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what size are your feet, i have a pair of adidas RD Comp shoes (top of the line carbon soled) ive done about 1000km on them but they are too small, i think they are a size 42.5 I'm not sure what size I am. Around 9-9 1/2 in "normal" shoes. Not sure what that translates to. DaveB |
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Sounds like Martec, Advanced Taiwan are another popular choice of carbon
frames in Italy . "tonykara" wrote in message ... like most i would love to ride something italian, my marque of choice is bianchi, however the price tags on a good frame with a decent groupo....campag of course, will set you back around the AUS$5k mark. i dont know about you but my g'friend said im dreaming!. in this months Bicycling Australia mag there is an add for PedalForce carbon monocoqe frames for AUS$1,071.68. thaey say that they are made by those who make the likes of Look and Kestrel. Anyone got one? what do you think. -- |
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I looked at buying one of these a some time back
They are indeed a martec frame. http://www.bikexpo.com/vip/martec/ See also Leggera bikes, bp stealth, kestrel talon, EPX, supergo..... These guys also make Lapierre (carbon), Fondriest, Koga miyata, Bianchi, After a lot of research it seems a very high number of carbon fibre bicycles come from Asia, specifically from 3 or 4 factories. If I were to buy a cf bike for racing I would buy a pedalforce as it would not hurt the pocket too much if you crash. The only thing that stopped me was there was a limited size range due to the fact they are a 1 piece carbon monocoque frame. see also http://www.cyclingforums.com/t33659.html http://www.cyclingforums.com/t41866-15-17.html http://www.bikecafe.net/directory/Xc...=1486&CatID=69 Peter "Steve" wrote in message ... Sounds like Martec, Advanced Taiwan are another popular choice of carbon frames in Italy . "tonykara" wrote in message ... like most i would love to ride something italian, my marque of choice is bianchi, however the price tags on a good frame with a decent groupo....campag of course, will set you back around the AUS$5k mark. i dont know about you but my g'friend said im dreaming!. in this months Bicycling Australia mag there is an add for PedalForce carbon monocoqe frames for AUS$1,071.68. thaey say that they are made by those who make the likes of Look and Kestrel. Anyone got one? what do you think. -- |
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"tonykara" wrote in message ... like most i would love to ride something italian, my marque of choice is bianchi, however the price tags on a good frame with a decent groupo....campag of course, will set you back around the AUS$5k mark. i dont know about you but my g'friend said im dreaming!. in this months Bicycling Australia mag there is an add for PedalForce carbon monocoqe frames for AUS$1,071.68. thaey say that they are made by those who make the likes of Look and Kestrel. Anyone got one? what do you think. This is the cost of my Chinese titanium triathlon bike I bought about this time last year. A road frame is about the same price. Hi Sir: Thanks for your e-mail. Our price is following: (1).54 cm titanium Triathlon Frame. FOB XI'AN USD335.00/set 1set USD335.00 (2).titanium seat post to suit the frame. FOB XI'AN USD38.00/pcs 1pcs USD38.00 (3).titanium one bolt seat clamp. (To suit the frame). FOB XI'AN USD15.00/pcs 1pcs USD15.00 (4).100 mm, 10 degree rise titanium, clamp type, head stem. FOB XI'AN USD35.00/pcs 1pcs USD35.00 Shipping costs(EMS express):USD69.00 Total:USD492.00 Please you wire USD492.00 to us,we will can make and ship the goods to you within 10days. Marty |
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"Marty Wallace" wrote in message om.au... "tonykara" wrote in message ... like most i would love to ride something italian, my marque of choice is bianchi, however the price tags on a good frame with a decent groupo....campag of course, will set you back around the AUS$5k mark. i dont know about you but my g'friend said im dreaming!. in this months Bicycling Australia mag there is an add for PedalForce carbon monocoqe frames for AUS$1,071.68. thaey say that they are made by those who make the likes of Look and Kestrel. Anyone got one? what do you think. This is the cost of my Chinese titanium triathlon bike I bought about this time last year. A road frame is about the same price. Hi Sir: Thanks for your e-mail. Our price is following: (1).54 cm titanium Triathlon Frame. FOB XI'AN USD335.00/set 1set USD335.00 (2).titanium seat post to suit the frame. FOB XI'AN USD38.00/pcs 1pcs USD38.00 (3).titanium one bolt seat clamp. (To suit the frame). FOB XI'AN USD15.00/pcs 1pcs USD15.00 (4).100 mm, 10 degree rise titanium, clamp type, head stem. FOB XI'AN USD35.00/pcs 1pcs USD35.00 Shipping costs(EMS express):USD69.00 Total:USD492.00 Please you wire USD492.00 to us,we will can make and ship the goods to you within 10days. Marty I have only two complaints about my titanium road bike I had built by the same people; 1. the single bolt seat clamp was hard to tighten enough so the post wouldn't slip.I had to reverse the pinch bolt and fit a nut. 2. the stem the supplied is not stiff enough for sprinting.... and I'm not that strong. If you don't race/sprint it would be an excellent stem..very comfortable. The tubing is oversized so forget anything you read about how titanium is flexible or soft. I can't flex my frame. I can't thank Marty enough for putting me on to the guys in China. I've lost count of how many people have asked about my litespeed bike... and it only cost 1/5 th price!!! plus it was custom sized and only took 2 weeks to make and deliver. Peter |
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"Peter Vesel" wrote in message ... "Marty Wallace" wrote in message om.au... "tonykara" wrote in message ... like most i would love to ride something italian, my marque of choice is bianchi, however the price tags on a good frame with a decent groupo....campag of course, will set you back around the AUS$5k mark. i dont know about you but my g'friend said im dreaming!. in this months Bicycling Australia mag there is an add for PedalForce carbon monocoqe frames for AUS$1,071.68. thaey say that they are made by those who make the likes of Look and Kestrel. Anyone got one? what do you think. This is the cost of my Chinese titanium triathlon bike I bought about this time last year. A road frame is about the same price. Hi Sir: Thanks for your e-mail. Our price is following: (1).54 cm titanium Triathlon Frame. FOB XI'AN USD335.00/set 1set USD335.00 (2).titanium seat post to suit the frame. FOB XI'AN USD38.00/pcs 1pcs USD38.00 (3).titanium one bolt seat clamp. (To suit the frame). FOB XI'AN USD15.00/pcs 1pcs USD15.00 (4).100 mm, 10 degree rise titanium, clamp type, head stem. FOB XI'AN USD35.00/pcs 1pcs USD35.00 Shipping costs(EMS express):USD69.00 Total:USD492.00 Please you wire USD492.00 to us,we will can make and ship the goods to you within 10days. Marty I have only two complaints about my titanium road bike I had built by the same people; 1. the single bolt seat clamp was hard to tighten enough so the post wouldn't slip.I had to reverse the pinch bolt and fit a nut. I had the same problem. I think the clamp is really designed for softer aluminium frames. I tried several brands of clamp before I found one that worked, and even then it had to be done up really tight. It just highlights the difference in the strenth of Aluminium and Titanium. 2. the stem the supplied is not stiff enough for sprinting.... and I'm not that strong. If you don't race/sprint it would be an excellent stem..very comfortable. The stem I ordered went onto my (Ti) mountain bike as I already had a Angel tribar set to go on. My mountain bike gets severely (ab)used several times a week and the stem hasn't failed. The tubing is oversized so forget anything you read about how titanium is flexible or soft. I can't flex my frame. I can't thank Marty enough for putting me on to the guys in China. I've lost count of how many people have asked about my litespeed bike... and it only cost 1/5 th price!!! plus it was custom sized and only took 2 weeks to make and deliver. Peter I smirk every time I read a posting or get an email from someone that gets one of these frames it's like it's "our little secret". Marty |
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whats the frame weight on one of these beauties?
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tonykara wrote:
whats the frame weight on one of these beauties? didnt you post some overly long mock url about people being weight weenies? -- |
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flyingdutch wrote:
didnt you post some overly long mock url about people being weight weenies? yes but i can be one of those people if i want. i made the comment so i can retract it if i wish -- |
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"tonykara" wrote in message .. . whats the frame weight on one of these beauties? On the scales mine was 1580 grams without seatpost clamp, or derailleur cable guide.(I hope the local fruit shop has accurate scales) the bike is 51cm x 54.5cm. Peter |
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