Cyfac XCR Custom
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Yes Bernard!
Eric is the US guy who owns half of the Company, he is also the US distributor
Absolutely through Dan, a pleasure to deal with.
He fairly is young and trying to establish a business but really goes out of his way to make his customers happy, being in Melbourne I was measured up by him using the CPS and I will get Bikes Beyond (who share the showroom) to build it. He has pretty good prices on the extra bits as well, I had a lot of my kit for the build already but for the things I did need he was pretty close to the best net prices - sometimes higher, sometimes lower - so I just ordered through him.
Eric is the US guy who owns half of the Company, he is also the US distributor
Absolutely through Dan, a pleasure to deal with.
He fairly is young and trying to establish a business but really goes out of his way to make his customers happy, being in Melbourne I was measured up by him using the CPS and I will get Bikes Beyond (who share the showroom) to build it. He has pretty good prices on the extra bits as well, I had a lot of my kit for the build already but for the things I did need he was pretty close to the best net prices - sometimes higher, sometimes lower - so I just ordered through him.
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I tried to go with Dan with as much as I could and he was extremely helpful and accommodating with prices and parts. Through various reasons I have sent him all the parts I had here in Adelaide and am getting his mechanic to build my bike. I'll be in Melbourne in a week or so, so am hoping to perhaps get in my first ride on it when I'm there if time permits.
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Looking sweet, can't wait to see the full size quality pics
Didn't do the Arundel Stainless Steel cage?
Didn't do the Arundel Stainless Steel cage?
notsoswift wrote:Looking sweet, can't wait to see the full size quality pics
Didn't do the Arundel Stainless Steel cage?
I had the King Cages already ordered.
Arundel cages aren't too bad though.
Was so surprised about how light the King's were. it's ridiculous.
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Ah yes, half the weight for double the cost!
(although about the same cost and weight as a "real" carbon fibre, as opposed to the crappy plastic ones)
I got a call, mine arrived today...
(although about the same cost and weight as a "real" carbon fibre, as opposed to the crappy plastic ones)
I got a call, mine arrived today...
That looks really good, cant wait to see pics of completed build.
Let us have a ride report ASAP
Let us have a ride report ASAP
Ozrider - Western Australia
Parlee Z5 XL (6055g/13.32lbs) Trek Madone 5.9 (7052-7500g)Jonesman Columbus Spirit (8680g)
Chase your dreams - it's only impossible until it's done
Parlee Z5 XL (6055g/13.32lbs) Trek Madone 5.9 (7052-7500g)Jonesman Columbus Spirit (8680g)
Chase your dreams - it's only impossible until it's done
Ok, Built.....
Yes there a few things that need adjusting... but thought I'd get these quick photos up here anyway with my training wheels.
I know that the bar-tape will polarise opinions, i had it here, thought i would try it, but I also have black waiting in the wings.
Yes there a few things that need adjusting... but thought I'd get these quick photos up here anyway with my training wheels.
I know that the bar-tape will polarise opinions, i had it here, thought i would try it, but I also have black waiting in the wings.
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Yes
Ride report?
I think the tan tape is OK because of the natural tyres, it is a critical differentiator that allows the combination (although according to the Rules you need to match your saddle ) It is good to be a be a bit individual, and since you have a custom bike we all know you are not one of he sheep. Now, if you had black tyres then it would say change it, but I like this
So is that a 3T Arx stealth with the LTD Rotundo, I like that combo, I am getting the Rotundo LTD, but I am a 14cm stem which only come in the red stripe, I wonder if I should try 13 based on that look you have going down
7.8 with pedals and cages for a OS stainless steel bike of decent size isn't bad at all.
Only criticism, take some photo's in full sun, I want to see that baby shine
Ride report?
I think the tan tape is OK because of the natural tyres, it is a critical differentiator that allows the combination (although according to the Rules you need to match your saddle ) It is good to be a be a bit individual, and since you have a custom bike we all know you are not one of he sheep. Now, if you had black tyres then it would say change it, but I like this
So is that a 3T Arx stealth with the LTD Rotundo, I like that combo, I am getting the Rotundo LTD, but I am a 14cm stem which only come in the red stripe, I wonder if I should try 13 based on that look you have going down
7.8 with pedals and cages for a OS stainless steel bike of decent size isn't bad at all.
Only criticism, take some photo's in full sun, I want to see that baby shine
notsoswift wrote:Yes
Ride report?
I think the tan tape is OK because of the natural tyres, it is a critical differentiator that allows the combination (although according to the Rules you need to match your saddle ) It is good to be a be a bit individual, and since you have a custom bike we all know you are not one of he sheep. Now, if you had black tyres then it would say change it, but I like this
So is that a 3T Arx stealth with the LTD Rotundo, I like that combo, I am getting the Rotundo LTD, but I am a 14cm stem which only come in the red stripe, I wonder if I should try 13 based on that look you have going down
7.8 with pedals and cages for a OS stainless steel bike of decent size isn't bad at all.
Only criticism, take some photo's in full sun, I want to see that baby shine
I will get some more proper shots later on, way too busy with uni majors atm.
First ride last night, in the dark and rain.
I don't want to get caught up in the hype of a new frame, but it does feel stiff; the oversized tubing obviously has done its job. Very efficient frame, you feel the firmness but also it is smooth over the rough stuff at the same time.
Handlebars are a new shape, so am adjusting to that.
Dura Ace plain and simple is awesome, I do like the refined and smooth rear changes, although they are a tad vague, you feel them but not as much as Sram, I think I prefer that slight heavier shift of Sram, pure personal preference. Front shift, as said multiple times here, is faultless.
Will try and get a good ride in the next few days and see how I feel.
It's actually a Rotundo Pro bar, Stealth stem and LTD post, I know a bit of a mix, was supposed to be Team Black post but wrong size was sent, so the LTD was used instead, and Pro bars because it is after all a race bike and if goes down, it will be fine. Maybe I'll try carbon bars in the future but for now im good on these. It's a 110mm stem btw.
I'm pretty happy about the way it all looks, aesthetics are always a big concern of mine. And I think that the frame paint and components are balanced quite nicely.
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Your frame.
I would dry-hump it.
I would dry-hump it.
Exp001 || Other projects in the works.
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