Enigma Evoke Di2

[russ.will]

To save an ultra long OP, I'll just post this link to my Google Sites Evoke page. I'm a wordy bugger and enjoy sitting on holiday and writing as opposed to reading.

I will leave some sample Ti porn below though. For anybody brave enough to wade through the website, the last page is the one with all the pics! There's also less mid-build pics than on my Raleigh 531c SPD build page because this is an all modern bike and a lot easier - Frankly it's all Lego, which is not to say I didn't have a few surprises!

I hope you like, because based on three rides totalling circa 120 miles in four days, I'm smitten.

Russ

 

[ianrauk]

Lovely looking bike.

 

[jowwy]

Fair play that’s a stunning machine indeed

 

[si_c]

That's a gorgeous bike. Somewhat jealous

 

[Sea of vapours]

I've just read your web page. Lovely bike and a most entertaining read.

 

[russ.will]

I've just read your web page. Lovely bike and a most entertaining read.

Thank you. It is just a diversion, but it's nice to know someone enjoyed it.

Russ

 

[fossyant]

Quality

 

[Sniper68]

That is a truly beautiful build
Having recently built a Ti myself I also have to admit I'm smitten

 

[Sillyoldman]

Lovely bike. I’m lucky to have a couple of Enigma’s. A 2014 Echo and 2018 Evade. Love them both but the Echo is to me just that bit more special.

 

[russ.will]

Quick update. I was less than impressed with the Shimano BR-RS505 calipers after building. The 785s on the demo ride had left me with a feeling that mine were sub-optimal. New pads and thorough bleeding had improved things slightly, but I guess circa 10,000 miles had taken its toll on seals, pistons etc. So, I've done this:

 

[Sniper68]

That is also my plan.........

 

[russ.will]

That is also my plan.........

You cannot resist...

 

[Elybazza61]

That is very, very,very nice indeed

 

[Pale Rider]

Quick update. I was less than impressed with the Shimano BR-RS505 calipers after building. The 785s on the demo ride had left me with a feeling that mine were sub-optimal. New pads and thorough bleeding had improved things slightly, but I guess circa 10,000 miles had taken its toll on seals, pistons etc. So, I've done this:
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Following a caliper failure, I've been pondering the design capabilities of Shimano disc brakes.

I've always felt the flat bar XT brakes on my ebike are only just up to the job - I got through a set of pads (both ends) in under 3,000 miles before the rear caliper failed.

In other words, the brakes are designed to stop an average weight rider on a 12kg MTB, so they struggle with a big bloke like me on a 25kg twin battery ebike.

Equally, I wonder if your original brakes are designed to stop a racing snake on a 7kg plastic bike.

So they are found lacking when asked to stop a rugby player on a (very smart) titanium bike.

Just my theory, but if I ever buy another ebike, I will pay more attention to the capability of the brakes.

 

[tom73]