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@JamesNQ
blows dust
Ok so I've had a massive amount of fun riding this bike since I first got it!
I went to the Canary Islands a few weeks ago, it was awesome!
Upon trying to return, I needed to keep my bike under 22kg so I wouldn't be charged extra.
I put my seat post, pedals, brakes and tools in my backpack for hand luggage...
"sorry mate, you can't take that seatpost onboard with you, you'll have to book it in as extra luggage"
Not wanting to pay maybe £50 for this, I just begrudgingly said "keep it" and got on my flight.
I've had a very few 'niggling' problems with the bike, but not bad enough for me to actually do anything...
. Forks needed replacing
. Left shifter bolt was knackered, and the shifter itself was lower than it should be, by about 5mm
. Cables could do with replacing
. Chain needed to be replaced fairly soon
. Tyres weren't matching, neither were the innertube lengths
. I don't like the saddle aesthetically, nor did I like the seat post
Not massive problem, but just kinda annoying.
Then one Saturday night...
I spoke to a local frame builder and he didn't want to get involved in repairing the forks, so I might just keep them in the loft, just incase. But for now, I'm going to purchase some 1" carbon forks. I'd ideally like to find a pair that are similar to the Colnago ones, but I just can't quite find a pair I like for a decent price. I can get a pair of Columbus Minimal 1" for a decent price, which I'm pretty sure I'll go for.
Going for a 1" threadless means I'll have to change the headset and use a 1 1/8th modern stem with a shim, which I was kind of planning to do one day anyway.
I'd also like to get myself a different saddle and a carbon seatpost, then some gumwalls.
I'll start ordering parts hopefully next week. Exciting times! :)