This bike has filled a Diablo shaped hole. The warranty bike I received from Neil Pryde, the new Alize, never quite lived up to the twitchy and lively Diablo frameset and I have lamented it's demise ever since - even searching through eBay and other internet sources on the off chance that a 54cm frame might become available.
I won't search any longer, there's no need. The Handsling RR1 frameset offers that same lively, twitchy, nervy feel that the Diablo once did, a little kick out of the saddle and you're dust - beautiful.
The build has been a real pleasure. A balance of exceptional but affordable components perfectly suited to me and the bike, mainly chosen for durability and performance, and of course a little extravagance with the Turn Zayante Chainset.
Handsling Bikes RR1 Frame
![](http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0692/3715/files/Mark_RR1_1024x1024.jpg?17865936775114912131)
Hunt Race Season Aero Wide Wheels
![](http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0692/3715/files/Mark_RR1_rear_cassette_1024x1024.jpg?797174096409080197)
Ritchey Logic WCS Neo-Classic Bars, C220 stem and WCS 1-bolt 20mm offset seatpost
![](http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0692/3715/files/Mark_RR1_bars_1024x1024.jpg?13004167140361899174)
Turn Cranks, Praxis Works 53/39 Levatime chainrings and Praxis Works M30 BB for BB86
![](http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0692/3715/files/Mark_RR1_chainset_1024x1024.jpg?6129968746107578411)
Shimano Ultegra 6800 11sp shifters, front and rear mech and cassette, and Shimano Ultegra 6800 brake callipers
![](http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0692/3715/files/Mark_RR1_build_up_1024x1024.jpg?6833275810642825579)
Fizik Aliante Saddle
![](http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0692/3715/files/Mark_RR1_carry_1024x1024.jpg?12552559269007218648)
Aerozine Headset, Lizardskins bar tape, KMC X11EL 11sp chain, and Challenge Criterium Open clincher tyres
![](http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0692/3715/files/Mark_s_HSB_RR1_1024x1024.jpg?6129968746107578411)
It took me a while to gather and buy all the parts, but I am glad I was patient as the overall build has become a head turner. It rides with spirit and, despite my current fitness being somewhat under par, rides with confidence.
This bike has given me the kicking I needed to get out more.
![](http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0692/3715/files/Mark_RR1_riding_1024x1024.jpg?8811059032586027635)
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