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@Goyt
So with the hill climb season now over for me attention can return to something a bit weightier...
It ain't no show pony but does ride nice even if it is twice the weight of my HC bike. Surprisingly spritely ride, springs up hills in time with standing on the pedals and the steering is quick even with a 10cm stem. Really enjoying it so far.
Had a puncture first time test riding 5 mins from home with the Corsa G+'s so swapped for some old Pavés - think the greenwalls actually go quite nicely with this frame.
The Sora 9sp front derailleur has a bit of rub at either extreme with the 105 chainset - Shimano doesn't list them as being compatible so not sure if much can be done other than adjusting as best as I can and living with it. BB flexes under pressure but it's more than that. Really impressed with R3000 in all other respects and can live with 9sp 12-25 up in the Peak District even with the extra weight.
Still to Kurust and touch up the paintwork but it has had an internal coat of frame protect so should be good for a while.
Full size frame pump next?