Saturday, September 12, 2009

The New Bike

So this morning I picked up my (virtually) new bike from my local bicycle shop. The build come out looking AMAZING -- I will definitely post pictures soon. It is funny, but I almost feel like I have a "Frankenbike" at this point -- it is a hodgepodge of sorts, with the new frame, parts from my original Klein Quantum, and other parts that I changed or replaced along the way. The following is a rundown of my new steed, "The Dark Knight":

Parts From My Original Klein Quantum
  • Shimano 105 front and rear brakes
  • Shimano 105 front derailleur
  • Shimano 105 cranks
  • Look pedals (I am not sure which model)
  • Cateye CD100 Astrale computer
Parts I Added To The Quantum Along The Way
  • Profile Design T2 Wing base bar
  • Profile Design T2+ aerobars
  • Shimano Dura Ace shifters
  • Cane Creek 200TT brake levers
  • Felt STS stem
  • TNi Bento Box
  • Shimano Tiagra rear derailleur
  • Neuvation M28 Aero3 wheels
  • Planet Bike Button Cage bottle holders (which I think are just awesome for the price)
New Dark Knight Parts
  • Motobecane Nemesis Pro frameset (including front fork)
  • Kalloy Uno seatpost
  • Specialized TriTip Gel saddle
  • Chain (I have no idea what brand or model)
Like I said, she's kind of a Frankenbike, but I love her already. I was planning on going out on my maiden voyage today, but it has been raining pretty much all day. Tomorrow is supposed to be much nicer, so hopefully I will be able to get my first ride in then...

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