle and tape. Saddle and tape should always match.

[Louis]

Saddle and tape should always match.

Always? What if the saddle is black? In that case, I think some flexibility is OK on the tape to allow you to match a highlight on the frame.

[fiamme red]

This saddle would look good:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-FIZIK-ALIANTE-S-TWIN-FLEX-SADDLE-white-and-red-/221160221681?pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item337e2d2bf1#ht_44wt_1399

[rice rocket]

White/red Dorico?

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/NEW-3T-Dorico-Team-Carbon-Seatpost-27-2-x-280mm-25mm-Setback-White-Red-/00/s/NjAwWDYwMA==/$(KGrHqF,!rMFB6nUCrU6BQmVtwfT2w~~60_12.JPG

[jmoore]

Always? What if the saddle is black? In that case, I think some flexibility is OK on the tape to allow you to match a highlight on the frame.

yes, always. IMO. ymmv

[shovelhd]

Dorico Pro/Team/LTD = setback
Doric Pro/Team/LTD = zero setback