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MisterMikkel
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Feeling more excited by the Rockhopper at the moment and I'm still waiting on a few bits for the Focus so that is going on the backburner. Going to attempt to document and photograph the build a little better than I usually do, and ask for some input on build choices as I'm still not sure on some things. Aim is for a fast, flat barred town bike for messing around on when the cycletruck is a bit heavy and cumbersome. I did have a nice yellow Merida a while back but that was a bit slow and upright so got sold.
Frameset
I've cleaned and polished up the frame and fork, they've both tidied up quite nicely. There's a black Cane Creek 40 headset and a new mech hanger in the post. Just need to decide if I should chop off the v-brake mounts on the frame and fork as it's going to have discs, thoughts?
Finishing kit
I think I'm going to stick with black. Some experimenting needs to be done with stem length once it's built up but I currently have either a long steel stem (which would be sprayed gloss black) or a 70mm Hope one. The steel stem is 25.4 and the Hope 31.6 though, so that'll influence bar choice, but likely a flat one. Grips will be black ODI.
Still need to find a seatclamp, I'm not 100% sure what size it is, calipers measure 35.9 which isn't a standard size. Might take a 36.4? Kind of tempted by a red one, but doubt I'll be able to find a decent colour match. I also happen to have a nice 150mm SDG dropper post in the right size which I'm quite keen to use. That will involve drilling the seat tube for the cable and finding a lever.
Finally a saddle, I've got a brown Super Turbo which I'd earmarked but I'm not sure it'll be a good match. I've always fancied a Flite so might start hunting for one.
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