Old Bike:
frame - Bianchi EV2 chromoly steel
size - 56cm c-c TT (virtual) traditional frame
weight - 19 lbs
component - Shimano Dura Ace 9-speed
New Bike:
frame - Bianchi Ducati Corse carbon
size - 55cm c-c TT (virtual) sloping frame
weight - 16.6 lbs
component - Campy Record 11-speed
The only thing I am not certain about on the new bike is the 3T Ergonova handlebar. It's a 42cm measured from bar tip to bar tip, but the bar tilts in to 40cm at the bend where the shifter is attached, so I consider it to be a 40cm bar (although 3T sells it as 42cm). My old bar is a 42cm tip-to-tip, as well as at the bend. I have not try out the bike yet. Will the 2cm make a difference in breathing and comfort?
I have an old SLR saddle which I will switch out with the Flite Max shown in the picture, and I may change the metal skewers to Ti. Everything else will probably stay the same.
Shifting with the Campy seems pretty smooth on the bike stand. The thumb shifting and overall feel is definitely different than Shimano.
All suggestions, critiques, and comments are welcome!
Phong
Looks sharp. VV colors!
ReplyDeleteI would lose the pump on the bike and the bag.
It takes away the unity of the bike. Just my 2 cents. Can't wait to see it Sunday.
Hey Phong,
ReplyDeleteLooks fast! Can't wait to see you on Dec 5th ride? I don't want to comment too much on it until I get to feel it 1st! haha!
Quang
A long time coming Phong. But now you got the bike with the components you want on it. Agree with Billy to lose the pump and maybe some Carbon Cages that you can get on ebay. They sell alot of them on ebay for about $25 a pair and weighs about 25-30 grams. Wow your seatpost is long. Maybe you could have went up one size and you don't have to flip your stem up. Overall, very nice bike and wheelset. I was looking for one of those Ducati frameset myself. If anybody see one in size 53cm, let me know.
ReplyDeleteWhat's up with all the zip ties on the left side? Speed cadence sensor? Maybe consider a garmin 305 that have those features plus HR monitor.
ReplyDeleteNice bike. What kind of wheels are you running? Looks fast. It's time to remove the pacifier.
ReplyDeleteI expect the pace to raised a few more MPH...
I agree the pump and seat bag takes away from the look of the bike. I had a bad experience with CO2 and don't fully trust it, and my jersey pockets though are usually full of food.
ReplyDeleteMy height is all in the legs so that's why there are so much seat post showing, plus the bike has a sloping tube and one size smaller. I do like the shorter horizontal reach though.
Yes the zip ties are for the cadence and speed sensor. They do look bad but I will save up for a Garmin next year.
Wheels are what most of the VeloViets are running, Reynolds DV46C. You guys are so fast with these wheels so I thought I would join the club!
nice ride can wait to see what you got on it . maybe you can use red zip ties to blend in better. how about you get rid of the pump and try the co2 again i will give you one if you get a flat.
ReplyDeleteAnimal
Great idea with the red zip ties. Will look for it at Home Depot.
ReplyDelete"I expect the pace to be raised by a few more MPH"...
Cap't, we got to practice the rotation that The Animal has always been talking about. It's gonna take everyone in the paceline rotating at the front to raise the pace. Let's pick 10 guys and gals, in the parking lot, before we start on the next ride to do a 30 seconds rotation on the river trail. We don't have to go real fast, just practicing rotating will help first.
sweet phong! cool red color! it looks small cuz of the sloping tube but it looks aggressive as it should look. Campy rules too!
ReplyDeleteNic
Nice bike, hopfully one day i can learn more about bikes and buy a bike like you guys. LOOKS FAST!!!
ReplyDeleteChris
Hi Chris,
ReplyDeleteI did a lot of research recently and will be glad to give you some advice when you are ready. If you are not ready to buy an entire bike, you can always just upgrade parts like wheels. A good pair of aero wheels can add a couple of more MPH to your average speed on the flat.
Before unloading money on a bike frame, the VV guys had suggested that I get a bike fit from a professional fitter. This was a great advice and allow me to know what my approximate frame size is before I started looking. You should get fitted if you have not had one yet.
Phong
I rode the new bike the first time today (have been busy last 3-4 weeks and have not been riding at all) for a couple of miles around the neighborhood. My first thought was... twitchy. Not sure if it was the deep rims or the shorter reach.
ReplyDeleteSeems to be easier in maintaining 20-24 mph speed though. Now this is probably due to the rims.
The bike is still new to me so suggests keep a good 3-4 feet away on the next few rides ;-)
Ready or not, it's coming out tomorrow. Gotta get ready for the Dec 5th ride!