Frame:
54cm Dosnoventa Houston
Fork/Headset:
Dosnoventa Carbon/Deda
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Sram Omnium/GXP
Pedals:
Shimano
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
48:15,14/SRAM/Dura-Ace
Saddle/Seatpost:
San Marco Zoncolan/Intergrated
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Reynolds SDV66/Reynolds/Rubino Pro 23c
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Reynolds SDV66/Reynolds/Rubino Pro 23c
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Added by SamBo. Last updated almost 11 years ago.
As of almost 11 years ago, SamBo has indicated that they no longer own this bike.
57 Comments
Love this Houston! Sweet color too- its really striking. How's this compare to the dodici? And any other track bikes you have? I'm curious to know how these ride since their wheelbase look long but its got a steep hta.
Posted over 11 years ago
It's more comfortable on the street than my old special. The special had a sloping top tube(pursuit inspired) As for performance the long wheel base isnt an issue. No real toe overlap. rides stiff as hell with the Reynolds. I hit a bump the other day and the front wheel came off the ground. power transfer is good. Feels stiff over all compared to the dodici.
Posted over 11 years ago
Sweet. So, would you say the dodici special is more twitchy? Im a bit confused when you said the Houston is more comfortable than the special on the street but stiffer than the special. also, what do you mean by no "real" toe overlap? Did the dodoci have toe overlap?
And just wondering, how do those Reynolds hold up to street riding and skidding? I've always read they're(Any carbon wheelset) risky and might shatter, but I see a lot of people on here do it.
Posted over 11 years ago
All these idiots you see riding around skidding in carbon wheels are (excuse my language) fucking idiots. I have a set of the exact Reynolds myself and I made the mistake of training with them on the road which was just dumb. What you need to be riding is a road wheel setup fpr the road.
I built up a custom wheelset for that reason and don't ever skid on those! My Reynolds are for velodrome use ONLY, but maybe, in some exceptions for century rides.
Posted over 11 years ago
Lol I don't skid on these. we have a closed section at are park that's for cyclist only. Crits are held there. only place I road train on. I agree though. Velo use only. Bike never really is on the streets.
Posted over 11 years ago
i am skidding on carbon rims, and they are fine. Only fucking idiots I can think of are people who cant get over the fact others are using their gear as they want to.
Posted over 11 years ago
Sick! Love that sweety beast! Always speechless when i see this setup
Posted over 11 years ago
Clean build been thinking to get it next year. how tall are you? I'm 170cm and I don't know what size should i go
Posted over 11 years ago
How do you like this frame? Look's so good man.
Posted almost 12 years ago
What other frames have you ridden and how to they compare to this?
Posted almost 12 years ago
Great bike, love this frame and the components are amazing on it. How are you liking it?
Posted almost 12 years ago
are you from FAME FxD? sounds that some guys are going to Fixed Fest this month, are you going to bring this bike? god, I'm so stoked if you say yes.
Posted almost 12 years ago
No, I live in Houston,TX. I think it was just posted on that Fame FxD site.
Posted almost 12 years ago
oh, so sorry, I thought you're one of them. but this is just really nice damn bike you have, it's just awesome!
Posted almost 12 years ago
really like the build man!!! how much did it cost you plus the shipping??
Posted almost 12 years ago
finally... spain build frame is here :-) awesome bike.. really hoping to see rotor track crankset on this bike...
Posted almost 12 years ago
Thanks, These are actually hand built in Italy. Dosnoventa is based out of Barcelona, Spain.
Posted almost 12 years ago
yeah, i know. that is what i meant. how much did you get it and how was the waiting time????
Posted almost 12 years ago
i would love these frames if they had tighter clearances and no integrated seatposts.
Posted almost 12 years ago
Rear wheel is slammed, 1/4" gap between tire and seat tube. You want a closer gap between the frame and front wheel??
Posted almost 12 years ago
yeah i just can't stand straight forks. i'm sorry, i'm a big fan of tight geometry :)
Posted almost 12 years ago
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duvinclunk says:
Sell it to me!
Posted over 10 years ago
SamBo says:
Long gone
Posted over 10 years ago
duvinclunk says:
How tall are you?
Posted over 10 years ago
SamBo says:
5' 10". I should have gone with the 52cm. Frames run slightly big.
Posted over 10 years ago