New Pedal Force group buy...2008 updated ZX3 this time
06-22-07, 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Ryleeryno
Hey look it's the RS frame with Ibis badges.
06-22-07, 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by curveship
Nice find! I had been looking at biketaiwan.com, which didn't list the newer ADK frames. Thanks for the link!
The RS is definitely the SL version of the AKFM03, so I'd guess the new ZX3 will be too, since they say the weight is the same. But I don't have any more info than you do. Pedalforce was pretty mum about the details with the RS groupbuy -- they wouldn't even confirm that the frame was from ADK, even after a BFer got his frames with an ADK sticker attached ...
The RS is definitely the SL version of the AKFM03, so I'd guess the new ZX3 will be too, since they say the weight is the same. But I don't have any more info than you do. Pedalforce was pretty mum about the details with the RS groupbuy -- they wouldn't even confirm that the frame was from ADK, even after a BFer got his frames with an ADK sticker attached ...
I asked PF about the weave on the bike... its 3K. So I'm also hoping its the SL given the stance they are taking on having better carbon specs than their competitors. I'm a clyde, so I want the best frame I can buy at a price that won't have wifey screaming. Plus, she's always telling me to buy quality stuff and not worry so much about the price. Its her justification for the $$$$ purses and clothes that keep mysteriously showing up.
I won't be deterred by the FUD in the other group buy thread, as its just WRONG. While I applaud the prices, being suspect about specs and your competition just doesn't cut it for me. I want more information, not less, when making a significant purchase.
06-23-07, 07:42 AM
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bumping back to first page
06-23-07, 07:55 AM
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Let me ask a dumb question: What's the difference between a 3K weave and a 12K weave and whatever else kind of weave? Why is one more desirable than another?
06-23-07, 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by FlashBazbo
Let me ask a dumb question: What's the difference between a 3K weave and a 12K weave and whatever else kind of weave? Why is one more desirable than another?
12K
3K
06-23-07, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by FlashBazbo
Let me ask a dumb question: What's the difference between a 3K weave and a 12K weave and whatever else kind of weave? Why is one more desirable than another?
12K weave
3K weave
06-23-07, 11:40 AM
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More examples of 12K. I find it pretty heinous looking personally.
https://www.pezcyclingnews.com/?pg=fu...97&status=True
https://www.pezcyclingnews.com/?pg=fu...97&status=True
06-23-07, 05:58 PM
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06-24-07, 11:34 AM
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I emailed PF to see what size I should get but I have not heard from them in 5 days.
Height - 5'8"
Inseam - 29.5 in
Thigh - 14.5 in
Arm - 24.5 in
MV
Height - 5'8"
Inseam - 29.5 in
Thigh - 14.5 in
Arm - 24.5 in
MV
06-24-07, 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike V
I emailed PF to see what size I should get but I have not heard from them in 5 days.
Height - 5'8"
Inseam - 29.5 in
Thigh - 14.5 in
Arm - 24.5 in
MV
Height - 5'8"
Inseam - 29.5 in
Thigh - 14.5 in
Arm - 24.5 in
MV
06-24-07, 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Dubbayoo
53 if you like a longer reach; 50 if you don't.
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06-24-07, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by dgasmd
Funny. I would have said a 55cm frame as he has shorter legs and what seems like a longer torso/arms. I am 5' 7" with the same insem as him and I am getting a 53cm frame with a 120 mm stem and 38" handlebars
I'm 5'8 with short legs and this is my 53cm Pedal Force with a 13cm stem.
06-24-07, 07:31 PM
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Very nice looking, Dubbayoo.
I'm going with the 61. It's essentially the only choice for me: 6' 4", 37" inseam. The 58 cm would have a lot of seatpost showing, and the top tube would be a bit short for my taste (my current LeMond has a 59.3 cm top tube, so the PF 61 cm is comparable).
Can't wait to build it up. I'm cobbling together parts and whatnot (gotta be very frugal, and there will be very little carried over from the LeMond as it'll be my bike that lives in Connecticut, at the in-laws' place), and it should be a lot of fun to ride.
I'm going with the 61. It's essentially the only choice for me: 6' 4", 37" inseam. The 58 cm would have a lot of seatpost showing, and the top tube would be a bit short for my taste (my current LeMond has a 59.3 cm top tube, so the PF 61 cm is comparable).
Can't wait to build it up. I'm cobbling together parts and whatnot (gotta be very frugal, and there will be very little carried over from the LeMond as it'll be my bike that lives in Connecticut, at the in-laws' place), and it should be a lot of fun to ride.
06-24-07, 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Dubbayoo
If he has short legs then a 55 would have zero standover clearance and put him in a near Superman aero position. He would have about 3 inches of seat post showing and likely no drop at all.
I'm 5'8 with short legs and this is my 53cm Pedal Force with a 13cm stem.
I'm 5'8 with short legs and this is my 53cm Pedal Force with a 13cm stem.
06-24-07, 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Stevie Boy
Hey Dubbayoo, how'd you do you the custom lettering job? I'm guessing that's you're name, and its exactly what I want to do on mine too. Altho I was thinking of going all out and plastering huge naming on the downtube like cervelo to deter thieves.
06-24-07, 10:14 PM
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True, I'll have to make the final decision when i get the frame whether to go big or small. But did you just spray paint it? or did you do something else? And if you did, did you do a coat of clear?
06-25-07, 07:08 AM
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I am getting a 50cm for a friend. She is 5'3" with a 30" inseam. She rides a Giant OCR3 in small. I plan on sending her measurements to Pedal Force, but do you think this frame will fit her?
06-25-07, 09:18 AM
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So should I get the fork that comes with it? My Airborne from which I am taking over the various parts from has a house-brand carbon fork marked Aileron on it and I have no idea how it would compare to the Pedalforce one. I kind of wish they had offered upgrade pricing on 3rd party forks...
06-25-07, 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Stevie Boy
True, I'll have to make the final decision when i get the frame whether to go big or small. But did you just spray paint it? or did you do something else? And if you did, did you do a coat of clear?
Originally Posted by akatsuki
So should I get the fork that comes with it? My Airborne from which I am taking over the various parts from has a house-brand carbon fork marked Aileron on it and I have no idea how it would compare to the Pedalforce one. I kind of wish they had offered upgrade pricing on 3rd party forks...
06-25-07, 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Dubbayoo
They do. You can get the Easton EC90 for < $200; try pricing that at excelsports.com
On the group buy, my drop down only shows their house-brand fork. How do you get the Easton?
06-26-07, 01:10 AM
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Originally Posted by akatsuki
On the group buy, my drop down only shows their house-brand fork. How do you get the Easton?
06-26-07, 04:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Stevie Boy
Go to products, custom configured bicycles, user configuration, and look through the drop down menus. Apparantly, PF is very competitive in pricing.