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6.07.2003
My Road Bike - The Black Stallion
The Black Stallion
I got my road bike in June of 2003 and have made a few upgrades throughout the years. Some I can remember off the top of my head:
- Look pedals
- Ultegra rear deraileur
- 105 shifters & brake levers
- new chain rings
- new cassette
- new deraileur hanger (I bent my old one in a fall)
- new saddle
- many pairs of tires, been using fat ones for commuting into work, 25c armored
- new handle bar tape
- computer
- new chain
Here are the specs when I bought it:
FRAME
A1 Premium Aluminum, fully double-butted, heat-treated, replaceable derailleur hanger
FORK
Specialized C-1, high modulus carbon fiber legs, alloy crown, Cr-Mo steerer
HEADSET
Intellaset, 1 1/8" integrated threadless, alloy cap
STEM
Specialized Pro, 3D forged alloy, 31.8mm bar clamp, 4 position adjustable
HANDLEBARS
Specialized Pro, racing drop, 31.8mm diameter
TAPE / GRIPS
Body Geometry, gel cork ribbon
FRONT BRAKE
Dual pivot, forged alloy, w/ multi-condition pads
REAR BRAKE
Dual pivot, forged alloy, w/ multi-condition pads
BRAKE LEVERS
Shimano Tiagra, STI
FRONT DERAILLEUR
Shimano Tiagra, 31.8mm clamp
REAR DERAILLEUR
Shimano New 105, long cage
SHIFT LEVERS
Shimano Tiagra, STI, flight deck compatible
CASSETTE
Shimano Tiagra, 9 speed, 12x25t
CHAIN
Shimano HG 73
CRANKSET
Specialized Comp, fivearm, polished arms
CHAINRINGS
52A x 42A x 30S
BOTTOM BRACKET
Shimano BB-UN-25, square taper, 68mm shell, 118mm spindle (triple)
PEDALS
Composite body, alloy cage, Cr-Mo axle
RIMS
Alex AT-400, 700c, double wall alloy, machined sidewalls
FRONT HUB
Specialized, 28 hole, forged alloy, double seals, alloy QR
REAR HUB
Specialized, 32 hole, forged alloy, cassette, double seals, alloy QR
SPOKES
DT Swiss, 2.0mm (14g) stainless, black, alloy nipples, L282/R282mm front, L293/R291mm rear
FRONT TIRE
Specialized New Turbo Sport, 700 x 23c, Flak Jacket
REAR TIRE
Specialized New Turbo Sport, 700 x 23c, Flak Jacket
TUBES
Specialized Turbo Ultra Light, presta valve
SADDLE
Specialized Body Geometry Comp
SEAT POST
Specialized carbon fiber, 27.2x350mm
SEAT BINDER
Forged alloy, w/ Cr-Mo binder bolt
NOTES
Toe clips and straps, chain stay protector, reflectors, clear coat, owners manual
The Black Stallion
I got my road bike in June of 2003 and have made a few upgrades throughout the years. Some I can remember off the top of my head:
- Look pedals
- Ultegra rear deraileur
- 105 shifters & brake levers
- new chain rings
- new cassette
- new deraileur hanger (I bent my old one in a fall)
- new saddle
- many pairs of tires, been using fat ones for commuting into work, 25c armored
- new handle bar tape
- computer
- new chain
Here are the specs when I bought it:
FRAME
A1 Premium Aluminum, fully double-butted, heat-treated, replaceable derailleur hanger
FORK
Specialized C-1, high modulus carbon fiber legs, alloy crown, Cr-Mo steerer
HEADSET
Intellaset, 1 1/8" integrated threadless, alloy cap
STEM
Specialized Pro, 3D forged alloy, 31.8mm bar clamp, 4 position adjustable
HANDLEBARS
Specialized Pro, racing drop, 31.8mm diameter
TAPE / GRIPS
Body Geometry, gel cork ribbon
FRONT BRAKE
Dual pivot, forged alloy, w/ multi-condition pads
REAR BRAKE
Dual pivot, forged alloy, w/ multi-condition pads
BRAKE LEVERS
Shimano Tiagra, STI
FRONT DERAILLEUR
Shimano Tiagra, 31.8mm clamp
REAR DERAILLEUR
Shimano New 105, long cage
SHIFT LEVERS
Shimano Tiagra, STI, flight deck compatible
CASSETTE
Shimano Tiagra, 9 speed, 12x25t
CHAIN
Shimano HG 73
CRANKSET
Specialized Comp, fivearm, polished arms
CHAINRINGS
52A x 42A x 30S
BOTTOM BRACKET
Shimano BB-UN-25, square taper, 68mm shell, 118mm spindle (triple)
PEDALS
Composite body, alloy cage, Cr-Mo axle
RIMS
Alex AT-400, 700c, double wall alloy, machined sidewalls
FRONT HUB
Specialized, 28 hole, forged alloy, double seals, alloy QR
REAR HUB
Specialized, 32 hole, forged alloy, cassette, double seals, alloy QR
SPOKES
DT Swiss, 2.0mm (14g) stainless, black, alloy nipples, L282/R282mm front, L293/R291mm rear
FRONT TIRE
Specialized New Turbo Sport, 700 x 23c, Flak Jacket
REAR TIRE
Specialized New Turbo Sport, 700 x 23c, Flak Jacket
TUBES
Specialized Turbo Ultra Light, presta valve
SADDLE
Specialized Body Geometry Comp
SEAT POST
Specialized carbon fiber, 27.2x350mm
SEAT BINDER
Forged alloy, w/ Cr-Mo binder bolt
NOTES
Toe clips and straps, chain stay protector, reflectors, clear coat, owners manual
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