These first five images were shot by the guys @ Firefly.
Firefly FF028 Ti Road
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Firefly Ti Road
These first five images were shot by the guys @ Firefly.
These first five images were shot by the guys @ Firefly.
Last edited by jbaillie on Wed Jan 11, 2017 3:29 pm, edited 4 times in total.
what size is the frame .. have you thought about custom moots or any other custom builder before going with Firefly ? lovely build.
Colnago C64 Mapei - Campagnolo SR11 EPS - Campagnolo Bora WTO 60 - P2Max
3T Strada Due - Sram Force AXS Etap
Basso Diamante - Campagnolo SR11 EPS - Lightweight Meilenstein - P2Max
3T Strada Due - Sram Force AXS Etap
Basso Diamante - Campagnolo SR11 EPS - Lightweight Meilenstein - P2Max
Size info:
Firefly is my 1st and only custom bike. I've known the frame designer for some time and trust him.
Firefly is my 1st and only custom bike. I've known the frame designer for some time and trust him.
Last edited by jbaillie on Tue Jun 21, 2016 5:25 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Stuartclark1977
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ooo - that's a big bike! Beautiful, bit jealous you presumably got to go in and pick it up from the guys.
I'd say welcome to the club but you technically were in the club before me :O)
I'd say welcome to the club but you technically were in the club before me :O)
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Firefly FF050
Scott Plasma 5 eTap
Scott Scale RC 900
Firefly FF050
Scott Plasma 5 eTap
Scott Scale RC 900
Indeed, I actually got to ride it home from the shop in Boston. It was great getting to work closely with them on it.
Coool bike. Big fan of Firefly. What's up with the Mavic wheels though? You would think a frame like this would deserve some better wheels right?..
My Renovo R1 wooden bike project and the reason for my passion for all that is wood.
Check it out: the most amazing vintage Colnago, Merckx and Pinarello collection
Check it out: the most amazing vintage Colnago, Merckx and Pinarello collection
It surely does. That was a sacrifice made for budget. I hope to upgrade in the near future, possibly something handbuilt by Luxe: http://luxewheelworks.tumblr.com/
Good eye, it's the standard SRAM PF30 BB (not the BlackBox Ceramic version).
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RichTheRoadie
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istigatrice
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Nice build. I think everything ties in nicely
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Disclosure: I'm sponsored by Velocite, but I do give my honest opinion about them (I'm endorsed to race their bikes, not say nice things about them)
Disclosure: I'm sponsored by Velocite, but I do give my honest opinion about them (I'm endorsed to race their bikes, not say nice things about them)
You ever want to sell that bike let me know - it's my size!!!!!
OK, one note of I'm gonna be picky - the groupset and wheels!!! For such a great bike it's a dull group set and the wheels are great training wheels and good winter wheels, but they aren't gonna bring out how nice that frame rides.
Yea, Luxe is cool, but it's also a premium and for no reason. I just had a pair of ambrosio rims laced up to record hubs and had a local do it - who also was head mechanic of the US team circa 96 to 98 - his price was like 50% less and I can bring it to him for a free tru for the next year. Just food for thought, but love the frame!!!
OK, one note of I'm gonna be picky - the groupset and wheels!!! For such a great bike it's a dull group set and the wheels are great training wheels and good winter wheels, but they aren't gonna bring out how nice that frame rides.
Yea, Luxe is cool, but it's also a premium and for no reason. I just had a pair of ambrosio rims laced up to record hubs and had a local do it - who also was head mechanic of the US team circa 96 to 98 - his price was like 50% less and I can bring it to him for a free tru for the next year. Just food for thought, but love the frame!!!
ronderman wrote:OK, one note of I'm gonna be picky - the groupset and wheels!!! For such a great bike it's a dull group set and the wheels are great training wheels and good winter wheels, but they aren't gonna bring out how nice that frame rides.
Agreed on wheels but groupset? I've actually been really pleased with Force. Cockpit and wheels will definitely be upgraded well before grouppo.
