Glory Cycles Product Reviews

It must be great to be in the Pinarello family right now. Sales are up, you have the most revered bike on the road with the Dogma 2, then July rolls around you win the Tour and snag second place. Then you release a new bike that is one up on the Dogma 2. You have Froome and Valverde killing it in the Vuelta and Cavendish is probably going to win the worlds. That's the lion's share of the available palmares and has to leave a lot of people asking just how good is this new bike and how does it compare to the Dogma 2?

Pinarello Dogma 65.1 Think2 Black/Orange 850

I was lucky enough to get a good long ride on the Dogma 65.1 Think 2 equipped with the new Dura Ace 9000 mechanical and got so caught up with the whiz of the new group that I forgot about the Dogma for a minute. Pacing down a country road with a small group it suddenly dawned on me that the Dogma was stiffer than before and I was feeling more positive feedback from the road than I had felt with the Dogma 60.1 or Dogma 2. Out of the saddle the 65.1 Think 2 is amazing, it's not only about stiffness it's about how the bike keeps it's line and makes every watt count in the exact direction you want it to go.

Pinarello Dogma 65.1 Think2 BOB (black on black) 746

It's an amazing ride that's hard to put down in words but in short this bike has a ride quality that will not disappoint the hard core racer or the leisure rider. It's combination of stiffness and smoothness makes it versatile enough for everyone from Cavendish to Mr. Executive. The Dogma is this versatile partly because of the 12 sizes available and how 27 year old Cav is riding a 46.5cm frame with a 135m stem but 20 years from now Mr. Cavendish(+40lbs and not as flexible) will be a size or two bigger on the frame and at least 3cm shorter on the stem with the bars closer to the same height as the saddle but still the stiffness, smoothness and laser precision handling of the Dogma 65,00001 will appeal to him.

Pinarello Dogma 65.1 Think2 Black/White Matt 760

Someone at Pinarello is doing something right. The Dogma 2 is innovative and leads the industry in some areas. The highest grade of carbon yet to be used in a bike and asymmetrical design throughout. Also the Think 2 is painted to highlight the asymmetry of the frame. When I first noticed this on the Pinarello web site it was a little bit off-putting but when I was with the bike I noticed it's something that adds character and makes me wonder just why we paint bikes the same on both sides anyway. The black/orange bike I rode is one of the very best looking bikes I have seen.

Although innovative in some areas the Dogma is very traditional in others. No press fit or any of the new generation bottom brackets for the Dogma it's still Italian thread which for some is a let down I know but considering Shimano and Campagnolo are yet to move away from this format I suppose it's in keeping with the worlds top component groups.

The new Dogma is dual mechanical and electrical so you no longer need to chose a group to match the frame. Long time coming in this respect and a very welcome modification.

Pinarello Dogma 65.1 Think2 Black/Red 743

Weight is another talking point with the Dogma. It's perhaps the heaviest of the super bikes but still builds up well below the UCI weight limit for a road bike. The claimed weight for the Dogma 65.1 Think 2 is 920grams for an unfinished 54cm frame. Something to note here is the BOB frames comes is lighter and the frames painted white come in heaviest because of the additional layers of paint needed to get that beautiful white finish. Given the ride characteristics and the way the Dogma rides I feel the weight is completely overshadowed by what you get it return for the extra grams.

Available colors. Shown on this page the Pinarello USA demo bikes we photographed while visiting their facility about 45min from our offices. These are the available colors for 2013 in the USA. There is a custom option as well and it takes 4-6 months for delivery.

Expected delivery: Frames are already available and stock will be arriving once a month. We are able to take orders at this time and give an expected delivery time of 4-6 weeks for most orders.

Pinarello Dogma 65.1 Think2 Movistar 762

The price of the Dogma 65.1 Think 2 has come down from the Dogma 2 but it can be said Pinarello are "very proud" with that price. Although a very typical justification for spending this type of money I feel buying a Dogma presents a unique oppourtunity for us all. This is one object you can own and with confidence say it's the very best money can buy.

Pinarello Dogma 65.1 Think2 Red/White 747

Pinarello Dogma 65.1 Think2 White/Red 742

Pinarello Dogma 65.1 Think2 Custom Painted My Way Yellow. 4-6 month special order

Pinarello Dogma 65.1 Think2 Geometry

Pinarello Dogma 65.1 Think2 Warranty 2 years with additional year when registered with www.pinarello.com

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Pre-order now and be one of the very first to experience the revolution. We are expecting our first shippment in September. contact clive at glorycycles.com

Third generation carbon Dogma the 2013 Pinarello Dogma 65.1 Think2 is yet another step toward cyclists nirvana.

Up the carbon quality to the very best you will find in a racing bicycle 65HM1K Torayca

Reduce the weight to 920g for size 54cm raw frame, this builds out to a 14-15lb bike.

Bottom bracket remains Italian thread.

Dual mechanical and electrical group compatible



Pinarello Dogma 65.1 Think2 Orange/Black 850 $5,299.99	Pinarello Dogma 65.1 Think 2 White/Red 742 $5,299.99	Pinarello Dogma 65.1 Think2 Red/White 747 $5,299.99



Pinarello Dogma 65.1 Think2 Movistar 762 $5,299.99	Pinarello Dogma 65.1 Think2 Black/White 760 $5,299.99	Pinarello Dogma 65.1 Think2 Black/Red 743 $5,299.99

I had a really good point of reference going into the Dogma XC review. I had recently sold my Scott Scale 29er and been riding a loaner Orbea Alma Gold with the new Enve Carbon XC wheels so I was not short of bikes to compare to the new Pinarello 29er.

We know Pinarello have struck gold with their current road bike designs so the real question was would the Dogma XC continue the winning formula or was it just a place holder in the Pinarelllo line up? My summation was it's no place holder and Pinarello have once again shown they are a innovative, creative design house with top quality manufacturing and real bikes that do a lot more than get the job done.

About the bike. What Pinarello say and how this feels when you ride it.
The first feature Pinarello raise in the propaganda they put out with the Dogma XC was how many manufacturers raise down tubes to avoid the fork destroying the frame in the case of a crash and how this compromises geometry. The answer a cool looking red anodized "fork stopper" on the downtube. Pinarello claim geometry must take priority over other variables. I think this works, it feels like it does.
Pinarello found a way to inject "funky cool" into the design of the seat stays, similar to the Onda fork design it's not quite clear if this is an exact science but like the road bikes you will be a believer once you get to test ride this bike. The seat stays are asymmetrical and designed to divert the shock traveling up from rear wheel to the handlebar. I think it works, at least if feels like it does.

Pinarello had the good sense to move the rear break from the traditional seat stay to the chain stay. The reasoning for this is they can reduce seat stay rigidity and beef up the chain stay. Sounds like a good idea and in practice it works. I can't help but ask whats missing here? Why have the MTB companies not figured this out?
Front derailleur placement is another area Pinarello focused on in the design of the Dogma XC and have come up with a direct mount that has cable routes specific to Shimano and SRAM components. Sounds great.

For the very first time Pinarello have built a bike that has something other than the old faithful Italian threaded bottom bracket. The Dogma XC has a PF30 press fit bottom bracket while the new Dogma 65.1 Think 2 still has the older format. Why? - because Shimano and SRAM don't make Italian bottom brackets. When riding the bike it feels stiff just like a bottom bracket should. When riding the road bike the Italian BB feels just the same. It seems to me like the new style press in bottom brackets require more maintenance and I have to imagine this was a consideration for Pinarello when designing the bike. Either way the company has now made the jump and it's going to be interesting to see how the mountain bike impacts the road bike design. Think disc brakes for road.
Pinarello use much of the same materials and manufacture process to build the Dogma XC as they use in the road bikes. While MTB designers have a lot of areas to work on in design like shocks, brakes etc road manufacturers have a lot less, after geometry it's down to weight, stiffness and compliance so arguably Pinarello step into the MTB arena as the leader in carbon design and manufacture. Something like an Olympic track sprinter coming to a local crit.
Cables are all internal - great because you don't have the cable lugs on the top tube that snag your leg and look awful.

Rear drop-outs are standard quick release which seems fine for the rear and the Fox fork offered with the frameset is a 15mm thru axle which makes me believe Pinarello are a road company that understand more than just road they get the of-road thing as well. The demo bike had a standard quick release but the product manager at Pinarello USA insisted on the stiffer 15mm thru axle. Good call guys!

About the ride.
Loved everything about it. The Dogma XC was perfectly balanced and the ride was flawless, it's by a long way the best 29er I have ridden.

Fork: FOX 32 29er fork included with frameset.

Headset: Pinarello Internal headset included with framset

Rear Stay: Onda XC™ Carbon 60HM1K very interesting in how it is designed to be stiff yet offer comfort.

B.Bracket: PF30 Press FIT

Weight for raw frame: 1050gr (Size M)



Pinarello Dogma XC MTB Frameset $3,499.99	Pinarello Dogma XC Shimano XTR Bike $6,999.90	Pinarello Dogma XC SRAM XX Bike $7,399.00

Thinking about Shimano 11 Speed ? read on... We final have the groups in stock

It's been some time but finally here and Shimano have caught up to Campagnolo with 11 Speed for road bikes. The 11th cog is a nice addition to a road bike yet not a game changer, however no one wants less speed. So without much fan fair the new Dura-Ace 9000 is 11 speed and suddenly you have to look at your quiver of wheels and decide which you are keeping and if the whole conversion is going to be worthwhile. As it is with most upgrades and format changes there is a real urge to resist and just stick to what you have and what you know works but as it is with most upgrades it's not long before the next upgrade and the step you just missed has you so far behind that you are forced to do the previous upgrade and have lost out on the amazing benefits of New during your resistance years. Upgrading to 11 speed Dura-Ace is going to be like the final climb of a race, little dread- lot of PITA and finally happiness.

Moving on..... your 10 speed wheels are not going to work with the new cassettes because they are 1.8mm short. Hubs are still 130mm wide so no changes for frames. It does seem some hub manufacturers are going to be fudging hub with 1mm and we will see some hubs that are really 131mm but these will still fit 130mm frames with no issues.

Mavic wheel owners you can sit this out, Mavic wheels since 2001 are able to lose the spacer and accept the 11 Speed Shimano cassette. No change to 2013 Mavic wheels

Shimano older 9/10 wheels are not convertable. Once I get some spare parts to experiment with I might be able to report otherwize but as far as Shimano are telling me you are U.S...C.... with the older wheels. All 2013 Shimano wheels are 10/11 capable and we have some in stock already see here Shimano Wheels

DT Swiss hubs which are popular on many wheels Reynolds, Enve, DT Swiss, Bontrager. You can replace the freehub with this, http://www.glorycycles.com/dtsw24011sps.html you need to dish the wheel a fraction. All 2013 DT Swiss wheels are 10/11 capable.

All 2013 Zipp wheels are 10/11 capable. To use a 10 speed SRAM or Shimano cassette a spacer is now required.

Zipp - this is not pretty. You need to return your wheel to Zipp for the freehub to be swapped and the wheel dished. Speaking to Zipp about this they are saying it's just not something they feel will be done right of they have unqualified wheel builders altering the dishing on the rear wheels so they are not selling the free hubs alone. $250 and a return trip to Zipp if you want 11 speed. All 2013 Zipp Wheels are 10/11 speed capable. "can I use a word like cockblock?"

SRAM wheels - No chance buddy you need to keep things simple and stick with 10 speed.

Boyd Cycling - 2012 and below models will have an aftermarket freehub body produced (early 2013). A slight redishing will be needed. 2013 wheels have a unique system for 11 speed. Rather than penalizing people who are still running 10 speed by limiting their wheel stiffness, there will be a different system for 10 and 11 speed hubs (that uses the same hub for both systems). For 10 speed, a standard 130mm axle will allow the drive side flange width to be optimized. By upgrading to 11 speed, their is no longer clearance for this wide flange spacing so the 11 speed hub will have a longer freehub body, 131mm axle, and a different drive side end cap. This will allow the center to right flange spacing to stay optimized and keep a stiff wheelset. Wheels will need to be redished to go from 10 speed to 11 speed.

American Classic - Just $85 for the free hub and they offer to do the swap out in-house at no charge. Older 9/10 speed wheels can be converted without dishing the wheel. Also all 2013 wheels are 10/11 capable.

Rolf Prima - If the wheel is 2009 or newer and Campy it will be a simple free hub body swap. If it is 8/9/10 speed Shimano then it will require the complete conversion kit with new axle, endcap, and free hub body and some re-dishing will be required. Also all 2013 wheels are 10/11 capable.

When installing a 10 speed Shimano cassette on any of the new 11 Speed freehubs you will need the 1.8mm spacer as well as the 1mm spacer that is supplied with the cassette.

Fulcrum - New free hub's will be available soon. No re-dishing required. Also all 2013 wheels are 10/11 capable.

Novatec - there are many wheel brands using these hubs. Older wheels are not backwards compatible and newer wheels will be both 10/11

I will add more to this list as it comes up. Any questions about 11 speed for your bike please e-mail me. clive@glorycycles.com

Nothing but pure riding pleasure.. That's right I gave it all away in the first line and you don't have to read much further if you just want the punchline on the new Zipp 202 Firecrest Clincher.

Smooth riding, every bit as controllable as a conventional 3x alloy clincher but a lot faster and when the road goes up you cannot help but notice the extra little boost the super light 202's give you. Carbon aero wheels have traditionally not had the feel of more traditional wheels yet the trade off for speed makes them worth while. The 202 might be the first wheel to have speed, control and comfort putting the old "stiff, light and fast - pick any two" on it's ear.

Gunning down a flat trail in a 5 man pace line the 202's feel both smooth and fast, turning off the trail and up Paris Mountain here in Greenville, SC and the 202's are without question better on the 6-8% grades than anything else I have tested. Out of the saddle my 180lbs (82kg) carcass does not overpower or flex the 202 any more than it does my 303's but the 150g weight saving of the 202 does feel good under me and I feel confident that the 202 is going to get to me to top quicker than anything else on the market.

The new FC 202 is the benefactor of technologies that Zipp has been developing for years. Smooth braking from it's carbon clincher materials and descending in the freezing cold on that same road the 202 felt so good going up they left nothing wanting for a aggressive decent. Front and rear wheels felt good through the swooping bends and could only be described as pure riding pleasure. Nothing like the older 202 tubulars I had some years back these are just as good going up as coming down.

Ideal for longer rides the 202's are a wheel that I feel really shines for centuries and longer rides and could perhaps be the ultimate do it all wheel. If you are building a super bike and want to do it all with a single pair of wheels 202.

On the downside. Not much here, maybe not ideal as a crit or sprinters wheel and they come at a pretty price.

Colors: All black with a option of black or white decals. skewers, pads and rim tape included in the price and we are always open to some free tires and free shipping - e-mail me here clive@glorycycles.com

If you buy a pair and find this review to not accurate we will take them right back.

But here: Zipp 202 Firecrest Carbon Clincher Wheelset

If your five times divorced grandmother tell you she just met the perfect man, you have to be suspicious. If I told you the new NeilPryde BURAsl frame weighs 710 grams you would have to ask what's the point of such light weight and whats the ride quality like?

The BURAsl is NeilPryde's second generation lightweight road frame and with all the R&D this company has done in it's 3 short years in the bike industry they can hardly be called the newcomers. Riding the BURAsl reveled that the work done had paid off and there is no down side to the super light weight. In fact the BURAsl is stiffer than and just as comfortable as the best bikes out there.

Exoskeleton rib, adds to the stiffness and keeps weight down. NPB started developing this in the Diablo but really put it to work on the BURAsl

BURAsl achieves this super lightweight by using the very highest modulus carbon suitable for a road frame. Carbon get's lighter, stiffer and more brittle as you go up the ladder but at some point ride quality suffers. The BURAsl carefully balances these factors and by using external gussets manages to keep stiffness up, weight down and a tuned ride that is snappy of of the saddle yet smooth when riding seated.

The form of the frame is all about performance and engineering which presents a unique look that some riders will certainly appreciate. It looks a lot like the BMC Team Machine SLR and in ride quality it's very similar. The BURAsl is a tad stiffer and maybe a little more together feeling, I always felt the SLR01 was a little disjointed but the BURAsl feels like it's all together. It looks raw and very much like a race bike and has a few unique features that you don't see in other bikes. The rear brake cable running through the head tube and the squared off top tube with the gusset. In person it has the look and feel of a purpose built machine.

Seatstays are as thin as the UCI would allow, the rumor is the bike could be ridden without them because of the stiffness and strength of the chainstays.

Built with Ultegra 6700 and a pair of Mavic Ksyriums a size Large BURAsl comes in just under 15lbs. So without trying to build a light bike you land up with a bike that's under the UCI weight limit. Where is the line? How light does and bike need to be and why build so light? Partly because you can, partly because in a consumer driven society we look at numbers on paper and make decisions. The downside would be poor ride quality, high cost or a frame that unsafe and won't last. Given the BURAsl checks all these boxes the upside is you can spend less on expensive parts and don't have to use flimsy lightweight wheels to get overall bike weight down. Using a more solid pair of wheels makes the BURAsl a fantastic sprinters bike, I rode it with the Ksyriums and a pair of Enve 45 carbon clinchers. The Ksyriums are a nicer overall ride but on race day the BURAsl with the deep carbon wheels would climb and sprint with the best. The 710 gram frame weight is like an extra bullet when you need it.

More NeilPryde bikes here: http://www.glorycycles.com/neilprydebikes.html

Price for the Frameset $3449

Available in Mechanical(Black) or Electric(Black/Red)

Custom builds available - clive@glorycycles.com

Wheels have changed in the last 6-7 years and with most of the focus on deeper carbon aero wheels the low profile alloy clincher wheel has not seen much innovation. The good news for anyone looking for a reliable, reasonably priced, low profile wheel is that Fulcrum have made a wheel that's full of innovation and is going to knock your socks off.

The Racing 3 has a fantastically smooth ride quality and presents itself as the go to wheel for almost everything but high level racing. At 1550 grams the set is reasonably light for it's stiffens, strength and expected reliability. Granted they don't make the bike look fast but they could be a good race choice for a heavier rider where sprinting and hard cornering are involved.

Fulcrum wheels are made by Campagnolo and benefit from Campagnolo hub technology. The Racing 3 has lightweight alloy hubs with "cup and cone" bearings. The guts of the Racing 3 hubs are for the most part Campagnolo Record and can be expected to outlast even the most frugal cyclist interest in these wheels. The additional advantage here is that cup and cone makes for a wheel that not only rolls fast but has a stiff feeling out of the saddle. Don't want to throw anyone under the bus here but Mavic, Easton, DT Swiss hubs don't have this characteristic and it's something that I feel sets Campagnolo and Shimano (they use cup and cone as well) wheels apart.

Rims and spokes borrow some technologies developed by Mavic. No rim tape required as the rim has no holes in it for spoke access. This allows Fulcrum to use thinner alloy for a lighter rim without losing stiffens Nipples pass through the valve hole when the wheel is build using a magnet to direct it to the spoke hole. I would not expect to see many if any broken spokes with these wheels. The reason for this is the higher tension straight pull spokes. How this works is that the higher tension keeps rider weight distributed more evenly over all the spokes of the wheel and not hanging only only the top 4 spokes as the wheel rotates. This is one of the biggest issues with handbuilt wheels, the slight jerk on the spoke as it takes up strain each time the wheel rotates eventually snaps the spoke. Not the case with the Racing 3

Rounding out the overall performance of the Racing 3 is the aero spokes and a unique way the rear wheel is built. The front wheel has 16 radial laced aero spokes and the rim has a lower profile to the rear. This adds to the smooth feel of the front wheel.
The rear rim is taller than the front and has a 2:1 spoke pattern. By having 2 spokes on the drive side for every one on the non-drive brings the spoke tension on both sides closer to even which makes for a stiffer and more reliable wheel. Also makes for a unique looking rear wheel. 7 spokes on the non drive and 14 on the drive.

Also available in 2-way fit to accommodate road tubeless tires the Racing 3 2-way promises to be something very special. The wheels I had for demo were regular clinchers but I think it's worth the extra few $$ for the tubeless. The wheels are no different only the shape of the rims bead hook and the pre-installed tubeless valves which can be easily removed.

Hubs for 2013 are white and the rear has a much larger drive side flange than the previous model. Looks cool and according to Fulcrum adds 9% stiffness. On the right bike the white hubs are a real standout. New 2013 Shimano/SRAM wheels are both 10 and 11 speed compatible so the racing 3 becomes a excellent candidate for anyone looking for a 11 speed Shimano do it all wheel.

The new 2013 quick release skewers are very solid and have a very smooth yet sure closure, they are heavy but perfect for these wheels. Not a foot out of place for the Racing 3 - if they these came stock on your bike it's going to take a small fortune to find something better.

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Something very special that happens when you ride really light bike. The new Ridley Helium SL built with SRAM Red is so damn light that this something really special is magnified. So damn light you just feel like attacking any incline you come across.

The Ridley Helium has been around for some time but the Helium SL is a all new machine and takes everything good about the original Helium and spices it up. I had read this in the propaganda Ridley had put out about the new Helium SL but riding was believing and the new SL was for me the perfect combination of light, stiff, comfortable and in control. In my opinion it's the perfect race bike. Long miles or a crit it's good at everything.

Although it's plain looking the Helium SL is quite different to the original Helium. The ISP is replaced with a 27.2mm regular seatpost which reduces weight and makes for a more comfortable ride. Press Fit BB30 reduces frame weight and makes for a stiffer BB. Carbon drop outs with a reinforced steel plate, again lighter and stiffer. Oversized headset and tapered steerer for the all carbon fork. Dual mechanical or electrical cable routing keeps everything internal and heightens the sleek look of the Ridley. The Helium SL is built using a higher modules carbon than the original and a more advanced nano resin that saves weight again. On paper all the features point to a bike that's got it all, in practice the Helium really does have it all.

With SRAM Red an alloy bar and stem and mid weight Fulcrum Racing 3 clinchers(1550 g) the size Medium came in just over 14lbs. SRAM Red is perhaps the most appropriate choice for the Helium SL as it shares many of the same characteristics, light, snappy and ready to race but also a excellent companion on the long road. With a pair of light tubular wheels like the Zipp 303(1255 g) or the new Mavic R-SYS SLR tubular (1275 g) the bike would be even more impressive and downright addictive to ride.

One color only in the USA for 2013. Sleek looking and very trendy but maybe not everyone's cup of tea and perhaps a little too trendy for it's own good. I can't help but feel I might look at in some time in 2014 and think it was so 2013. Helium SL is such an impressive ride I would not care if it was not painted at all.

Not from Italy and not white, the Shimano SH-R241 does not have a cool name like "Super Deliminator or "Extreme Extreme" either but it's an all business road shoe that I was itching to try.

After some long miles in both hot and cold weather the SH-R241 rewarded me for overlooking it's serial number name and the fact it was not my preferred white but everything else about them is top notch and they come in at a price that makes them a super value for such performance.

I had owned some Shimano road shoes years back and I remembered them as been very durable, fantastically stiff and spacious around the fore foot and toe area. The newer Shimano shoes are still this way, the all carbon sole is super stiff and pretty wide and gives me the feeling that I get max power specially out of the saddle because of it's wide shape.
The Upper of the shoe started out a little hard for the first few days but after some rides they shaped to my foot a little and gave me a secure and powerful yet comfortable ride.

The upper of the SH-R241 is apparently custom moldable but after I looked into this a little more I have to say it's marketing is "custom moldable" and I suppose the upper is if you go through the process, I chose not to because my thinking is all uppers custom mold to the shape of your foot somewhat? I say forget this feature but don't penalize Shimano for trying, I expect this is far more a response to market trend than it is a real need.
Inside the heel of the shoe Shimano are using a fabric that has the same characteristic as sharks skin and allows your sock to slide in but not slip out. This works and does prevent a lot off the heel slip that no cyclist appreciates.

Weight of the SH-R214 is very reasonable at 305g vs. the 270g of the New Sidi Wire. At stiff and plush as this shoe is and for the way it supports the foot it's a good enough weight for top notch racing.
Bulky - Yes they are a little, the toe box has some vents which are surrounded by a nylon piece that squares it off and the heel has something similar which might be an issue if you have a clearance issue with your chainstays.
Breathable - Yes and very much so, the sole has a vent and the uppers allow air to flow right through.
Staps and buckle are top notch, the two velcro straps are very wide and made from what seems to be a top quality velcro. It's finer than most other brands and it works very well. The low profile snaps and clicks with a cool sound and works like a charm.
Insoles are generous enough to offer real comfort and no need to be replaced. The are supposed to somehow be heat moldable but again I am sure 6 weeks of riding shapes them to your feet an undoes anything the "heat molding" process did. Shimano does include an arch support and some small shims you can use to customize the innersole to your needs. I used the arch support and it works great for me.
Size - My size 44.5 ran a little larger than some Size 44.5 Sidi shoes I have and are almost exactly the same as my Fizik 44.5. I have some Lake 44.5 that are a hair smaller. Go 1/2 size down if you are swapping from Sidi and keep your same size if you have Scott, Northwave, Lake, Specialized or DMT

For the summer I plan om stepping it up to the new all white SH-R320 it's got all the features of the R241, it's lighter and it's white - sounds perfect, look out for my review.

I like to ride in the rain, something about the martyrdom or maybe how the bike becomes quiet and you have to go inside yourself to drown out the elements.
Rain riding is not for everyone, but with the right gear it becomes a lot more tolerable and with Giordana's new G-shield clothing I can't help but think there are some of you out there who would be able to move over to the wet side and name yourself among the self inflicted wet weather cycling martyrs.

Getting wet on the bike is a little like jumping into a cold lake. Shock and shrinkage then exhilaration. Most cyclist will say they are OK with getting wet once on the bike but not too hip to leaving the house when it's pouring. Wearing Giordana's G-shield kit I find leaving the house when it's pouring does not involve that moment of shock and I get at least 20 minutes into it before I start feeling the water seeping through. The G-shield jersey, bib, tights, arm and leg warmers are made from a new Italian fabric called Acqua-Zero which is water resistant but not water proof. Acqua-Zero sheds water and as obvious as this sounds makes water run off like water off a ducks back. Seeing is believing.
Acqua-Zero has the same look and feel of Roubaix fabric and it's stretchy enough for bibs and leg warmers, it has a fleece lining and is pretty light weight. It breaths and even when not raining is perfect for cold weather riding.
The big deal about Acqua-Zero is how it repels water and does not absorb like other fabrics. For the cyclist this means you don't become water logged and you don't get as cold from windchill because you are soaked.
Riding in the cold and wet is different with G-shield, it's better and you can go deeper and enjoy the quiet of the bike more. For the racer it's a game changer in a long cold race. The arm and leg warmers would allow you to save energy not only by staying warm but with less water weight on your arms and legs over a few hours it's a significant advantage.

No jacket but a very well designed jersey with sleeves that cover the bicep and matching arm warmers with silicon grippers that stay put - this is a great combo.
Bib shorts that are unlike most in that they will keep you warm and dry at the same time. These can be used with the knee and leg warmers or without and in a race situation with the right embrocation would be a racing cyclists dream.
Bib tights which have as few seams as possible as it's at the seams where the water seeps through first. Very comfortable and the Cirro insert is excellent. The lightweight mesh upper is a thin nylon mesh that does not become water logged. No zippers at the ankles and silicone grippers that keep everything in place - nice!

G shield comes with a one year warranty and has a minimal yet stylish look to it. If it's going to rain anytime you ride consider Giordana G shield before any other. Bravisimo Giordana!

Giordana G Shield Short Sleeve Jersey

Giordana G Shield Bib Shorts

Giordana G Shield Bib Tights

Giordana G Shield Arm Warmers

Giordana G Shield Knee Warmers

Giordana G Shield Leg Warmers

Fulcrum's Racing Quattro offers the most wheel for the money we have seen. Wheel technology has come a long way in the last few years and what we once got for around $1000 is not up to what Fulcrum now offer for only $559.

The Racing Quattro is for the most part a Racing 3 (see review) with deeper aero shaped rims, they have the same cup and cone Campagnolo hubs with a large drive side flange and radial front hub laced with some great quality bladed aero spokes. The rims are aero looking at 35mm deep which Fulcrum claim is the ideal depth to gain an aero advantage yet maintain a smooth not to hash ride. The Racing Quattro set comes in at a little over 1700g which makes it a little too heavy to be considered a real race wheel but everything else about the Quattro says race me.

Without any real data on a aero advantage of the 35mm deep rim we would have to assume it's very little and perhaps nothing over a standard box rim but without any doubt the additional depth of the rims makes for a great looking and very stiff wheelset. Never harsh but certainly not plush or smooth the Racing Quattro feels stiff out of the saddle and very firm in corners. Once up to speed they really seem to hold speed and very much like Mavic's Cosmic Carbone they are fantastic in a fast pace line Acceleration is not stellar, this is most likely because of the weight. For a larger more powerful sprinter they are a great wheelset and don't get all squishy when you need to take it up just that little more at 30mph/50kmp out of the saddle.

In my mind these wheels replace the Mavic Ksyrium and some other far more expensive wheels we once used as our do it all race/train wheels and are the perfect starting point anytime you purchase a new bike. The price of the Racing Quattro leaves enough room for you to get the perfect bike now and come back in some time for a pair of real race wheels that might well cost more than your frame.

No published weight limit from Fulcrum but my expectation is these wheels can manage even the heaviest of riders and in some cases might be the ultimate race wheel for a taller stronger rider needing a wheel that will hold speed and manage some serious torq.

Also available in a Cyclocross version that have additional seals for the bearings to prevent water and dirt from getting through in the most extreme conditions. Not tested but this sounds like a great option of you are going to use them as commuter or wet weather training wheels.base plate

All black rims, hubs and spokes with some pretty cool looking red nipples are for more than just good looks the Racing Quattro enjoys technologies from the high end Fulcrum and Campagnolo wheels and this is part of that makes them such good value. The rim has no holes and needs no rim tape while the nipples pass through the valve hole and with the help of a steel pilot bolt and magnet are moved to the spoke holes. The rim is also weighted to give a smoother ride. Fulcrum call this "Dynamic Balance" it's a pretty cool feature and really does deliver a smooth ride at higher speeds.

Machined braking surface and some pretty secure quick release skewers make for a very well rounded wheelset that leaves nothing to gripe about but weight which can easily be forgiven at this price. Expect to see these on many of the complete built bikes in our Special Bike Build section.

Fulcrum Racing Quattro

Every time I see one of the 50th Anniversary Campagnolo groups I am so sure that if I was around when those were released I would without any doubt have had the foresight buy one. Now that the 80th group has been announced I am all systems go working out a way to not miss the boat this time. After all in 30 year from now(I will be 72) looking at a mechanical component group will be like looking at a vinyl record. So celebrate with me and be part of history.

The group is mechanical, Super Record level but labeled 80th Anniversary group with a Matte finish. It will come in this fantastic looking box with some notes on Campagnolo's history inside.

Groups will be limited and numbered on the inside of the left crank arm.

You will be able to order all configurations of cassette range in 11s also crank length – 170mm, 172.5mm and 175mm. Chain ring options – 34-50, 39-52, 39-53
It will include one Carbon bottle cage (not sure if we will be able to order a 2nd)

Brakes will be dual pivot front and rear.

Price for the group somewhere between $3399 and $3699 - we are taking orders with a small deposit and will be updating buyers with weekly intel on delivery.

80th Anniversary Wheels.

Two options, basically a Bora Ultra II and a Bullet Ultra but named “80th Anniversary” with Matte finishing.

These can be ordered with the group set or separately.

Wheels come in a 80th Anniversary wheel bag.

Production will run between March and June and delivery is expected between March and July 31st so start saving.

More Campy here: http://www.glorycycles.com/campagnolo1.html

We've had a lot of the 3.4's come through the door here at Glory and I have had the good fortune to ride both the clincher and tubular as well as the Chris King, DT Swiss Standard and DT Swiss Straight pull versions. If you look around online for feedback on the ride of the 3.4's no doubt you have seen a lot of very positive reviews. There is good reason for this, the Enve 3.4 is in my experience quite possibly the most advanced carbon wheel on the market and because of its weight, strength and ability to be customized it could also be the most versatile wheel set available.

What's so special about the 3.4
Enve have been making carbon components for some time and the Smart Systems rims were developed using a manufacture process Enve has refine over some years and fused with the high level engineering knowledge of Formula1 guru Simon Smart. Rims are front and rear specific, the shapes are intended to be aero in all conditions and give the rider the perfect combination of speed and control.

How do they ride.
Smooth, fast and light yet durable enough to use everyday. The only reason not to use the 3.4's as your only wheel is because you don't want to spoil yourself. The design of the 3.4 is such that the rear wheel is stiffer because of the deeper rim and the front wheel has more control because of it's shallower wider profile, which is ideal in all conditions.
Braking is smooth as any carbon rim we have ever used and Enve provide carbon specific pads with the wheels. These wear pretty fast but so it is with all new carbon pads.
At 180lbs I felt the 3.4's were plenty stiff for me and at (1426g clincher, 1258g tubular) they come in really light for how stiff and sure they ride.

Seen here with Chris King R45 blue hub

Exactly what are the 3.4 build options.
Rims come in tubular or clincher and the wheels come standard with Dt Swiss 240s hubs. We often built these in-house with the new Dt Swiss 240s straight pull hub because straight pull builds up a little stiffer and without the j-bend spokes are theoretically stronger. Chris King R45 Standard or Ceramic are an option as well and these hubs come in a variety of colors. Spokes can be silver, black or white and nipples are internal so no options there.

How do I make my decision.
Between tubular and clincher it's a real talking point here in the office but the short story is such.
Racing only - tubular (lighter weight, better acceleration but not as convenient)
Racing/fast rides - clincher(more convenience and wider more cost effective tire selection)
The ride feels almost identical with a slight advantage to the tubular for it's lighter weight and more responsive feeling tires. Extreme braking while descending and crit racing seems more suited to the tubular than the clincher rim. For the record we are yet to hear of any Enve Smart rim failures under extreme braking but in theory the tubular is safer in this regard.
Hubs don't really make the wheels feel much different other than the marginal gain of knowing you have either DT or King Ceramic bearings - Stiffness and control felt identical to me when swapping between the DT and King wheels.

Where is best to buy?

Custom built with DT 180 hub and white spokes

Glory Cycles no doubt about it, give us a call or shoot us an email and we will go over options and identify whats best for you and your dream machine.

On this Look 695 these tubular 3.4's had the bike come in under 14lbs

For a classic look silver spokes and tan wall tubulars

Shimano Ultegra Di2 bike with external battery can be upgraded to the new internal battery with a few easy steps. This is a great way to lighten up your bike get it looking seamless.

Parts needed:
1. Shimano Di2 Internal Battery SM-BTR2
2. Shimano Di2 Internal Battery Charger SM-BCR2
3. Shimano Di2 Wire EW-SD50 x 2 (shifters to junction A)
4. Shimano Di2 Junction A SM-EW90 3 or 5 port
5. You might need longer wire EW-SD50 from battery to internal junction, depending on your set up.

Parts that get removed:
1. Shimano Di2 External Battery SM-BTR1A
2. Shimano Ultegra Di2 Front STI Wiring Kit
3. You no longer need your battery charger it will not charge the internal battery.

Di2 External Battery - Before

Di2 Internal Battery - After

Additional cool options this opens up. Using the 3 port Junction A you can add the sprint and/or the climbing switch.
1. Shimano Di2 Sprint Shifter SW-R610
2. Shimano Di2 Climbing Shifter SW-R600

Where can you mount the internal battery and what about ISP and frames with proprietary shaped posts. The new internal battery is designed to fit a round 27.2mm or 31.6mm seatpost and is secured inside the post with hardware supplied by Shimano. If you have an ISP or a aero post that is not round then there are two options. Secure it inside the post with something of your own design or wrap it in protective foam and nestle it inside the seat tube using some zip ties to prevent it from rattling To do this right you need to consider each bike on a case by case basis.

How is the internal battery charged and how do I remove it. The battery is charged with a charger that plugs into junction A and has a USB plug so you can use a wall socket "as used with iPhone" or you can plug directly to your PC and have the additional benefit of it's diagnostics and programming capabilities. Expect 1.5 hours using the wall plug and 3 hours when connected to a PC for a full charge.
Removing the battery is not something you will have to do very often but should you want to we suggest attaching a zip tie loop to the battery when you drop it down the seat tube so you can hook this loop to get it back out.

Di2 Internal Battery Charging Options

Always available to help contact us via e-mail or visit our site for prices and availability of the latest and greatest.

Wrap battery in foam and be sure it's covered on both ends so it does not contact the frame at any time.

Secure foam wrap with zip ties and leave a 4th zip tie loop so you can fish the battery out when needed.

Drop down the seat tube with loop toward the top. Use seat post to push battery further down.

Here at Glory we believe nothing tops handbuilt wheels, most pro riders feel the same and if you look carefully you will notice some of the top pro's ride wheels that are in some way customized for them.

Handbuilt 2 cross (2x) and 3 cross (3x) just seem to offer more control and comfort than factory built wheels and the ability to customize spoke pattern, spoke type and color to match your ride gives them the edge over mass produced factory wheels. With this in mind we created this set for everyday use, fast riding and some racing. The combination of the Hed rim and the King hub with the best spoke available the Sapim CX-Ray makes for a wheel that's reasonably light, has some aero qualities and is totally bombproof. To top it off this build has numerous variables that allow you to customise for your weight and intended use.

We see this wheelset as the beginning of any wheel collection, it's maybe not the set you would use for ultra fast or ultra climbing races but it is the set you will use for everything else. Add to this something like the Enve 3.4 or Zipp 404 tubulars and you have wheels for every occasion.
Hand built here in the Glory Cycles Greenville workshop but Clive who has over 25 years off wheel building experience the wheels take on average 9-12 days before they ship out and every wheels is guaranteed for 2 years. Hed and King warranties still apply to the individual components.

We offer the wheels in 4 build options we find to cover most riders but for anything else connect with us and we can put it together.

The Allrounder - 32 rear build 3x and 28 front built 2x - this wheelset is a great combination of weight, aero and reliability. Ideal for riders 150-200 lbs and intended for everyday use and racing.

The Workhourse - 32 front and rear built 3x - intended for years of long miles. Ideal for riders 150-240 lbs. You cannot break these and they stay true for years.

The Sprint Racer - 28 front and rear built 2x - intended for daily use and racing. Ideal for crits and anything where you need to rail the corners and get out of the saddle during the week on a fast ride and also on the weekend in a race. Ideal for riders 150-180lbs

The Light Racer - 28 Rear built 2x and radial front - intended for racing and breaking away from the field. Ideal for the rider 150-165lbs

Al the builds are done using:

Rims: Hed Belgium C2 clincher or tubular

Spokes: Sapim CX-Ray bladed

Nipples: Sapim Hex Loc Alloy

Hubs: Chris King R45 Stainless or Ceramic

Skewers & rim tape are optional extras.

Weight: 1550 grams for the Allrounder set and 1528 for the light racer the handbuilts are aroud the same weight as the Fulcrum Racing 1 or Mavic Ksyrium Elite but they are considerably faster because of the Hed rim's aero qualities.

Control & comfort: The 23mm wide Hed rims combined with the Sapim spokes built at a high tension create a ride quality unlike any other, the spokes brace each other at the contact point of the cross and this makes the rims stiffer then most factory built radial wheels yet the manner in which the wheels are laced makes them more comfortable to ride.

Tubeless & other tire options: We offer the Stan's road tubeless conversion for these wheels and we recomend this is the ultimate tire choice for speed, reliability and comfort. Many of our clients are reporting no flats for the entire life of the tire. The Hutchinson Fusion 3 is a perfect all-rounder and the new Schwalbe Ultremo ZX promises to be the fastest most reliable tire on the road. Veloflex handmade cotton open clinchers are a nice option as well or if you are going for the tubulars the Vittoria EVO SC brings back memories of old-school fast.

Hed C2 Belgium Chris King R45 Custom Wheelset

At $1750 for the frameset the Ridley Fenix poses a few questions. What does a $1750 frame ride like and if it's any good then why are we paying over 5K for some frames?

The Fenix is a full carbon frameset that not only looks great but has all the features of a top of the line frame. PF BB30 Bottom bracket, dual electric/mechanical cable management, tapered fork, HM carbon and some technical looking tube shapes. Lotto sponsored riders chose the Fenix over the Noah and Helium SL for the spring classics and we saw it achieve some impressive results.

The Ride: Smooth, stiff and very, very controllable. The Fenix really does give the rider extra confidence because of its excellent handling and smooth ride. It's a great descender and it's predictable nature allowed me to relax on descents and take corners very aggressively. For climbing the build I tested was not exactly the lightest but with some climbing wheels and perhaps SRAM Red the Fenix could get under 16lbs and be a great allround bike for going both up and down any mountain. The front end of the Fenix is really stout, the tapered headtube and broad legs of the fork are what make it track so straight and consistent yet the rear of the bike is a little more forgiving with what Ridley call "flex areas".

The Look: The demo bike I had was plain black with white logos. Not a bad finish but nothing out of the ordinary. This might well be a big part of the pricing of the Fenix. It's no Dogma or custom Italian paint job but as we all know time is money when it comes to manufacturing and some simple decals and a single color make for finish that has little depth but gets the Fenix in at an agreeable price. The frame shapes are very bold and aggressive so much like the Damocles before it the Fenix has an attention catching stance that many find appealing.

Who gets the Fenix: In my opinion there are two groups of cyclist who should consider the Ridley Fenix.
1: The rider who already has a super bike and is looking for a second bike. Its pedigree and ride quality are sufficient to satisfy the most picky rider as a second bike but its looks and status appeal might fall a little short as the only bike.
2: The second is the cost conscious rider looking to step up from that first Specialized or Trek to something just a little spicer and nicer to ride. In both cases the Fenix is an ideal all rounder, it covers all the bases and will not disappoint in a crit, hilly road race or century.

Colors: for 2013 the USA has only the black with white logo or white with red logo but not the "Fenix Classic" scheme you may have seen in the euro press. Worth mentioning is the black bike is about 100g lighter than the white because of the weight of white paint.

Weight: 1200g for the frame - this is for many a deal breaker when it comes to buying a new frame. Most of us like to see weight under 1000g but weigh the price vs weight of the Fenix and in most cases you can make the 200g back in wheels, cockpit or seatpost combos yet keep the ride quality and stiffness of the Fenix.

In our books the Fenix is a sure winner buy with confidence and expect more miles to the $$ than anything you have ever ridden.

http://www.glorycycles.com/ridleyfenix.html

We knew this was coming but that made it no less exciting when we saw it. Ultegra 6800 11 Speed is on the way and for the most part it's 9000 Dura Ace with a not so flashy finish. The price however is really flashy at only $1250 for the full group we expect this to be the go to group when looking to price vs performance.

Trickle down from the 9000 group in almost every way the new 6800 11 speed has the same ergonomics the same chain and cassette and same crank/chainring dimensions as the 9000 so it's the ideal 2nd bike group for anyone with Dura-Ace 9000 or Dura-Ace Di2 9070 as wheels, chains and chainrings are interchangeable.

The new Ultegra 6800 group comes down in weight even with the extra gear. Total group weight for the 6800 is 2274g which is only 35g down from the 6700 which was 2309g but still a fair weight for the group given the expected reliability we have come to expect form Shimano.

The crank has the same 4 arm 5 bolt pattern as the 9000 and allows for a wide range of chainrings. 53-39, 52-36, 50-34, and now 46-36 gearing for cyclocross, possible on the same crank because of it's universal BCD.

Two variations of the rear derailleur make for a huge range of possible gear ratios with the Mid cage GS derailleur accommodating up to 32T it now becomes possible to run a 34 x 32 and get close to a 1:1 ratio for the steepest climbs. Cassettes are available in the following ratios. 11-23(212g), 11-25(232g), 12-25(243g), 11-28(251g) and 11-32 (292g)

Ultegra 6800 brakes feature the same two-axle symmetric pivot design as the 9000. Also available in direct mount which as yet it not very popular but promises to be so in the future. The cable and housing set which is included with the STI shifters has the same lubricant Shimano introduced with the 9000. We found this to be quite effective.

The front derailleur shares the longer lever arm of the 9000 and helps reduce front shifting effort by 35% over the previous generation, we reviewed this earlier this year and found it to be super impressive.

Overall it's looking like the new Ultegra 6800 is going to make it difficult to spend the extra cash on Dura Ace and it's going to be a heated battle between the new SRAM Force 22 and the Ultegra 6800. Look out for upcoming reviews, we are going to do a shootout.

Here for more details and prices: http://www.glorycycles.com/shul6811sp.html

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Expect to see Bradley Wiggens blitz the time trials in the Giro on this incrediable looking machine.

Designed in conjunction with team Sky the Pinarello Bolide Time Trial bike is state of the art aero design and sees Pinarello butt up against almost all the the UCI's rules for bike design.

Frameset includes: Frame/Fork/Headset/Seatpost/stem/handlebar/aero-extensions/brake calipers and levers

No delivery date or price yet but here at Glory we have a close relationship with Pinarello and expect to be of the first to get this machine out on the road. Contact us if you want to be updated on the Bolide.

Pinarello Bolide Rear brake.

Pinarello Bolide Top Tube in Black/Gold reminiscent of the Rococo paint seems on those little porcelain figurines but no doubt a lot faster and more aerodynamic.

Looking suspiciously like a faring the front brake cover will no doubt get a lot of attention.

2014 Pinarello Dogma Limited Time Pre-order

The Pinarello Dogma 65.1 2013 has been such a hit that many of the popular sizes and colors were already out of stock as early as March 2013. By special arrangement with Pinarello USA we will have available a select range of the most sought after 2014 colors for early delivery, mid to late June 2013.

Pre-order now. No deposit is required. Orders are only accepted through our web site for late June 2013 delivery.

The 4 colors pictured below are available right now but new colors will be announced soon for September 2013 thru April 2014 delivery.

The rumor mill has Pinrello bringing out a new bike for 2014 but the intel we have it certainly seems this is not true. The Dogma 65.1 will remain unchanged but for the colors. There has been some indication that 2014 Campagnolo EPS will have an internal battery and this will impact frame design in general and most certainly Pinarello frames but as yet there is no word of this from Campagnolo.

Retail price for the frames is $5299 and $5599 for the BOB.

We offer the Dogma as a frame set or can custom build to your every desire. We also have a few suggested builds for the Dogma.

Dogma 65.1 2014 Complete Bike Prices.

Campagnolo Super Record EPS, Shamal Ultra, Deda Zero 100, Most Ocelot Bike $10,899
Campagnolo Record EPS, Shamal Ultra, Deda Zero 100, Most Ocelot Bike $10,199
Campagnolo Athena EPS, Zonda Wheels, Deda Zero 100, Most Ocelot Bike $8,699
Campagnolo Super Record, Shamal Ultra, Deda Zero 100, Most Ocelot Bike $9499
Campagnolo Record, Eurus Wheels, Deda Zero 100, Most Ocelot Bike $8,999
Campagnolo Chorus, Eurus Wheels, Deda Zero 100, Most Ocelot Bike $8,299

Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 9070, Fulcrum Rac. Zero, Deda Zero 100, Most Ocelot Bike $10,249
Shimano Ultegra Di2, Fulcrum Racing 1, Deda Zero 100, Most Ocelot Bike $8,899
Shimano Dura-Ace 9000, Fulcrum Racing 1 Deda Zero 100, Most Ocelot Bike $9,059
Shimano Ultegra 6800 11 Speed, Fulcrum Racing 3, Deda Zero 100, Most Ocelot Bike $7,699

SRAM Red 10sp, Zipp 101, Zipp Service Course, Most Ocelot Bike $9,099
SRAM Red 22 and SRAM Force 22 prices available by request.

Bikes are complete built in our workshop and 100% customize-able to your needs.

As bold and strong as it looks the EMX-525 is designed to be a real race bike. We tested the new 525 and can report it's exactly that and if built up right has the ability to be a lot more than just a race bike.

Compare the side on profile of almost any 2013 bike to similar bikes 10 years back and the most notable difference to the profile is tube shape and size. Modern bikes have much bigger tubes, if this is the case the 525 is futuristic. It's got tube junctions more aggressive looking and larger than almost anything on the road. It's a look that is pretty much love it or hate it. After a few days with the 525 it's love it for me because the tube shapes translate into a ride quality unlike any other.

525 has the legendary Merckx "Century Geometry" and this proven formula coupled with some modern tube designs makes for possibly the most positive feeling bike on the road and certainly the 525 falls into the superbike class. I had the good fortune of doing a week on the Pinarello Dogma 65.1 Record EPS then a week on the Look 695 Ultegra Di2 Upgraded package and then a few days on the 525 and can speak with confidence of the contrast between these three super machines.

The 695 is the smoothest ride of the three, it's the most comfortable perhaps because of it's seatpost design but it's not as stiff and responsive as the 525 and the 65.1. The Dogma 65.1 and the 525 share so many similarities it's hard for me to put one before the other but I did feel the 525 had the upper hand in headtube stiffness and out of the saddle snap.

The 525 could turn out to harsh for some, it's really stiff and designed as a racer but built with Fulcrum Racing 1 wheel and Hutchinson tubeless tires the wheels took a lot of harshness out of the road. If ridden with deep carbon wheels the 525 is for racing only it's not a cruiser but for all of us no matter if you race anymore or not the feeling of speed and exhilaration is well worth a few bumps is the road. I learn a lot about bikes from the people who buy them from me and I know this, "no one wants to buy less speed"

Electronic only. Not sure why, I am sure there are many who would look at a new bike from Eddy Merckx but don't want a new battery operated group. I am a huge electronic shifting fan, I believe it's simply better but I prefer having the option. Hopefully this changes.

Colors: Two colors at this time. Black/White and White/Black/Red. After some time up close with both I would do the glossy white before the matt black but have to say the matt black has a stealth bomber look that makes other stealth bikes look like stealth BB guns.

Buy with confidence but know what you are getting into, this bike might make you want to race again.

Sold as a frame for $4250 we also offer a Shimano Ultegra package for $6999 and a Super Record bike for $9699. We can build anything in between as well.

For the Team Garmin fan or someone who simply cannot get enough argyle in their life, Garmin brings us the Edge 510 Team Garmin Bundle. What's exciting or different from the regular 510 Bundle? The Argyle. The price remains the same at $399.00 and delivery is expected May 21st. Pre-order now on the website- http://www.glorycycles.com/gaed510cycot.html

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