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Arkose after 925km and 15,000+ metres of ascending and descending, mix of dirt road and fast national road, just an excellent all round bike.

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an arkose instead of a lithium? feel like lithium definitely has a more relaxed geo

didnt know you were a Forma man, I always thought you were Composit ..

guard ID?

Pinnacle guards iirc

You're going to have better clearance for a 2.35" tyre in the Lithium surely

And on top of that, I went up a 23km dirt road that lead to a refuges at 2100 metres on the same bike and descend it the next day, which really shine through.

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yes, but am also now concerned about getting decent guards that will fit over those tires :(

didnt know you were a Forma man, I always thought you were Composit ..

I am, the Forma is what I have, actually work well with the narrower nose, but I think the Composit still more comfortable.

Guard is from a Pinnacle Chromium, another good alternative to the Lithium;

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an arkose instead of a lithium? feel like lithium definitely has a more relaxed geo

It have, go for what sound ideas for you really.

Etap looks absolutely ridiculous on that. Not exactly touring gearing either

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Etap looks absolutely ridiculous on that.

I kinda like it. Surly small headtube syndrome strikes again though.

Really like that. Looks fun

Not exactly touring gearing either.

Simple case of fitting a 44/28 chainset.

Of course, but as it stands it doesn't look too functional for purpose

Probably a case of etap for the lols

Ed can I share that photo of your bike on my Instagram for the stickers please?
By the way your trip looks great! Been enjoying the videos on instagram.

Been enjoying the videos on instagram.

Same here, been making me very jealous on my soul destroying morning train commute

soul destroying morning train commute

Well, there's your problem.