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@kkoira
Hi all!
I started a new project some months ago with the intention of building myself a bike that could take me to gravel roads, occasional century rides and light touring. After a thorough investigation of today's frameset market I came to a conclusion that of all the candidates none would tick all my boxes. What to do? Go custom. I've been in touch with Tomasz Rychtarski changing ideas back and forth, presenting requirements and now it looks like all the major details have been discussed and decided upon. Before I go full custom I wanted to hear your opinion about the decisions we've made just to check if everything makes sense also to the big public.
I'd like the riding position to be quite relaxed and the bike itself to be responsive and fun but also predictable enough at the same time. The bike is supposed to have tyre clearance for 35-40 mm tyres with mudguards and also mounts for rear and front racks. Tubing is going to be Columbus Zona with a MAX fork. Disc brakes are of course nice! I've thought about full internal cable routing - any thoughts?
Tomasz was concerned about sufficient toe clearance with mudguards (front-center 599 mm). I've spent more time wondering about balance between front and rear ends. How do suggested chainstay length and trail for example work together? I really don't want either end to ride or act in a completely different way.
Finally here's the planned geometry. The guy is supposed to be me and have my body measurements.
