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SE Royale 16

Got this bike for only $260 from Nashbar. Upgraded tires, drivetrain, handlebar, and brake-pads. Total cost was less than $450... performance is on par with $900+ Trek 1.2, or Specialized Allez

Frame:
M/L (approx 55CM)

Fork/Headset:
Carbon w/ Alloy Steerer/FSA Intellaset

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
105 5800 Compact Double/Hollowtech II

Pedals:
Look Cleo Classic 2

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Shimano 105 5800/CS-5800 11-28t Cassette/HG601 Chain

Derailleurs/Shifters:
Shimano 105 5800 SS/5800 Shifters

Handlebars/Stem:
Oval Concepts 310 Ergo/313 100mm 7deg Stem

Saddle/Seatpost:
Fizik Arione Wing Flex/Deda Zero 100 Alloy Seatpost

Brakes:
Promax Road Calipers w/ Kool-Stop Hybrid Pads

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Stock Wheels/Michelin Pro4 Service Course 25mm

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
32h DT Swiss R460 Rims/Formula Hubs/Michelin Pro4 Service Course 25mm **modified freehub body to accept 11-speed cassette

Accessories:
Sundig SDC-76a Bike Computer

Bike History

Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.

  1. Initial
  2. Upgraded to Shimano 105 5800
  3. Upgraded to 105 5800 Crankset

Added by Falcon900EX. Last updated over 4 years ago.

As of over 4 years ago, Falcon900EX has indicated that they no longer own this bike.

2 Comments

jbaillie

jbaillie says:

Good buddy of mine did a couple of centuries on one of these last year, it has treated him well. Definitely a great value bike.

Posted almost 7 years ago

Falcon900EX

Falcon900EX says:

Oh yeah, geometry is great for endurance riding. With the 105 upgrade i’ll be taking it to RAGBRAI this year!

Posted over 6 years ago