Addict R4 Project
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After months of deliberating on a what to do for a race bike, I finally pulled the trigger on this 2008 Addict R4 off of Craigslist. It was a great deal and the frame is in excellent shape. With all of the matte black/stealth builds happening (been there, done that myself), white felt like the right choice. I'll be keeping frame only, ditching everything else.
It's currently completely stock, sitting at 7911 grams.
It's currently completely stock, sitting at 7911 grams.
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- btompkins0112
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Nice! Yes, I am getting bored with matte black as well.
Mosaic RS-1
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Cielo by Chris King Cross Racer
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- Powerful Pete
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Nice, looking forward to this build. What are you thinking?
Road bike: Cervelo R3, Campagnolo Chorus/Record mix...
Supercommuter: Jamis Renegade...
Oldie but goodie: De Rosa Professional Slx, Campagnolo C-Record...
And you can call me Macktastik Honey Pete Kicks, thank you.
Supercommuter: Jamis Renegade...
Oldie but goodie: De Rosa Professional Slx, Campagnolo C-Record...
And you can call me Macktastik Honey Pete Kicks, thank you.
Here's the initial build...6560g. (hold the cut the fork comments) Needed something to ride as my main ride is about to get shipped across the pond ahead of me.
Frame (56): 952g
Fork: 359g
Planned upgrades in the near future are:
1. Aforementioned Zipp SL bars
2. Brakes that...brake. (1st edition Red brakes are a little scary)
3. Tune the Masterpiece post
4. Bottle cages
Frame (56): 952g
Fork: 359g
Planned upgrades in the near future are:
1. Aforementioned Zipp SL bars
2. Brakes that...brake. (1st edition Red brakes are a little scary)
3. Tune the Masterpiece post
4. Bottle cages
- btompkins0112
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Like! Looks sharp....with the exception of the chain. Otherwise very well sorted IMHO.
Mosaic RS-1
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Cielo by Chris King Cross Racer
http://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=134376
http://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=138478
Cielo by Chris King Cross Racer
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Nice build. I think the chain looks fine personally.
After trimming the fork and replacing the bars with a pair of Zipp SLC2 traditional bend, I'm down to 6400g. Time for the ride report.
I've been out on a handful of rides, and when compared to my Cronus (http://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=117036), I'm a little...disappointed. At this point, they are basically the same build, except frame/fork. The geometry is different, but I notice it mostly in the amount of drop, and I actually prefer the drop in the Addict, which is more. So I don't think it's the fit that's bothering me.
The ride is not nearly as snappy as the Cronus, both in handling and acceleration (this is compared using the same wheels, 404s or King/Velocity/DT Swiss trainers). I've eliminated what I figured was the most likely culprit, incorrect BB/crank installation/break in period the crank spins very freely with no play.
My last experience on an Addict was admittedly quite some time ago, but the bike I rode, the "Pink Cigarette", was a rocket:
viewtopic.php?f=10&t=45954
It's not a bad ride, just really surprised that when race-day rolls around every Thursday, I have no desire to ditch my Cronus for this bike.
I've been out on a handful of rides, and when compared to my Cronus (http://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=117036), I'm a little...disappointed. At this point, they are basically the same build, except frame/fork. The geometry is different, but I notice it mostly in the amount of drop, and I actually prefer the drop in the Addict, which is more. So I don't think it's the fit that's bothering me.
The ride is not nearly as snappy as the Cronus, both in handling and acceleration (this is compared using the same wheels, 404s or King/Velocity/DT Swiss trainers). I've eliminated what I figured was the most likely culprit, incorrect BB/crank installation/break in period the crank spins very freely with no play.
My last experience on an Addict was admittedly quite some time ago, but the bike I rode, the "Pink Cigarette", was a rocket:
viewtopic.php?f=10&t=45954
It's not a bad ride, just really surprised that when race-day rolls around every Thursday, I have no desire to ditch my Cronus for this bike.
looks great! nice cockpit choices!
Sur La Plaque!
2012 Ridley Damocles RS
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2012 Dekerf Team SST
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2012 Ridley Damocles RS
http://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=111632
2012 Dekerf Team SST
http://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=112060&p=957055#p957055
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