bloaker
Sincerely A Dick
- Nov 14, 2011
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I'd been on conti 4000 for some time, then more or less switched to gators (some 4-seasons, too). Never tried the 5000s. The gatorskins have worn long enough that I guess I kind of got behind the recent market. If the bonty R3s have enough juju to induce spring weather, they'll be worth it.As for Gatorskins, I'm a diehard fan for training. The longest wearing and puncture resistant tyre in my experience. You can literally go for years without a puncture.
That is the Ibis Ripmo.All those d-link bikes look so similar, thought I was looking at an Ibis.
AFAIK the 5000s are better in every respect than the 4000s, except that they are harder to put on if you want a tubeless setup. They marry very good rolling resistance with good puncture protection, and are probably the goldilocks tires. A Schwalbe Marathon is more puncture resistent, but very slow. There are faster tires, although not enough to matter unless you are racing TTs. Some are more supple (Vittorias come to mind). And others offer similar performance. But you definitely can't go wrong with them.I'd been on conti 4000 for some time, then more or less switched to gators (some 4-seasons, too). Never tried the 5000s. The gatorskins have worn long enough that I guess I kind of got behind the recent market. If the bonty R3s have enough juju to induce spring weather, they'll be worth it.
shit I'm good.That is the Ibis Ripmo.
My santa cruz!shit I'm good.
thank you for affirming my greatness.
You are going to be a smiling demon!
What did you let go?
Nerd !shit I'm good.
thank you for affirming my greatness.
You are going to be a smiling demon!
What did you let go?
It run on the inside of the chsin ring. You can barely see it when assembled. Plenty clear of moving bitswhat's with the RD cable on that bike @bloaker ? it exits the chainstay, and is then to enter the downtube? is it not risky to have it around the chain and chainring like that?
It's well below any chainrings and the housing is short and stiff enough not to go anywhere it shouldn't. It works well.what's with the RD cable on that bike @bloaker ? it exits the chainstay, and is then to enter the downtube? is it not risky to have it around the chain and chainring like that?
Nice looking bike. Plenty aero!Since y'all do show and tell on the bikes you ordered, here's mine:
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(gray = carbon with clear coat)
3T Strada L frame in my favorite color of them all, RTP
3T carbon cockpit
3T C45 Discus deep section carbon wheels
SRAM Force eTap
SRAM Force eTap Wide rear derailleur
10-36 cassette
tires set up tubeless
Oh, and I got another cassette and an XDR driver for my indoor trainer, too, because, you know, standards.
It looks like I will have to wait three months, perhaps a tad more. That's why the frame is RTP, there wasn't one in the usual color that comes with the Force eTap model (red), so my LBS sourced a ready-to-paint frame for me (at no extra cost) and they will paint it for me (for only ¥25,000). It took my brain about 1 minute (no joke) to come up with a yellow & carbon paint job (carbon means clear coat only). I sent a photoshop mockup to the shop a few minutes later. In case they will receive the new, revised sticker set from 3T I already have another design ready for them.
The only thing I am undecided on is the saddle — for lack of trying it. In the "worst" case I'll continue to use my current saddle.
Basically, this is the dream bike I have been configuring for two years now. So I did the responsible thing: I saved up until I had enough (technically I am missing one month's worth of savings, but that was priced in with the wait) and then pulled the trigger. It felt really good having the maturity and patience of waiting rather than raiding the savings account. Typically, I wouldn't have spent that much money on something, but I'm turning 40 next month and I haven't bought a new bike in 8.5 years. When rocket (ship) (her nick name, decided on over two years ago) is here, I'll put up my current road bike for sale here.
Framw shipped today, so maybe 3 weeks before it sees dirt.It's well below any chainrings and the housing is short and stiff enough not to go anywhere it shouldn't. It works well.
When are you assembling this Bloaker?