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[hozn]

@Phatboing 81435 wrote:

I wasn’t

Not that it was an impulse “OMG look at that price purchase”, natch – I’m not rich – but I was itching for a speedylicious bike since February, and had almost narrowed it down to the Colossal, a Habanero custom, and the Rivendell Roadeo. Then I saw this for 45% off, and the decision was very abruptly made for me.

I took it out for a bit of a putz-about in the parking lot last night. It just…. goes.

That is awesome. I commute on a Habanero (stock/non-custom) cx bike and love it. And I have a chinese carbon road disc bike now and *love* it, though I expect that eventually I’ll get a custom ti frame for that purpose. In addition to the disc-brake mounts, I’d want the 44mm headtube (or tapered would be fine, I guess). I’d also revisit the Colossal, though I think the geometry isn’t quite right for me (and custom Habanero probably would be similar price-wise).

Anyway, awesome bike — I look forward to seeing it in person sometime. I love that disc brakes are coming to road bikes.

[jopamora]

@Phatboing 81435 wrote:

I wasn’t

Not that it was an impulse “OMG look at that price purchase”, natch – I’m not rich – but I was itching for a speedylicious bike since February, and had almost narrowed it down to the Colossal, a Habanero custom, and the Rivendell Roadeo. Then I saw this for 45% off, and the decision was very abruptly made for me.

I took it out for a bit of a putz-about in the parking lot last night. It just…. goes.

I am in the same mindset about the colossal 2. Need to convince the better half.

[hozn]

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New bars (Ritchey WCS Logic Curve), new brakes (TRP Spyres), new shifters (Sram Apex replacing old 105), new cables & housing, new fun reflective stickers, new bar tape. It’s practically a new bike!

Coming from BB7s, I am very impressed with these TRP brakes. The stopping power is better and delivery smoother. (And not that BB7s are at all a bad brake.)

[Phatboing]

@hozn 81450 wrote:

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New bars (Ritchey WCS Logic Curve), new brakes (TRP Spyres), new shifters (Sram Apex replacing old 105), new cables & housing, new fun reflective stickers, new bar tape. It’s practically a new bike!

Coming from BB7s, I am very impressed with these TRP brakes. The stopping power is better and delivery smoother. (And not that BB7s are at all a bad brake.)

I’ve been wondering about TRP Hy/Rds, myself – they seem pretty good, and reviews are positive, but so few stock bikes have them that it’s sad. I’m assuming that if the Spyres are good, the Hy/Rds should be too, right?

[hozn]

@Phatboing 81464 wrote:

I’ve been wondering about TRP Hy/Rds, myself – they seem pretty good, and reviews are positive, but so few stock bikes have them that it’s sad. I’m assuming that if the Spyres are good, the Hy/Rds should be too, right?

Yeah, I’m sure the Hy/Rd brakes are even better. From everything I’ve read/heard, they are. The Spyres are dual-piston, which just seems like a much smarter design than the rest. In particular, the pads should wear evenly on both sides, meaning that dialing in the pads can just be done with the barrel adjuster. So far I have found setup to be easier than the Avids. I really should have tried out the Hy/Rd for this bike; I guess I figured the Spyres were sufficient (certainly they are), simpler, and cheaper. I also am a little wary of the auto-centering pad adjustment causing rotor rub, so felt better about a system where I can control how close the pads are.

I assume that TRP road/cx disc brakes are not stock on more bikes simply due to the weight that Sram/Avid have in the industry and probably also setbacks due to Spyre brakes being recalled end of last year.

[jrenaut]

2014-04-06 16.37.00 by thetejon, on Flickr

[Dirt]

No studs on the FatFrontFixie. Spring is officially here.

[ShawnoftheDread]

Switched out the drop bars on my SS beater to give me more leverage when pulling the trail-a-bike around the neighborhood. Once I took the suicide levers off the old brake levers I was able to reuse them.

[Dirt]

Not mine, but interesting.

Stratasys 3D Printed frame. It weighs a ton, but it was interesting to see what can be done.

[americancyclo]

@ShawnoftheDread 82319 wrote:

Switched out the drop bars on my SS beater to give me more leverage when pulling the trail-a-bike around the neighborhood. Once I took the suicide levers off the old brake levers I was able to reuse them.

Glad to see that bike is getting some love!

[culimerc]

@Dirt 82635 wrote:

Not mine, but interesting.

Stratasys 3D Printed frame. It weighs a ton, but it was interesting to see what can be done.

Any particular reason why they didnt print a fork too?

[mstone]

@culimerc 82670 wrote:

Any particular reason why they didnt print a fork too?

because, physics

[Dirt]

americancyclo (Shawn) and his tandem.

[ShawnoftheDread]

Nice.

[ebubar]

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After nearly a year of test-riding and TONS of assistance from the fine folks on here, I’ve found my drop-bar roadie! Jamis Comp Quest. Steel frame, new Sora components, small upgrade to 700c x 28 Vittoria Randonneur tires, otherwise stock. Only had time for a few short 3 mile-ish trips so far, but it shifts like a dream and is butter smooth. I think i’ll be able to really cruise on my commutes down the Capital Crescent Trail now! Kudos to the fine folks at Proteus bikes for helping me with the process and the single best consumer experience i’ve ever had. Special thanks to Greenbelt who recommended I give the Jamis a try in the first place. This bike seems to fly under the radar, but its combo of speediness plus very light touring possibility is exactly what I wanted. Lighter and faster than a Volpe, but still smooth, comfy and suitable for hours in the saddle. See you on the trails!

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