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블랙 리더 725

Built with great assistance from Nouela and PedalRoom. Had a great time in the process, made a few really bad choices and a few good ones. Now riding and enjoying every minute.

Frame:
Leader 2011 725 MID Matte Black

Fork/Headset:
Leader I 806 TR / FSA ZS3 Carbon Headset

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
SRAM Omnium

Pedals:
MKS GR-9 / MKS Steel Chrome & Straps

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
SRAM Omnium GXP Black 48T / EAI Gold Medal Track Cog 17T / Izumi V

Handlebars/Stem:
Deda Elementi Crononero Low Rider (Pista) / Deda Zero

Saddle/Seatpost:
fi'zi:k Antares K:IUM / Thomson Masterpiece

Brakes:
Paul Component Cross Lever / Dia-Compe BBS

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mavic Ellipse / Mavic Yksion GripLink Tire

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mavic Ellipse / Mavic Yksion GripLink Tire

Bike History

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

  1. Initial
  2. Stage 2
  3. Stage 3

Added by keijoh. Last updated almost 12 years ago.

26 Comments

karstenh

karstenh says:

Nice bike!!Got a question, which break cabel do you use?I got a cross lever, but the "head" of the inner break cabel i have, did not fit into the hole of the lever.I try campagnolo and shimano break cabels, but no one works.Both are too thick.

Posted about 10 years ago

ComingSoon__x

ComingSoon__x says:

love this build , i like the ellipse with out the sticker looks better

Posted almost 11 years ago

keijoh

keijoh says:

Many thanks for the complements. I still enjoy riding this bike - not too many around in Seoul.

Posted almost 11 years ago

ku2bio

ku2bio says:

nice

Posted over 12 years ago

gaRonk

gaRonk says:

like this one.. ^_^ what do you think about seatpost thompson Masterpiece vs leader??

Posted over 12 years ago

keijoh

keijoh says:

Many thanks goRonk. The Leader SPCA1 Seatpost was extremely disappointing. I had terrible creaks and rattles in the frame and it took nearly a month before I narrowed the problem down to the SPCA1. Replaced with the Thomson Masterpiece, went for a ride and the creaks, ticks and rattles were gone - almost a dead silent ride.

Posted over 12 years ago

kausar07

kausar07 says:

nice bike!

Posted over 12 years ago

winnerultra

winnerultra says:

nice leaderrr xp.my advice is your chain gotta change the color like black or silver,elegant i think

Posted over 12 years ago

keijoh

keijoh says:

Its already been done - switched to a Izumi V and switched my Cog to 17t EAI Gold Medal. Pictures coming.

Posted over 12 years ago

winnerultra

winnerultra says:

woww okeey ride it like you mean it :)

Posted over 12 years ago

keijoh

keijoh says:

That is exactly my intention winnerultra - good stuff, nothing better.

Posted over 12 years ago

Nouela

Nouela says:

This is a sick-ass bike. I might be a wee jealous of it.

Posted over 12 years ago

keijoh

keijoh says:

Yeah, but you got creative credit! And more changes to come.

Posted over 12 years ago

PandaBear

PandaBear says:

GREAT Solid build keijoh!!! :)

Posted over 12 years ago

keijoh

keijoh says:

Many thanks PandaBear - and coming from someone with such a gorgeous Bianchi Pista - its great.

Posted over 12 years ago

g0tyupimp

g0tyupimp says:

nicee bike!! the wheelset cost like double the price of the frame.. if i knew they was coming out with a new Mavic Ellipse 2011 i would of got them instead of what i got now

Posted over 12 years ago

keijoh

keijoh says:

Thanks g0tyupimp, I checked out your ride too. Love it, however I like the wheels you have on your Bianchi as is. Looks as perfect in combination and flow as a bike can get.

Posted over 12 years ago

Benson

Benson says:

I like the build exept for that ugly bulky bmx stem

Posted over 12 years ago

keijoh

keijoh says:

Yeah, the stem is a bit ugly and I think that is its attraction at least for me - didn't think I would like it until I saw on the bike. Have a Deda Zero 100 Stem and Deda Pista Handbars for a later switch.

Posted over 12 years ago

imran

imran says:

awesome setup...

Posted over 12 years ago

keijoh

keijoh says:

Studied several builds in the process. Saw yours and ekidx's builds and many others too.

Posted over 12 years ago

imran

imran says:

haha... kays... I'm flattered ;DDD
how's the mavic yksion griplink tire on the rear wheelset? thinking of changing for front and rear...

Posted over 12 years ago

keijoh

keijoh says:

Yup, mavic yksion griplinks on front and back. So far I like them - had lots of adjustments on the first ride but I am sure I have a better idea soon.

Posted over 12 years ago

imran

imran says:

alright thanks for the feedback

Posted over 12 years ago

ekidx

ekidx says:

lovin it! nice build

Posted over 12 years ago

keijoh

keijoh says:

Thanks, it was my first build.

Posted over 12 years ago