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PhilDAS
Yeah I fucked up the bar tape too. But that's partly because it's shit £4 Deda bar tape. I am concerned about my spine though so going to leave levers/stem/etc. until I get a chance to actually ride it and then will adjust position accordingly. This stem was only intended to be temporary loaner but seems like it's the right length actually. Maybe will flip it and take a proper photo for Insta likes then ride it at +7° like the inflexible, brittle rod that I am
@Lolo even riding round a car park I can tell they suck ass as I was skidding with miniscule brake force. But I just needed something to get it rolling and this was the best option. Although the whole thing ooks expensive it's only cost me ballpark ~£350 so far and very much not keen to drop £50 on a set. My other option is some very worn Veloflex Master that I really like. But anyone got anything decent in 25mm lying around that I can buy? Will only work if you can post it within the next couple of days.
PS 25mm tyres look weird as fuck after riding >32mm on every bike for the last year. I always feel like tyres should be fatter than frame/component tubes so with OS bars 25mm looks stupid.