Hello All,

The usual long time lurker, first time poster. I have been enjoying everyone's rides on this site immensely and take heart that their are others just as affected by the love of bikes as I.

Anyway I have been riding a 2011 Merida scultura for the past 3 years. I have clocked up about 18000 Kms on her.

I have been dropping hints to the wife about a Bianchi oltre for the past 2 years. Well it seems she has listened because I have been informed that she has purchased me(for my 40th Birthday) a 2014 oltre xr2 frame set in black. This was supposed to be a surprise gift but since I am the master of coin in my household, it was going to be very difficult spending that sought of cash without me noticing.

So I have started to assemble a few parts and will post them as I receive them.

This is a list of all the components I have purchased

Frame, Fork, Seatpost: 2014 Bianchi Oltre XR2 size 50

Headset: Fsa
Seat: selle San Marco fx carbon open
Stem: Deda Superleggero 100mm
Bar: Deda Superleggera 44cm
Bar tape: Lizard Skin Celeste
bottle cages: Deda Carbon Bottle Cages
Groupset: Campagnolo Super Record EPS V2
Wheels: Enve SES 3.4 Clinchers
Hubs: Chris King R45
Tires: Continental GP4000S
Pedals: Garmin Vectors

I currently use a Quarq Elsa Power meter on my Merida and really want power on this bikers well. SRM is currently out of my budget. The only options I really have are Powertap and the Garmin Vector. I decided to go with the Vectors as I really wanted to try the CK hubs.

I will be building her up after my birthday in early April after my kids have given me the frame.

Anyway here are a few pics of the components I have received.


The last image is one I downloaded as I don't have any of my frame set ATM.

All opinions on this build are most welcome.




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beautiful frames and great choice of kit...but why not power2max or quarq crankset?

I wasn't aware a quarq crankset would fit onto the Xr2 as it is BB386. I don't know much about power2max. I am in OZ so not sure if it is popular here. My LBS carries the vectors so it was the easiest choice. Would love to hear opinions on them.


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Nice.

Not sure why you'd want two different PMs as they're not cheap - Isn't it possible to move the Quarq crank fairly easily?

With my DA7950 SRM it's standard Shimano so you undo 2 bolts on the NDS crank with the torque wrench and the spindle end cap with a plastic tool, push crank out then do the reverse on the other bike. Takes all of 5 minutes and is certainly easier than taking pedals off.

Looks like its going to be a great build.
Happy Birthday & welcome to the over 40 club!

Knoxxy

That will be an awesome build, plus those are some nice kids you have

Subscribed! Happy Birthday matey..

Awesome! I have pretty much the same bike and you are in for a hell of a ride. It simply is fantastic. Happy birthday and enjoy some of the finest of cycling equipment.

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Nice I did the same but no where near as nice as your build.

Thank you for the tip Mr Fish. Tbh I'm not that fussed about running 2 separate PM's as I will still be using my merida as a training/bad weather bike. Plus I want to keep the group set as consistent as possible.


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Cheers knoxxy. Somehow I'm looking forward to this more than I ever did my 30th.


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excited for the build! the enve wheelset with chris king hubs looks great!

I have the garmin vectors and using the proper tools, switching the pedals between two bikes is a 5 min task, max.

Lol. Their 8,7 and 1. The older 2 have been pretty good at keeping it a secret.


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Cheers oaks2004.


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Thanks Martin.

I have looked at your build many times over while researching my build. Beautiful. How do you find the Deda cockpit?


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