Extreme Makeover Ti Edition :: Before

[Clean39T]

Just picked her up from FedEx and gave her a thorough once-over for integrity...now the fun starts...a full transformation is underway to take her from a bit of a hodge-podge pasture horse, to a full-on thoroughbred...

Lynsey R460 6Al-4V frameset, currently with Ultegra group and a 105 cassette, RS21 wheels, and Deda front end...with 23mm garden hoses...19.75lbs in that livery.

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To come?

Super Record 11 w. 5 arm UT, a new 3T LTD fork, Neutron Ultras, 3T finishing kit, and a new decal set. Still deciding on which 60mm tubs to get for race day..

The goal is to be all cleaned up and on the road by mid-month, and I'm hoping to come in under 17lbs.

Stay tuned for the big reveal [emoji41]




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[thirdgenbird]

I would skip the decals, but the rest sounds quite fantastic.

How about some king ti cages?

[Llewellyn]

Looking forward to this.....

[Clean39T]

I would skip the decals, but the rest sounds quite fantastic.

How about some king ti cages?

Decals would be the last to go on, so we'll see when I get closer. I'm thinking 3T glossy carbon cages to match the fork and the gloss of the SR cranks, etc. I may go with Bullet Ultra 50s instead of tubs also - or maybe in addition to.. The bike came with a second set-back Lynskey post that's bare and I'll likely use that if I can get enough insertion.

[thirdgenbird]

I can get behind the 3t cages but I would lean to ti, especially if you go with the ti post.

[AJosiahK]

Yes yes and yes

Looking forward to this for ya

Decals could stay or go, I do like the raw look however.

[weisan]

Does the rider get a "makeover" too?

:D

[doomridesout]

IMO swap the wheels for something sexier and you're there, but more power to ya.

[Clean39T]

Does the rider get a "makeover" too?



:D



Been working on that. Completed TrainerRoad Sweet Spot Base Mid-Volume I and High-Volume II, now into Sustained Build High-Volume. Not seeing big increases, but I'm definitely stronger coming out of the winter than usual.


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[ergott]

Why the fork swap?

Is the replacement fork a good match rake and length wise?

[Clean39T]

I can get behind the 3t cages but I would lean to ti, especially if you go with the ti post.



I see your point. Still deciding about Ti vs Carbon on the post.

Any thoughts on Ti stems? Bad idea?


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[weisan]

Been working on that. Completed TrainerRoad Sweet Spot Base Mid-Volume I and High-Volume II, now into Sustained Build High-Volume. Not seeing big increases, but I'm definitely stronger coming out of the winter than usual.


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Good job!

[ergott]

I see your point. Still deciding about Ti vs Carbon on the post.

Any thoughts on Ti stems? Bad idea?


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Bars and stems should be aluminium. Always. Except if they're carbon.

:beer:

[Clean39T]

Kept the Lynskey


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[mktng]

i expect magic

[bluesea]

Personally never been into the aesthetic of plain ti SP/stem/cages on a plain ti frame. Unless of course I wanted the Blueman look for my road frame, which has an appeal which tends to blur out line, flow, contrast.

Now take those same ti components and put them with a Serotta 3/4 paint w/ ti rear triangle, or the same on a Tom Kellogg with masked out ti frame logos...

[thirdgenbird]

I see your point. Still deciding about Ti vs Carbon on the post.

Any thoughts on Ti stems? Bad idea?


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I would be tempted to go with a titanium stem but I've never used one so take that for what it's worth. I just love the ti frame, post, stem, cages look.

[Bling]

Wow, clean looking frame!

I think it needs a post with a little setback, hopefully that suits your position!

[Clean39T]

Wow, clean looking frame!



I think it needs a post with a little setback, hopefully that suits your position!



Yes, I need setback - it came with a second one that is ~25mm, but I'm concerned about insertion - it's only a 300mm post.


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[ColonelJLloyd]

I would be tempted to go with a titanium stem but I've never used one so take that for what it's worth. I just love the ti frame, post, stem, cages look.

I'm curious why Ergott implies one shouldn't use a titanium stem. Flex?

I've used a 100mm 31.8 and found it nice. I used it simply for the matchy match of titanium frame and seat post.

[ergott]

I'm curious why Ergott implies one shouldn't use a titanium stem. Flex?

I've used a 100mm 31.8 and found it nice. I used it simply for the matchy match of titanium frame and seat post.

Ti stems tend to cost a lot more and there's nothing wrong with a good old aluminium stem. I'm only half serious. If you don't mind the extra cost they're fine.

[bironi]

I'd bag the decals also. A riding buddy has a Lynskey and the decals do nothing for me. I purchased a Moots new and had them leave off the decals. I had Spectrum Powder Works do all but the rear in orange powder. Glad I never put on their decals. I did mount the head badge.

[jumphigher]

I'd bag the decals also. A riding buddy has a Lynskey and the decals do nothing for me. I purchased a Moots new and had them leave off the decals. I had Spectrum Powder Works do all but the rear in orange powder. Glad I never put on their decals. I did mount the head badge.

I'd dump the decals as well, especially on a Ti frame. In fact wish I could get rid of the decals on my bikes with the wave of my hand. And all the logos, too..

[mktng]

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Go all raw ti.

I proudly rock all ti. With full decals. Post/stem/frame haha.

[Jeff N.]

Just picked her up from FedEx and gave her a thorough once-over for integrity...now the fun starts...a full transformation is underway to take her from a bit of a hodge-podge pasture horse, to a full-on thoroughbred...

Lynsey R460 6Al-4V frameset, currently with Ultegra group and a 105 cassette, RS21 wheels, and Deda front end...with 23mm garden hoses...19.75lbs in that livery.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170303/de83383b5cd757788764da44e8154ea2.jpg

To come?

Super Record 11 w. 5 arm UT, a new 3T LTD fork, Neutron Ultras, 3T finishing kit, and a new decal set. Still deciding on which 60mm tubs to get for race day..

The goal is to be all cleaned up and on the road by mid-month, and I'm hoping to come in under 17lbs.

Stay tuned for the big reveal [emoji41]




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Send the frame to Lynskey and have the logos bead blasted.

[Clean39T]

Started pulling off some bits that sold - that seat weighs ~350g! Makes me feel better about being able to get it in the 16lb range once built properly..

[Clean39T]

Go all raw ti.

I proudly rock all ti. With full decals. Post/stem/frame haha.

Great looking bike - I agree that Moots totally work with the full Ti treatment..

[Clean39T]

Took it out to ride an unsanctioned GPS-based hillclimb TT today. I forgot how large-tubed frames transmit noise, but other than that, it felt pretty dang good - even with the garden-hose tires, crap wheels, and no bar tape :eek: Even PR'd a circus climb up the steepest road in Portland (not the TT course unfortunately) - in the wet and with a couple spin-outs :beer:.

[bironi]

NW Brynwood Lane? With that gearing? Is it a compact crank? Impressive indeed. I could not keep my front wheel on the road.

[Clean39T]

NW Brynwood Lane? With that gearing? Is it a compact crank? Impressive indeed. I could not keep my front wheel on the road.



Yep. 52/36 and 11/32 (I think). It's a beast - for those who aren't in Portland, it's ~0.3mi, ~300ft gain, avg. 18% w some high 20s. KOM is 2:01 - mine was 5:18 including three spinout restarts.


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[kookmyers]

Damn, I should have bought that straight post from you. I debated too long!

Lovely bike.

[Masaoshiro]

so dope. Build is soliddd

[Clean39T]

Demolition day!

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[Cicli]

It always makes me kringe when people clamp on a tube.

[Clean39T]

It always makes me kringe when people clamp on a tube.



Sliding clamp just to hold it up [emoji41][emoji106] - but I hear ya..


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[Clean39T]

Yep. 52/36 and 11/32 (I think). It's a beast - for those who aren't in Portland, it's ~0.3mi, ~300ft gain, avg. 18% w some high 20s. KOM is 2:01 - mine was 5:18 including three spinout restarts.


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I checked and it was a 28T in the back. I should be able to motor up it in the 34/29 Record I'll have under me shortly.