Talbot Cyclocross bike

Deffo a good excuse for a new bike.

Also, is this that spectra flair paint Matts been using? Wasn't keen on it on that fixeh bike that Matt built, but it looks much nicer in these photos.

Yes, this is the same stuff- very dependent on the light/getting the photo to show how it looks in the light.

What handlebar are these? About to purchase some Ritchey neo classic but am I right to think these are kinda similar but also have the drops bent outwards like randonneur?

Lovely boike moaite!

They are 3T Rotundo - not flared I'm afraid.

Ta!

Drop pressure until it stop slipping easily.

This is a really nice looking bike. Like a modernised Swiss Cross. Also, have to say that it looks like a production bike, not a bespoke one. That's not a negative at all. Glad it rides well too.

Now I want one. Although probably more fast road/gravel geo...

Has Ed recommended lower pressure yet?

this is one damn beautiful bike!

I've been experimenting with using bike packing kit rather than rucksacks and/or panniers, so far it's been a success. I'm also extremely interested in doing some light touring that might take in the road less travelled, so my cross bike has been playing dressing up.

plan to just use a bivvy/B&Bs? or can those apiduras somehow magically carry a tent?

B&B I think, although bivvy+tarp is also an option. We'll see - I like the idea of staying on the Downs if doing the South Downs Way over two days, but in other circumstances I would favour having a shower in the morning.

I do like the Chromaflair paint.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/8131181@N05/albums/72157669109236603

You can get a tent that'll fit, as well as a inflatable mattress and sleeping bag.

You don't need to be completely uncomfortable, a tent pole can be mounted on the top tube between the frame bag and top tube, allowing the tent to be compressed a lots more.

I have no cages on this bike (because race bike), so one of the frame bags that use the whole space would fit - I wonder if a small tent would fit into that area?

Of course it would.

What rear hub is that?

Powertap.

Have you still got Time-machine, in addition to this and Project 76? If you decide to sell the former, please give me a shout.

Yes I do, it needs a thorough service which I was going to do this week. I have been toying with the idea of selling it. Let me have a think about it.

That the new top secret fork?!?

Nah, this is a Spork - ordered from Rodeo Labs in Colorado - which is suited to a CX a-c, ours is a Gnarmac a-c, so wouldn't work for my cross bike.