My new Seven

[dex]

I think I'm in love with that orange frame...

[bikerz]

I stopped by the LBS yesterday to visit my frame again, and drop off my wheels. Chris is building up my bike today and tomorrow, and the plan is for me to "take delivery" Saturday sometime. Woo hoo! (Local TE-ers - Please see my post in the ride forum for the "inaugural ride!")

Here's a picture of the lovely curves in the chain and seat stays:



I am so excited!

[7rider]

And we are all excited for you!
Can't wait to hear how she rides.
What's the build going to be?

[bikerz]

Let's see if I can remember the details:

From my old bike:
mavic Ksyrium wheels, Look pedals, and selle an-atomica saddle

new:
Chris King headset (pewter)
Simano XTR mtn rear cassette and XTR RD
Simano DuraAce short-reach shifters and brakes
Utegra triple (24-38-53) and cranks
IRD FD (interloc racing design - supposed to be good with big tooth gaps like I have)
Salsa seat post (separate adjustment screws for fore/aft and tilt)
Salsa "short and shallow) handlebars
nice dark red Fizik bar tape

Did I forget anything?

I've decided for the time being to leave the decal on the down tube, but we're taking the model decal ("Alaris") off the top tube, so it won't be totally stealth.

[spokewench]

Beautiful Bike! It's so nice to treat yourself to something like that!

By the way, next time you go in the shop, say hello to Chris from me. Spoke aka Jan Blackman.

I'm glad his shop is still doing great

[MeffaRider]

Nice! Enjoy!