Isen no7

So, I have permission to buy/build a new bike.

This sounds like a bargain.

What to hang off it

New Ultegra Di2 hyrdaulic disc brake groupset, 50/34 11/34 cassette, direct mount rear mech, but move my rotor power2max cranks over from commuto-x biek

Will probably stick with Thomson seatpost and stem

I want to build 650b wheelset, just not sure if I want dynamo hub or not. Rear will be a hope pro evo, possibly i can recycle one from an old rear wheel if the 10spd mtb hub takes the 11/34 cassette. Need to investigate a little more. Triple butted spokes, rims tbc. Tubeless rim needed, probably with Schwalbe G-One tyres.

Will also keep wheel set from commuto-x (hope pro evos laced to pacenti rims set up tubeless)

Will probably stick with 3t ergo nova bars, unless there is something else that will work well with the new ultegra shifter shape.

So right now decisions to be made

dynamo or not and if yes, what lights
bottle cages
bar tape
mudguards
rack? or do i ask Matt to spray my tubus airy Ti to match?
do i get finishing kit sprayed to match?

rack? or do i ask Matt to spray my tubus airy Ti to match?

do i get finishing kit sprayed to match?

Brine and smoke it.

do i get finishing kit sprayed to match?

No - paint job is flashy enough. It would look like a dog's dinner with sprayed parts.

@dancing james I would be interesting in getting the stem sprayed to match - it looks smart on the prototype

Pinkish/orange fade seatpost and blue/green fade stem? Everything else black.

Why 650b for a bike that already takes 40s? You wanna go fatter?

One set of wheels for off roading another for road use

Maybe reconsider this decision esp as finances may be tight.

#ibinscobled

These are quite good value 650B wheelset, imo:

http://www.justridingalong.com/wheels/jra-wheels-for-road-disk-mtb-plus-and-fat-bike/jra-road-disk-wheels/gecko-wheelset-395.html

Hubs are bitex, which get good reviews

I have hope hubs and servicing tools so would like to get more of them - also means wheel swapping should be easier.

not sure if I want dynamo hub or not

you do.

Why do you want a dynamo?

Because if you have the choice, it always makes sense. Investment.

Dynamo if audax or serious touring bike. Not otherwise.

Your Talbot is pretty much the inspiration for this

Stainless rack dude.

Almost got those JRA wheels but the Superstar discount code saved me.

For my Isen, I'm thinking along very similar lines. Yet to start a projects thread

650b Mason x Hunt Adventure wheelset with Schwalbe G-ones
Something carbon 700c with 28mm for road.

Hoping this bike can replace my
Genesis Equilibrium rim brake
Caad12 Disc
and Maybe even my Surly Disc Trucker.

You know you want WTB horizons

it should do all of that. i dont know what to do with my half built caad 12 now

Sadly these won't fit

Handlebar choices that can make use of the Di2 bar end charging port?

Doesn't your chainsaw qualification transfer to Metabo?

@fussballclub is on fire!

DJ, Pro are about to release Di2 compatible Vibe alloy bars soon in anatomic (eww) and compact shape: https://www.pro-bikegear.com/content/dam/probikegear/technicalmanuals/road-handlebars.pdf

Paired with this stem: https://www.bike24.com/1.php?content=8;product=187080;menu=1000,4,25

Matt might be able to suggest a way where you see no Di2 cable at all.

What are their seat posts like?

They are good. Pro components overall is good stuff. Its all Shimano anyway.