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Well, it took 2 years, but I finally got this thing built the way I want. It started out as a road bike that I modified for time trials as needed. When it became clear that I was going to be able to build another road bike, I dedicated this one to time trialing - got the integrated aerobars on it last year, and the recently-purchased wheelset was the final piece of the puzzle.
This is one rock-steady frame! I really enjoyed riding it as a road bike - it pretty much did everything from climbing to sprinting with a gliding, silky-smooth ride. It's equally impressive as a TT rig, and the high comfort factor is a real plus for doing 40-k at threshold!
I've listed details of the build and attached some pictures. The last picture shows it with the DuraAce 7700 clincher wheelset w/ Maxxis Detonator tires that I use when training.
Frame: 2004 LOOK KG486 High-Modulus monocoque carbon, size M (53 cm)
Fork: LOOK HSC4 carbon, 1 1/8" carbon steerer
Colour: Gloss black
Cranks: Shimano DuraAce 7800, 172.5 mm, 53X39
Bottom bracket: Shimano DuraAce 7800
Cassette: Shimano DuraAce 7800, 11-23
Chain: Shimano DuraAce 7800 w/ Connex link
Front derailleur: Shimano DuraAce 7800
Rear derailleur: Shimano DuraAce 7800
Headset: FSA carbon integrated
Bars: ITM CX2 Dual aerobar
Shifters: Shimano DuraAce 7800 bar end
Brake levers: Cane Creek Aero
Brake calipers: Shimano DuraAce 7800
Tape: Stella Azzura Eleganza red/black
Seat post: Thomson Elite aluminum, 27.2 mm, black
Saddle: Fizik Arione Triathlon
Wheels: Zipp 808 tubular (front); Zipp 909 disc tubular (rear)
Tyres: Zipp tubular, 700x21
Pedals: Shimano DuraAce SPD-SL 7800
Computer: Mavic WinTech wireless
Bottle cage: Weyless Leggero carbon Team-1
Other: Specialty Racing Products red anodized cassette lockring, crankset bolts, rear derailleur bolt/pulley screws
Total weight: Who cares? This thing is fast!
This is one rock-steady frame! I really enjoyed riding it as a road bike - it pretty much did everything from climbing to sprinting with a gliding, silky-smooth ride. It's equally impressive as a TT rig, and the high comfort factor is a real plus for doing 40-k at threshold!
I've listed details of the build and attached some pictures. The last picture shows it with the DuraAce 7700 clincher wheelset w/ Maxxis Detonator tires that I use when training.
Frame: 2004 LOOK KG486 High-Modulus monocoque carbon, size M (53 cm)
Fork: LOOK HSC4 carbon, 1 1/8" carbon steerer
Colour: Gloss black
Cranks: Shimano DuraAce 7800, 172.5 mm, 53X39
Bottom bracket: Shimano DuraAce 7800
Cassette: Shimano DuraAce 7800, 11-23
Chain: Shimano DuraAce 7800 w/ Connex link
Front derailleur: Shimano DuraAce 7800
Rear derailleur: Shimano DuraAce 7800
Headset: FSA carbon integrated
Bars: ITM CX2 Dual aerobar
Shifters: Shimano DuraAce 7800 bar end
Brake levers: Cane Creek Aero
Brake calipers: Shimano DuraAce 7800
Tape: Stella Azzura Eleganza red/black
Seat post: Thomson Elite aluminum, 27.2 mm, black
Saddle: Fizik Arione Triathlon
Wheels: Zipp 808 tubular (front); Zipp 909 disc tubular (rear)
Tyres: Zipp tubular, 700x21
Pedals: Shimano DuraAce SPD-SL 7800
Computer: Mavic WinTech wireless
Bottle cage: Weyless Leggero carbon Team-1
Other: Specialty Racing Products red anodized cassette lockring, crankset bolts, rear derailleur bolt/pulley screws
Total weight: Who cares? This thing is fast!