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29er / Re: CS-041
« on: August 06, 2015, 10:18:40 PM »
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29er / Re: CS-041
« on: August 06, 2015, 10:15:14 PM »
Finally just about finished. Need to have the rear brake bled after running the line through the frame. Also need to add some oil to the air chamber of the fork after adjusting the travel from 80 to100 mm. This isn't a super low-weight build - most of the parts were moved over from my old Gary Fisher X-Cal. The crank, rear hub & spokes, and shift cables are really the only new parts. Pics to follow...
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29er / Re: CS-041
« on: July 29, 2015, 10:22:14 PM »
Sorry - work, family, and vacation have kept the progress slow. I've gotten all the cables routed, now (F & R derailleurs, rear brake), and the internal routing worked well. There's a tight bend in the housing run to the rear derailleur, but it should be ok. Also had to find fittings for my rear brake, since I had to disconnect the line to route it through the frame. I'll try to post another picture soon.
Ted
Ted
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29er / Re: CS-041
« on: July 07, 2015, 10:24:13 PM »
The plastic axle and seat-tube cap weighed 22.8g, leaving the frame at 1018.3 g (still has the front derailleur cable guide).
The 12x142 axle that Peter provided weighs 79.0g.
The 12x142 axle that Peter provided weighs 79.0g.
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29er / Re: CS-041
« on: July 06, 2015, 10:50:34 AM »
Weight of the frame (19") came in at 1041.1g on a calibrated scale at work. That includes the plastic seatpost plug, the plastic rear axle spacer, and the cable guide for the front derailleur - basically just as it appears in the photos.
Once I finish building the rear wheel, I'll begin assembling the new frame.
Once I finish building the rear wheel, I'll begin assembling the new frame.
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29er / Re: CS-041
« on: July 05, 2015, 03:03:57 PM »
OK - so here's a run down of some of the highlights and initial impressions:
1) 1st off, the website is incorrect on the seatpost size: This frame takes a 27.2 mm post, not 31.6. I'm actually glad, since I can use my existing post and take advantage of the added flexibility of the smaller post.
2) The frame feels very light and looks pretty good overall. The seat stays and top tube have a very distinctive flat shape that is pretty cool looking.
3) There were a few imperfections on the inside of the BB shell, but a little very light sandpaper seems to have taken care of it. I'll report any issues with BB installation.
4) The cable routing is pretty neat:
a) Rear brake - You can see the orange liner for the rear brake hose that runs on the left side of the frame.
b) FD - There are interchangeable inserts for the front derailleur - it came installed with cable stop inserts and process aid for running bare cable internal. These can be swapped with another set of inserts that has a larger opening for running full-length housing, or plugs if running 1X.
c) RD - There is also a cable guide for the rear derailleur cable. At first I didn't see it until I pulled out the cable stop insert near the head tube. The cable guide is actually molded into the carbon fiber/resin - I took another shot at the inside of the BB where you can see the cable bulge running under the gray surface.
These seem a like a pretty slick system - we'll see how well it all works as I build it up. I'll be taking the frame to work tomorrow to get a weight, before I start hanging parts on it.
Ted
1) 1st off, the website is incorrect on the seatpost size: This frame takes a 27.2 mm post, not 31.6. I'm actually glad, since I can use my existing post and take advantage of the added flexibility of the smaller post.
2) The frame feels very light and looks pretty good overall. The seat stays and top tube have a very distinctive flat shape that is pretty cool looking.
3) There were a few imperfections on the inside of the BB shell, but a little very light sandpaper seems to have taken care of it. I'll report any issues with BB installation.
4) The cable routing is pretty neat:
a) Rear brake - You can see the orange liner for the rear brake hose that runs on the left side of the frame.
b) FD - There are interchangeable inserts for the front derailleur - it came installed with cable stop inserts and process aid for running bare cable internal. These can be swapped with another set of inserts that has a larger opening for running full-length housing, or plugs if running 1X.
c) RD - There is also a cable guide for the rear derailleur cable. At first I didn't see it until I pulled out the cable stop insert near the head tube. The cable guide is actually molded into the carbon fiber/resin - I took another shot at the inside of the BB where you can see the cable bulge running under the gray surface.
These seem a like a pretty slick system - we'll see how well it all works as I build it up. I'll be taking the frame to work tomorrow to get a weight, before I start hanging parts on it.
Ted
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29er / Re: CS-041
« on: July 05, 2015, 02:39:14 PM »
And here are some shots of the frame, noting the interesting shapes, the cable routing, etc.
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29er / Re: CS-041
« on: July 05, 2015, 02:32:10 PM »
OK - so I'm overdue for an update. I ordered the CS-041 from Peter on 6/23, and it arrived on 6/29 - less than a week from China to Virginia! Unfortunately, I wasn't home when USPS tried to deliver, so I didn't get it until Wednesday.
Here are some shots of the packaging:
Here are some shots of the packaging:
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Vendor Discussion & Reviews / Re: Peter of Carbon Speed less available next few days
« on: June 24, 2015, 10:35:14 AM »
Yeah, congratulations! Hope you can take time to enjoy your family - our bikes can wait 
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29er / Re: CS-041
« on: June 23, 2015, 06:26:24 PM »
I went with a large, since the geometry is similar to my Gary Fisher X-Cal: same TT, HTA, STA, similar reach, etc. I'm 5'11" and got really dialed in on my large X-Cal.
I'll be sure to post pictures when everything arrives - trying to be patient...
I'll be sure to post pictures when everything arrives - trying to be patient...
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29er / Re: CS-041
« on: June 23, 2015, 12:01:18 PM »
Ok - so I took the plunge and ordered a large CS-041 from Peter, along with headset, adapter for my straight steerer fork, rear axle, seatpost and clamp. Total with shipping was just under $750.
I'll be adding a new rear wheel and crank, and moving the rest over from my old bike (upgraded 2010 Gary Fisher X-Cal). Will post updates later.
Ted
I'll be adding a new rear wheel and crank, and moving the rest over from my old bike (upgraded 2010 Gary Fisher X-Cal). Will post updates later.
Ted