New bike - complete bike with pics

[tzracer]

Well at least the frame. Picked the frame/fork up from the Waterford factory today. Dropped it off at BicycleWise (Whitewater,Wi) to be assembled. Should have it by next weekend. Then I can stare at it all winter.

Special thanks to to Mr. Spyderchick (Roger) for the paint and decal.

Oh, Paul, you and your Serotta don't stand a chance.

[funsizeracing]

Um, where's the motor go?

[tzracer]

The engine goes on the seat, or at least that is where I put my BILF biker bod.

[smite1]

Nice!  Didn't they make the Schwinn Paramount's for a while too?

[HAWK]

Looks nice, what components are you putting on it?

We'll have to do a solo challenge at BHF, those pretty lugs look kinda heavy, should be some stiff competition though.

[tzracer]

Yes, it is the old Paramount factory. Schwinn would not sell the name, so they picked Waterford. Less than a mile from my house. It is a true custom frame - spent about 2 to 2.5 hours at the factory getting fitted.

Yeah, Paul those lugs are sooo heavy (note - 50cm frame). It will really slow me down. Crit rear triangle with a front triangle that will work for centuries or double metrics in August.

Most of the parts are the upgrade parts off my Trek (only way my wife would buy it - it is a present).
Campy Chorus other than Record FD and Ultegra brakes
Chris King head set, Ritchey stem, FSA bars
Thompson post, Fizik Arione saddle
Campy Zonda wheels

Destined to be a Serotta killer :)

[HAWK]

Sounds like good stuff, I'm really looking forward to being healthy enough to do the double next summer. I missed doing that this year but our ride in August was a lot of fun. Bike Psychos Double can't match your scenery but they have the BEST food of any bike ride I have ever done.

See you in May. 

[Super Dave]

Sweet, Campy!

I need new slicks for my Pinarello. 

I should probably plan on riding it first though.   

[Scotty Ryan]

Very nice bike Brian - It should look really nice once you get it all together..... Mine might not be as light as yours - But I rode from my house in Lemont Il to the Stiles in Darien,Wi - I think it was 98 miles - about just over 5 hours over all - 4 and a half pedaling. One flat and a stop for water....The guy I did it with does a century just about every weekend - I was surprised when he couldn't keep pace with me.... Wish I got more of an opportunity to ride this past season - Kinda hard with the race schedule I had.... Still riding on the trainer - Listing  to spin classes on the mp3.... But I think it went well for my first year - Just over 1500 miles..... I am really looking forward to next year - Think I might try a couple races :)

[tzracer]

Got a bike in the trainer already, it is going to be a long winter.

Right now I am planning on doing the Kenosha-Racine bike club century in May. Paul (Hawk) ants to do a couple centuries and a double metric in August. Why don't you and Mehgan plan on joining us.

Many people who ride long distance don't really ride that fast, often times under 20 mph actual riding average.

[HAWK]

When I used to race I worked on keeping a high average but now that I only ride recreationally I like to do about a 15 average for centuries. That way you can go with friends and 

I'm not sure where you're located Scotty but if anywhere near Coal City you should plan on joining Brian and my brother and I for the Bike Psychos Double next August, I think that's close to you. 125 miles and they have great food at the rest stops.

[spyderchick]

Roger says "you're welcome!" ;)

Just so the peeps know, that's a custom Waterford 'decal" (actually sprayed). Brian chose the font, so right now, his is the only one in the world like that. Pretty sweet!