Talbot disc brake equipped road bike

Over the last 2 years I have put on a lot of miles on my old Engima Ethos, and I am super happy with the way it rides, but I also have discovered gravel riding and with it, disc brakes. I had a few sketchy descents in the cold and wet over winter, and I want a disc brake road bike. So, having turned 40 recently, I decided it was time to spoil myself.

Living down under, I looked at a variety of Australian based builders, but there were crazy price tags from the likes of Baum or crazy long lead times. So I had a good look around and I really liked the Talbot and Isen frames. Also, Talbot having a connection to London and the forum is a clear bonus for me, because I kind of see my connection to cycling very closely related to both.

So after a few conversations on here and emails back and forth I put some money down to be in the build queue. And it looks like the queue has shifted and a build will be under way soon.

My brief is:

• Geometry/Ride characteristics close to my current bike
  
• A true road bike that won't need mudguards or huge tyre clearances
  
• Stainless
  
• Thru axles front and rear
  
• A muted blue to black fade paint job with exposed stainless bits in the rear
  
  

The build I will put together once the frame is at my doorstep:

• It will have Ultegra mechanical hydro levers, calipers
  
• I will transfer bit and bobs where I can, i.e. my current Praxis cranks with power meter, derailleurs etc
  
• Undecided on finishing kit, bars etc
  
• At first I will put some hunt aero light disc alloy wheels on it, to save $$$
  
  

@coldharbour has just sent the geo through and been given the green light.
Needless to say I am excited.