Genesis Vapour CX w Campagnolo Potenza disc group
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In 2013 I did a disc build based on a Chinese CX frame and TRP Hy/rd brakes. This bike showed me new directions in more ways than simply technological and has led me into the CX sportive scene. I loved it. So I sold it. Here is the replacement, I finished it at the weekend.
Frame is a 2017 Genesis Vapour CX, surprisingly light at just over 1000g.
It's built with a full Campagnolo Potenza disc group.
Easton EA70 AX gravel bar and Lizard Skin tape
Potenza Disc Ergos
Campag disc calipers really exist. Kind of a shame the frame comes with Shimano thru-axles though. 160mm rotor.
Potenxa 50-34 UT chainset
Medium cage rear mech
12-32 cassette and 140mm rotor.
Some mechanical disc bikes have a forest of front cabling but this routing avoids that.
Reilly Cycleworks Vector post, Pro Turnix saddle
Funky paint
Wheels I built from a Bdop kit including Novatec hubs, CX-ray spokes, Kinlin asymmetric rims. Tyres are Schwalbe G-One Bite.
Complete bike as pictured is around 8.5kg.
It's the time of year for new things.
Frame is a 2017 Genesis Vapour CX, surprisingly light at just over 1000g.
It's built with a full Campagnolo Potenza disc group.
Easton EA70 AX gravel bar and Lizard Skin tape
Potenza Disc Ergos
Campag disc calipers really exist. Kind of a shame the frame comes with Shimano thru-axles though. 160mm rotor.
Potenxa 50-34 UT chainset
Medium cage rear mech
12-32 cassette and 140mm rotor.
Some mechanical disc bikes have a forest of front cabling but this routing avoids that.
Reilly Cycleworks Vector post, Pro Turnix saddle
Funky paint
Wheels I built from a Bdop kit including Novatec hubs, CX-ray spokes, Kinlin asymmetric rims. Tyres are Schwalbe G-One Bite.
Complete bike as pictured is around 8.5kg.
It's the time of year for new things.
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Very cool, nicely thought out component choice. What's the clearance like on those tyres? I picked up one of these framesets recently and I really love it, really responsive like my CAADs. I run 33c and Di2 1x11. I'll get round to some photos soon
We'll have to like each other's bikes as there's not much other comment! The G-One Bites are 37mm but there's plenty of clearance.
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Ok ok... Bright colors is fresh air on WW ! It's a coherent build, not heavy and everything seem to be well thinking. A reliable bike that do the job.
If I have to say a little thing about colors, it will be the two red touch on the saddle and the computer mount.
Thanks, and actually I agree with you about the red parts. Have fixed that already, swapped around some outfront mounts so now there is a discreet black one, and I removed the red tag on the saddle.
All I need to do now is go and ride the thing.
All I need to do now is go and ride the thing.
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Kind of early to say, tbh, but I have a couple of initial impressions. With the hood extended to host the brake cyclinder there is a whole lot for your hand to grab onto which particularly over rough ground will be welcome. I'm liking that. The rubber cover is thick and cushioning but this does mean a step down to the bar tape at the edge of the hood. I'm not sure how I will feel about that long term.
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This frame ticked the boxes I was looking for in updated CX/mixed terrain bike so when I saw it on offer, I went for it. And yes, I'm ok with it being a name brand rather than direct from China. Which is not to say that I have not been very happy with my two China bikes, because I have been and am.
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How did you find setting up and installing the Potenza disc groupset? Is the bottom bracket BB86?
I'm looking at building a disc commuter soon and can't decide whether to go for Potenza disc (expensive but I prefer Campag) or wait for 105 R7000 since it'll probably be cheaper.
I'm looking at building a disc commuter soon and can't decide whether to go for Potenza disc (expensive but I prefer Campag) or wait for 105 R7000 since it'll probably be cheaper.
Very straightforward, and I'm speaking as someone who has not previously installed hydro disks. I bought some specific tools, namely the Campag oil level too, which is basically a machined block of alloy, and the Campag filling and bleeding kit, then watched the relevant Campag youtube training videos. It all assembled as advertised.shamrock134 wrote: ↑Fri May 18, 2018 3:02 pmHow did you find setting up and installing the Potenza disc groupset? Is the bottom bracket BB86?
Yes, the Vapour uses BB86. There's a hatch under the BB shell to allow access to cabling. And, neatly, there's an internal cable clamp to grip rear brake hose and both gear cables.
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Thanks!
The G-One Bites are ok on tarmac, it's entirely feasible to ride tarmac to get to your off-road destination, but in normal conditions you wouldn't really choose them for an all-tarmac ride. I've had one ride on local bridleways and tracks and they are very confident tyres in those conditions.
The G-One Bites are ok on tarmac, it's entirely feasible to ride tarmac to get to your off-road destination, but in normal conditions you wouldn't really choose them for an all-tarmac ride. I've had one ride on local bridleways and tracks and they are very confident tyres in those conditions.
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