Project Alpha, Revisited (2006 Cervelo R3)

[journeymonk]

Long time lurker and poster, first time to finally put up pics of my ride.

It's been five years since I pulled the trigger on my dream frame, a Cervelo R3.

Came from a very nice (if a bit too small) Giant TCR Advanced in T-Mobile colors.

Here's a pic from last year, before I switched wheelsets. Build list and closeups to follow.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/26368122@N04/5862709221/

[journeymonk]

Figured out attachments...

See next post.

[journeymonk]

Let's try attachments!

Build list:

Frame: 2006 Cervelo R3, size 54
Fork: 3T Funda
Wheelset: Shimano Dura Ace C24 TU
Tires: Vittoria Open Corsa CX 320tpi, 21mm
Headset: FSA
Stem: Token Matrix with Ti bolts, 120mm
Handlebar: FSA K-Force Compact, 40cm
Handlebar Tape: Deda Carbon Weave
Handlebar Plugs: Bontrager Buzzkill with Elastomer Inserts
Cyclocomputer: CatEye Strada Wireless
Seatpost: Deda Blackstick, 32.4mm
Saddle: refurbished Selle San Marco Aspide FX with Ti rails
Shifters: SRAM Force, 1st generation
Brake Cables: Nokon
Shift Cables: SRAM
Front Derailleur: Shimano Dura Ace
Rear Derailleur: SRAM Force
Brakes: Zero Gravity Ti 06, with Shimano Carbon brakepads
Crankset: FSA K-Force Light
Chainrings: TA Specialites Sirius, 48-34t
Pedals: TIME RXS Titan Carbon
Chain: Shimano Dura Ace, with KMC Missing Link
Casette: Shimano Dura Ace, 12-25t
Skewers: Control Tech Ti Wheel Binders

Current Weight: 6.29 kgs, 13.87lbs.

[Roobay]

i had one of the early R3s without question the best ones they made
would swap my 2008 version for another

[journeymonk]

i had one of the early R3s without question the best ones they made
would swap my 2008 version for another

Thanks, Roobay!

Yeah, the 2006 ones were really cool, with the red/white livery over nude carbon, 32.4mm seatpost notwithstanding. Luckily, I found a Deda Blackstick at my LBS.

[journeymonk]

Feedback?

Suggestions?

I'm currently thinking of new bars, but don't want to go the 3T route, since everyone has them.

[prendrefeu]

Token TK9735. Lighter and more affordable, compact bend, internal routing.

[journeymonk]

Interesting suggestion. Will look it up.

Thanks!