Cyfac Absolu and Cadence

[prendrefeu]

Thanks!

[robertbb]

I've done some more research:
- Had the local Ridley distributor send me closeup pics of the fore-aft adjustable Helium clamp.
- Been to see a local Cyfac dealer and looked at their clamps.

Conclusion: Ridley Helium clamps and Cyfac Absolu clamps are compatible. That said, I've shopped around and the cheapest one seems to be had via Cyfac (almost half the price!) and I'll be getting one of those.

[strobbekoen]

Been a while since I put any update.
Stem and bars are deda zero 100.
LWs black edition with veloflex carbons

Decided not to go with the Lightning cranks, just all plain Record.
TRP 970SLs also replaced with Record.

Weight as pictured: 6.68kg

[giant man]

Looks fantastic strobbekoen, great with nice stealth wheels, how are you enjoying the frame? Stiff? Comfy? Please let us know cheers

[kgt]

Amazing bike!

[lcoolb]

Wow, fantastic looking bike! How's the ride?

[strobbekoen]

The bike gives a very smooth and stable ride, while still being pretty stiff.
It reminds me a bit of my Colnago EPS in the way it handles.
It's one of their 'standard series' frame (not custom built for a individual customer, which are a lot more expensive).

[strobbekoen]

and coming soon

[strobbekoen]

Just got a Cyfac Cadence in and built it up.

Frame weight: 1190g with derailleur hanger, without seatpost clamp and front derailleur clamp.
Fork uncut: 330g

Pretty straightforward build.
Full Athena
Ritchey post, bar and stem.
Shamal Ultra with Ultremo's

I wanted to use my Fizik Antares black/white but those oval rails do no fit the Ritchey post.
So now I got a specialized saddle on it.
Bars will be taped black.

Weight as pictured: 7.1kg

Still waiting for 2 Cyfac bottle cages, one black for the downtube, one white for the seattube.

[jghall]

Nice, both of them.

Would be curious to get your thoughts how one compares to the other?

[strobbekoen]

Well, I just built it, will let you know after a couple rides

[Frankie13]

Been a while since I put any update.
Stem and bars are deda zero 100.
LWs black edition with veloflex carbons

Decided not to go with the Lightning cranks, just all plain Record.
TRP 970SLs also replaced with Record.

Weight as pictured: 6.68kg

Why did you replace the 970sl brakes with campy one? I just got some 970sl for my campy 11 build myself, and like them a lot.

[strobbekoen]

I didn't like the way the cable is clamped, but that could have changed with the newer ones.
Prefer the all black look as well.

[XLR8R]

So Koen, how does the Cadence compare to the Absolu?

[johnymac]

I'd be keen to hear the comparison as well. I have a cadence and Z4 Parlee and they are both great, Z4 is lighter but Cadence feels quicker !