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@Technics100
Been lurking here for a while and thought I would do a thread of my latest build, current bike setup is a genesis day one 2015 and a Planet X full Pro carbon, the planet X isn't getting the use it deserves as I mostly commute on my bikes (10 miles each way), so plan is to sell the carbon frame and wheels and build a disc steel commuter from the remaining bits..
The Genesis day one my brother bought me after me buying and messing about with old Peugeot single speed's. Only changes / upgrades it has are SKS Bluemel guards, 60mm stem, Atran Velo Jumbo Cargo front rack and charge spoon saddle. Might change the Canti's to V brakes in the future..
Christmas commuting spec.
I built the planet X up from 105 setup I had on a Carrera, then bought some american classic sprint 350's.. to make a nice light 8.0kg full carbon bike
Some pics of the previous bikes.
Anyway, this thread will be mostly my Genesis Croix de Fer build as below..Waiting for the frame to arrive and i'm getting the wheelset from my brother.. So will build it up over the next few weeks as I gather parts.. I will take the full 105 setup off the planet X before selling, so have the full drivetrain, bars, seat etc.. Hoping for a 10kg ish steel disc bike.. We will see!!
Plan as below:
2014 Genesis Croix de fer 54cm frame - black - waiting to arrive
Carbon Fork - not purchased yet
planet X bars, deda tape etc from other bike
Shimano 105 5700 10 speed - from other bike
BB7 Brake callipers or TRP Spyre callipers - any thoughts?
Charge spoon saddle - from other bike
Stans Alpha 340 rims on A2z hubs with helo skewers - from my brother :-)
tubeless tyres