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Matisse
Lockdown has given me a kick up the backside to finish some projects that had ground to a halt.
Top priority was finishing the Klein. It has ended up being a bit of a lairy weight weenie coming in just over 7kg as pictured (absolutely pointless I know, especially with my lockdown weight gains).
There are just a few small changes to make (new bars, stem and black cable ends to replace the gold ones which were the only things I had in my toolbox). Absolutely delighted with the build, it looks lovely in the sunshine and I've always wanted to ride a Quantum. Think it will replace my modern carbon thing as my 'best bike'.
One thing I have learnt is that it can be a nightmare to internally route the cables on a Klein. Especially if you don't realise for a few hours of trying out magnets/vacuum cleaners etc that the routing holes for the brakes have removable sleeves to make the holes bigger and the process much easier...yes, I am an idiot.
Build list:
SRAM Red 10 black edition group - excellent condition ebay purchase from a guy in Denmark for a bargain £190
Fouriers/Token/Planet X - style calipers. These seem to work fine, and have more adjustability than Planet X ones I have had in the past. Found them at the bottom of a parts box and can't actually remember ever buying them...
Recon 10 sp cassette. Had this super light item on another bike, has worked well for a while - time will tell if truly durable. If anybody is interested in one, they appear to have all 10sp stuff on sale. I think gold was cheaper at time of purchase... http://www.recon-harry.com.tw/
Pretty standard 3T bars and stem - waiting for a slightly shorter (110) 17 degree Kalloy uno/fairwheel stem and some 3T superleggera stealth to replace them - wiggle have a decent sale on the bars at the moment
3T Dorico Ltd post. I didn't like the graphics, so it is now 'nude'. I don't like sanding now - much more work than I had invisaged!
PYC chain taken off another bike. Seems to shift fine and has been durable so far.
Selle Italia SLR Carbonio Flow saddle.
Vittoria 60mm wheelset with Corsa tubs. These were taken off my best bike - considering swapping for some plain black 46mm Reynolds I've got with gumwalls instead.
Cane creek headset
Lizard Skins tape