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Custom Bike Build – Parlee Altum SRAM AXS

This post focuses on a Parlee Altum bike build, intended for long rides that form the foundation of Ironman training. There were a few requirements for the build, both based on the type of riding it was being used for and the other bikes the owner has. The bike primarily needed to be built with an endurance focus, hence a …

Custom Bike Build – Argon18 E-117

This Argon18 E-117 time trial bike build represents one of the more economically minded custom builds that we have featured, yet still manages to present a clean high-performance build. This is especially true for its mechanical shifting and lack of an integrated headset. https://youtu.be/9vYCobadXHA This bike is driven by a SRAM 1x mechanical groupset, using componentry from the Force1 and …

Custom Bike Build – Merida Reacto

This custom bike build began on a Merida Reacto frame in the colours of Bahrain Mclaren. Designated to be equipped with economic performance in mind, this bike was a certainly pro peloton inspired build. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-mjZ6-Qo1g The bike is equipped with SRAM latest Red AXS groupset, using electronic shifting, the 12-speed drivetrain provides gear ratios that are both higher and lower …

Custom Bike Build – Cervelo PX

This Cervelo PX was custom built to provide the ultimate competitive advantage, outfitted with the most advantageous equipment a triathlete’s bike can be adorned with. This frame is an upgrade over a Cervelo P-Series frame, as well as some of the other componentry. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoW7_ePmfcU Second, to the frame, a key feature of this upgrade is swapping out the already fast …

Custom Bike Build – Cervelo P3X

This Cervelo P3X is a bike built for long-course racers, hence it can be the ideal bike for athletes looking to go as fast as possible over the 180km of an Ironman bike leg. Equipped with componentry that will help the rider to maximise their efforts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duN6D_WsJXU&feature=emb_imp_woyt The bike rolls on the best Zipps available, the 858 NSW Disc, using …

Custom Bike Build – Cervelo S5

This Cervelo S5 was built to be the perfect balance of performance-orientated equipment to meet the budget. Hence the bike required a number of the latest technologies, primarily disc brakes. Second, to the increased stopping power, the bike was also outfitted with SRAM Force AXS and Zipp 454 NSWs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JY4XMkFhQSYThe Cervelo S5’s Zipp 454 NSWs provide the ultimate in aerodynamic …

Custom Build – Parlee RZ7 – Zipp 454s

This bike was built to be as aerodynamically as fast as possible, while still featuring the necessary comforts for long days spent riding. The Parlee RZ7 frame suited these criteria perfectly, with its aerodynamic focus, whilst not overlooking key characteristics such as wide tyre clearance and disc brakes.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLKKtfAwB4o The best all-around Zipps available were chosen for this build, the Zipp …

Custom Bike Build – Colnago V2R

This Colnago V2R was built for a junior building their final bike, and after a season of criterium racing, they decided they wanted something fast. Hence they built this bike to specifications that would allow them to have plenty of fun on this bike. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtAqSOiSMhY The Colnago V2R was the frame chosen through a frame selection, ideal for the grand …