Elephant NFE (a pointless extravagance)

That handlebar is a classic drop bar, but with a massively shorter reach of 73mm, which is shorter than most compact drop bar on the market (typically between 75-85mm).

It have a lovely long ramp on the drop to ride on for longer than usual.

So much better!

The bike looks great! I really like the colour.
And +1 to those bars Ed is recommending.

That turned out awesome! Loving the paint and the bartape and cables.

Minor nit picks: seems like your front tyre is on 'backwards'? The Switchback Hill logo isn't visible like on the rear tyre. Seatpost could also do with a 180. :x

Ritchey Evo Max

Pro vibe round looks great too:

Can't believe you pointed out the tyre! Do you know how long this bastards took to mount!!

Seat post 180? Really, it's it the wrong way around..?

Seat post 180? Really, it's it the wrong way around..?

Well, debatable. But that way the Thomson logo is easier readable (due to the angle of the seatpost/seattube), and the clamp angle markings on the top of the seatpost are readable from the driveside:

But that's taking nitpicking a bit far (which admittedly I'm a fan of).

Front tyre on backwards is common in disciplines like cyclocross. The argument being that if (big if) the tyre tread is directional to get better grip for the read wheel to push the bike forwards, you want it in the opposite direction on the front to aid braking.

The counter view is that tyres are non-directional and it doesn't matter but have drive direction arrows on them to stop people going back to the bike shop or contacting the manufacturer to ask which way round they go.

My reason would be the third (and most trivial) one: the Switchback Hill logo not being on the drive side like on the rear wheel. 😊

Yeah that's the aesthetics argument, it's as strong as any other.

Just checked the pictures, whilst you kinda lined up the rear logo with the valve, it's not perfectly centred so that could do with being remounted.

By the way, I like this build. I'm keen to see the Dynamo lights go back on, I think it's worthwhile having them always there and ready. Have you considered something like a Secula on the seat post. They are a very effective rear light but don't do the braking mode that you mentioned up thread. Cheap though.

The thread pattern on road going motor vehicle tyres are designed to force water to the sides away from the tyre to ensure grip and traction in wet weather.
I think it's the same for most bicycle tyres. Would be quite useful for muddy cx in particular.
Ofcourse a perfectly symmetrical file thread is non-directional though.

The tyre manufacturer put the logo on the wrong side. Sloppy cnuts!
Get a refund.

Bars need tweaking

tweaking? They're practically upside down.

Jesus, I was enjoying my holidays til you lot turned up to ruin things!

Tyre(s) will be remounted when I'm back.
Lights are on and yes @Ramsaye I went with the secula in the end. Bars have been leveled but won't be buying new ones fur a while despite them being pretty shite looking. Rack and bag are back on too. Pics next week.

I have been waiting four months for those pictures :)
Any update?

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