Something Special(issima)

[Seedster]

Still waiting on parts to trickle in. I've been trying to place an order with Darimo but the time spent waiting for responses leaves me pondering other posts. A 300mm Superlogic post should now put me at my goal of sub-12 lbs.

Darimo too a while to respond to me as well. I ended up placing the order for another bar. That said, he recently got back to me and appears to be responsive as we have exchanged a few messages.


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[Calnago]

Huh, I thought the S2 difference WAS the length of the arm

No, the arm length has nothing to do with whether it is S2 or not. Here's a pic of the little piece that distinguishes the S2 version from the non S2 version...

My bikes have a stiff enough seattube and brazeon that this piece is redundant and I take them off if I get sent one by mistake (which I did for my C60).
And here's a pic of the derailleur that you need for you build... note the long arm...

[rheosibal]

Huh, I thought the S2 difference WAS the length of the arm

There's 2 types of 2015+ FD's:
- One with the S2 (adjustable arm on top of FD)
- One without it.

Both of the above have a different cage geo than the pre-2015, which is what you have. As to whether or not they're compatible, I'm not sure

[Imaking20]

Going to find out!

[reedplayer]

Hello,
any updates?
Thanks, regards,

[Imaking20]

Yes, the last update was the sale of the frameset

[reedplayer]

ah, ok, thanks for the info. a pity, i was quite curious about the result.

[reedplayer]

......otherwise..... i considered purchasing a specialissima (i am in the age for purchasing an italian bike now.... ), geo fits well, shape is ok, but,.....no, the downtube is to clumsy for size 52, its not really light, just can estimate about the handling, cause i did not find any info about fork rake........so i take your sale as a further- and ultimative sign for saving a lot of money. thanks for that!

[PokojniToza]

I can take that measurement for you if your decision is not final.
Edit: 46 mm rake, 54 mm trail.
If you need purely subjective comments on its handling, give me a shout.

[reedplayer]

Hi,
thanks a lot for the kind offer, really appreciate this!
but i am visiting the bianchi store today, so i can handle this by myself and dont need to demand your time!
best regards,

[PokojniToza]

No problem:)

[hannawald]

I can take that measurement for you if your decision is not final.
Edit: 46 mm rake, 54 mm trail.
If you need purely subjective comments on its handling, give me a shout.

Hi,
what was wrong with Specialissima? Thank you!

[PokojniToza]

Wrong quote:)

[reedplayer]

Edit: 46 mm rake, 54 mm trail.
If you need purely subjective comments on its handling, give me a shout.

the same numbers like on my ridley helium, steering angle is 72°.
i would call the handling agile, but not to nervous.

[PokojniToza]

Sometimes I call it scary:)