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Negative, that frameset is cool as hell and deserves to be used!
Done similar (assuming you got the Chain Reaction 105 groupset deal?) with a CAAD3. Rides really nicely too!
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Kona Zing in 56cm, Rabobank-esque colour. Also note the cable ties for rear brake, I guess the owner CBA routing through the top tube!
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Found these brakes which appear to be rebranded Fouriers at £45/pair from a UK seller. Might be appealing to a weight weenie on a budget/with acetone to take the logos off
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And a nice addition to my Merckx Strada - a Garmin Edge 25 from the Classifieds on here. Works a treat and suits the bike - I'm in the minority but I like a small square computer, this does it all without a magnet and speed sensor on the fork too.
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Finally finished building the CAAD3 Saeco up. Key points:
Frame is in remarkable shape for the age - one little dint in the TT but otherwise no bubbling or paint loss
The original CODA stem is a bit gross but the right length and came with the frameset so it's staying for the foreseeable.
Yellow Flite had faded to almost match the frame decals. Brand new Lizard Skinz tape not so much - I gambled and missed there. But it's on and not too disgraceful so I'll keep it till it wears out.
Painted the fork dropouts black - looks better.
Crossed the gear cables and running left-front brake to avoid cable rub.
Rode it round the block to check size/indexing - fits nicely and I like the Shimano hoods - first bike I've had with them. Looking forward to a proper ride soon. -
No worries, I have no need for them but nearly bought a pair!
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Not used, but this might fit the bill and under £40:
https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/level-aero-carbon-bar-31-8-black-42cm/
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Dibs dura ace shifters please
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I'd like to dibs the quill adapter please
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That's a cracking turnaround, would not have expected it and the components to scrub up so well!
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At £55 I think I'd pass for the sake of my teeth/sternum. For an integrated setup, Farsports F1 gets good reviews at a lower (but not bargain) price. Given the older style frame, you'd probably struggle to get the integrated stem looking right without custom spacers thought? A nice light -17 stem (I'm a fan of Mt Zoom) and carbon bars would likely come in lighter too
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Seconded, that's anything but a commuter! Excellent choice on the colour scheme
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Tatty but not outrageously priced Colnago:
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Can't help with the price I'm afraid, but frame manufacturer's name is a bit
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Garmin Edge 1030 Plus for £325, seems a keen price although the old model now
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/garmin-edge-1030-plus-gps-cycle-computer/rp-prod198835
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Could give Stephen of Panto Parts (no euph) a shout to add some tasteful Colnagoness to the stem?
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From FB marketplace, 80s Bianchi BMX. Might be a deal? No idea, but I never knew about them and bloody want it:
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Congrats! I would have lost patience/called my money in a long time ago but its ace to see your persistence pay off, that paint job wipes the floor with the stock options. Looking forward to seeing it built up!
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I would start with the finest grade you have to hand and see what the finish is like, then go coarser if needed. That way you go carefully and won't make big scratches that take forever to sand out (have done this in haste before!)
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59cm Dawes Audax in 653 tubing for £75... in Banchory Aberdeenshire though
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Hi there, I'll take the cadence sensor and pay postage if you're willing to send it?
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This setup and the picture are pure chef's kiss despire not normally being an exciting part of a bike, the clampless seat tube/post and frame colour work so well together
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Sancineto frameset
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134523697199
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