cervelo s5 or s works venge

[SteCenturion]

gone for this one although the decals on the one im getting are abit more subdued into the frame but the same colour and im going to get some plain matt black 50mm carbon clinchers to keep with the subtle stealth look, sora to start with ( i know) then going to get a new group just before the summer. probably sram View attachment 43608

You will have to post build photo's jack so we can all drool.

 

[jack smith]

i shall!

 

[Cuchilo]

Good luck with the build Jack ! I'd be interested in what things weigh as you add them . I'd also grab those dura ace brakes in the for sale section . http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/shimano-casette-brakes-chainset-carbon-stems.155057/

 

[derrick]

Or one of these.

http://www.bikeradar.com/road/news/...-s-works-tarmac-sl5-spotted-in-belgium-40871/

 

[jack smith]

Frame ordered along with 105 group thanks to @stevede !! So I shall have a venge with a 105 group so not too shabby.... Will be going with cheap shimano wheels for the time being though unless I find a second hand bargain on eBayeBay

 

[SteCenturion]

Frame ordered along with 105 group thanks to @stevede !! So I shall have a venge with a 105 group so not too shabby.... Will be going with cheap shimano wheels for the time being though unless I find a second hand bargain on eBayeBay

Will that be 10 speed 105 jack or the soon to be released 11 speed ?
Asking as it might make a difference to wheel set compatibility, might not, just a thought.

Also, as a stop gap wheelset the Shimano RS30's (aluminium 30mm depth approx 1850g) are on sale at 129.99 at www.ribblecycles.co.uk but only in white with black & red decals.

Alternatively how about a set of Mavic Aksium S with tyres (sold as a wheel system, matching tyres) some good deals on line.

I will be taking my Aksiums straight off my Cube when I eventually get it sorted on C2W but will probably keep em as a winter set.

 

[jack smith]

10'speed I've just been looking at the 30mm shimano's and they are definatley a contender unless i find better wheels at a good price I'll probably end up with £150 aside for wheels

 

[SteCenturion]

10'speed I've just been looking at the 30mm shimano's and they are definatley a contender unless i find better wheels at a good price I'll probably end up with £150 aside for wheels

Just checked out Mavic Aksium S WTS (Wheel Tyre System).
1735g set, on sale for £174.99 inc tyres (shimano fitting only) at www.merlincycles.com

I can vouch for Merlins great customer service & pricing having used them many times over.

 

[jack smith]

http://www.merlincycles.com/carbotech-k30-wheelset-61299.html anyone have experience of theese? Very cheap and seem rather light

 

[Rob3rt]

At 1800g they are certainly not light.

 

[Stu Plows]

Saw the S-Works Tarmac frame in the Concept store the other week, was very surprised at the weight of it (or lack of!). Made me really want one.

My problem is, if I bought that frame, I'd want a lightweight groupset and a lightweight set of wheels and that will result in a hefty bill. Looking forward to seeing the finished product.

 

[jack smith]

@Rob3rt compared to the shimano 30mm I mean plus a lot cheaper

 

[SteCenturion]

http://www.merlincycles.com/carbotech-k30-wheelset-61299.html anyone have experience of theese? Very cheap and seem rather light

They might make a stop gap set but the Mavics inc tyres specifically designed by Mavic.
If you paid £80 for the Carbotech's you would still need £42 (current deal) for a pair of Schwalbe ZX Ultremo's (again @ Merlin).

The Mavics win for me because they will make an excellent winter/training wheel when you upgrade later.

Myself, I am going to scrape around for the money to fund the new; 2014 Fast Forward (FFWD) F4 R-C 45mm carbon/alu clinchers & put on hold any further bikes (apart from C2W Cube).

 

[SteCenturion]

At 1800g they are certainly not light.

On a tight budget they are o.k.

Horses for courses & all that.

Too get light takes lots of £££

 

[jack smith]

I'm just after a deepish rim wheel on a budget, mainly because the venge looks silly with shallow rims