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Nearly finished. Just need the TRP CX9's which are due on Monday/Tuesday.
The chainline worked perfectly, I've put on a temp front TRP Eurox on the front after a little jaunt brake less. Not a good idea on hilly country....legs are still aching.
The sizing is different to other 58's I've had, there's not much clearance between my nads and the top tube. The bottom bracket is lower than track bikes so not much seatpost showing. If I was to buy again, it'd be the next size down.
First impression, rock solid - either a very stiff frame or the Omnium's are solid or a combination of both. Means it feels like it climbs better. It's a bit weird looking at so much wheel sticking out the front when riding. I think it's a combination of more trail and less stem length.
The fork mounted canti hanger was a good call.....no brake judder at all.
It's not the first time I've built a complete bike from scratch, but is the first time I've ordered everything myself.
I'll post up some daylight shots when I go out in the day, probably on my commute tomorrow. The paintwork is flawless (well apart from the chips which I presume the delivery company caused (but it's a workhorse so I'm not too bothered)).
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