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Oh thanks man!
I guess it's more or less done. I'm taking it to Japan in May so there's more racks/panniers to add, and because I'm shitting my pants about mountains I'll probably try and drop the gearing further somewhat. Not exactly sure how yet.
I'll try and take some pics at some point, but I'm very lazy, and I mostly only ride the bike in the dark these days.
The parts list (as far as I can remember) is.
52cm Genesis 2014 croix de fer frameset
Thorn Disc forks
Cane creek 110 headset (came with the frame)
Stans Crest rims
DT Swiss spokes, probably.
Shimano XT rear, SP Disc dynamo front
Compass Babyshoe Pass (42mm) tyres - standard casing
TRP Spyre callipers, TRP rotors, BBB sintered pads (emergency purchase)
Shimano 105 5700 chainset 50/34
Shimano BB
Shimano 9sp cassette, 12-32, I forget which spec but maybe XT
Shimano XT front & rear mechs
Deda zero 100mm Stem
Salsa Cowbell 2 bars
SRAM levers
Dura Ace bar-end/TT shifters
Jagwire cabling throughout
Fizik Arione Vs
Boring alloy seatpost
Genesis seatclamp
Time Atac pedals
B+M Lumotec USB front lamp
B+M Secula rear lamp
Velo Orange Zeppelin mudguards
Nitto M18 rack
bigxtop rando bag
Zefal HPx frame pumpThe Babyshoe Pass isn't recommended as a tubeless tyre so I use tubes (schwalbe extralight if possible), but they've been stellar.
I can't remember exactly but I think I've only had about 5 punctures since I put them on. But the frequency is increasing somewhat, so I've started making a point to inspect them each week and pull out any debris.
They're very soft and cut easily, but not much makes its way through the casing (the rubber tread holds it), so I remove the little bits of glass and blob some superglue in the cut.
Light switch - cable isn't hugely long so it's best to be direct. It's cable tied under the rack, then taped to a brake cable up to the bars. Just sits on top of the bar with a wee rubber band like a Garmin. Have never actually tried the USB charger, but i suppose I should.
The pump is sprung and just snaps into the frame - it's available in a few sizes to be sure to get the right one - buy bigger if in doubt because they compress a lot and it's better if it's tight. I can squeeze this one into my Sunday bike too, which has thicker tubes.
Hope that helps in lieu of photos - probably best not to hold your breath there :)
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Lovely bike and lovely pics! much jealous. Now that your bike seems quite finished would you be kind and share a full parts list? Not to forget close up shots! Was your light the usb one? if so where and how did you route and mount the switch? and how do you attach the pump? heh so many questions since this is pretty much how I would and plan to build mine for the spring.
oh one more thing: how do you like the compass tyres? flats? or do you run tubeless?