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The fuel cell is exactly integrated - that's what it was designed for. Where would you put the bottle? Cables? It's di2. Sure the rear hydro line could be lower but the front is inline with the head tube so won't make much difference. The stem/tower is tricky because it's after-market. Mine is a lot closer fit. You could probably fill that gap out more if you really wanted to.
Most long-course bikes look ugly so I agree for the most part but results > looks.
hippy-
Most long-course bikes look ugly so I agree for the most part
This is all I'm saying. What I mean when I say the fuel cell isn't integrated, I mean it's an add on to the frame....you could say panniers are integrated too. It just LOOKs a bit rough to me, although I'm sure I'd appreciate it's value in the circumstances it's designed for.
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the front is inline with the head tube so won't make much difference.
Sure? Even something as thin as a hydraulic line can seriously fuck up the flow onto the head tube.
SCS
gbj_tester
Bottle holders, cables, brakes, fuel cell, stem/tower...I recognise that this is all very practical for the purpose it's designed for, just not to my own aesthetic tastes!