Dana
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Designing my new Calfee
10/25/04 09:29 PM (66.139.176.75)
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I am in the middle of the process of picking out my new bike (components, etc.) So I thought I'd post my work in progress on here so I could possibly get some suggestions.
After extensive research and comparing specs, geometries and philosophies, I have decided on a Calfee frame. I like the ride characteristics of all carbon and Calfee's in particular. They have been making the frames for quite a while and there are many positive testimonials. Plus, they do offer some cool colors.
After some measurements and fittings, I even contacted Craig Calfee and confirmed the right size for me (and luckily, no custom is required!) Talking to the designer himself (email actually), isn't that great support?
The Luna would be good, the Tetra would be great and the Dragonfly would be excellent! I'll wait and see how the price is looking and come back to this little detail.
Calfee: http://www.calfeedesign.com/
The frame was a big decision but now what? I am definitely a Campy person so I'm looking that way for many components. I like hills but they don't always like me so a 39/53 crank with 13-29 cassette looks good. I initially looked at Record but the steel Chorus is more durable, not much heavier and quite a bit of $$$ savings.
Campy: http://www.campagnolo.com/
I considered Neutrons and then Mavic wheels but I really like the design of the Topolinos. Can you tell that I am a sucker for a good design? It would be reassuring if they had been around longer with more consumer feedback but in this case I may have to try them and report back myself. I would get the clinchers and I neeed to remember to order a spoke magnet from them since their spokes are shaped funny...
Topolino: http://www.topolinotech.com/
Currently I am having a hard time deciding between the Reynolds Ouzo Pro and the Alpha Q Sub 3 forks. They are both carbon forks with good comfort and ride characteristics. The Alpha Q does weigh less but Reynolds is the standard and has many positives. This is the fork, so comfort and stability are definitely the most important qualities!
Reynolds: http://www.reynoldscomposites.com/OuzoPro.asp
Alpha Q: http://www.truetemper.com/performance_tubing/alphaq.html
I'm still working on other details so let me know what you think so far!
Thanks!
Dana
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