Comments on: From the Forum: Phil’s Neo Exile Ultimate

By: excremanwu

excremanwu — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 07:31:57 +0000

Phil, it is awesome.
eebrake is really a good choice.
The bar look pretty good after being sanded, notwithstanding it would be ligher if you choose stem and bar separately.
At last, my biggest concern is the FD.
Why chose FD-7900 to work with SRAM lever?
It is my understanding that the leverage ratio is a bit different, and RED FD is lighter.
And could you tell us what have you done with your FD-7900?
Thank you.

By: Eric Garcia

Eric Garcia — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:54:29 +0000

Phil, your bike is incredible. I was completely amazed when I noticed the weight. I also like the stealth look. It was great riding with you this weekend.

By: Phil Gandini

Phil Gandini — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 21:36:46 +0000

I have a set of Cinelli RAM bar/stem, and the FSA is substantially lighter with only a degree or two more rise–so I chose the slightly less aesthetically appealing combo over the boat-anchor combo.
I guess that’s one of the compromises.
I am also an old guy with some back issues, so a slightly smaller drop from seat to bar has helped me to deal with my aging process.
I know this isn’t WW, but this bike is ultra light and ridden 4 times a week. I don’t like bike computers, I only need one water bottle, and I rarely ride in the drops so I don’t miss 2″ of bar that I never use.
The wheels are nice.

By: 2 BMC's

2 BMC's — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:32:39 +0000

the only thing wrong with this bike is those bars. The stem angle looks better suited to a mountain bike. The drops look like they have been cut off as well. If you wanted to stay with integrated bars FSA’s are just a cheap looking copy of Cinelli Rams.

But other than that everything else is bang on. Love the wheels.