Ridley Helium sl build-Finished!

[Elybazza61]

Progress this week-end;all parts on and cables routed after some swearing and scratching of head,it really isn't a good idea to fit the bb before trying to route internal cables past it.

Just need to connect it all and set it up and tidy any some of the cables(rear mech one still needs cutting)which hopefully will be done next week-end.

A couple of pics to show progress;

 

[jack smith]

Looks cracking!

 

[Elybazza61]

All done

Some little niggles with the front mech and brakes but now all done and running nicely,,,

,,,but unfortunately only on the turbo as I was unable to get out on it as I didn't really want to test ride it in cold rain.

Not sure about the Planet X cages yet and I may put the Elite ones I have on instead and put the PX ones on the PX and the light is going as I have one of the Fizik ones that sit under the saddle to try.

Still don't think the white stem looks too bad but I think I'll get a black one when funds allow.

 

[Robeh]

All done

Some little niggles with the front mech and brakes but now all done and running nicely,,,

,,,but unfortunately only on the turbo as I was unable to get out on it as I didn't really want to test ride it in cold rain.

Not sure about the Planet X cages yet and I may put the Elite ones I have on instead and put the PX ones on the PX and the light is going as I have one of the Fizik ones that sit under the saddle to try.

Still don't think the white stem looks too bad but I think I'll get a black one when funds allow.

what was the total build cost if you dont mind me asking?

 

[Elybazza61]

what was the total build cost if you dont mind me asking?

No problem;it came in at £2,200(the frame itself was £1400) but I already had the wheels,stem and bars,I also I got the 105 pedals bundled in with the groupset and the frame included the headset and internal cable fittings.

Eventually I'll look at nicer wheels(Hed ardennes or similar hand-builts) but that will be a while yet;it's way too good for me really but it was a good opportunity to get a pro level frame at a good price and this should last me a few good years.

 

[Dirk]

Why did you go for the 105 pedals, instead of Ultegra ones, when the rest of the groupset is Ultegra?

 

[dan_bo]

Them cranks look nice and long!

 

[Elybazza61]

Why did you go for the 105 pedals, instead of Ultegra ones, when the rest of the groupset is Ultegra?

Mainly because they were bundled in with the groupset.

Them cranks look nice and long!

175mm;I've long legs,short torso and long arms.

 

[Dirk]

Mainly because they were bundled in with the groupset.

Wonder why they didn't include Ultegra pedals to make a full matching set?
Kinda don't make sense to me.

 

[Elybazza61]

Wonder why they didn't include Ultegra pedals to make a full matching set?
Kinda don't make sense to me.

I thought it was a bit strange,I presume they had some surplus stock kicking about.

Actually gave it a trial run this morning,only to the station and a little spin around Cambridge and there's a few snags to sort;front brake is rubbing slightly and the seat post and saddle need an adjustment;just on a quick spin I like the 53 chainring and the whole bike seems to float over the bumps,think I'm going to like this.

Oh and weighed it on the (recently calibrated)work packing scales and it's dead on 6.5kgs.

Now comes the hard work of getting fitter to justify it.

 

[Elybazza61]

Finally got round to getting some proper pics done now it's finished so here they are with the final spec;

Frame:Ridley Helium SL (2013)
Forks:Ridley
Bars; Deda Newton
Stem: Deda Zero 100 Service Course (110mm)
Headset:FSA
Bar Tape:Fizik supersoft

Front Brake Lever:Shimano Ultegra 6800
Front Caliper:Shimano Ultegra 6800
Rear Brake Lever:Shimano Ultegra 6800
Rear Caliper:Shimano Ultegra 6800

Shifters:Shimano Ultegra 6800
Cables:Shimano
Front Mech:Shimano Ultegra 6800
Rear Mech:Shimano Ultegra 6800

Seat:Fizik Antares(carbon rail)
Seat Post: Deda Superzero
Seat Post Clamp:FZA

Cranks:Shimano Ultegra 6800(175mm)
Chainring(s):53-36
Chain:Shimano
Cassette:Shimano Ultegra 6800
Pedals:Shimano 105 carbon
Bottom Bracket:Wheels Manufacturing PF 30

Front Wheel:Campagnolo Zonda
Rim:
Spokes:
Hub:
Tube:Michelin latex
Tire:Continental GP400S

Back Wheel:Campagnolo Zonda
Rim:
Spokes:
Hub:
Tube:Michelin latex
Tire:Continental GP400S

Accessories:
Elite Custom Race cages,Fizik rear light,Raceware Garmin mount,Garmin Edge 500.

 

[Elybazza61]

Just to say levers re-adjusted down from the pointy uppy look above.

 

[Easytigers]

Great looking bike...bet she rides like a dream!

 

[Elybazza61]

Cheers,pleased as punch with it and it rides exactly as it's name suggests.

 

[Mrs M]

Gorgeous looking bike