Gravel / Gravé / Gnarmac / Groad / ATB

Is that a pickenflick? What fork out of interest?

Fork looks like a "Spork" from Rodeo Labs.

Looks ace.

Shallower drop bars might be a good shout?

Details?

nah that one is flatter on the sides. it also has a spork on the sides

Flipped stem and moved up the stack will look better in the mean time I reckon

They’re 128mm drop, I think that’s already small no?
Frame is just tiny

On One Bish Bash Bosh XS
Promance gravel fork
Hope XC6 hubs, Pacenti rims, Specialized sawtooth 42c
Force 1 shifter, rival 1 mech
Red 2012 cranks with CX1 42t ring
3t stem, Zipp SL70 38cm
Rapha Brevet tape
China carbon canyon VCLS2.0
Fixing something or other
Hope seat clamp.

Looked like a cool build in my head but looking at it now, it’s not the prettiest and a bit of a mish mash but her old bike was barely still going so it’ll do

it’s not the prettiest and a bit of a mish mash

I like it. Just 'need' to sort the saddle and cockpit/steerer tube. Digging the wheels and tyres.

I like it too and the GF needs an upgrade, good inspiration!

I’ve got Pelago 45mm fenders to go on too but won’t even nearly clear these tyres. Got some of those incorrectly priced £1.99 G-Ones coming in a few weeks in 30mm flavour that will hopefully do

That's just got some attitude! Nice job.

Fair. I guess it's an optical illusion. The drop part of those bars isn't very long, which contributes too.

Think I need you in as consultant on my gravel bike Amey.

Regarding the gravel/MTB discussion:

http://theradavist.com/2018/06/bearclaw-bicycle-cos-thunderhawk-all-road/

🙊

y'know what if I lived in a place where there were space limitations I'd gladly go that way, two or three wheelsets and one custom Ti bike.

1. Deep section 700c (dynamo)
   
2. Shallow superlight 650b with road tyres (dynamo)
   
3. MTB 650b
   
   

11-36 on all with 46-30. /csb

I wonder why 26" isnt hip yet in the same trajectory.

That's exactly what I'm doing except no MTB wheels as I already have a real MTB. And can't afford deep wheels. Or dynamos. Or a custom Ti frame. Road/touring/whatever 700c wheel set, gravel/comfort/whatever 650b wheelset.

And both 1× and double cranksets, as I won't really need the range of 46/30 most rides

Edit: agree on 26" also. 2.25"×26" is the approx. the same wheel diameter as 700c×25mm so if you've got the clearance it won't affect geometry at all. You could have 700c×25mm, 650b×44mm and 2.25"×26" and pick and choose depending on what you're doing. Your bike is guaranteed to look stupid with at least one of those wheelsets though

I just bought a 26" touring frameset from Intec in Germany.
It has at least 70mm clearance and the wheelbase is shorter than my Vagabond, so even if it's completely #untukt it should feel more nippy.
Not to mention the lighter wheels and tires.
#26isjustgettingstarted

I was looking at Intec M1 today!!!

I can tell you, the finish is really nice. Fork is a proper porker at around 1300g uncut, but AC is 410mm, so you might be able find a lighter replacement.
I'm just waiting for funds from my summer job, before I can get it built up.

Intec M1

Speed King

Do want. Too bad they (most likely) don't fit my frame. :(

However if its 26" one desires then you risk a scolding from @edscoble if you dont mention:

sherpa yes, rim brakes no

I think this says it all