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  • After an age trawling the interwebs, looking at going road disc/upgrading my Arkose frameset, I've landed on this frameset reduced on Triton


    http://www.tritoncycles.co.uk/frames-forks-c6/road-touring-frames-c47/charge-plug-5-ti-frameset-2016-p16385

    Now I need to decide how to build it up - I'm hoping to use as Much as I already have, but I know that I'll need to sort some extras too.

    Main hang up is what groupset to stick on it, im currently running 105 10 speed compact on my ritchey road logic and the Arkose has TRP Hylex with 1x10 raceface, no brand, sram GX mix from a sram bar end shifter.

    As far as I can tell options are:

    1. Bring all bits across from Pinnacle Arkose - cheap but I want a more road focussed gearing and then need new bits to build up a commuter.
    2. Use 105 bits and get mechanic disc calipers - cheapish but I've only ever ridden with hydraulics, will I be super disappointed?

    3. Get Shimano road hydraulics - expensive...but the proper job

    4. Use TRP Hylex with 105 bits but get DI2 mechs and sprinter buttons adapter kit - expensive, not used DI2 before, can't shit from drops, but somethings different.

    Any thoughts?

    Planned wheelset is Kinesis Crosslight, budget but good reviews.

    Apart from that bits I already have.

    Fabric scoop saddle
    Deda Rsx02 seatpost (assuming frame is 27.2mm)
    Deda zero stem
    Race face cadence bars/Ritchey WCS logic bars

    Input welcome. As with all projects trying to merge two bikes, might have to compromise, and I need a pub bike worth of bits left over at the end...

  • 5: Sram eTap hydro

    Just kidding. I'd vote 105 with Spyres. It'll never be as good as hydraulic, but gets close with compressionless and proper pads

  • can't shit from drops

    Lemond thread >>>>>

    This is dying for the classic SRAM ten speed road + X9 1x10 combo.

    From the product details I'd have no idea if it will show up with a fork or not. I guess it does say 'frameset' and the geo chart has AC and offset in it. That said, they usually tell you what the fork is and whatnot.

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