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New (26.0) stem is in the post so until then leaving the old one on. New headset is lower stack so need to cut the steerer down a bit, will properly fit mudguard (and front rack) once that's done. No front cranks on yet due to a bottom bracket deal with Hovis - I ordered a 115 (correct length) and a 122 (too long) as he had previously ordered a 115 and found it wouldn't clear the chainstays at the back of his tandem. He's got to come over and swap them, which will be happening this afternoon. Will cut down my seatpost a bit as it's epic, and also shorten the shim so it sits flush with the stem and no further. Also need to reattach the head tube badge :) After that, it's just chains and cables which are all sitting in a pile downstairs waiting.
Minor gripe that spoils the perfection of everything but isn't too important as it'll be covered by a pannier 90% of the time –Mario put the non-driveside fork decal on upside down. Argh!
Also, the silver of the tubus racks doesn't sit very happily against the silvers and greys of everything else. Should have got those painted up with the frame, but that's probably going a bit too far really.