Looks like Open Pros on something Campy.<snip>
What wheels are on the Merlin?
Yup Campy Record Hubs and Open Pros. I love that bike That origin8 is nice - is that aluminum or carbon?Looks like Open Pros on something Campy.
I think it's alloy with carbon rear stays, and a carbon fork, yes?Yup Campy Record Hubs and Open Pros. I love that bike That origin8 is nice - is that aluminum or carbon?
Are you talking about your bike or mine?You're a good role model, so why not?!
PS: new photos against a neutral background also, close up of the fork and seat stays.
DirtyDog said:Yup Campy Record Hubs and Open Pros. I love that bike That origin8 is nice - is that aluminum or carbon?
Oops - Yeah it's aluminum with carbon stays. I don't know if it's the squarish tubes, but it rides really nice. I rode my roadie for the first time for more than 20 miles today, and I missed the CX bike. I have been having fun on knobbies on the road this fall.I think it's alloy with carbon rear stays, and a carbon fork, yes?
I love my Giant hardtail that's built the same way, so that CX bike must ride amazingly.
Your bike.Are you talking about your bike or mine?
The rake is built into the steerer/crown interface.that fork is cool!
no rake?
If you can replace it with a NICE steel fork, it's all yours.The rake is built into the steerer/crown interface.
I think Wumpus should give me that fork though.
Sorry. Post more pics of yours. I like Bianchis for some reason. We don't deal them, but I often wish we did.Photo threads suck when people use them for conversations.
Here's the only road riding I'll be doing for the next several months:
I'm a big fan of Jamis. I think they make good stuff and you get a lot of value.Mine... about as no frills as it gets, but it just rides sooo nicely.
I would agree with all said points. Problem is that cranks are about the last thing that would wear out on this bike, and I'm not likely to feel the need to upgrade them any time soon.I'm a big fan of Jamis. I think they make good stuff and you get a lot of value.
Nice bike! Next time you need to replace the cranks, go black! (black pedals too.)
He makes great stuff. Did you order from him or did you get lucky and find a bike your size for less?My Steelman:
I went direct, it's slightly custom - has a longer top tube than stock geometry. It's at least 8 years old so I've gotten my money's worth for sure.He makes great stuff. Did you order from him or did you get lucky and find a bike your size for less?
A man with a taste for interesting parts (cranks, wheels), I like it!My Steelman:
Only two issues: A decidedly lighter wallet and being spoiled for all other cranks.Have you had any issues with those cranks? They look dope.
Yeah, they're pretty damn hot cranks. Did you get the one with the ti BB?Only two issues: A decidedly lighter wallet and being spoiled for all other cranks.
They are killer. Lighter and stiffer than anything I've spun. I thought I noticed a big difference when I went from my campy records to FSA ISIS carbon a couple years ago. The difference was even bigger when I went from the FSA's to these. Plus, super easy to install.
Yes, ti bb. On the shearing issue, the guy who sold me the crank (a friend who owns a high-end shop) told me it's because people let the chainring bolts loosen up. Apparently they come loose easily, and the little carbon tabs are not up to the task of supporting the torque unless the bolts are tight. I was careful to use a little blue loctite and to check the bolts during and after the first few hard rides. No problems so far.Yeah, they're pretty damn hot cranks. Did you get the one with the ti BB?
I ask if you had any problems only because I'd heard there were some issues with the tabs for the chainring bolts shearing. So just curious really.
Built with Record? Any more pics? I love those bikes, a great steel road bike. What pedals are on there?
James
That's pretty much what I figured. People don't take any responsibility for their stuff, and think they can treat the super-high end stuff the same as their 105. I looked long at hard at those cranks, then ended up somewhere I couldn't use them, so I'm glad I didn't go through with the purchase.Yes, ti bb. On the shearing issue, the guy who sold me the crank (a friend who owns a high-end shop) told me it's because people let the chainring bolts loosen up. Apparently they come loose easily, and the little carbon tabs are not up to the task of supporting the torque unless the bolts are tight. I was careful to use a little blue loctite and to check the bolts during and after the first few hard rides. No problems so far.
Yes, it was originally a full record kit with open pros, I eventually upgraded the wheels and cranks. The pedals are shimano 759 mtb. I try to keep my gear versatile between road and mtb and don't want a pair of dedicated road shoes. The rest of it is pretty standard fare: wtb stem, salsa bar, campy ti post, michelin tires, etc. Sorry, no more pics.
Thanks! Yeah I have tried road shoes and while I agree they make a difference (1) modern mtb shoes are pretty damn good; (2) roughly half the rides I do on this bike involve getting in and out of train stations or other walking, and mtb shoes are way better for that; and (3) seeing as I ride everything from DH to road, I've got enough gear needs as it is!It's a sweet rig. Have you ridden with road-specific shoes though? I hear ya on running the same stuff in both disciplines, but I think road shoes make such a big difference in the ride and comfort.
But to each their own, I'm a bit spoiled on the shoe side of things...