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tjb
07-03-2008, 04:14 PM
Just picked this one up today, first run on it this arvo!
alchemist
07-03-2008, 04:21 PM
You're gong to have to splash out on a new single for the rear, that yellow tyre is rude.
skivi
07-03-2008, 04:21 PM
that looks like a space ship. insane.

how does it ride/fly/stealth bomb?
tjb
07-03-2008, 04:23 PM
You're gong to have to splash out on a new single for the rear, that yellow tyre is rude.

Don't panic, I have some skinnier, lighter and black ones for indoors :) Oh, and the amount of glue Ken used, it ain't coming off in a hurry!
tjb
07-03-2008, 04:24 PM
that looks like a space ship. insane.

how does it ride/fly/stealth bomb?

I'll tell you next week. A better pilot than me is liking it (U17 state champ)
alchemist
07-03-2008, 08:07 PM
I'll tell you next week.

Hurstville on Monday night?
tjb
07-03-2008, 09:15 PM
Hurstville next week. I went to Tempe tonight, got a couple of laps in warming up before The Deluge hit. Event cancelled! The warm up race was split into odds and evens, I was even and didn't even get to race.
Christo
08-03-2008, 08:31 AM
Phwoooar!

Can I lick it?
LJohn
08-03-2008, 10:54 AM
I hope it rides well. It sure looks good.

Curious to know how much you could get one for if you approached XDS or a similar company.
alexb618
08-03-2008, 12:06 PM
i like the different coloured tyres, excellent
Rider15
08-03-2008, 12:26 PM
How do you stop that space ship?
Christo
08-03-2008, 02:53 PM
How do you stop that space ship?

It's a fixed gear, you stop with your feet.
tjb
08-03-2008, 07:51 PM
i like the different coloured tyres, excellent

Haha. Not dictated by fashion, but what I had. I'll happily use a single I have already instead of paying $150 for a matching one. The front wheel is a clincher btw .... Conti Supersonic, as a training/outside wheelset the mismatch will have to do.
alexb618
08-03-2008, 09:13 PM
im not being a smart arse, i reckon it looks good! functional...

that is a real hot bike.
'Ross
08-03-2008, 10:23 PM
Have you got a speclist? Also wouldn't the hub on the shamal instantly turn to crap while riding on the road? or have you got a different hub on there? I reckon it looks awesome even though there is no colour!:cool:
tjb
08-03-2008, 10:52 PM
Have you got a speclist? Also wouldn't the hub on the shamal instantly turn to crap while riding on the road? or have you got a different hub on there? I reckon it looks awesome even though there is no colour!:cool:

For track only, no road ... rough speclist is:

Frame/fork: Edge carbon 55cm toptube, Edge carbon fork, alloy steerer
Wheel (rear): Campagnolo Shamal tubular, 16 spoke, Vittoria Atlanta CS tubular 21mm
Wheel (front): American Classic CR420 rim, 20 hole American Classic track hub, Conti Supersonic 700c/20mm
Crank: Sugino 75, 170 mm, square taper
Chainring: Rotor Q-Ring elliptical, 48T
Chain: Izumi 1/8"
Cog: 1/8" 14T
Pedals: Shimano Ultegra
Seat: Selle Italia SLR Gel
Bars: Deda Pista 31.8 mm clamp
Stem: Pro 31.8 mm, 90 mm

The frame is sourced from Kirrawee Cycles, Ken the proprietor knows his stuff!

Hope to refine the front end a bit after a few more rides (fewer spacers, cut steerer, flip stem).