2014 Cervélo S3

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stephenjwhan
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by stephenjwhan

Here's my ride for the 2015 season:

2014 Cervélo S3 54cm Frameset

- 3T Stealth Ergonova Team 42cm
- 3T Stealth ARX Team 110mm
- Cervélo Carbon Aero Seatpost
- Fizik Kurve Chameleon Saddle
- 2012/13 SRAM Red Groupset
- Rotor 3DF 172.5 Crankset
- Rotor PF30 BB
- LOOK Keo Max 2 Carbon
- 56mm (27mm Wide) Carbon Tubular Rims
- Novatec A291SL/F482SL Hubs w/ Sapim CX-Ray Spokes
- Continental Competition 25mm Tubular Tires
- Lizard Skin DSP 1.8mm Bar Tape
- Arundel Mandible Oil Slick Cages x 2
- K-EDGE Garmin Mount
- Garmin Edge 500

Weight - 15.4 lbs or 6,985g w/ K-EDGE mount and Bottle Cages

Used to ride a Cervélo S5 Team, but switched to the R5 VWD due to the better stiffness and overall ride quality. However, the S3 seemed like a perfect blend of the aero benefits of the S5 and the ride quality of the R5. I've only been on a couple of rides, still pretty cold in Toronto, and its about a pound heavier than my previous R5, but so far its been as advertised.

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7ducati
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by 7ducati

Beautiful, love it!
2017 Cervélo S3
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newforker
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by newforker

Nice build!

How do you like the wheels? Any issues with trueness? the hubs?

wrenegade
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by wrenegade

Fantastic looking bike!

burglarboycie
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by burglarboycie

newforker wrote:Nice build!

How do you like the wheels? Any issues with trueness? the hubs?


+1 on this. I am looking to get the same hubs on a wheel build in the future so would love to know how you are getting on with them. Do they have a loud freehub?
Bike looks stunning by the way, there's nothing I would change on it.
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stephenjwhan
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by stephenjwhan

@newforker @burglarboycie

I've had these wheels for about half a season and no problems with them so far. The rims are definitely much better in the cross winds than the pair of standard V-shape 50mm tubulars I've had in the past. There can be a tiny bit of brake rub when out of the saddle, but you'll get that from most deep carbon wheels. The hubs have been great - no issues with them so far. As for the noise of the freewheel, its moderate. Not too loud, not too quiet. I do however prefer a louder freewheel so take that as you will. Honestly, for the price I paid, which was about $460 USD shipped (no taxes or duties on delivery), I don't think you can beat the value. Hope that helps !

Thanks for the comments ! Thinking of making a few changes ... Waiting on a good deal for Fizik Aliante and possibly some aero road bars ...

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FIJIGabe
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by FIJIGabe

Simple, no non-sense, nothing terribly exotic. Nicely done, sir. Enjoy riding it!

Monkeyboy3333
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by Monkeyboy3333

@stephenjwhan , can I ask where you ordered the wheels from? fancy some for my Cervelo s2 this summer.....

stephenjwhan
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by stephenjwhan

@Monkeyboy3333 - I ordered them from Rae at carboncycles@163.com Not sure if that's still the contact or email but give them a try. They have an eBay store but direct contact got me exactly what I wanted and a better deal. Good luck !

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by PSM

Looking fast!

KarlC
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by KarlC

Great bike and nicely set up.

Can you tell us the weight of each wheel ?
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MNX1024
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by MNX1024

Nice bike! Was tempted to get an S3 myself, but I really did not like the color scheme. Do keep us posted on the ride quality.

stephenjwhan
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by stephenjwhan

@KarlC i can't remember the exact weight of each wheel, but i remember the total weight being a bit under 1,400g

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blacksilver
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by blacksilver

Do you mind sharing your saddle height from the center of BB?

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