New bike day

[Wheel]

It was actually an early Christmas present. New De Rosa Idol with Chorus group and Shamal carbon wheelset. I stopped after Thanksgiving to check on a couple rides I had on my list. The one shop was still having a sale, which put a model up down into my budget. I got it fitted yesterday, just in time for today's snow. I had got a couple rides in on her before getting it well fit, I'm liking it a lot. Not the best of pics, but its pretty ugly outside.

 

[benjy]

worked with a serious mountain biker, he ate like a horse + was VERY FIT!! he also was into better $$$$ stuff for his rides! they are good exercise, something EVERYONE needs!!

 

[BISCUT]

Nice looking ride brotha. Enjoy it.

 

[Wheel]

Nice looking ride brotha. Enjoy it.

Thanks, looking to do a cross country ride once I get retired.

 

[TimeFlies]

Awesome!

 

[Wheel]

And most importantly, I picked up Silca's super secret drip wax for the chain. Its a wax/tungsten disulfide lube. My one Son has been using the hot wax version with what seems to me to be better longevity. I'll keep track on the mileage I get out of the chain.

 

[wavinwayne]

Sweet ride! Enjoy, and be safe out there.

 

[MRC01]

And most importantly, I picked up Silca's super secret drip wax for the chain. Its a wax/tungsten disulfide lube. My one Son has been using the hot wax version with what seems to me to be better longevity. I'll keep track on the mileage I get out of the chain.

Congrats! Regarding chains, the most important thing is to keep it clean. I've used the Park "Cyclone" chain scrubber for over 30 years and recommend it. Then properly lube it (whether wax or oil) after each cleaning. And replace it when it stretches about 0.5% or 1/16 inch over a 12 inch span. That prevents the stretched chain from damaging chainrings.

 

[853okg]

Beautiful! That rear derailleur housing looks a little bit long.

 

[Wheel]

Beautiful! That rear derailleur housing looks a little bit long.

I agree, but I've usually run pretty narrow range derailleurs, this is supposed to be a medium cage. Seems to shift at least as fast as my other rides.

 

[Greenbeforeblue]

A proper road bike with Campy! Well done!