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gest24
07-22-2007, 08:47 PM
Went out and finally gave into something I've wanted for years. I finally got myself onto a Raceable Road Bike. I've been looking for a Fuji Team SL on Ebay for awhile now. But in my Ebay lookings I found a small company called Leader. They're based out of SD. Called them up, stopped by their warehouse with Jon and well, I left there with an extremely good bargain.

It's a full Aluminum frame, full Carbon fork, and full Shimano Ultegra Component Grouppo.

http://cchanphotography.com/biking/bikes/content/bin/images/large/DSC_6612.jpg
http://cchanphotography.com/biking/bikes/content/bin/images/large/DSC_6614.jpg
http://cchanphotography.com/biking/bikes/content/bin/images/large/DSC_6615.jpg
http://cchanphotography.com/biking/bikes/content/bin/images/large/DSC_6617.jpg

Now Paul and I need more people to come out and ride around SD with us.
Paul
07-22-2007, 08:49 PM
Bike looks sweeter in person ;) and Kerry can still drop me like a bad habit at a moment's notice hehe. I can't keep up with him yet.
jr_scheiBe
07-22-2007, 09:00 PM
yeah Leader is a cool place.... i'll be placeing my order this week. Ready to build a bike Kerry?

796 with Ultegra and race selects :D (too bad i dont like the campy shifting.. that was one hell of a deal)
RavinJetta
07-22-2007, 09:01 PM
Very nice bike. We will all have to go on a ride for sure.
gest24
07-22-2007, 09:12 PM
yeah Leader is a cool place.... i'll be placeing my order this week. Ready to build a bike Kerry?

796 with Ultegra and race selects :D (too bad i dont like the campy shifting.. that was one hell of a deal)

The question is, are you ready to learn how to build your new bike?
Paul
07-23-2007, 09:45 AM
Maybe I should get that tool kit.
jr_scheiBe
07-23-2007, 06:35 PM
Maybe I should get that tool kit.

yeah.. and whle your at it get a good high quality stand too!!:D

The question is, are you ready to learn how to build your new bike?

I'll buy you the cali burrito and you just look over my shoulder and make sure i dont fuck up anything that carbon and $500. I dont want to make 3 trips like you did to Leader....
ohheycheckmeout
07-23-2007, 06:46 PM
what did it cost? im curious, and could you get it with campy?
Paul
07-23-2007, 07:47 PM
LeaderBikeUSA.com (http://www.leaderbikestore.com/pd_ld_736r3.cfm)

That was a demo bike, so the price was very good.

i think ~$1000
gest24
07-23-2007, 07:47 PM
Mine cost $1000. It was a floor demo, hence part of the reason I went back twice. But that bike spec'd on their website is $1350.

Don't worry Jon, I have a nice Park stand already. Possibly have my new truing stand by the time you buy your bike so I'll be a full service mini Bike Shop.
ohheycheckmeout
07-24-2007, 03:59 PM
alot of bike for $1000.

Congrats on the new purchase
gest24
07-24-2007, 08:53 PM
I thought Paul's Fuji was a great deal. This thing is on par with it. I'm sold on the idea you don't have to pay Trek or C-dale 6k for a raceable road bike.
Rento_VW
07-25-2007, 02:53 PM
Wow, that's not a lot of spokes... Is there a weight limit to that thing?
gest24
07-25-2007, 09:59 PM
Wow, that's not a lot of spokes... Is there a weight limit to that thing?

Acctually wheels like that are just as strong as 32 hole wheels. The paired design creates a stiffer stronger wheel with less weight.

But there are ultra light race wheels that do have a 180lbs weight limit and are recommended for racing only.
Paul
07-25-2007, 10:09 PM
now this is low spoke count
http://www.rolfprima.com/products/images/carbon_tt_wheels.gif