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Compact drops look wrong on such a gate of a frame.
Although I don't think they look as bad in the picture below, I get what you're saying and kinda agree with you.
What's the alternative? Track drops with a Jaguar (or Pearl)? I don't really like the look of those and it's fairly uninspired, but they're probably the best fit for this frame. This will also mean a bigger drop, right? I'll have to wait and see what the results of the bike fit will be and take that into account primarily.
And thanks, @Shame! I got lucky I guess, also with the size. Precies de juiste maat, zo lijkt het.
Tijs
Initial build:
I wanted to get something together as soon as possible to see how it rides. Just came back from an hour long session around a closed circuit nearby and I gotta say it feels great. Very precise and light, quick to accelerate.
Basically everything north of the toptube is temporary(ish). First order of business is to get a proper bike fit to determine the actual length of the stem I need et cetera. Then I'll be looking out for some second hand Nitto seatpost and stem/cockpit.
SPDs will be replaced with Shimano 105 SPD-SL pedals. I also sent my Flite saddle to be reupholstered, white. The idea was to have white contactpoints, but I kinda like the black so I'm not sure.
Any suggestions are welcome of course.