Breaking the rules. [colnago master]

[alexarcilla]

Not your typical build... Inspired by the Street Rods & the German Look.
LOVE IT OR HATE IT!!!

My version of a modern day classic.


















Complete bike specifications
Frame: Colnago Master X Light Saronni Edition 2009
Fork: Colnago Precisa Fork
Headset: Campagnolo Record 1 inch Threadless
Stem: Cinelli Graphis XL 31.8 mm, 110mm, 80 degree
Handlebar: Cinelli RAM XL VRC, 44 cm
Handlebar Tape: Fizik Microtex
Front brake caliper: Campagnolo 80th Anniversary Dual Pivot
Rear brake caliper: Campagnolo 80th Anniversary Dual Pivot
Brake / shift levers: Campagnolo 80th Anniversary Ergo
Front derailleur: Campagnolo 80th Anniversary
Rear derailleur: Campagnolo 80th Anniversary
Cassette: Campagnolo 80th Anniversary 12-25 T
Chain: Campagnolo 80th Anniversary
Crankset: Campagnolo 80th Anniversary, 172.5 mm, 52/39T
Bottom bracket: Campagnolo 80th Anniversary Italian thread
Pedals: Campagnolo Record Titanium Pro-fit
Wheelset: Campagnolo Shamal Ultra Titanium
Front tire: Vittoria Diamante Pro 23c
Rear tire: Vittoria Diamante Pro 23c
Saddle: Fizik Arione Carbon Rails
Seatpost: Campagnolo Record Carbon 27.2 mm
Bottle cage: Campagnolo 80th Anniversary
Bottle: Campagnolo Super Record

[lone wheeler]

Nice, I like that a LOT!

Whats the riding / racing scene like over in Jeddah? I live in Dubai but travel to KSA a couple of times a month, usually Riyadh and Dammam.

[GT56]

if breaking the rules leads to this, please go on breaking the rules...superb

the only point of critique i have is the position of the brake levers (a little bit too low)

[LiKuid]

Definetely loving it!
If i had to make a remark, it would only be on the saddle. I am not sure what would look best, but you can improve there, maybe using some more colour
All in all you ve got a greta result there! Enjoy!

[SalsaLover]

The build ( group, seatpost and wheels ) look good on that frame, they match the silver, black and red colors on the frame.

The Saddle, Stem and Handlebars on the other hand don't look so good.

Off course that is just personal preference, those are your contact points, so if you are happy with them that's what matters.

But aesthetically they look too big for the frame.

I would try a more slender saddle, a horizontal thinner stem, the handlebars can be better if the ergos are positioned a bit higher, so the tips align with the drops line.
I would go with 26mm handlebars though.

[alexarcilla]

Very well done. A friend still has a Masterlight in his stable and rides it pretty regularly as well as his C-40. Too bad the frame won't take down tube shifters.

Thanks man! yep, they don't take down tube shifters.

[alexarcilla]

Nice, I like that a LOT!

Whats the riding / racing scene like over in Jeddah? I live in Dubai but travel to KSA a couple of times a month, usually Riyadh and Dammam.

Thanks lone wheeler!
There's some small groups riding on weekends... still dangerous.
Last time they have a proper race was a few years ago.

Ride safe in Saudi if ever you ride there!

[alexarcilla]

if breaking the rules leads to this, please go on breaking the rules...superb

the only point of critique i have is the position of the brake levers (a little bit too low)

Thanks GT56,

I've notice that as well... was in a hurry building it for a bike show the following day.
Won best in its class!

[alexarcilla]

Definetely loving it!
If i had to make a remark, it would only be on the saddle. I am not sure what would look best, but you can improve there, maybe using some more colour
All in all you ve got a greta result there! Enjoy!

You're probably right LiKuid.
Thanks anyways. Now I have a reason to upgrade. Haha!

[lone wheeler]

I think i'll be leaving the bike at home on trips into KSA. Thankfully we have been a little spoilt over the last two years with new circuits being built just for cyclists. Boring but at least they are safe.

[alexarcilla]

The build ( group, seatpost and wheels ) look good on that frame, they match the silver, black and red colors on the frame.

The Saddle, Stem and Handlebars on the other hand don't look so good.

Off course that is just personal preference, those are your contact points, so if you are happy with them that's what matters.

But aesthetically they look too big for the frame.

I would try a more slender saddle, a horizontal thinner stem, the handlebars can be better if the ergos are positioned a bit higher, so the tips align with the drops line.
I would go with 26mm handlebars though.

Thanks SalsaLover!

The point of this build was to "break the rules & be different from the rest" so that it will not look like just someone else's bike.
I personally think it came out good & joined a local bike show(not the most prestigious one in the world) yesterday & won best it its class.

[mellowJohnny]

Love it - not all steel needs to look old school. I guy in our club has a ride very similar to yours, beautiful.

[alexarcilla]

Love it - not all steel needs to look old school. I guy in our club has a ride very similar to yours, beautiful.

Thanks mellowJohnny!

[mattythemod]

Wow thats a nice ride ..not many of those in the Pinas .

[alexarcilla]

Wow thats a nice ride ..not many of those in the Pinas .

thanks mattythemod.