I will start with my new R3

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SRAM Force Group
FS K Force Carbon Compact Bars
Ritchey Stem
Mavic Elite
Specialzied Toupe
Look Keo Pedals

Something bout those uber thin seat stays that I'm nervy about in trying out an R3...

Nice bike though.

A repost from the "Needs a thread" thread, but here is my SLC-SL:

http://www.bellanovaboutique.com/Images/SLC-SL.jpg

Record Gruppo
50/34 Crank w/ Ceramic bottom bracket
11-25 cassette
ceramic bearing derailleur pulleys
Speedplay Zero Titanium pedals
Fizik Arione AG2R Team saddle (colors are great)
Zipp 417 Rims (303) w/ Powertap SL 2.4 rear and DT 190 Front Hubs
Deda Zero Servizio Corse 100mm stem
Zipp SL 42cm bars
Cervelo bar tape (very nice)
Arundel Sideloader cages
USE SpinStix skewers (not shown)

I came off a Bianchi S9 Matta Ti bike w/ Centaur Gruppo and the Cervelo is amazing. My first carbon bike and I can't imagine it getting any better than this...:D

Here you go, picked up brand new today

R3, Chorus, Zonda, Arione, Conti GP4000x tires, FSA shallow drop bars.

Just in from a shakedown ride and very happy. So happy in fact that i am off out again, especially as the weather is so amazing :)

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Centaur and Chorus groupset
Deda alu/carbon bars and stem
Fulcrum 3 wheels
Look Keo sprint pedals
:thumbsup:

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Minor changes...went with a longer Syntace stem (135mm) and got rid of some wheel stickers (to much red going on). I can't believe how much vibration she cancels out on ruff roads (but I'm coming from an alu/carb bike also).

Sorry for the not so quality pics. My riding digi cam is a cheap-o...I'll throw a better pic up when I decide what Zipp tubular's to get (303's?/202's?) and mount them. Also probably going to some red Michelin Pro2 Race on the Racing 1's.

this is also a repost from "needs a thread".....

54cm
dura ace
zipp stem
zipp 303's
still working on it....

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Minor changes...went with a longer Syntace stem (135mm) and got rid of some wheel stickers (to much red going on). I can't believe how much vibration she cancels out on ruff roads (but I'm coming from an alu/carb bike also).

Sorry for the not so quality pics. My riding digi cam is a cheap-o...I'll throw a better pic up when I decide what Zipp tubular's to get (303's?/202's?) and mount them. Also probably going to some red Michelin Pro2 Race on the Racing 1's.

Very Nice. The fulcrum 1's and michelins will be and look great! (when i can afford it i might spring for a set of fulcrums myself) - i thought you said you took the stickers off because there was too much red though!!!
The wheels in my pic a few posts up are zondas but i have my training wheels - a set of red fulcrum 7's on with green paris roubaix tyres on at the moment - it looks like "welcome to italy!!!"

Man, what a great sight at these pix. This week I placed an order with my shop for a Cervelo R3 RS, will be a couple of months, but I hope it is worth the wait. Been also considering a custom Parlee, but I think the R3 will be a sweet ride. Will make a great friend for my P3c.

Zonda's are a good wheel. My '05 Campy Eurus' are the best clinchers I've had. I was going to go custom wheels. Since I liked the Campy's so much, I thought I'd give Fulcrum a go. I wouldn't pay full price for them. I got a good deal from an Italian shop ($700). You are correct about the red...but when I get the Michelin's, I'll take the rest of the stickers off the wheels. What size is yours? Did you get a weight check from the shop?

yeah its a 54 - with zondas it came in at about 7.5kg. But there is no real weight weenie stuff on there - standard chorus, arione, alu bar, ultegra pedals.
With the fulcrum 7's i guess a few hundred grammes heavier.

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my 2 week old ride

i love this thing

61cm R3
Full Dura-Ace
Easton Circuits/Macic Ksyrium SL SSC with Michelin Pro Race2
Selle Italia SLR Gel Flow
FSA SLK seatpost
Thomson Stem,Cinelli Axis Bars
Speedplay X2 pedals
Zipp Carbon Cages

Soloist Team 07.
Ksyrium SL3's
Ultegra build.

It has white tape now too...

hey there...beautiful bike, what size is it?
just wondering how tall you are...i'm getting one of these but am in between sizes!
thanks,
scott

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2007 Team Soloist

Superprodigy (Steel)

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b397/HarajukuLuvr/cycle/Disneyland156.jpg

Aluminum Soloist

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b397/HarajukuLuvr/cycle/Teamcannondale026.jpg

CERVELO SOLOIST:
SHIMANO ULTEGRA GRUPPO
SHIMANO COMPACT CRANKS / FSA CHAINRING
ROLF PRIMA WHEELS / MICHELIN PRO RACE 2s
SELLE SAN MARCO ERA RACING REPLICA
STELLA AZZURRA PROFI BARS
LOOK SPRINT KEO PEDALS
LOOK ALUSTEM
BONTRAGER SIDESWIPE CAGES



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Nice looking bike!!!

(you could have done a bit more with the photoshop work though :smilewinkgrin:)

Here's my Soloist Team. 15.8lbs as shown here.

Hey thedips, digging the ride. :thumbsup:

Here's an updated pic of my bike.
Frame is 58cm w/ Alpha Q GS10 fork
Sram Red Shifter/RD/Cassette
Shimano Dura Ace brakes/FD
Zipp 300 carbon crank w/ Zipp 185 BB
Thomson Elite seatpost
Thomson X2 stem
Zipp SLC2 handlebar
Selle SMP Glider Saddle
Speedplay Zero CSC edition
HED Ardennes Wheelset
Michelin Pro3 Race
Bike is 14.66 lbs

61cm Team Soloist

Sweet Prodigy...

Superprodigy (Steel)

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b397/HarajukuLuvr/cycle/Disneyland156.jpg

Aluminum Soloist

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b397/HarajukuLuvr/cycle/Teamcannondale026.jpg


Are those reflective wheels on the Soloist, or is it just the way the flash is hitting them? What kind are they?

Those are Mavic Ksyrium ES [anniversary] their web site is http://www.mavic.com/
I've got them on my bike and they're great

R3 cross

R3 cross? how did you instal those brakes?

it's an R3 with longer and wider chainstays. on the seatstays there are canti bolts like any cyclocross frame

it's an R3 with longer and wider chainstays. on the seatstays there are canti bolts like any cyclocross frame


crap sweet bike.. are those already out ? i thought those are just prototypes ... sweet bike.

they will never be officially made, but cervélo will make you one if you really (really) want one

Sledoux,

What green rear tire is that on your bike?

wheels are mixed in the picture (tubular front, clincher back...)
rear clincher is a Vittoria Open Pavé EVO-OG 24c

they will never be officially made, but cervélo will make you one if you really (really) want one

Why is that? They went to the trouble of tooling up for it, you'd think they'd make them to try and recover part of that cost- unless testing showed a defect, in which case you'd think they wouldn't release a single one.

it has been a good publicity for cervélo and it has shows that the R3 isn't a fragile frame at all. and no there weren't any defects. only once rivet of a cablestop loosened when it had a knock there...
tooling wasn't that expensive; front triangle is standard R3, chainstays was cut longer (like the paris-roubaix R3's) an attached wider at the bracket. only the seatstays had to be made.

That Alpha Q fork looks killer! Good choice...

CX20 is the best cx fork for me. it's a lot better than the CX10. no shatter at all
...and lighter than easton

Updated pic: added a syntace seatpost and some mavic cosmic carbone premiums wheels :thumbsup:

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Build:
Wolf CL fork
Single Position Carbon Seatpost
Selle San Marco MG Magma saddle
Deda Elementi Bar Tape
Dura Ace brake and shift cables + Housings
Dura Ace STI brake/shift levers
Ultegra Front braze on derailleur
Ultegra Rear Derailleur
Ultegra 12-25T 10 SPD cassette
Ultegra Chain
Tacx Tao bottle cages x2
FSA IS2 headset + spacers
ZeroGravity OG-06 SS brakes
Ritchey WCS 4Axis 31.8mm 110mm stem
Kool Stop campy carbon pads
Wheels by rruff www.whitemountainwheels.com
-Reynolds DV46C
-Tune Mig70, Mag 190 Hubs
-Sapim CX Ray spokes (Radially laced front 20, 2X rear 24)
-Michelin 60mm ultralight tubes
-Continental GP4000S 700Cx23
-Garmin Edge 305 computer mount
-Garmin Edge sensor
-FSA Gossamer 39/53 cranks
-Crankbrothers Egg Beater 4Ti

Lesson to be learned: Either buy the frame itself, or buy a higher model, because replacing every single part costs even more money at the end of the day.

To be upgraded:
-Easton Carbon Cranks released at 07 interbike
-Dura Ace Rear Derailleur
-Dura Ace Front Derailleur
-Nokon cable housings
-DuPont powercordz
-lighter bottle cages
-Dura ace cassette

Hopefully then I'll be closer to 15 lbs

cheers... EXACTLY.. bikes are never done... and i used to make fun of people who got those crazy ZERO GRAVITY BRAKEES.. i guess when everything is all said and done... you gotta keep going until everything is perfect

Last August, the day after I took delivery of my Soloist, I went on a multi-day riding vacation in the San Juan Islands. It was heaven!

Since then, I changed the stem, saddle, and pedals.

Then I got run over by a pickup truck, so this particular Soloist is going to eventually go to Calfee to see if they can repair it.

:eek: You and the bike got ran over by a truck?? YIKES!


She sure was/is a beauty, do you have a picture of her now??:(

Here is my bike with a few upgrades:

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Here is my new R3 SL.

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^^^ Very nice!!! :thumbsup:

Glad to see I'm not the only one who keeps his Cervelo in the house :wink: :biggrin5:

My new ride with Ultegra brake calipers and temporary pedals. Gotta replace that cage the shop threw in.

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i278/ca_22/DO%20NOT%20DELETE/my_cervelo001a.jpg

This frame used to have a dura-ace group with zipp wheels on it. I had the r2.5, but it came apart, so Cervelo sent me this r3. Wonderful, wonderful ride. Unfortunately, I joined a team that uses a different bike so I am selling this beauty on Ebay. I photographed it for the sale and so I would have a momento of it when it's gone.

Here's mine.

here is my woman.

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Mine...

Here is my freshly built 2007 R3.
I am pleasantly surprised by this bike and the low weight (13.4lbs.)

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I decided to make a jump for the R3-SL after my dealer was having a 25% off the 2007 line, prior to the price increase. I brought the components with me. Not bad I have to say, its so light. Added the Fizik Carbon Ti saddle and Look Keo Carbon Ti Pedals. Think its in the mid 15's...

Here is mine!
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Veloci...that is beautiful!
What size it? How much does she weigh?
How do you like those Easton wheels?

I upgraded a few items on the bike and now it looks even better now

Mr. Iroc Z
it is a 56 cm, weights about 16 lbs. a little heavier than my R3. my R3 was 14.9. but, i do not mind the extra weight. i love the way this bikes handles and looks.

the EC90 are fast ,stiff yet comfortable. i wish they were a little lighter. they are about 1375 or so. i have a set of Lighweights that i was going to use, but, i am going to sell them. too expensive to replace. it would be easier to replace a spoke on the EC90's than it would the lightweights.

Had this baby for 4 months now... and I really love this bike!!

Here's mine. I love this bike!

I hope I got the photo upload right.

just picked mine up from the shop and posted a pic in my thread below...here's another!

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That's a beauty, trek_FL. I hope to own a P3C next year.

I sold my Trek5200 and a few other worldly possessions for it-- but no regrets. The aero thing really is something. Where I notice it most is in headwinds--where I used to really drop off on speed, I may only lose a few mph in a strong wind, incredible!

My new 2008 R3

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Here's my baby:
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boysa, Can you elaborate on the ride quality

new parts new pics! yaayy


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thedips, that looks sweet!

HBPUNK... sorry for the delay... here goes:

My first impression upon riding the SLC-SL was just how "fast" it felt. What I mean is how effortless it was to get up to speed and then keep it there. Before I knew it I was FLYING, and it seemed so easy to just simply keep turning the pedals over.

My second impression was how "quick" the bike felt. Here I mean how nimble the bike felt cornering and the incredibly quick response when jumping out of the saddle and punching it in a sprint. The bike handles so well, sometimes it's actually a little scary just how fast you can descend.

My third impression was "Holy Cow can this bike climb!" For a bike supposedly designed for it's aerodynamic abilities, I was speechless at how every ounce of energy I put into the bike while ascending seemed to go directly to the wheels. I consider myself more of a climber than anything else, and this bike has not disappointed. It's been a little over 5 months now and I'm still excited every time I mount up. It's a blast!!

Now, to be honest... I will say it is not the most compliant frame out there. Not by a long shot. This is a stiff racing machine. Even so, I've had no problem logging long miles several days a week. I put a lot of time and thought into this frame, and I definitely think I made the right decision.

SLC-SL (51)
Full Record Gruppo 50/34 -- 11/23
Fulcrum Racing Zero Wheelset
Fizik Arione
FSA WingPro Compact
Deda Newton Stem
Look Keo Carbon Pedals
BTP carbon cages

HBPUNK... sorry for the delay... here goes:

My first impression upon riding the SLC-SL was just how "fast" it felt. What I mean is how effortless it was to get up to speed and then keep it there. Before I knew it I was FLYING, and it seemed so easy to just simply keep turning the pedals over.

My second impression was how "quick" the bike felt. Here I mean how nimble the bike felt cornering and the incredibly quick response when jumping out of the saddle and punching it in a sprint. The bike handles so well, sometimes it's actually a little scary just how fast you can descend.

My third impression was "Holy Cow can this bike climb!" For a bike supposedly designed for it's aerodynamic abilities, I was speechless at how every ounce of energy I put into the bike while ascending seemed to go directly to the wheels. I consider myself more of a climber than anything else, and this bike has not disappointed. It's been a little over 5 months now and I'm still excited every time I mount up. It's a blast!!

Now, to be honest... I will say it is not the most compliant frame out there. Not by a long shot. This is a stiff racing machine. Even so, I've had no problem logging long miles several days a week. I put a lot of time and thought into this frame, and I definitely think I made the right decision.

SLC-SL (51)
Full Record Gruppo 50/34 -- 11/23
Fulcrum Racing Zero Wheelset
Fizik Arione
FSA WingPro Compact
Deda Newton Stem
Look Keo Carbon Pedals
BTP carbon cages

Or in other words "the carbon fiber construction and layup yielded a frame that was laterally stiff yet vertically compliant"-BikeSnobNYC.:D http://bikesnobnyc.blogspot.com/2007/08/bsnyc-2008-dream-bike-shootout.html

Or in other words "the carbon fiber construction and layup yielded a frame that was laterally stiff yet vertically compliant"-BikeSnobNYC.:D http://bikesnobnyc.blogspot.com/2007/08/bsnyc-2008-dream-bike-shootout.html

ROFL... but, what boysa said is exactly how I felt and still do feel about my SLC-SL.

My '08 Cervelo

My '08 SLC-SL

15.3 Pounds

FSA Compact Carbon Bars
Full DuraAce
Fiz'ik Arione Tri 2 Saddle
Alpha QS 30 Fork
Crank Brothers Egg Beaters Ti Pedals
Zipp 404 Tubies
Zipp Water Bottle Frames
Continental GP4000S Tubular Tires
Cycleops Computer / Powertap

Cervelo Dude, nice set up. btw, what is that above the brake caliper in the back? spare tire rolled up? light?
Also, what made you decide to go with the Alpha Q fork? i am thinking about going that way after all the potential issues with the Wolf SL.

Cervelo Dude, nice set up. btw, what is that above the brake caliper in the back? spare tire rolled up? light?
Also, what made you decide to go with the Alpha Q fork? i am thinking about going that way after all the potential issues with the Wolf SL.

There is an LED light above the rear brake caliper. I train early in the am this time of year and the light is a must.

The fork is the Alpha GS-30, when I ordered the frame, the Wolf fork was not available....so I ordered the GS-30. I have had the frame finished for about a month, so far I really like it.

why not the QS20? just curious. i am trying to find out whether or not the LBS screwed up on the placement of the metal insert. i was told the Wolf will be almost impossible to obtain, but, they have an Alpha Q QS20.

CerveloDude,

Do you train on your Zipps? I've wondered how well they hold up to everyday riding. I want to get a pair at least for racing, but not sure if I'd want the 303s or 404s. I currently live in Hawaii, so WIND is a constant companion.

posted this on the fixie thread as well... P2SL
sorry no fancy camera work..

i love cervelo fixies!!!! no need for fancy camera work!!! i just had to do it.. so i can hang with all these carbon dura ace/force/record bikes!!! :(

CerveloDude,

Do you train on your Zipps? I've wondered how well they hold up to everyday riding. I want to get a pair at least for racing, but not sure if I'd want the 303s or 404s. I currently live in Hawaii, so WIND is a constant companion.

I have two sets of wheels for the SLC-SL; ZIPP 404 tubies and DuraAce 7801 Carbon tubies. I train on both but use the 7801 Carbons mostly when I travel to areas that are hilly. I have had zero problems using the 404's daily, they are '07 versions and I understand that over the years they have become ore and more durable with each iteration.

I don't race on the SLC-SL, the only races I do are time trials with my P3Carbon, I use ZIPP 606's on that bike.

We have quite a bit of wind here in Florida as well. The 404's do a pretty good job without becoming too twitchy in the wind. If the wind is howling, I ride the DuraAce 7801 Carbons which are not affected much at all.

i love cervelo fixies!!!! no need for fancy camera work!!! i just had to do it.. so i can hang with all these carbon dura ace/force/record bikes!!! :(

i can't tell, are you sarcastic??

he's making fun of you for mixing and matching DA/Force/Record and I agree it is kind of lame

i can't tell, are you sarcastic??

lol wait what? no...
im saying i really like ur bike.. there is really no need to do any fancy photog...

he's making fun of you for mixing and matching DA/Force/Record and I agree it is kind of lame

uhh.. there's nothing but shimano on the bike. i don't own campy or sram

My Soloist with a new '08 wheelset I'll use for racing...

That's a striking bike!

I decided to make a jump for the R3-SL after my dealer was having a 25% off the 2007 line, prior to the price increase. I brought the components with me. Not bad I have to say, its so light. Added the Fizik Carbon Ti saddle and Look Keo Carbon Ti Pedals. Think its in the mid 15's...


you should peel the stickers on the wheels. looks much better that way

http://forums.roadbikereview.com/showthread.php?t=115170

That's the game plan. I did it with my old Bontrager X-lites that I use on the bike to train with and it looks much cleaner. Thanks for the input. Nice Orbea!

Here's mine. I love this bike!

I hope I got the photo upload right.


How do you like your Flashpoints?


Nice ride - I am stuck between wanting to get the red p3c, or the white p3c :)

Rcase:
I got the Flashpoints after my LBS mechanic recommended them. He was high on the construction and hub quality for the $$$. I actually leave them on all the time (training and tri's) and have no problems so far.

I had never had deep aero wheels before and one thing that took getting used to was the big increase in inertia because of the depth of the wheel. What I mean is once they start spinning, they really dont want to turn to either side. You get used to that fairly quickly.

As far as P3C color scheme, I love the new red/white/black - I don't think one could go wrong there.

My P2C sporting its race day wheels. Bought as a frame. Mostly all Dura Ace. Vision alloy bars with Syntace C2s on the front end. The Nimble Crosswinds were an eBay steal several years ago. Seems to scoot along pretty quickly. :D

2007 58cm Soloist Carbon Superlight
Sram Force full Grouppo
Zipp 606 tubular with Zipp Tangente & Dura Ace 11/23 cassette
(Ksyrium ES training wheels)
FSA K-Force carbon ergo bars and OS-115 110mm stem with neg-17 drop
SLR 135g saddle (almost worn through)
Time RXS Titan Carbon pedals
Nokon Brake housing, Jagwire black shift housing
Polar CS100B wireless computer
6.84kg (15.1 pounds)

http://i8.tinypic.com/8bzq4k4.jpg

^^^
that's a very serious looking machine. How much did the whole built cost you?

If you have to ask... j/k

As pictured, $6800 top to bottom. If you consider the Ksyrium ES's instead of the 606's, then $6300. But not everything was new to this frame... cockpit, wheels, cassette, saddle, & pedals I already had. So I dropped $5k at once really... part of which I funded through the sale of my previous bike.

Some absolutely gorgeous bikes here.
I am smitten.
Anyone happen to have a line on a sweet deal for a 58cm R3 frame and fork??
The shop/owner would have to be willing to ship to Australia.

Dongustav how much does that bike weigh?

Dongustav how much does that bike weigh?


He stated 15.1 lbs.

Garbec- how are those wheels working out?

I wish I could give you more feedback, but I've only been using my training set since I made the purchase. It's winter and the roads have been damp so I've been riding my old wheelset and some bomb proof tires. I can tell you that they look solid and they are the weight they claim them to be. I'll let you know when I get a chance to put some miles on them.

Recently built NOS '06 with Dura Ace. Still tweaking the fitting, so you will see extra spacers, etc.

In road mode:
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...and in semi-TT mode
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Awesome bikes posted here. Wish my bank account were bigger!

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh263/velodoc/Cervelo_BLK_hoods.jpg

She's got Red hoods now...still needs a little work but it weighs 17.7lbs the way you see it here...

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here is my 2008 R3 in white.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2178/2201287774_fed3618f7c.jpg?v=1200632471

Nice build - almost perfect in fact

Cervelo is de bes bike... ;)

That is BEAUTIFUL!

That is BEAUTIFUL!

Seattleblu how do you like your easton wheelset?

Thanks for comment, CMan.

The Circuit's are good for all around riding and training and EA90 SLX's are perfect when hills go up. I did a uphill race last year in Idaho with the SLX's and they are light, strong and smooth. I put them on occasionally for hilly group rides, but I don't have any issues with them at all.

It helped that my dealer sold them to me at cost, but I'd still look at them again as they're bullet-proof for such a minimal wheel. I also added a 12-27 for that wheelset as we have some serious climbs around here.

Awesomeeeeeee!!

Here is mine only thing that has changed since the pictures was taken is the wheels i have nuetrons on it with fortezza tyres.<a href="http://www.imagehosting.com"><img src="http://www.imagehosting.com/out.php/i1614935_IMG0001.JPG" width="1024" height="768" alt="Image Hosting" border="0"></a>

Here is mine

http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/341/benjicykel001vo0.jpg

Cervelo R3 54cm
Shimano Dura-Ace
Pro Stem
Pro Handlebar
Zipp 404 Tubular
Continental Grand Prix 4000
Tacx Tao Cages
Polar CS400 w. cadence
Fizik Arione K:ium
Deda handlebartape

Just finished building her!!!

here my soloist carbon with full force, i wish i would have waited a few months until the red came out, but i love it anyway.

Very nice build! What wheelset is that you have on?

The wheels i have on my cervelo are real design supersonic 60mm. I thought taking the stickers off would give them a cleaner look. thanks.

How much were the supersonic's? I noticed they partnered with Zipp on them and wonder what the major differences are between them and similar Zipp's (besides cost)? I wish I could afford some carbon wheels, but can't justify it. I wonder how these compare to Reynolds carbon wheels.

Thanks.

The wheels i have on my cervelo are real design supersonic 60mm. I thought taking the stickers off would give them a cleaner look. thanks.

I miss my Cervelo all of a sudden.

here my soloist carbon with full force, i wish i would have waited a few months until the red came out, but i love it anyway.

How high is your fork steerer cut? Be careful... the wolf SL forks have a rigid instruction to not have more than 75mm steerer exposed above the top tube. Or was it 80 mm? Whatever, the point being that carbon Wolf / Alpha Q forks have a maximum length for exposed steerer.

Yours isn't as wackily tall as some of the other pics in this thread.... but worth checking for safety's sake.

Here is an update to my ride. Finally finished!
Mix of Sram RED and Sram Force components with mostly carbon easton parts and bontrager XXX wheelset. LETS RIDE!!! :23:

Took the new Cervelo for it's first ride last night. It was so good I'm taking off early from work today.
It's full Campy Record/Eurus and tips the scales at 18.1 with pedals, pump and my trusty Brooks saddle.
http://lanz.ca/IMG/cervelo.jpg

The black tape compliments the Fork/graphics. Thanks for the example. ( I'm awaiting delivery of my white R3)

Great looking bike. Have you weighed the bike ?
Thanks,
John




Here is mine

http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/341/benjicykel001vo0.jpg

Cervelo R3 54cm
Shimano Dura-Ace
Pro Stem
Pro Handlebar
Zipp 404 Tubular
Continental Grand Prix 4000
Tacx Tao Cages
Polar CS400 w. cadence
Fizik Arione K:ium
Deda handlebartape

Great looking bike. Have you weighed the bike ?
Thanks,
John


Thanks! The weight is 6.84 kg or 15.08 lbs. Perfect for the UCI weight rule! :thumbsup:

Thanks! The weight is 6.84 kg or 15.08 lbs. Perfect for the UCI weight rule! :thumbsup:


weight rule ???? what's a weight rule ?? :D

Actually I am trying to decide between the R3, R3-SL or the SLC-SL. And I can not make my mind up.

Made up my mind last night.....bought a R3 SL size 56
Weight came in at 836 grams with no hardware on the frame.
Will post pics during the buil-up.

John

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk148/rvddb/DSC_1462.jpg


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That's sweet! Do you know what it weighs complete like it is there??

No idea how much the bike weighs.....but i do know that I could stand to lose about 10-15lbs:p

Sweet looking bike- 56cm? How do you like the sixzero wheels? (And those are the oddest looking baseboards I've ever seen).

yup - 56. The wheels ride nice - i actully like them better than the zipp tubbies i had on a previous bike.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3069/2401634709_91350a1fc6.jpg?v=0
Here's my new Cervelo - a silver/red Soloist Team with a mix of Campag Centaur and Chorus, plus Proton wheels, with Deda bars and stem, and an Arione saddle...

Updated with Red 53/39 175mm crankset, Deda Zero Ti stem and Deda Newton shallow drop bars... otherwise full Sram Force group, Ksyrium ES wheels, SLR 135g saddle and Time RXS Titan Carbon pedals. 15 lbs on the nose as pictured (6.80kg) with computer & no tuning whatsoever. HED Ardennes wheelset is on the way...

^^^
why the angry red face?

That is some serious saddle to handle bar drop !

i couldnt figure out how to paste an image in the field, then finally did & edited it. I've got long arms so the drop really isnt very dramatic. I used to have a -17 stem on it, now that was a bit more drop... :)

At the risk of perhaps starting a trend with the saddle, here is my new R3 buildup.

R3 frame - 49 cm
Complete SRAM Force gruppo
Easton Ascent wheels
Mavic Wintech computer
Specialized bar tape and ends
FSA K-wing compact bars - 42 cm
FSA OS-99 stem - 90mm
FSA post - setback
Specialized Toupe Team saddle 130mm
Specialized cages
Speedplay zero pedals
Michelin Race2 tires
KMC chain

Just finished. Bike weighed in at 14lbs 1oz. with SRM on.

sabre104,
how do you like your calipers? i have been looking at them, but, i have not heard a first impression opinion yet. let me know.

Just went for a 20 mile ride and they worked just fine. No problems stopping and the seemed to feather just as good as my Dura ace ones. They just happen to be alot lighter then my DA ones.

Sabre104, which handlebars are you using?

Sabre104, which handlebars are you using?

Zipp SL, they came in at 168 grams.

wow that's a fast reply. thanks Sabre. I like the bend of those bars.. In particular how the Sram shifter are positioned! I want to achieve the same look, but I think I bought the wrong bars.

Inspired by your photo Sabre, I just ordered the Zipp SLC2 handlebars too!! I am nuts... Just spent $900 on some Sram Red parts that are still to come and just now dropped another $443 on a new handlebar and stem just to make the bike look better and even lighter. I need to stop staying on the computer til late, it's costing me alot of money :P

Just installed the Sram Red shifters, Red derailleur, new chain, Zipp SLC2 handlebars, Thomson stem!! The look of the bike is much improved! Bike weighs 14.3 lbs and it's size 58cm

Posted this R3 before but have now upgraded wheels to Fulcrum Racing Speeds

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb8/eightace/27042008019.jpg

Posted this R3 before but have now upgraded wheels to Fulcrum Racing Speeds

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb8/eightace/27042008019.jpg

I'm not a big fan of deep section wheels with big logos, but those Fulcrums are pretty awesome looking. They really carry out the red and black theme nicely.

FRAME- Cervelo SLC-SL (56cm)
Fork- Wolf
Headset- FSA
Seatpost- Cervelo aero
Saddle- Selle Italia Flite Team Edition
Bars- FSA K-Force carbon shallow drop
Stem- FSA OS-99 CSI
Shifters/Brake Levers- Dura Ace
Brakes- Dura Ace
Derailers- Dura Ace
Chain- Dura Ace
Cassette- Dura Ace (11-23)
Cranks/Rings/BB- Dura Ace
Pedals- Time ULTEAM (carbon w/ti axles)
Wheels- Zipp 404 tubulars
Skewers- Zipp Ti axle
Tires- Conti Sprinter tubulars
Bottle Cages- Zipp
Cables- Jagwire
Bar Tape- FSA
Bar Plugs- Zipp
Computer- Cat Eye Cordless
14.8 pounds
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh97/theloper/slc002.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh97/theloper/slc001.jpg

Fully repaired after a crash.

Here's my beauty, but alas, I will be putting this up for $ale on this site shortly. I'm letting you (Cervelo fans) know in advance. Any interested people pls email me for details, more photos and prices. It's a 2006 model bought in 2007 as overstock. Excellent condtion. I also have a pair of ZIpp 404 tubulars for $ale with the bike (or separately) that would really make this bike much sharper than it already is. Here's photos with both sets of wheels. However, the bike now has new white tape. I'm bummed that I'm selling it, but I have too many bikes.

Fork: Cervelo Wolf CL
Cassette: Shimano Dura Ace 12-27 (or 11-23)
Brake Calipers and shifters: Shimano Dura Ace
Crankset: Shimano Dura Ace 170mm
Bottom Bracket: Shimano Dura Ace with Boca ceramic bearings
Stem: FSA OS-115 (100mm)
Handlebar: FSA Pro Compact Aluminum Bar, 42cm (c-c), 125mm drop, 78mm reach
Saddle: Selle Italia SLR Kit Carbonio
Seat Post: Cervelo one position carbon fiber
Pedals: Look Keo Carbon with titanium axles (maybe for $ale)
Wheelset: Zipp 404 Tubular with Zipp Ti Skewers or Mavic Ksyrium SL
Tires: Vittoria Corsa EVO CX 700x21c or Michelin Pro Race2
Cages: Elite Cuissi Pase Carbon
Total weight: 15.82 lbs (on Zipps with pedals, cages and computer)

Took it out for the 1st ride this evening... a short 15 miles to check seat position etc. Please, no comments re. the red, white, black overly graphic wheels. They'll be replaced shortly as they came off of a plain Jane ti frame. Once I'm more familiar with the bike (this is my first Cervelo), I can better decide which wheels to go with.

I'll post my impressions after this weekend's rides. So far I can't stop grinning!

What's the weight??. Nice build and theirs nothing wrong with that wheelset.

John

The shop said 14.2 lbs. with my recycled seat, pedals and cages. Plenty light for me, but I started thinking... Speedplays and a new seat, sub 14? Where do you stop?

The wheelset is growing on me. But with this bike it's all about the ride. I've never experienced another one quite like it.

Nice picture of my Cervelo in action taken over the weekend:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3246/2542238327_a490025349.jpg?v=0

http://i28.tinypic.com/2m2baj7.jpg

Pics of my new RS...about 300 miles on it and I love it. Size 61cm as is = 16.4lbs. Still need to get final build bars and stem.

All RED components except calipers (Dura Ace)

Reynolds Assault Wheels with 23C tires.

Profile Design Carbon Cages

Couple more...

Here is my two Cervelos

P2C

http://i30.tinypic.com/332qcyd.jpg

Cervelo P2C 51cm
Shimano Ultegra SL
Pro Stem
Visiontech Basebar
Profil T2+ Cobra Alu
Visiontech brakelevers
Zipp 404 Tubular w. Continental Grand Prix 4000
Pro-Lite Padova Discwheel w. Vittoria Corsa CX
Bontrager Aero Cage w. bottle
Fizik bartape
Polar CS400 w. cadence
Fizik Arione Tri
Corima brakepads

R3

http://i28.tinypic.com/2eg8qz4.jpg

Cervelo R3 54cm
Shimano Dura-Ace
Pro Stem 130 mm
Pro Handlebar
Zipp 404 Tubular
Continental Grand Prix 4000 22mm
Tacx Tao Cages
Polar CS400 w. cadence
Fizik Arione K:ium
Deda handlebartape
Corima carbon brakepads

Here is my R3 with Record & FSA components.
http://pics.montypics.com/ts1/2008-06-19/1213913301_img_0182.jpg

http://pics.montypics.com/ts1/2008-05-25/1211772136_img_0130.jpg

http://pics.montypics.com/ts1/2008-05-25/1211772198_img_0133.jpg

http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/9611/img2416dx2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/3408/img2417jr4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

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http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/2986/img2415ez2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

2008 Cervelo SLC-Sl 61cm
Sram Red Crankset 53/39
Sram Red Cassette 11/26
Sram Red Shifters
Sram Force Front Derailleur
Sram Force Rear Derailleur with Ceramic Jockey Wheels
Sram Force Brakes with Swiss Stop Yellow Pads
Custom Ergott/Reynolds/Tune/Sapim Carbon Clinchers - 1400 grams
Easton EC90 Equipe Handlebars 44cm
Ritchey WCS 4-Axis Stem 120mm
Ritchey WCS Pro Peloton Pedals
Selle Italia SLR Saddle
KMC X10SL Chain
Michelin Pro Race 3 Tires
Michelin Aircomp Tubes
Cateye Micro Wireless Computer
Karbona Bottle Cages.

15.00 Pounds ready to ride as shown.

5 weeks old, and 350 mi. Very nice so far. So much faster and way more comfortable than my CAAD3. My average mph immediately bumped 5-10% over the C'dale on every route I've compared. It's nothing fancy compared to some of the zooty stuff here - just the stock D-A bike with a wheel upgrade to Bontrager Race X Lites. A nice incidental bonus, I think, is that the white spokes and red and white rim graphics really make the wheel/frame combo pop. More importantly, the wheels feel great, while knocking the better part of a pound off of the bike. Also replaced the torture device of a saddle with a cheap (but much more comfortable) Bontrager unit. I'll be upgrading that soon, but I couldn't ride at all on the SSM Ponza (a very poor spec IMO).

Since the head tube looks so long, I wonder what it would look like on a 51 or 54cm RS. If anyone could post a photo here that would be great. Thanks.

I have a 61cm and the headtube doesn't look long at all to me...