Burls

Looking good here. I think the headset just needs some compression, the gap isn't that big on mine.

Nice, looking forward to seeing another burls built up. I've been pretty happy with mine for 2 years now.

What was the design process like? I think I went through 4 drafts. I ended up flipping the stem up so could have gone with a taller head tube, but that's more down to my deteriorating flexibility than design fault. Happy with the fit as it stands.

Still have no idea how they make these so cheap. Looks ace! Look forward to seeing it built up.
Built in Russia, not UK apart from anything else. I put a flag on the seatstay for a laugh, now I kinda like it.

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Liking the Russian flag.:)

Had some seatpost issues, Van Nicholas say 27.2 but the seat tube says no, not a chance.

#windoutofsails

@Yemble, got any more pics of / info about your build?

Not wanting to hijack.. there's a few pics here + geometry:
http://g3.y3m.net/uk/london/bike/burlsti
http://g3.y3m.net/uk/london/bike/burls-dartmoor
Still looks like that today but with less horrid bar tape. I was on a ~54cm carbon frame before this. Wanted a smaller frame for better fit, metal tubes for peace of mind, and a great-granny gear for my feeble climbing ability.

Update then. Nearly done build wise although I do need to get some road pedals and finish some bits and bobs. I had planned to go for some proper spangly carbon clinchers with gumwalls but the budget police called to say no. Perhaps in the future.

Still the tape to go.

Taped up now and pretty much finished save for a pair of road pedals.

That's turned out great. A very handsome bike.

I was never very keen on the Ultegra chainset. I fancied something more traditional looking, a Sram Rival (stealthed) suits it better.

Also de-stickered the wheels as they were a tad 'busy'

Id still really like some full carbon wheels with the gumwalls...

Looks a lot better. Ultegra cranks are a bit too star trek for my liking.