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Cheers!
Yeah, I need to get some cork brake pads. Haha.
They look crap when the anodising is half worn off don't they.
I'm still annoyed that I missed some Mavic open pro ceramic grey rims on tune hubs go on eBay for £88 a couple of weeks ago.
I've got two other projects on the go too, which Ive had for a year or two, both with mint anodised rims that I don't want to ruin by using them :) only half joking.
To some people these are old rubbish, but I love the stories tied to bikes like this.
The Vitus was used as a TT bike and has suntour cyclone II derailiurs because the rider thought they were more aero, likewise the reason for those calipers. The aero levers also had the cables running into drilled bars. This has clinchers. This definitely has that springy ride they are known for, but in a nice way I think.
The ALAN was his race road bike and has some lovely bits. This isn't as springy as people think, it feels great and is only just over 8.5kg with pedals, bottle cage as pictured. It feels pretty solid to me.
The both feel quick! But I don't know how much is due to 110psi 23c tyres these days....
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