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So I finally received the frame last Sunday. Had to wait for some parts (FD clamp, extra barb and olive, caliper mounting screws) so I didn't really start until Wednesday or so. The BB had some play so put in a shim. What took the most time was hydro bleeding, still far from perfect. Wrapped my own bar tape for the first time. I had even purchased a "practice" Lifeline tape, went easier than expected. I'll keep the Lifeline on the bars and freshen up in the summer if needed. Ergo handlebars are really ergo, drops stop a little bit short, but I'll get used to it. Gear adjustment was really easy and straightforward with straight hanger and external cabling.
Found the time to take it out just today. Rides like an arrow, steering a little bit twitchy at times, but that's not a bad thing. Fit wise everything is perfect.
Still have to get the fork cut off, maybe next week over coffee at Cycle Exchange.
In the meantime I'll wrap my other (intended for this one, a Fabric Knurl) bar tape for the commuter, I'll also change the cabling on it. Fresh drivetrain is such a joy.
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