Dolan Seta carbon

This is going to be about as good looking as CB's Seta

:0 don't ever say that again, he tried to go super light super safe and I'm looking more at keeping it relatively light and looking decent.

Even with cheap part on my Precursa I still managed to get it to 8.5kg, so it doesn't take a lots to reduced the weight.

Especially when the Precursa is a very heavy alu frame (1800g, similar to a high quality steel frame).

Your crankset's very heavy, about the same as my Lasco one.

I'm looking more at keeping it looking decent.

bits are nice, but choose another frame please!
(you can treat this as a challenge)

Omniums are never light and 170mm doesn't help either.
I know I could knock tons off by going 3/32 and a smaller chainring/cog combo.
If I had more cash to throw at it I'm certain I could get it under 6kg and maybe I will when it's built and I've got some cash again.

bits are nice, but choose another frame please!
(you can treat this as a challenge)

Come on Martin, it'll be decent but if you feel like buying me a pista concept to throw the parts on I'll be happy :)
Btw my preference is the 2007

Light and not bad looking

What's the weight on that one?

Come on Martin, it'll be decent but if you feel like buying me a pista concept to throw the parts on I'll be happy :)
Btw my preference is the 2007

I hear there is a rad triple triangle for sells in xl somewhere around

"Pedals"

"Nope, shimano r540 at 330g"

Might have some Dura Ace 9000 pedals going by the time you get your frame and other bits and pieces. Obviously there are lighter options out there, but weighing in at 239g for "wide platform pedals" isn't bad. You can't fault them in terms of performance, and they aren't bad looking either.

What sort of timeframe are you looking at, seems Seta builds somehow tends to take longer than most other builds?

I hear there is a rad triple triangle for sells in xl somewhere around

Dat colour :O

Might have some Dura Ace 9000 pedals going by the time you get your frame and other bits and pieces. Obviously there are lighter options out there, but weighing in at 239g for "wide platform pedals" isn't bad. You can't fault them in terms of performance, and they aren't bad looking either.

What sort of timeframe are you looking at, seems Seta builds somehow tends to take longer than most other builds?

Well I'll be away for around a week, then be taking delivery of the frame.
Then a week or two to gather wheels, chain and other bits.
I'd defo be interested in DA 9000 pedals if the price is right :)

Why no MTB pedals? ironic given your fear of unclipping.

It's a combination of bad experiences with ATACs and the want to try something new.

Let's be honest, SPD-SL is the only way to go.

*MTB=Toy

I did look into Keos and had a look at them in the shop today and they're around 100g lighter than r540s but they felt so much more flimsy.

They're looser, which is idea for first timer.

I don't fancy walking in road cleat, and see no evidence that it's better.

oddly enough, the Shimano PD-A520 is lighter and cheaper at 318g.

Or the A600 which weight a very modest 286g.

Yes, I'd have no problem with trying them on a road bike.
The power transfer is supposed to be better with road set up than MTB and what better way to find out that to try it yourself.
If I have problems I can always change.
I should probably add that this isn't going to be an every day bike and will be used mostly for longer road/country rides and then track when the season comes around.

"Suppose" to be.

Biggest difference is shoes rather.

oddly enough, the Shimano PD-A520 is lighter and cheaper at 318g.

Yes it is and that's what I'm running on the MTB for the most part.
It is lighter than the m540 but heavier than the DA 9000.
Another thing to consider would be shoe weight though, most MTB shoes will be heavier than most road shoes.
Not that one is limited to MTB shoes, just need to find something like RO64s with the right cleat attachment for both.

"Suppose" to be.

Biggest difference is shoes rather.

Yeah exactly.

I should probably add that this isn't going to be an every day bike and will be used mostly for longer road/country rides and then track when the season comes around.

Have a good think about that, the biggest reason I went for spd is that it fit all purpose from everyday riding to long distance and sportif ride, meaning one shoes fit all.

"They're looser, which is idea for first timer. I don't fancy walking in road cleat, and see no evidence that it's better."

Not an expert, but I would think pro roadies use "proper" road pedals for a reason. Just saying...

Yes, they're paid to ride them, and I somewhat doubt we're pro.

Have a good think about that, the biggest reason I went for spd is that it fit all purpose from everyday riding to long distance and sportif ride, meaning one shoes fit all.

I agree they're far more versatile and definitely better when your off the bike.
I could just go for speedplay and piss on everyone...

They're fantastic, going against the direction of redesigning ski bind, however they're notorious for requiring slightly more attention due to the mechanism on the shoes rather than on the pedals.