Kinesis Racelight RC- RGR Rat

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chrismanc
Work and family have kept me away from making much progress-

Got the seat tube reamed in the end- wire brush didn't cut it. Also bought some more parts- cheap used fulcrum carbon chainset, 48t ring and carbon seatpost. Over budget as a result, but should be worth it

two more things to sort before build time
1. Try to find some guards that will fit. thinking of attempting to fit some Giant defy guards due to their brake bridge cutout. Not convinced it'll work though. any other alternatives beside crud or SKS clip ons?
2. Paint- thinking of painting the frame,
  However the frame is alu with a carbon rear, so stripping and painting may prove expensive- any one had experience with similar frames?

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TvH in reply to @chrismanc

in regards to 2), I had a frame with composite construction like that, alu with a carbon rear end. Got it bead blasted, stopping just short of the stays

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chrismanc in reply to @TvH

Cheers- I take it once re-painted that you had to cover the area between alu and carbon to keep it neat. Just have to find somewhere I have confidence in that doesn't charge Argos/ Mercian prices

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