At this time’s readers’ Rig is Adnan Kadir’s delight and pleasure, and you’ll see why. A positive piece of carbon body work by French producer, Cyfac, draped with Campagnolo Document 12 velocity elements, with extras by Time, Selle Italia, Zipp, Schwalbe and Verve. This bike doesn’t simply journey round at house in Portland, however is properly traveled, taking in Californian, European and Asian roads.
Title: Adnan Kadir
Location: Portland, OR ½ the 12 months, California ¼ of the 12 months, Europe/Asia ¼ of the 12 months
Bike: Cyfac Absolu V3
Groupset: Campagnolo Document 12sp mechanical, rim brake
Wheels: Campagnolo Shamal Extremely 2-way match
Pedals: Time xPro 10
Saddle: Selle Italia Flite Superflow
Different: Verve InfoCrank energy meter in 177.5mm, Chris King BSA bb, Lezyne Mega C pc with Direct X mount, Tune carbon bottle cages painted to match, Zipp Service Course SL-80 Ergo 44cm bars and Service Course SL 120mm stem, Schwalbe Professional One 25c Tubeless tires
Weight: 8kg
When did you purchase it?
July 2018.
What made you select this bike?
I’ve had a number of Cyfac bikes up to now, however I had by no means had a full carbon street bike. Cyfac may construct the bike precisely the best way I wished by way of geometry, but in addition by way of having the ability to tune the journey high quality. Plus, their paint work is second to none and so they have been blissful to color it in VeloPro colours.
Have you ever carried out any modifications/additions to it?
I’ve modified the Fizik saddle and Zipp seatpost I started with because the saddle not agreed with my undercarriage and the newer Zipp seatposts have a wider clamp that rubs my thighs. I discovered a NOS one which I take advantage of now (see latest pictures). Additionally, I’ve been a Time pedal consumer since 1990 and the bike began with RXS Ti pedals. I’ve since modified to the newer xPro mannequin and so they’re wonderful. Lastly, I’ve switched to IRC System Professional X-guard 28c tubeless tires. I discover them extremely puncture-resistant and long-wearing.
What number of miles/kilometers do you do a 12 months?
10,000km per 12 months because it seems. I needed to look this up and it shocked me as a result of I didn’t assume I rode that a lot!
What do you’re keen on about this bike?
I really like the best way this bike rides. It’s comfy, but it surely doesn’t hesitate if you actually step on it. The geometry is extra akin to a touring bike, and that was on objective – I wished it to be clean and predictable.
Favourite using space?
Northern Thailand – wonderful roads, courteous drivers when there are any, nice climate, and also you by no means have to hold meals as a result of there may be loads of it all over the place, any time of day. Additionally, it’s low-cost!
Favourite using expertise in your bike?
Provided that I’ve solely had this bike for one season and I usually maintain street bikes for a decade or so, the experiences have solely simply begun! Having stated that, I feel spending all final March on Mallorca was the spotlight to date. It’s a terrific place to journey. One of the best single day on this bike up to now was in all probability my birthday final 12 months when my spouse and I rode Gibraltar Rd in Santa Barbara, CA. It was a transparent, lovely day with unimaginable views and delicate temperatures.
Future upgrades?
I’ll in all probability put some Time xPro 15 pedals on earlier than lengthy.
On the island of Mallorca
Final phrases?
As a result of I journey so much, this bike was designed to be sensible, dependable, and simply packed. For instance, the groupset is mechanical, the brakes are caliper sort, and the underside bracket is a BSA thread-in. I wished to ensure to keep away from issues like disc brakes, carbon rims, built-in bar/stem combos, and odd-shaped seatposts.
Having fun with some Spanish solar
Adnan describes his ‘love affair’ together with his Cyfac in his personal phrases:
Regardless of working in biking, I don’t get new bikes fairly often. Because it was, I hadn’t purchased a brand new street bike in a decade. Some using associates in Thailand identified that, since I make biking software program, I must have a extra trendy bike. My spouse agreed, so at that time there was no turning again and I referred to as Cyfac earlier than she modified her thoughts.
I’ve lengthy beloved bikes from Cyfac. The Loire Valley-based hand builder is greatest recognized for having constructed Grand Tour and Classics-winning bikes for stars within the 80s and 90s. They embody the French penchant for technical perfection in addition to artistry. They’re exquisitely crafted, however targeted on practicality. I had some particular necessities for this bike as my measurements are non-standard, I journey internationally so much (and so pack it in a field commonly), and journey in international locations whose roadway engineers appear to shun switchbacks. The bike needed to be comfy, sturdy, and have normal components which might be comparatively straightforward to switch whereas touring, if mandatory. Simply because the frameset was being prepped for paint, Campagnolo introduced their new 12-speed groupsets. Unable to withstand the pull of the most recent from Vicenza, I offered my brand-new 11-speed Document to my brother and put my identify on the record for 12-speed.
One other factor is that I had by no means earlier than had a full-carbon street bike. My earlier bike is an aluminum Cyfac with a carbon rear triangle. I really like that bike, which is a part of the rationale I had not changed it till now.
All advised, the undertaking took 18 months from conception to full construct. To chronicle the construct expertise, I made a “child ebook,” which could be discovered right here on flic.kr.
Adnan Kadir.
Twitter: @veloprobike
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Able to journey
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