Naked steel
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Expecting delivery later this week and hope to get this thing rolling for this weekend. Hand-built by former NAHBS winner Naked Bicycles. True Temper S3 main triangle with KVA MS3 stainless rear.
Fork and wheels are estimates for now since they're in transit and haven't been verified. Will probably cut the post down to 270mm since that's all I need and lose a few grams once cables have been trimmed. Should be a bit over 17lbs once built, which is 1.5lbs more than my outgoing CAAD10/SRAM Red but I'll take that hit for the ride feel of steel.
Fork and wheels are estimates for now since they're in transit and haven't been verified. Will probably cut the post down to 270mm since that's all I need and lose a few grams once cables have been trimmed. Should be a bit over 17lbs once built, which is 1.5lbs more than my outgoing CAAD10/SRAM Red but I'll take that hit for the ride feel of steel.
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Wow, love that dark blue and shiny metal combi!! This build deserves a full 9000 groupset, this will also match the rear stays perfectly. Does the frame weight include the CK headset?
Current bikes:
Scott Addict Premium Disc 2018
Scott Addict Orica Greenedge 2015
Retired:
Canyon Endurace CF SLX 2016
Canyon Ultimate CF SLX 2013
Scott Addict Premium Disc 2018
Scott Addict Orica Greenedge 2015
Retired:
Canyon Endurace CF SLX 2016
Canyon Ultimate CF SLX 2013
kkibbler wrote:That looks fab.
I've always wondered what happens on frames like these if you (knock on wood) take a spill and bend the mech hanger? Can it be bent back into place, or completely replaced?
Usually steel hangers take a fair few knocks and bends back before they snap. Only time I snapped one was a '94 Kona Cindercone that I absolutely hammered.
Lovely frame too, can't beat raw stays.
Delorre wrote:Wow, love that dark blue and shiny metal combi!! This build deserves a full 9000 groupset, this will also match the rear stays perfectly. Does the frame weight include the CK headset?
Woops, forgot headset weight when I asked the builder for a frame weight. I'll weigh again once delivered with the headset pressed in. Couldn't justify DA9000 at twice the price of 6800. Would rather spend that money on trips, race fees, etc.
kkibbler wrote:I've always wondered what happens on frames like these if you (knock on wood) take a spill and bend the mech hanger? Can it be bent back into place, or completely replaced?
As stated, steel hangers can be bent back. In my case, the entire dropout is a socket lug that's been brazed to the stays. Worst case scenario is I send it back to the builder to have a new socket brazed on.
I really wanted custom paint and it didn't make sense to pay the upcharge for a full stainless frame only to cover it up. Everything is TIG except for the rear dropouts, which are brazed.michel2 wrote:thats looks pretty, what was the reason to go s3 front triangle instead of full kva ?are the seat stays tig welded on or brazed ?
enjoy !
Yup, colour palette and design scheme was mine. Inspiration came from this photo I came across last year when the whole process began:
The studio lighting doesn't do a great job, but the main colour is actually "burple." It should show a purple tint under more direct light:
The studio lighting doesn't do a great job, but the main colour is actually "burple." It should show a purple tint under more direct light:
Ax-Lightness had something similar once. Just FYI. I agree most standard paintjobs are incredibly mediocre.
Picked it up super late last night and had it on the club run this morning. White cockpit is temporary while I wait for a new saddle and will need to re-cable once proper barrel adjusters arrived, so the tape will go too.
Moar pix please! That's one pretty bike! The white saddle and bar tape looks pristine. What are you gonna replace it with? How few spacers can you end up with?
“I always find it amazing that a material can actually sell a product when it’s really the engineering that creates and dictates how well that material will behave or perform.” — Chuck Teixeira
Romin will be replaced with a PRO Turnix AF since Romins are no longer made in 130mm width. Will throw on Fizik 2mm tacky black for the final iteration. I've got a 10mm under the stem and 25mm above for now. Will give it a few weeks of riding and racing before I make any decisions about how much more steerer to chop.
Will have more photos once the set up is a little bit more permanent.
Will have more photos once the set up is a little bit more permanent.
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