Finally got my bonus check from Hartford, so I paid for the Cervelo R3 frame today. I also stripped parts of the Tommaso to finish the build, for now. I took the bottom Bracket (F1 ceramic), an Ultegra Sl compact crank, Ultegra SL Shifters, and the Dura Ace 7900 Rear Derailleur. That means I still need to purchase Dura Ace 7900 Crank, Shifter, and brakes as well as a new chain. Most likely will have these by the first of the year. For now I am also going to put on regular black bar tape, and generic cables until the new parts come, and then will change to white Deda Tape and Gore Teflon Cables.
Keith, the owner of Cycling Concepts, was there today, and he has been great about extending the payment timeframe, and holding the frame for me. I am excited about a great Winter Training season, and a great new year on the bike! If year 2 goes as well as year 1, 2011 should be mean some more gains in speed and distance...I hope!
Tomorrow begins the build up! Cannot wait. Have all the old parts cleaned and lubed ready to go. Now I just have to show some patience! Tic Toc!
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Sunday, October 24, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Into Mass...
Yesterday afternoon, right after work, I road the Farmington Canal Trail up to Mass from Avon, about 28 miles or so. Before the ride I had to adjust the seat AGAIN! Might need a new style of seat post...this 3T doesn't seam to hold my weight. Really a great ride, for a trail. I much prefer the road, but this ride was nice after the hard ride with Tom on Sunday. A bit longer, and more aerobic base building. I left the Open Pro's on for the end of the season, knowing that my new bike will require my Dura Ace wheels. They were great on the flats, and the Ultegra Hubs spun nicely, but were noticeably harder to maintain a spin or cadence over time. That is another great summer ride, with most of the ride being in tree cover. I tried to concentrate on proper posture and pedal stroke, when I remembered. It is getting easier to hold positions as I get stronger in the core from Cynergy Class. Bring me back again to Cynergy tonight.
After riding I went to a Tai Restaurant for dinner, and had noddles and crispy chicken...Not impressed. Probably will not be back there, but who knows.
Following dinner I went to Harbour Freight to get a 1/4 to 3/8 female to male adapter for my torque wrench so I can build my bike when it comes. My brother Nick would never leave this place. I bought a new Allen Socket Set in Metric, the converter, a set of Pen Magnets, and a Hand Blower for cleaning between brakes, derailleurs, bottom bracket, and crank. It all cost 20 bucks, total. I will be back, as they were closing when I left, and could have spent hours looking around.
Tonight I am going to go to Spin and Cynergy classes. I am going to class CC to see if Dan, Dave or Saunder are going to attend, as I have gotten them free passes to try it out. I am hoping this will convince them that we need Monday Night workouts at RH.
Nick is excited about building his bike, about like I was my first time through. It gets addictive. Love doing the research myself, so actually completing the bike is somewhat of a let down. So this time I have left parts to replace so I can upgrade and continue the fun.
After riding I went to a Tai Restaurant for dinner, and had noddles and crispy chicken...Not impressed. Probably will not be back there, but who knows.
Following dinner I went to Harbour Freight to get a 1/4 to 3/8 female to male adapter for my torque wrench so I can build my bike when it comes. My brother Nick would never leave this place. I bought a new Allen Socket Set in Metric, the converter, a set of Pen Magnets, and a Hand Blower for cleaning between brakes, derailleurs, bottom bracket, and crank. It all cost 20 bucks, total. I will be back, as they were closing when I left, and could have spent hours looking around.
Tonight I am going to go to Spin and Cynergy classes. I am going to class CC to see if Dan, Dave or Saunder are going to attend, as I have gotten them free passes to try it out. I am hoping this will convince them that we need Monday Night workouts at RH.
Nick is excited about building his bike, about like I was my first time through. It gets addictive. Love doing the research myself, so actually completing the bike is somewhat of a let down. So this time I have left parts to replace so I can upgrade and continue the fun.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Parts and Workout.
Well I didn't quite get to ride two rides, but went to the extra cynergy class, and then road about 18 with another member from the class. We did my 2 shops ride and stopped by to visit my frame,,,again. The wind was tough today, but felt strong on the hills. Really pushed the last 6 miles back to HealthTrax. By then my legs were rubber, so I sent Nick a text saying I was out for the afternoon ride.
Bought a new front derraellier, a 7900 Dura Ace Braze On model that fits the new frame. I have a 7900 but it is a clamp on model, that would not work with the Cervelo. Only 89 bucks with free shipping, so no biggy. Also bought new handlebars, 3T Ergo Pro. NICE!
Got home and am making Diablo Sause with Garlic Chicken Sausage...Nice! Have to put the pasta in the water...Ciao.
Bought a new front derraellier, a 7900 Dura Ace Braze On model that fits the new frame. I have a 7900 but it is a clamp on model, that would not work with the Cervelo. Only 89 bucks with free shipping, so no biggy. Also bought new handlebars, 3T Ergo Pro. NICE!
Got home and am making Diablo Sause with Garlic Chicken Sausage...Nice! Have to put the pasta in the water...Ciao.
New Bike Build and possibly two rides today...NICE!
Yesterday was so windy I went to spin class at the gym. Great workout, and a different one, very good for the body. Also lifted on circuit and a bit of abs. In class, my Cynergy mait, Tom, said he wanted to go for a ride today after a special Breast Cancer awareness Class at HealthTrax at 9:30, so I am going to take him on my two shops ride. Then at 3pm I will be going out to my brothers to ride the hills of Marlborough, again. Although I do not like hills, not even a little, I really enjoy riding with Nick, so there is a trade-off. We have a lot to talk about today, new frames, what saddle, handlebars, brakes...and so on. Should be fun, if not tiring.
Just a peak at my frame.
With mostly Dura Ace parts this should make me real fast!...:) "The bike does not make the rider", too bad.
Bought a pair of stainless steel SpeedPlay Zero Pedals, a 3T handlebar shallow reach, and will buy the 3T stem to go with it, once I know the proper length to order. Also, have to purchase a bottom bracket, and brakes. Right now I am looking at the 6750 Ultegra Crank, and 6600g brakes, but could be swayed toward dura ace in both spots given the RIGHT Price. Will most likely switch them out over time. Have an offer on a pair of 6600 brakes and 6750 crank so we will see what we will see. Having a great time shopping and researching though.
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| CERVELO R3 2010 Frameset - NICE! |
With mostly Dura Ace parts this should make me real fast!...:) "The bike does not make the rider", too bad.
Bought a pair of stainless steel SpeedPlay Zero Pedals, a 3T handlebar shallow reach, and will buy the 3T stem to go with it, once I know the proper length to order. Also, have to purchase a bottom bracket, and brakes. Right now I am looking at the 6750 Ultegra Crank, and 6600g brakes, but could be swayed toward dura ace in both spots given the RIGHT Price. Will most likely switch them out over time. Have an offer on a pair of 6600 brakes and 6750 crank so we will see what we will see. Having a great time shopping and researching though.
Friday, October 15, 2010
New Cervelo R3 Weighin' in at 900 grams or less....
After work, I went over to Cycling Concepts in Rocky Hill to visit Dave, Dan and Saunder and of course my new Cervelo r3 frame. After a chat about what pedals, cables and housing colors choice to match the frameset, we decided to weigh the frame. Without the Fork and headset, but with the seat collar, hanger, 2 zip ties, and the chain stay guard the R3 weight was exactly 2 lbs. For you in the KG crowd that would be 0.907409 Kilograms or 907 grams. According to Cervelo it should weight about 867 grams, but that is without the seat collar, hanger, 2 zip ties, and the chain stay guard. It was hanging in the back still in its foam wrapper, so Dan handed it to me, and I wasn't sure there was a frame under it. Then we took the foam off, along with some plastic tube end covers and weighed it. Wow, light is not the word for this frame. The fork weight somewhere in the 350 gram range, and is a 3T. Headset will have to be added, along all the other dura ace parts. By the end, it should be around 15lbs. NICE!
I also order some stainless Zero Pedals by Speedplay in red at +1/2 inch, along with Poly Cable. I still have to order the headset, like the cane creek that's on my Tommaso, but who know. A bit of research is needed. Along with new brakes, and handlebars I need a new stem to match the 3T seatpost. Will keep my WCS on it for now, but will make the change to both 3T stem and handlebars when the money situation is right.
I am excited for the new riding season.
I also order some stainless Zero Pedals by Speedplay in red at +1/2 inch, along with Poly Cable. I still have to order the headset, like the cane creek that's on my Tommaso, but who know. A bit of research is needed. Along with new brakes, and handlebars I need a new stem to match the 3T seatpost. Will keep my WCS on it for now, but will make the change to both 3T stem and handlebars when the money situation is right.
I am excited for the new riding season.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Dan is the Man...New Frameset...Cervelo R3 2010
Dan is the Man!
Went into the RH shop yesterday because my saddle slipped back AGAIN and needed the seat to bar center line measurement. We also put on a new Fizik Alliante saddle (same one I had). I have been doing research on what bike frame to buy this winter to replace my tinger. So I asked Dan if I could try the R3. He set me up on the R3 SL in the shop, mentioned I might want to wait for Novembers new R3 release. Then we decided to try the r3 2010 just for comparison. Put my pedals on with the extenders, adjust saddle height and reach and off I went.
Wow! I have tried many bikes over the past 2 weeks in search of the best frame for the 2011 season. I ridden the Scott CR-1, the Look 566, the Specialized Roubeux, and the Trek 5.2. Hands down the R3 is the best ride.
Of course the R3 had SRAM Red groupo on it. So figuring out the double tap was tricky at first. But what a difference from the 105's or Ultegra I was testing. I did not care for the Fulcrum wheels though, sorry.
After the ride, just as a matter of course, Dan told me their was a 54 R3 frame in the back, and would give me a great deal...SOLD!
My 2010 frame will be a CERVELO R3...Dan is the Man!
Coupled with my Dura Ace 7900 groupo and wheelset it will be smooth sailing in 2011.
Went into the RH shop yesterday because my saddle slipped back AGAIN and needed the seat to bar center line measurement. We also put on a new Fizik Alliante saddle (same one I had). I have been doing research on what bike frame to buy this winter to replace my tinger. So I asked Dan if I could try the R3. He set me up on the R3 SL in the shop, mentioned I might want to wait for Novembers new R3 release. Then we decided to try the r3 2010 just for comparison. Put my pedals on with the extenders, adjust saddle height and reach and off I went.
Wow! I have tried many bikes over the past 2 weeks in search of the best frame for the 2011 season. I ridden the Scott CR-1, the Look 566, the Specialized Roubeux, and the Trek 5.2. Hands down the R3 is the best ride.
Of course the R3 had SRAM Red groupo on it. So figuring out the double tap was tricky at first. But what a difference from the 105's or Ultegra I was testing. I did not care for the Fulcrum wheels though, sorry.
After the ride, just as a matter of course, Dan told me their was a 54 R3 frame in the back, and would give me a great deal...SOLD!
My 2010 frame will be a CERVELO R3...Dan is the Man!
Coupled with my Dura Ace 7900 groupo and wheelset it will be smooth sailing in 2011.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
2nd group ride...Meriden Mountain...CC-RH..
Oh man...
Road out in RH group with CC last night...B. Went to Meriden Mountain, without the mountain for me. Tough, we were pushing 17 mph most of the way up hill going out...Man my lungs were burning. When we got to the break off point in the route, I went right to get home faster, and road by myself, I could not take that pace anymore. After a bit of recovery, I got back in a grove and made it home fine without being caught. My Garmin's battery was low and went out in the middle of the ride, no data. It also woould not give me my routes, weird. This morning I reinstalled software, and maps...Hope it worked. One of the hardest rides of the year for me. Most hills I felt great on, except the one going from the Berlin Bike Shop out to MM. Too steep for me to maintain any pace.
I need another winter of training to be able to handle the B group pace and maybe another 20 lbs or so. This will come with time and DIET! I want to take my time though, as trying to loose too much to quick will lead to muscle loss, not good. The thing is, I do not need to ride with a group to enjoy cycling. I guess I am a LONG WOLF. I enjoy the ride at my own pace, out on the road by myself, as I always have and did. Some people love the challenge of being pushed by others, not me. I guess my days of ultra competitiveness are behind me. Although I did not enjoy the slow pace of Tuesday night's ride either....I need a C+ or B- group maybe....Just need to get stronger on the hills...
As the season is getting short, my dream of having a new wheel set is being pushed back to this fall, or next spring. I want to have it for the winter session to get the hubs ready for the road over the course of winter training. I am looking at the Dura Ace 7850 sl or cl clincher rims. I always have had dura ace, and want them badly. Not that they will make all that much difference, as my wheels roll incredible now, but are very heavy, being 36 spoke wheels. They could make a difference on the hills, but not enough to offsett my weight, which is the main goal here. You know when you just want something, and no matter what anyone says you are going to have that thing...I want them...badly!
"getting better all the time" (Beatles)
Road out in RH group with CC last night...B. Went to Meriden Mountain, without the mountain for me. Tough, we were pushing 17 mph most of the way up hill going out...Man my lungs were burning. When we got to the break off point in the route, I went right to get home faster, and road by myself, I could not take that pace anymore. After a bit of recovery, I got back in a grove and made it home fine without being caught. My Garmin's battery was low and went out in the middle of the ride, no data. It also woould not give me my routes, weird. This morning I reinstalled software, and maps...Hope it worked. One of the hardest rides of the year for me. Most hills I felt great on, except the one going from the Berlin Bike Shop out to MM. Too steep for me to maintain any pace.
I need another winter of training to be able to handle the B group pace and maybe another 20 lbs or so. This will come with time and DIET! I want to take my time though, as trying to loose too much to quick will lead to muscle loss, not good. The thing is, I do not need to ride with a group to enjoy cycling. I guess I am a LONG WOLF. I enjoy the ride at my own pace, out on the road by myself, as I always have and did. Some people love the challenge of being pushed by others, not me. I guess my days of ultra competitiveness are behind me. Although I did not enjoy the slow pace of Tuesday night's ride either....I need a C+ or B- group maybe....Just need to get stronger on the hills...
As the season is getting short, my dream of having a new wheel set is being pushed back to this fall, or next spring. I want to have it for the winter session to get the hubs ready for the road over the course of winter training. I am looking at the Dura Ace 7850 sl or cl clincher rims. I always have had dura ace, and want them badly. Not that they will make all that much difference, as my wheels roll incredible now, but are very heavy, being 36 spoke wheels. They could make a difference on the hills, but not enough to offsett my weight, which is the main goal here. You know when you just want something, and no matter what anyone says you are going to have that thing...I want them...badly!
"getting better all the time" (Beatles)
Friday, June 4, 2010
Recalculated Bike Build Spreadsheet
I recalculated the Tommaso bike build spreadsheet to reflect all changes made since the original build and found that total weight had been reduced to 16.35 lbs. NICE!
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