My loyal Polygon bike has left my legs for the final time last month. It is in the hands of its new owner. reason why i sold it? Got a new frame from a frend in JB.
To pay tribute to a frame from 2004 - 2008 , it was an honour to go through thick and thin with it. I've been to places i will have never imagined with it. Genting Highlands, Ipoh - Kuala Kangsar - Parit - Batu Gajah. Interstate 2008 (Kajang - Kuantan), Batu 14 - Tekala, Putrajaya Night Ride, MUDS, and most of the time on my hometown roads.
It has served me 7005km so far. A loyal frend. Survived a few small falls.......but tough it is. So heres the final pics before it was sent off.......
Its my first good road bike after upgrading parts except the nice sturdy frame.
7005.2km............no further than than after this photo was taken
The last addition was this Dura Ace TT ring........now i can go faster on flats
P for Polygon........not Pinarello.......hasnt reach that stage yet
Down to its barest form.....Now with all the tears gone........my new arrival. Carbon all round. Light and responsive.
Introducing............ the LOOK KG241.
Used to be a professional riders choice back in 2003/2004 season. Features carbon tubes with aluminium lugs. Carbon fork and seatpost. Frame alone at 2kg. Abit heavy since its a slightly old model. New model now is the Look 586 and their flagship 595 frame. Those weight at abt 1.3kg
I have just finished putting it all together today after running into problems with a stuck seatpost. So here i reveal..........my new (not 100% new NEW) ride.......
Introducing............ the LOOK KG241.
Used to be a professional riders choice back in 2003/2004 season. Features carbon tubes with aluminium lugs. Carbon fork and seatpost. Frame alone at 2kg. Abit heavy since its a slightly old model. New model now is the Look 586 and their flagship 595 frame. Those weight at abt 1.3kg
I have just finished putting it all together today after running into problems with a stuck seatpost. So here i reveal..........my new (not 100% new NEW) ride.......
The Red Machine. Ive changed to a set of Michelin Pro2 Race (red) tyres to match the red theme. A short test shows this frame is responsive and fast. Stiff as well.........
Im going to have fun and hopefully another enjoyable 7000km on this frame
=)
Im Back on the Bike!!!!
7 comments:
LOOK IS FRENCH!!!....NOT ITALIAN...heheheh...anyway..congrats! cool bike!!!!
Yo dude,
How you measure responsive and stiffness?
Care to share
James
oh yes....with the DuraAce TT ring...how fast you can go and how long can you maintain??
James.
James :
Q1 - to Compare responsiveness of my old frame with this one, i test it on a hill standing up on the pedals. Every pedal stroke feels easier and the bike moves forward better n faster. Means it doesnt lag like im dragging an extra 10kg. Stiffness basically is tested during sprints. Some frames do flex under heavy sprinting. another way is just ride it on a bad patch of rough road. if u feel every vibration go into your bones, its pretty stiff. This frame is on the slightly stiff side.
Q2 - i can pretty much keep 30-35kmh for abt 30++ km on a good ride.
Hope u are pleased with my answers.
Dude,
Thanks for answering it. seen a lot of your writings in BBS and w2r. I guess you must be one the w2r strong cyclist
James.
James : Lol. No la. Got many others stronger than me. Im just the average cyclist. Just tat its one of my fav hobbies. =)
Btw, dun see you around much. U have a blog or something?
like to keep it low...
cheers.
james.
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