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CptnBigNose
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We're home. We went to the Peaks for a few days so I picked the bike up on the way and it had a nice time in the back of the van whilst we were cycling & walking. Took the kids up Kinder Scout on Tuesday which was excellent as the weather was cold & drizzly which put almost everyone else off.
In very nice condition, only a bit of cable rub but nothing too serious even then. I'll know more once I've stripped the frame down but initial impressions are very favourable. Also feels a very acceptable weight given the shitty wheels etc.
Size-wise it is going to be on the cusp but I think ok. A quick yardstick measurement shows that the stem collar on the steerer is higher than the same on my TCR, and the BB seems the same height. I reckon I've got about 1cm of extra steerer on this which is good news.
The chainset is actually lovely, no idea how he's managed to keep it so shiny and free of marks. I think that rather than replace it I'm going to get some shiny TA 52/38 rings to go on it and keep it.