2012 Cervelo R3 Team (pics on page 4)

[apLe]

Two R3s that I haven't seen before! Both look great, but the one with LWs is really cool! The problem with wheels is solved. Today I was informed that I'll be given a pair of Ambrosio F20 rims for Christmas I was looking for dt 240 hubs, but on eBay they're expensive and in Poland I found a set, but for 32 holes and I need 28 version. I think that I'll end up buying those hubs from bikehubstore.com as they're very cheap, light and pretty reliable according to opinions I'd read. However, if you know a place where I can get at least rear hub (campy 28h) for a decent price, let me know! BTW, what tubs would you recommend for a daily use? I was thinking about Vittoria CR or Rally or Tufo S33 ones. Please don't advice to get a pair of Veloflex of Corsa evo - I'll get them when I get a pair of carbon hoops for racing

[Domo]

Nice
(wertykal? pozdro)

[apLe]

Yup, Wertykal ;] Guys, I need a piece of advice. I can get a pair of white dt240s hubs and I'm wondering if it's gonna look good with black spokoes and Crono rims plus is it gonna match whole bike scheme? I think that it won't look too bad, but my gf says it will look awful ;] What say you?

[btompkins0112]

White hubs, black spokes, white rims would look awesome! Look at the 2012 Ksyrium Equipes in white.......almost bought a set just because they look awesome, even if they are crappy boat-anchors.

[apLe]

Yeah, but I already own a pair of Crono rims which are in titanium-greyish colour or something like that. I'm worried that white hubs could make those wheels look a bit weird. I love how they look here: http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4084/5192 ... c84e_z.jpg

[1415chris]

Nice rig
More pics would be welcomed.
Have you sorted out hubs problem? If not, take into consideration Dati hubs. Cheaper than dt and significantly lighter (260g).
Recently I built a set of clinchers using these hubs. So far put about 1000km on them and they roll really nice with the 52 tooth they sound beautifully
Also no complaints about 277g set of hubs I got from Brandon (bikehubstore). They are paired with 50mm carbon tubies.
Price/weight ration hard to beat.

[apLe]

Hi Chris,

You're totally right, but I paid for my 240s only a tad more than for Dati hubs. They will make my wheels a bit heavier, but I really like the sound, simplicity and durability of DT hubs. And since I've bought white version which I actually didn't like, I decided to paint them in matte black. More pictures to come, probably after 24th of February with new hoops and slr saddle. I'm waiting for black ti bolts as well, but it's gonna be only a small change.

[apLe]

Today I gave the frame to my LBS as some cracks had developed around the bb area and chainstays. Waiting for information about what and when I get as a replacement.

[Powerful Pete]

Ouch. Really bad to hear about that.

Let us know what the response is and what kind of service you get from Cervelo in this case.

[lcoolb]

If i got a $ for every story that i read about a cracked Cervelo frame, i could have bought one myself... Bad news though, hope their customer service is ok!

[apLe]

I'm waiting for 2012 R3 team, hope to get it asap as the weather here is getting better and better every day!

[apLe]

Frame arrived today, but with wrong bottom bracket. Can't change the crank due to the power2max device. I can either wait for the bb from Cervelo (another 3 weeks?) or buy it by myself. I'm speechless.

[apLe]

Frame Cervélo R3 Team size 56
Fork Cervélo SL
Headset Cane Creek IS-2
Stem 3T ARX Team 130mm
Handlebar 3T Ergosum LTD 42cm
Seatpost 3T Dorico LTD 27.2x350mm
Saddle Selle Italia SLR Titanium
Rear derailleur Campagnolo Super Record
Front derailleur Campagnolo Super Record
Crankset Rotor 3D with power2max powermeter and stronglight ct2 chainrings
Pedals Look Keo Blade Ti 16Nm
Brakes Campagnolo Super Record
Cassette Campagnolo Chorus 11-25
Chain Campagnolo Chorus 11s
Wheel front Ambrosio Crono F20/Dt 240s/Sapim Laser 28h
Wheel rear Ambrosio Crono F20/Dt 240s/Sapim Race 28h
Shifters Campagnolo Super Record
Tape Fizik
Tubulars Continental Sprinter
Bottlecages Arundel Mandible
QR's No name
Cables Gore Ride-On professional and Campagnolo mix
Rotor Chain catcher
Garmin Edge 500

Complete build weights 6965g on scale. Planned changes are: racing wheels (probably ZIPP 202 or 303), MCFK or AX seatpost, headset with shorter cover and, one day, Campagnolo SRM :]







Better pictures soon.

[plpete]

Fajny rower! Pozdrowienia z Washingtonu D.C.

[cezinho]

Nice bike mate. I would say that is lighter than you say.

Cheers