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Hulsroy
‘A bike built for lunch time power hours’
It started with a brake. The Hope RX4 to be exact, which due to the current pandemic are rocking horse poo. So I can only get them in blue.
The idea was originally a Stealth Black Frame with purple bits a la CAADbury 12. But I cannot get a flat mount front in purple for weeks.
So, Grey it is owing to the immediate availability of RX4s in blue.
Gearing:
1 X is coming, but it’s 2 X Ultegra Di2 immediately as that’s what I have. But the plan being a 10-40 Hope cassette with a 44 or 46 up front mounted to Hope RX cranks. The Ultegra mech will be replaced with XTR.
I purchased a 2X frame so I can sell it to a non believer in the future. I’ll run a chain guide off the empty braze on guide as the roads are pretty rough here (Yey SW!) - probably of wolf tooth flavour. I’m aiming to remove the di2 gubbins / paddles from the left hand shifter. I simply don’t use it currently!
TLDR; this is going to 3T Strada smattered in Hope bits and a mountain bike Franken-drivetrain. It’s not going to be light or fast with me as a rider. But I’ll look cool and that’s all that matters.
Bits I have so far:
XL 3T Strada Due Grey
Di2 Seatpost bung
Flat Mount Hope RX4s
3T Superleggera Team Stealth Handlebar 44cm
From the CAAD:
Hope RD40 Wheels
Ultegra 8000 Di2 Group
ENVE 130mm Stem (temp)
To obtain:
3T Arx LTD Carbon Stem 120-130mm - matchy matchy must be observed.
Bar tape.
Cabling / Hoses.