The bike is finally (temporarily) finished and has successfully completed a shake down ride around the block. The first real test will come tonight riding a 50k loop I know well. Weight, before pedals, was 13.96 lbs, exactly 14.5 ready to ride.

Frame: Lapierre Xelius FDJ Team 52cm (55cm ETT) (1006g)
Fork: Easton EC90slx (396g uncut)
Saddle: Specialized Toupe 143
Shifters: SRAM Red
Crankset: SRAM Red 53-39
RD: SRAM Force (173g)
FD: Rival w/clamp + k-edge (127g)
Cassette: Ultegra 12-25
Chain: KMC X10sl (236g)
Brakes: Planet X CNC (200g w/ pads)
Wheels: Farsport 38mm clinchers (1250g exactly)
Tires: Michelin ProRace3 (
Water bottle cages: Elite Custom Race (82g)
Pedals: Dura Ace Carbon (248g)
Bars: Williams Maxim ACS 42cm (235g)
Bar Tape: Williams cork
Stem: New Ultimate 100mm (106g)
Seatpost: New Ultimate Carbon 31.6x350mm (116g)
Top Cap: Purely Custom UL (8g w/bolt)
Future plans: New Saddle (Antares Braided?), cut steerer... I am pretty happy I think. I'd like to get it under 14 ready to ride, but don't really intend to throw a lot of money at it.




