Ridley Helium SLX "Pure Line"
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great looking bike, imo nicest for some time!
saddle is a sensitive part, but ultrastar expander and sram cassette are mandatory for a bike like this!
saddle is a sensitive part, but ultrastar expander and sram cassette are mandatory for a bike like this!
Very near in global terms, I'm in Edinburgh.. I got the frame through Ronde in Hamilton Place - sadly now defunct....
I've got a soft spot for these pared-down climbing frames, hi-tech classics in the true spirit of the traditional lighweight bicycle. This frame, the Cervelo R5, the Argon 18 Gallium Pro, Cannondale Supersix etc...
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I suppose the Berks would have a fairly decent resale value if I got one and didn't get on with it.. Worth thinking about!
Definitely going for the SRAM cassette though. If that gets me under 6kg I might just be happy and not feel the need to go further.. or am I in danger of hersesy there..?
I'm confused about the freehub options. Is the Shimano alloy hub a Campagnolo product for Campagnolo hubs (I'd always thought that the Shimano option was heavier but maybe that's the steel one?), or a 3rd party product?
Thanks!reedplayer wrote: ↑Mon Feb 18, 2019 9:43 pmgreat looking bike, imo nicest for some time!
saddle is a sensitive part, but ultrastar expander and sram cassette are mandatory for a bike like this!
Expander is sensitive for me too.. I once damaged a steerer by overtightening a stem bolt (blindly obeying the torque wrench when the expander was only supporting half of the steerer).
Really, Ronde closed downneeb wrote: ↑Mon Feb 18, 2019 10:51 pmVery near in global terms, I'm in Edinburgh.. I got the frame through Ronde in Hamilton Place - sadly now defunct....
I've got a soft spot for these pared-down climbing frames, hi-tech classics in the true spirit of the traditional lighweight bicycle. This frame, the Cervelo R5, the Argon 18 Gallium Pro, Cannondale Supersix etc...
That’s a real shame, I’ve been over in there a few times & enjoyed the visits.
I helped a friend get a top end titanium Enigma off Neil last year. He loves it!
Enjoy the ride & anytime you’re over in Glasgow to ride, geez a bell & we can share some tarmac
Cheers
Made by Campagnolo. As far as I'm aware, there isn't a campy splined alloy FH body.
They can be found cheaper but here's the first thing Google returned
https://www.totalcycling.com/Mobile/en/ ... 22719.aspx
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bruh isaac the stock campy freehub has been alloy for like 15 years now
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I'm no Campy expert, but I thought the top end Campy splined hubs were alloy but the Shimano splined freehubs (made by Campy for Campy and Fulcrum wheels) are steel.
Hence the need to buy an after market freehub if you run Shimano or Sram cassettes.
Hence the need to buy an after market freehub if you run Shimano or Sram cassettes.
Very nice bike.
+1 for Berk saddle, buy one with oval rails, round rail seemed to be fragile, while ovals are completely fine, light and comfortable.
Try Powercordz cables, they are not only lighter, but great performance as well!
Don't add Wahoo weight:) you should include only things that are not detechable from the bike as it is with 6.8 kgs UCI limit. Otherwise you may have included bottles as well. So actually you are under 6 kgs, congrats!
+1 for Berk saddle, buy one with oval rails, round rail seemed to be fragile, while ovals are completely fine, light and comfortable.
Try Powercordz cables, they are not only lighter, but great performance as well!
Don't add Wahoo weight:) you should include only things that are not detechable from the bike as it is with 6.8 kgs UCI limit. Otherwise you may have included bottles as well. So actually you are under 6 kgs, congrats!
Also one of the best looking bikes at the moment.
For 2 years now the top-end wheels have a white colors alloy shimano type body available.Gearjunkie wrote: ↑Tue Feb 19, 2019 5:00 amI'm no Campy expert, but I thought the top end Campy splined hubs were alloy but the Shimano splined freehubs (made by Campy for Campy and Fulcrum wheels) are steel.
Hence the need to buy an after market freehub if you run Shimano or Sram cassettes.
And yes it's the same like used on the high-end fulcrum wheels.
But it is true that before the Shimano type body for Campag wheels was made of steel.
Is the hsimano type freehub lighter than the Campagnolo type?
Is a Sram Red cassette lighter than a Super Record? 'edit' you are probably right. A Super -Recor dis listed at 188gr on the Ca website
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