Sale on Javelin complete bikes (Page 7)

I got the Parma and I will put some pictures up when I get all of my changes made.  Changing saddle, tires, rims, and adding bottle cages (of course).  Should have before and after mid next week or so. 

I am not sure I like the aero bars.  I have t2's on my other bike and the Slams feel a little too short and I can't seem to get it set up so I like the comfort.  I am used to my arms laying flat and outstretched a little.  With the slams, my arms are tighter to my body and my forearms are on the pads vs. under my elbows with the T2's.  It may be a matter of getting used to them, and time will tell, but I definitely have a more aggressive position on the Parma.

I didn't find this thread until today and I've been searching for a decent, affordable bike for my sister for months. I sent her the link and she called and they had one in her size! She scored the Parma in a 51 and it should be here Thursday or Friday. This is her first road bike and I'm so psyched for her.

Those that have already received their Parma, did it come with a double or a triple? And can we have pics????

It actually comes with a 50/36 comp, so best of both worlds for a newer biker - 9 speed casette, by the way.  Upgrading to a 10sp would be easy enough, however, as campy is made to interchange.  You would need a 10 sp cassette, a new right lever or campy makes a part to convert a 9 to a 10, and a new chain.  The RD and FD can handle either 10 or 9 speed, so you don't have to worry about that.  I will post a picture of my Parma tonight, as it was when it arrived.  I am making upgrades, so I will post another when I get them done (end of the week?)

Thanks for the info! I wasn't sure and my sister is very much a newbie and I was concerned about gearing for her but a compact should be fine.

Looking forward to pics!

OK - this is it before the update - pic is terrible - it will soon have a red saddle, red bar tape, red & black wheels and red bottle cages.  You may call him Herschel.

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Waiting on a stem and cranks for the Parma, but got some of the accessories attached.  (Sorry, no pics.) 

The Fara clocks in at 20.5 pounds on my home scales. 

The whole bike is in a matte finish, including the fork, which is a zero.  The paint job almost feels like a powder coat when you touch it.  I could do without the website on the chainstay, as I think that looks kind of tacky, but a guy at my shop is working on something for that.

I thought the front cableing was weird.  When I received the bike, the ergo shifters were already placed and wrapped with the cables coming out in the middle of the bars with a bit of cable guard on them and then just cable extending for a long enough section to get them to the derauilers.  To get ecverything to work correctly, I had to use a piece that was included in the packaging that looks like a tube of pasta, about 1 1/2" long and wide enough at the ends for a cable protector and end cap to fit into.  When you slide it in to each end and then place the protecter, as it goes back into the holding bracket, it gets very tight and the whole thing holds together well under various turn angles.  I would have preferred that they run the original cable protector in one piece long enough to get to the first bracket, but this works as well.  Just don't shorten the second cable protector.  Put it in there full size, although it will seem like too much at the start of the process. 

I will take a picture of it tonight when I get home so you can see it.

Mine came devoid of any paperwork at all except for the component group.  It is a Zero Logo on the fork that came on it, though.

Thanks for the pictures! I sent my sister the link so she could see them. That matte black finish looks so cool.

One more question, were the aerobars loose in the box or attached to the handlebar? I'm the one putting it together so I just wanted to know what I should expect. Thanks!

I have been looking for a good road bike lately and stumbled upon this thread, and found the prices to be amazing. Anyway, I was just wondering if anyone could help me choose between the Gard or Parma...Which equipment is superior on each bike? Are the aero bars the way to go?...I see the last couple of people chose the parma, was that because it was the best choice? or were the other bikes out of stock? I called yesterday and one of the guys said they have both the bikes in a 57 (my size)....Just wanting some feedback so I can choose. Thanks! Kyle