#114: TT bike build-up
Coming back from Tuscaloosa, I had to make some decisions about my Kuota and its future as a TT bike. Before I left I ran into two problems: incompatible brake levers and a fused BB/spindle. On the levers, I decided to set my SRAM levers aside and picked up some Vision Tech levers (that have outside cable housing routing). On the BB, I decided that it more likely will not get any worse and trying to pull it apart might end up damaging a perfectly good BB/crank.
So, I had a plan (and a mostly torn down frame). Last night, I applied and buffed out coat one of cleaner wax… I put another one on after the Tuesday RB’s ride (which was good despite my stuffed legs… I really notice a difference on Tuesday, if I don’t get out and ride easy on Mondays after a race weekend…). After that, I put the SRAM Force groupo back on (brakes and derailleurs). After that I finished the assembly of the integrated bar with the shifters and brake levers. At this points, I am closed to a ridable bike (missing a chain, pedals, and adjustment).
[nearly ready to ride]
I was really surprised to see the overwhelming surge of traffic (usual 30 / day jumped to over 380 on the 31st) to my blog after posting up the Tour de Tuscaloosa photos. A lot of it was driven by a link put on the VeloCity website… I think the photos turned out well and the event was a good one to photograph (hill on criterium and short laps on the road race).
Now you just need a TT saddle set about 3 inches forward from where you’ve got that one
Comment by andrea — April 2, 2008 @ 6:50 am
I moved the seat forward about 2 inches after I took that photo. It doesn’t seem to be comfortable…will need to try it out later in the week…
Comment by Ryan — April 2, 2008 @ 11:56 am