I'm now a proud oZ owner!

[Carbon_Kiwi]

thanks to this forum, and my buddy epac
i now have in my hot little hands an oZ!
it is a work of art. i'm a very happy chap, and by this time 2morrow will b even happier as i'll b riding it!
geographic location is not an obstacle 2 sharing/trading info & gear when passionate people r involved  
thanks guys...

[5500C]

Congrats SK!!!  You will love that bike, now time for some upgrades!!! [smiley=laughing.gif]

[jedoaks]

An Easton Monkeylite would be beautiful and functional on that bike. You can find them reasonable on Ebay. Have fun, Rich .Aybody else use a carbon bar? Talk about a worthwhile upgrade, very comfortable. Just don't pay retail. Post some pics of that badboy.

[epac]

boy oh boy isn't he happy [smiley=nod.gif]
i'm just glad it's not hanging in the garage anymore!!

rich, i use a carbon bar it's an easton ct2 flat bar and i love it. very comphy.


                          ..........peace [smiley=nod.gif]

[Carbon_Kiwi]

hehe... i am happy.
1st upgrade is happening 2morrow - 1 that i just have 2 make, chainrings and [maybe] front deraileur.
my 24, 36, 46 and sram 9.0 sl just won't fit  
never mind, i'll keep them on my 957 [which i'll build up 1 day].
they r really nice boone tech ti chainrings, so i wanna hang on to em [see pic in my gallery if yr interested].
other than that, plain sailing so far  
oh yeah, i've already got a carbon monkeylite bar and now - [thanks to epac] a carbon monkeylite seatpost!  
the bar rocks, oh, and btw - if anyone's interested - those chainrings are going back into production soon  

[Oz-SUB]

southern kiwi

Congrats on joining the exclusive Oz club!

Is it a large or medium?

Can't wait to see your pic.'s

Bet you can't wait to mount her?  One thing you'll notice - no tinny pinging noise from alluminium work hardening, my 957 used to do that all the time.

regards Oz-SUB

[Carbon_Kiwi]

thanks Oz-SUB!  
those tinny pinging noises u mentioned - yeah, my 957 does that too, i will be very pleased to get rid of those!  
pics soon...

oh yeah - it's a medium & i can't wait 2 mount her!  
hehe...

[Carbon_Angus]

way  !

I have yet to see another rider w/ a 4500/5500/Oz frame on the trails.

it is one sexy frame, she rides as well as she looks! [smiley=beer.gif]

[Dennis]

Welcome to the Oz family!! I, too, use a carbon monkeylite bar and seat post. can't have too much cf I always say!! (still saving for my carbon car, I heard that you can order a Pagani Zonda with a tinted clear coat over the weave, just like my Oz!!)
anyway, good luck with the bike, they are beautiful and unique!!
The only one I have ever seen is person is mine. I love having unusual things. I hate being an "average person" in any pursuit.

[Carbon_Kiwi]

thanks guys!  
yeah - it is a work of art. it was kinda hard 2 believe i was actually looking at it in the flesh [i've seen so many pictures of it lately]  
a guy in the bike shop this morning was doing some serious rubber-necking when i walked in with it.
hehe...
i already have a shopping list 4 bits 2 upgrade, & seeing as we r heading in2 winter over here [well - shortly] it's a great time 2 do it.
all i need now is the cash  

[Scott]

Enjoy, and remember it's just some Windex then Lemon Pledge to keep your carbon looking new.  I have seen only one other carbon in the past 5 years...

[Carbon_Kiwi]

lemon pledge - sweet  
but what's windex  

[GET]

Windex is a brand name blue-colored, ammonia based glass / window cleaner.

P. S.  Check your other thread.  I added to my last post regarding BBs and chainrings.

[Carbon_Kiwi]

ahh... it's called 'mr muscle' here