@@HeyWattsUpCycling Can you you increase tension on 105 DI2 and not just Dura-Ace? That's what I am running currently on my Checkmate. Just waiting for it to die to switch to GRX.
loving these recent uploads! Whatts up!!! Nice call on the dura, looking forward to more of the vids. gotta sneak a motor in there and mess with the group rides lol j/k and would love to oneday hear your take on the china vs the taiwan debate.
I am looking at the Checkmate and the only color that I like is the one you have decided on, Too bad they don't offer that with other components or it as the frame alone?!
yeah, trek and cannondale seem to be the worst offenders when it comes to selling framesets as the ugly color option only. im still undecided if its "genius consumer manipulation" to move a customer away from building their own and pushing them up to a top tier complete build to get the colors they want OR..... just idiots steering the ship haha
Maybe you know, but the checkmate is not the same frame as the checkpoint, I have this red black frame and I think it's very nice, but yes options are very limited, too bad frames alone cost almost as much as the whole bike.🤡
building it to ride, tho id sell it if someone made an offer I cant refuse. it is going to be running a custom made set of wheels so its not going to be something I want to give away. that said I hope my pinarello goes soon and for 5500 I cant believe nobody jumped on it.
@@HeyWattsUpCycling Yeah I've seen your posts about the Pin and if I were in market for road bike then that'd be tough to pass over. I was thinking about a higher spec Checkpoint but after following along to your build, I may be inspired for this lower range purchase + upgrades over the winter
Following as I have this exact same bike.
paint is amazing in the sunlight right? and the website doesnt even look close to its color in person.
@HeyWattsUpCycling Yeah I used a spray ceramic coating on the finish and it really popped!
Clutchless derailleurs kind of suck in the rough stuff. Just FYI
riding it mostly on bad pavement and sandy/beach roads rather than actual trails. can also increase the spring tension in the cage if its not enough
@@HeyWattsUpCycling Can you you increase tension on 105 DI2 and not just Dura-Ace? That's what I am running currently on my Checkmate. Just waiting for it to die to switch to GRX.
get well soon, looking forward to the glow up!
loving these recent uploads! Whatts up!!! Nice call on the dura, looking forward to more of the vids. gotta sneak a motor in there and mess with the group rides lol j/k and would love to oneday hear your take on the china vs the taiwan debate.
I am looking at the Checkmate and the only color that I like is the one you have decided on, Too bad they don't offer that with other components or it as the frame alone?!
yeah, trek and cannondale seem to be the worst offenders when it comes to selling framesets as the ugly color option only. im still undecided if its "genius consumer manipulation" to move a customer away from building their own and pushing them up to a top tier complete build to get the colors they want OR..... just idiots steering the ship haha
Maybe you know, but the checkmate is not the same frame as the checkpoint, I have this red black frame and I think it's very nice, but yes options are very limited, too bad frames alone cost almost as much as the whole bike.🤡
Are you building this to sell? I’m in market for checkpoint, so… Send me a message either way
building it to ride, tho id sell it if someone made an offer I cant refuse. it is going to be running a custom made set of wheels so its not going to be something I want to give away. that said I hope my pinarello goes soon and for 5500 I cant believe nobody jumped on it.
@@HeyWattsUpCycling Yeah I've seen your posts about the Pin and if I were in market for road bike then that'd be tough to pass over. I was thinking about a higher spec Checkpoint but after following along to your build, I may be inspired for this lower range purchase + upgrades over the winter
Buy my SICK Pinarello with custom wheelset for just 5500 DELIVERED!