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I've got the Power2Max Type S FSA Gossamer 110BCD 175mm
I should have picked a better BB (ceramic maybe), but ended up with the FSA recommended model, just to avoid any mess BSA68 FSA MEGAEXO BB-6000 BSA Just remember BB is Threaded BSA BB 68mm
Also Doval 52/36 Chainrings (16% ovality) but I'm sure you'll have an strict opinion about non-circular chainrings :D. I got them just because @CarlosBI scored #2 position on last TransAm with them, so at least they shouldn't give me any injuries :).... and for less than half the cost of Rotor/Osymetrics I couldn't resist to give them a try. Pedaling out of the saddle is not for me.
bertocq
You don't need the brake calipers to be flat mount, but it will get the frame a "nicer look". They sell the frame with 160mm flat mount to post mount adapters (but then recommend the rear should be a 140mm... maybe asking them beforehand you can get a 140mm rear adapter like me)
This is what my frame came with:
And this is what they answered me about your question Aithein vs 4S:
The Mason Definition was my #1, since Dom was the designer of my previous Kinesis Decade Convert2, but he refuses to order a 62cm size (not enough buyers or some bullshit like that) and the Kinesis 4S Disc has almost the same geometry like the Convert2...
But you should have no problem with the size if the framesets arrive in time from the builders, anyway the claimed weight for the Mason Definition is about the same as the 4S Disc... I asked him and got this response:
I've just came back for my first real ride with it, couldn't get into any serious climb/descent because of the weather (still snowing in the Sierra of Madrid), but the 160/140 brakes where really great and I'm using mechanical calipers (TRP Spyre).
The need for a 140 rotor its the only "problem" that I could see in the 4S, but with some decent rotors it should be good. Also the internal cable is a pain in the ass while building! but maybe it's just me that haven't built a bike in 4 years... and you can get someone to do the job.
The top tube internal routing (for a rim brake caliper) its really nice to guide the rear dynamo light cable (Supernova Tail Light). Also the lack of sloping in the top tube gives more room to use a framebag using along with a bottle cage dropper to be able to use 750ml or even 1l bidons