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Having moved all of my bikes over to electronic shifting and disc brakes, I fancied something 'old school' - lightweight, mechanical, simple.
I chose the R3 because it has perfect geometry for me, it is tried and tested, and I like the gloss black of the 2015 model.The R3 is plenty light and rides the same as the R5 but is a little more robust/less delicate.
The bbinifinite is a great solution (possibly to a problem that shouldn't exist, but let's not discuss that here!).
For some reason you don't see many Campagnolo equipped Cervelos, but this one went together a treat. The new shifting performance is a big leap forward from the last iteration. Front shifting in particular is a revelation, and the 3-click shifter is well thought through. I wasn't sure when I was setting everything up, but on the road it really works well.
Loving the Obermayers. It was quite windy today and I didn't suffer at all. Braking is good, but I have got used to discs now, which I can conclude are superior in terms of stopping power and modulation. I have owned a few pairs of Lightweights, and these are keepers! Finally the truing, dishing and parallel brake surface are spot on. Absolutely no lateral wobble at all. My previous pairs have been sadly lacking in this respect and it used to be something that you had to accept with Lightweights, but these are perfect. Not sure if I got lucky, if they invest more time in the Obermayers, or if they have finally mastered building them, but whatever the reason, I am very pleased with my purchase.
The ride is lovely. Not a revelation, but comfortable, stiff and light. The spacers above the top cap will go once I have the position dialled in.
Quite a sensible but quality build. Steel spindles on the pedals. Ti rails on the saddle etc.
Frame - Cervelo R3 (58cm)
Fork - Cervelo R3
Headset - FSA IS2
Chainset - Campagnolo Super Record Ti (175mm, 50 / 34t)
Bottom Bracket - BBInfinite BBRight Ultra Torque
Pedals - Look Keo Carbon CroMo
Front Derailleur - Campagnolo Super Record
Rear Derailleur - Campagnolo Super Record
Shifters - Campagnolo Super Record
Brakes - Campagnolo Super Record Differential
Chain - KMC X-11 SL
Cassette - Campagnolo Super Record (12 / 25)
Hubs - Lightweight Meilenstein Obermayer
Rims - Lightweight Meilenstein Obermayer
Spokes - Lightweight Meilenstein Obermayer
Quick Release - Lightweight Carbon
Tyres - Continental Competition (25mm)
Stem - Tune Geiles Teil 4.0 OS (120mm)
Bars - Fizik Cyrano R1 Bull (420mm)
Seatpost - Tune Starkes
Saddle - Fizik Arione CX
Bottle Cages - Campagnolo Record
Grip - Fizik 2mm