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Update on this - Every time I build a bike I discover new levels of complexity and incompatibility between components. Delays so far have been because the cable housing isn't recommend for use with 11 speed, owing to it being spiralised, and more recently, because the chainrings combination I went for isn't compatible with 11 speed either.
So, I've ended up biting the bullet and going for a lovely new Chater Lea double crankset, which is bloody beautiful (and eye-wateringly expensive). It's not as low as I'd have liked, but 46-30 is still low and will do me fine, I'm sure.
But I wanted to shout out the lovely chap from SJS Cycles who rang me this morning for taking the time to make absolutely sure that the bike it was going on was compatible with the crankset, as apparently they're basically not designed for any modern bike that has a slightly wide Q-factor at all.
Turns out Chater Lea have designed a beautiful product, but one that has weirdly limited applications.
All that to say, the new crankset should arrive at the shop on Monday and I hope to have it back next week for some of those beauty shots I know a few have been hankering for, and so, you know, I can actually ride it...