There have been a couple nice builds going out at the start of this fall season and I wanted to share a couple eye candy photos of them. Even a short test ride displayed the ride quality top end components and frames have to offer. Parts List after each set.
Specialized Venge ViAS Pro Disc –
Specialized Venge ViAS Pro Disc –
Shimano ST785 levers / calipers, Dura-Ace Derailleurs (Di2), Roval CLX60 Disc wheelset, Specialized Carbon FACT crankset
This is really neat to build since we had some challenging times with the rim brake model earlier in the year. Once the front brake dilemma was figured out, it was a matter of following a series of steps, but the pre-routed lines through the frame wer only marginally difficult to correctly measure and feed through the stem and the handlebar. The routing was pretty tight, but not kinked due to it being hydraulic rather than cable actuated. The paint was really nice too with the minimalist fading of grey and black.
Pinarello Dogma F8 Team Sky Edition –
Pinarello Dogma F8 Team Sky Edition –
Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 Hydro groupset, Enve 2.3’s on Chris King R45 hubs with Sapim spokes, Centerline V2 rotors (6 bolt), Garmin Edge 820, Enve handlebars and stem, Arundel waterbottle cages, Dura-Ace pedals.
This bike felt so nice to take on the test ride before a final fitting. It felt responsive and quick with a total sense of confidence in handling. I felt zero ‘twitchiness’ and the wheels and frame absorbed the rough Arling pavement with ease. The brakes can stop on a dime and still maintain a nice interval of modulation when descending.
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