Archive for April, 2008

Recumbent Quail?

recumbent quail

This plump bird decided to drop in via the rear shop door way and pay me a visit this afternoon.  He looked over our recumbent selection then decided it was time to fly home.

Rick

Slyway Ultrateam Update

Had a lot of false starts, but the first completely built Ultrateam in the USA is here at Gold Country Cyclery.  Keeping with the Ultrateam name,  I decided to pick a Shimano Ultegra 10spd Triple Group.  The components are:
- Ultegra 165×52/39/30 Hollowtech II crankset and BB
- Ultegra BR6600 Brakes
- Ultegra SL RD6600GS rear derailleur
- Ultegra FD6603 TPL front derailleur
- SRAM OG-1070 11/28 10spd cassette
- SRAM PC-1090R hollow pin and slotted link chain
- Dura-Ace SL-BS78 10spd bar-ends
- Cane Creek Crosstop Carbon brake levers
- Easton EA70 650c wheelset
- Hutchison Fusion 2 650×23 tires

Had to weigh this all aluminum high racer with it’s lightened AL seat.  Weight minus pedals is 22.3 lbs and is 21.7 lbs without the zippered covered seat pads.   I figure weight could be lower with a lighter weight crankset.

Estimated retail as built is $3,900.

Rick