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Post by merlin on Aug 3, 2012 8:32:10 GMT -5
This is going to be my Cervelo R5 build thread. VWD stands for Vroomen.White.Design which is a step up in the regular R5 China. It is closer to the project R5 CA in fuzziness. The R5 geometry is exactly the same as the current R3 or R3 team but different carbon lay-up. Different ride quality. I was going for the S-series (S3 or S5 in particular) but so many in the know told me about the stiffer ride quality. I leave the S-series for the hardcore. I love going for the long epic rides. This year, I asked The Bicycle Planet to help me build her up. They are a Cervelo authorized dealer and I figured they have many experiences in building high-end bikes. I don't have the proper tooling to install the BB Right bottom bracket (PresFit30), pressing the headset bearings, cutting the steerer tube and measuring/transferring my old bike configuration. They have been building my R5 for three days straight now. Slowly but surely. No room for mistakes are experimentation. This is one of the best way of transferring your bike settings. Needless to say, they have met beyond my expectations. So far so good!
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Post by merlin on Aug 3, 2012 8:46:12 GMT -5
Sealed and safe Rotor 3D Plus - 30mm axle Rotor Q-rings - elliptical chainrings.
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Post by BB_NY on Aug 3, 2012 8:57:22 GMT -5
Nice I wish I was you, lol.
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Post by merlin on Aug 3, 2012 9:16:30 GMT -5
Thanks BB. No I was just following you. LOL!
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Post by merlin on Aug 3, 2012 22:12:10 GMT -5
To conclude, I received a phone call today that my bike was ready! The Cervelo R5 vwd was everything that I expected it to be. Alex of Bicycle Planet truly did a great work with my bike. I highly recommend him for mission critical projects. Thanks for looking.
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Post by GiantMasta on Aug 3, 2012 23:46:22 GMT -5
Nice Levi what next .........
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tavo
Junior Rider
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Post by tavo on Aug 4, 2012 7:28:38 GMT -5
Awesome looking bike!!!
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Post by merlin on Aug 4, 2012 7:29:38 GMT -5
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Post by merlin on Aug 4, 2012 7:32:30 GMT -5
The next thing to do now is to simply ride it and enjoy the bike. Nice Levi what next .........
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Post by erwin455 on Aug 4, 2012 20:17:01 GMT -5
$$$Congrats Levi!!$$$
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Post by Prancing Horse on Aug 7, 2012 8:07:58 GMT -5
Congrats Levi! Very nice.
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Post by merlin on Aug 8, 2012 10:25:51 GMT -5
Thank you x2!
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Post by merlin on Aug 13, 2012 8:13:26 GMT -5
Update pictures from Georgia's Silver Comet Trail.
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Post by merlin on Aug 15, 2012 10:28:57 GMT -5
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Post by sushi on Aug 15, 2012 11:53:40 GMT -5
Nice photos and beyond any doubt, the bikes.
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