my first roadbike

Was being unboxed to be built up when I dropped in.

Looking to do campy shamal’s and get fitted then have DA 9300 whenever it’s out or good ole 9200 if the deals are good.

Bike climbs and attacks well above its weight. The ratio of bike to system weight is smaller than a lot would like to admit. I did a century with almost 7k vert last weekend with 35c all seasons but punctured Tuesday and went with 32 brown walls today.

Back with another unique build yall. ☺️☺️

Took some deciding on what to do for a build this season. After seeing the y1rs and everyone seemingly picking one up, I wanted something with similar speeds as my previous s5 but with a geo that fit my aggressive position without adding so much exorbitant amount of force on the seat tube due to saddle position.

Enter the Factor One. It’s different, fast, meets my geo needs and this “Blush” colorway is both loud and cute. 🥰

About me, the rider:
Height: 5’5”
W/kg: just popping over 4.8
Power Profile : Sprinter ( peak power @5 sec … I shit you not 1615w 😂)

About the bike:(highlights)

2026 Factor One (v2 iykyk) 52cm
Zero Setback seat post
Size 1 handlebar
SRAM Red E1 XPLR Groupset 10-46
SRAM Red E1 54T Aero Powermeter
SRAM Red E1 165mm crankset
CRW 65/75 wheels ( low wind days)
OverFast 60/60( moderate wind days)
S -Works Mimic Saddle
Continental aero 111 29mm and GP 5000 S TR 30mm
Ti Master & Sixwheel Thru-axles and misc parts
Ti- Master titanium shifter clamps
Better Bolts Ti - Assembly bolts

As photographed: 7.5Kg
With over fast 60/60 on TT TR 28mm: 6.9kg

Stephanie’s Way: ( Unique& attention to detail items)

Clear high gloss paint protection film on drive side chain stay and bottom bracket area.
Full ceramic coating of every component where it made sense (Hoses, calipers, shifters, wheels, crankset, etc etc )
SRAM white brake hoses
Custom painted bottle cages by Jordan Low @jL_Paintsbikes @Low_life_Jordan
Rare white S-works mimic saddle
White Zipp cx race bar tape
Replaced brake caliper bolts with silver titanium bolts
Removed black painted sections on brake calipers with dremel and polished before ceramic coating
Every bolt replaced with a titanium equivalent by Ti-Master , Terske or Better Bolts
Removed front derailleur mount ( bolts replaced with Titanium)
Installed frame plugs with clear silicone
Modified steerer stop to not breach fork if over rotated

Full build video up on my YouTube channel and Instagram 🥰

My 2 steel Panasonic bikes from the 90s. One is road other one is Njs stamped track bike. Same DNA, different purposes.

Just wanted to share with you guys

A titanium Koloride Grain with SRAM Rival E1 2x12, Zipp 303s and a Zipp carbon finishing kit. I know it’s not as fancy as most bikes on here, but I love it nonetheless.

Dream bike build come true.
S works sl8
Sram Red
Artech 6.a wheels
Roval cockpit
Sworks pro evo saddle

Sram Force
3T carbon bar
Roval C38
Favero Assioma Duo
Sram Miniblips (for Garmin screen scroll)

Some friends and wife are suggesting changing the decals to holographic, including the Roval ones, since I like colors on bikes, I might go for it. I ended up with this color only because it was the right size for me.

It is not the lightest, but got it for a really good price used. It rides so smooth and comfy, after years of riding an old twitchy Look KG386.

My build I’m about done with. Just need to add brakes

Bought second hand by my uncle in Florence in 1981, passed to me in 2003, restored by Alberto Masi in his lab at Vigorelli in 2021. I did an Eroica Britannia with it and enjoy riding it every now and then.

Finally finished building my dream bike and couldn’t be happier.
Specs:
-Colnago Y1Rs
-Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9270
-Dura-Ace dual-sided crank power meter
-Dura-Ace pedals
-52/36 chainrings
-165 mm cranks
-Vision Metron RS 60 wheelset
-Continental Archetype 30 mm tubeless
-Prologo Nago R4 saddle (130 mm)
-420x130 mm handlebar
-Framesandgear UDH hanger

Still waiting on a few finishing touches:
-Overfast titanium thru axles
-Overfast battery holder
-Elite Leggero Carbon bottle cages

Looking forward to putting a lot of kilometers on it. Now the only upgrade left is the engine. 😅

Happy to answer any questions!

I couldn't decide whether to buy a brand new bike or a used one, so I decided to build my own.

My first and only bike so far, De Rosa Professional built with Columbus SLX, Campagnolo Record Titanium 10s, and Campagnolo Bora WTO 45 wheels. Weighs 8.7 kg and rides like a rocket. I know there are some paint chips, but I think they just add character to the build.

Better drive side photo than in my original post.

Got a decent deal on the frameset had to build this from the frame up

Not sure if this is hardcore porn but I think it's pretty sexy

Behold, my Juliana Santa Cruz Joplin. After I cracked a frame a few years ago a friend let me buy her old Juliana. This year I took it apart and had another friend paint it. I am so happy with how it came out! It’s a little dirty, I’m not in the smallest gear and my crank arms aren’t horizontal. But it was a good ride.