Current Projects chat and miscellany

New bike through Green Cycle Initiative, replacing my Lynskey Helix Disc Pro. I've always liked Condor bikes, and found that the Baracchi had the geo I was after - taller stack height, slightly shorter reach, and more relaxed handling.

I've got no immediate plans for upgrades etc. at the moment. Currently 7.6kg with plenty of room for weight-weeniesm down the line.

Some long term changes:

1. Remove a link (or two) from the chain. I think I measured poorly during the initial install and now the chain slaps the chainstay during fast/bumpy descents
   
2. Slam the stem, install an Extralite expander and integrated headset topcap
   
3. S-works turbo cotton tyres for summer
   
4. Power meter pedals
   
   

Getting it built was a complete ball-ache and has put me off building bikes myself, I'm just pleased it's working as intended at this point. I can recommend Jacob at Via Atelier in Kings Cross. I gave up trying to set up internal routed Campagnolo gears and took it to Jacob, who sorted it completely.