Chinarello new build
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dj_14
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looks great.
should have got them to wrap the bar tape a bit nicer. its funny that we both payed the same amount. yet have such different bikes. should have gone red pedals or bar tape or even hoods.....
scblack
Leucocholic
I wrapped the bar tape on. Right side was first, so left side looks better. With the bladed bars, its f**cking hard to get smoothly around the corner from the hood to the flat section. I tried to get red bar tape but when I went into the shop there was no red available.
Pedals are ones I already had.
No way would I go for red hoods, black there thanks.
'Ross
Eats Squid
How did the painting work? They offer it on the side and you request what colour? I think if they had an option to configure your own paint shceme and own decals 'scblackarello' could have had some exciting results.
The fake paint on the fake frame does make my some part of my brand-equity-loving self cringe along the line........but the biggest thing it raises is my skepticism for purchasing modern carbon (branded) stuff over the internet eg if I was to see something like this on ebay going for $4k how could I even know I was buying the real thing, it casts doubt over a lot of things; bars, stems many carbon things can be replicated to a degree that is almost impossible to tell apart.
Lucky for me I'm not in the market for a modern carbon roadie, I would be too scared to buy anything....I wouldn't mind one of the 90's Colnago C40s though
The fake paint on the fake frame does make my some part of my brand-equity-loving self cringe along the line........but the biggest thing it raises is my skepticism for purchasing modern carbon (branded) stuff over the internet eg if I was to see something like this on ebay going for $4k how could I even know I was buying the real thing, it casts doubt over a lot of things; bars, stems many carbon things can be replicated to a degree that is almost impossible to tell apart.
Lucky for me I'm not in the market for a modern carbon roadie, I would be too scared to buy anything....I wouldn't mind one of the 90's Colnago C40s though
scblack
Leucocholic
The painting is pre-done, there is no customisation. They have about 8 different colour schemes, you just choose your size and colour scheme.How did the painting work? They offer it on the side and you request what colour? I think if they had an option to configure your own paint shceme and own decals 'scblackarello' could have had some exciting results.
The fake paint on the fake frame does make my some part of my brand-equity-loving self cringe along the line........but the biggest thing it raises is my skepticism for purchasing modern carbon (branded) stuff over the internet eg if I was to see something like this on ebay going for $4k how could I even know I was buying the real thing, it casts doubt over a lot of things; bars, stems many carbon things can be replicated to a degree that is almost impossible to tell apart.
Lucky for me I'm not in the market for a modern carbon roadie, I would be too scared to buy anything....I wouldn't mind one of the 90's Colnago C40s though
I do agree on the branding pirating issue here. The reason I did go ahead with this method, is the research I did, many people had bought from this seller, and quality seemed to be pretty damn good. It was far from the cheapest, but to have some element of comfort due to other buyers being satisfied was a good thing. Having said that I did not come across any other sellers with any negative stories either, meaning I did not come across any story of any chinarello or chinese made carbon fibre frames experiencing any major failure.
I did plenty of research before I went ahead with this, and there have been no negative experiences with the chinese frames that I could find. The only failure was by someone who had sanded their carbon steerer tube and that failed, but not due to the manufacturer. There has to be some element of risk buying semi blind over the internet. But the cost is so enticing, and now many people have done the same, with small items being the reported issues.
Ultimately the chinese carbon fibre bike manufacturers are now extremely good at what they do. Almost EVERY manufacturer uses them now. I had good comfort buying from them. And having ridden it for a couple of weeks now, it all seems to be going well.
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'Ross
Eats Squid
I think I worded my post badly...the reason I would be scared to buy modern carbon stuff over the internet is not about safety but because I wouldn't want to pay top dollar for a branded product that is actually a fake! The parts and frames seem to be built to such a visual standard that you can't tell the difference barely at all.
Therefore if I was in the market for a new set of $800 integrated carbon bar and stem, or for a $6000 carbon frame I would always be wondering 'hmmm what if this is just one of those Chinese copies' I think I'd be too scared to pull the trigger and buy that branded product. I wouldn't be surprised if people start building bikes very similar to yours and then trying to re-sell at really high prices 'Barely used Pinarello' etc.
Therefore if I was in the market for a new set of $800 integrated carbon bar and stem, or for a $6000 carbon frame I would always be wondering 'hmmm what if this is just one of those Chinese copies' I think I'd be too scared to pull the trigger and buy that branded product. I wouldn't be surprised if people start building bikes very similar to yours and then trying to re-sell at really high prices 'Barely used Pinarello' etc.
Just finished my chinarello, 005 frame from carbon_bicycle eBay from Hong kong. $500 frame,fork,seatpost,seat,stem, bars, plus Record crankset,rear der,chain,shifters and Chorus brakes and front der from ribble at the 30% off sale. Wheels were my old Fulcrum racing Zeros, pedals old Time ones.
Total spend on new bits about $1500, total weight 7.1 kg.
Two rides so far - very nice !
Will get pics up later
Total spend on new bits about $1500, total weight 7.1 kg.
Two rides so far - very nice !
Will get pics up later
scblack
Leucocholic
Sounds great mate, some good parts there. Like to see the pics. I've done 200km on mine, no issues so far, rides excellent!
I've watched a few of these Chinarello builds with interest and me thinks it's time to jump in and do one myself. So the question to you folks that have done it, where would I get a decent TT frame? I've looked at a couple of sites (Deng fu & Cycling Yong) and can only seem to find rather crappy looking very generic TT frames, nothing nice like a TT Chinarello Anyone come across anything nice in their travels?
Anyone come across anything nice in their travels?Have a look on Road Bike review, there's a huge thread with some nice TT bikes on there.I've watched a few of these Chinarello builds with interest and me thinks it's time to jump in and do one myself. So the question to you folks that have done it, where would I get a decent TT frame? I've looked at a couple of sites (Deng fu & Cycling Yong) and can only seem to find rather crappy looking very generic TT frames, nothing nice like a TT Chinarello
scblack
Leucocholic
Here is one:I've watched a few of these Chinarello builds with interest and me thinks it's time to jump in and do one myself. So the question to you folks that have done it, where would I get a decent TT frame? I've looked at a couple of sites (Deng fu & Cycling Yong) and can only seem to find rather crappy looking very generic TT frames, nothing nice like a TT Chinarello
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Brand-Ne...00560696835?pt=Road_Bikes&hash=item45fad04603
How's that look?.
scblack
Leucocholic
Very nice, I like the colour scheme. I was close to getting that bar tape too. Looks good on yours.
I have the same saddle.. had it on an alloy track bike and now a steel track bike. I find it fine and i often spend many hours in the saddle straight!
scblack,
What size did you end up with???
Looking at grabbing a frame and building it up over the year after i get over Building my Blur LTc.
I got a medium in the blur but am thinking Road bike = more stretched out.
I am 5'9" and of average proportions so with that in mind I would be looking at either a 52 or 54?? Not overly sure about this and wouldn't mind some advice if possible.
Cheers
Damien
What size did you end up with???
Looking at grabbing a frame and building it up over the year after i get over Building my Blur LTc.
I got a medium in the blur but am thinking Road bike = more stretched out.
I am 5'9" and of average proportions so with that in mind I would be looking at either a 52 or 54?? Not overly sure about this and wouldn't mind some advice if possible.
Cheers
Damien
scblack
Leucocholic
I got a 54cm size. Sounds like you'd need that size, not a 52cm. I am 5'7" or 171cm and the 54cm suits me. Using a 90mm stem.
Note though that some measurements are different from different manufacturers.
taibo
Eats Squid
Saw this on another RB thread
http://fuckyeahcycling.tumblr.com/post/8552322720/psa-dont-buy-cheap-carbon-frames-off-of-ebay
As one of the other guys said, looks like a chinarello
http://fuckyeahcycling.tumblr.com/post/8552322720/psa-dont-buy-cheap-carbon-frames-off-of-ebay
As one of the other guys said, looks like a chinarello