latest build gaint cadex

[davidphilips]

just though i would show a few pictures of my latest build, bought the frame and forks from ebay and most of the bits i had as spares.
i know theres a lot who dont like the early carbon frames but this wee bike seems to go great just finished it and have only cycled about a mile but seems nice to ride, light and well i will keep it for dry days (hopefully tomorrow).
built with old 16 speed 105 group set,biopace chain wheels, shimano wheels, sram 11/28 cassette and carbon bars. seems very light.
thoughts good or bad most welcome.

 

[Hugh Manatee]

I thought Cadex were Giant? I'm probably wrong but a nice looking frame either way.

 

[davidphilips]

I thought Cadex were Giant? I'm probably wrong but a nice looking frame either way.

dear goodness my mistake should have said giant i was talking about a dawes bike when posting this , hopefully not made any mistakes out in garage.
will try and correct error now.

 

[Cycleops]

Looks a little similar to mine. Bought this down here and has Ultegra group. Carbon tubes with Ali lugs. Very light. Early nineties I think.

 

[davidphilips]

yes, cycleops looks very similar, really like the yellow and blue, enjoy.
just back from a cycle with the cadex and its a nice bike light and good over bumps, will keep this one, happy cycling, ttfn.

 

[gareth01244]

I like them, something a bit different, your frame looks great and it looks like a job well done.

 

[davidphilips]

I like them, something a bit different, your frame looks great and it looks like a job well done.

many thanks gareth, great thing about buying a frame and building is you can end up with a really nice bike with a good group set etc for less than the price of a very cheap new bike.

 

[Cycleops]

Don't say that, you'll put the bike stores out of business! Unfortunately most people don't have the skill or can't be bothered and it's always nice to have the latest newest shiny piece of equipment.

 

[davidphilips]

sad but true i have a friend who spent £3000 on a trek and now hes talking about the new di2, yet given the chose i would rather have something with a bit of character, to me a new trek is a nice bike, but your giant now thats real class.