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As per the title - I will be embarking on my first frame build! which i'm extremely excited about. I'll be using this for my own documentation really, and for anyone who may be interested.
I've always had an itch to do it ever since i first started building my own bikes a few years ago. With all the hype going around bespoke bikes at the moment as well, that was further inspired me to just do it. I'm doing the course at Downland cycles in Canterbury - i'll be stopping by next month to check the place out and learn more about the course, before doing it in June.
I've been struggling to decide what to build. I started off with a track bike, then a cx bike, all road bike etc etc. but for all intents and purposes a road bike with comfortable clearance for 28c tyres will do just fine. my current bike (pictured) is a good balance of everything. comfortable yet racey, stiff and compliant. the really good all rounder. I'm pretty much looking to achieve this again with my build. Just with slightly more clearance for 28c on a nice wide rim. The plan for the frame is to try using it abroad and for general use, something i can bully a bit - and leave the Litespeed for a Sunday best.
Geometry and size wise i'm mixing it up between the Litespeed and a Giant TCR advanced SL (which i got to try out when one floated through the shop and really liked it!) Pictured is what i came up with using BikeCAD (which is great as i'm sure many of you guys are aware.) paint job is just what i made playing around with bikecad, I'll be designing something else at a later date. decided to go with an ISP, low frame with a raised handlbar, 1 1/8 - 1.5 tapered headset to stiffen up the front end and columbus zona tubing. Heard loads of great things about that tube set.
all feedback will be greatly appreciated and my next up date will be my trip down to downland cycles.
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