Re: Building a Y-77...need some advice...
I installed the Sub Q fork, get the curved one with 44 rake
otherwise you will have toe everlap with the front wheel my frame is
a 48cm, this may not happen with larger frames
Arturo
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yfoil@yahoogroups.com, "Allan" <martian_man13@y...> wrote:
> Hi there,
>
> I was able to get my hands on a NEW '99 Y-Foil 77 in Postal blue.
I
> am now starting to purchase components to build the bike over the
> course of fall/winter in time for spring. In reading some of the
> posts here (which by the way have been a tremendous help), I have
> come to some conclusions and need some input/advice.
>
> Note that this bike will NOT be used for TT for I have a '04
Kestrel
> Talon already set up for it. I do want a stable ride and would
like
> to save as much weight as possible. With that, here is my "wish-
> list"...
>
> Chris King TI headset
> Alpha Q Sub 3 Full Carbon Fork
> Easton EA-70 Stem
> Easton EC-90 Carbon Bars
> Campy Record 10 Carbon Shifters/brakes
> Zero Gravity Front/Rear Brakes
> FSA Carbon Cranks w/TI bottom bracket
> Campy Carbon Front/Rear Derailleurs
> Campy TI cassette/chain
> Easton EC-90 Carbon Seat Post
> Selle Italia SLR Carbon Seat
> SpeedPlay X-1 TI Pedals
> Velomax Ascent II Wheelset (Clinchers with TUFU CS3 Lite Tubular-
> Clincher tires).
>
> Please let me know your thoughts on the above. I do have a few
> questions regarding my above choices...
>
> -I am finding that a majority of individuals use a HeadsUp
adaptor.
> Will I need one??
> -Will the Alpha Q Sub 3 with a 44 rake and a 374 axel to crown be
> OK? Should I go with the Alpha Q Aero instead?
> -I have read that the Nimble wheelsets are nice. Any experience
> between the Fly and the Ascent IIs?
>
> Thanks everyone in advance to your responses. I look forward to
> becoming a full fledged member of the Y-Foil Owners Group!!
>
> Allan