Cannondale ATB commuter + 2.8 series road bike

Yeah, I think it's a nice ride, and I don't find it overly harsh either. Steering is quick, which makes the bike feel fun, but otoh can be slightly worrysome at 50kph. Or maybe it's just the speed.

I haven't tried the tubeless setup yet. Still planning to, but I do things at a sedate pace sometimes 🙃

Looking really good, I would also want a smaller bag on this bike but otherwise would ride.

What size tires have you got on there?
I encountered some short sections of big size gravel? like that recently and walked them in the end, probably lack of skills but it was really hard to ride on with road tires.

Smaller bag, yup. I think I'm going to make use of the sale Carradice is having at the moment, as much as I'd love a sweet Wit Slingers bag. Maybe some day.

Tyres are 25mm. Rear would fit 28mm, but they were out of stock at the time. In reality that section was pretty short, the fist-sized "gravel" was just so funny I had to take a snap. I'd normally stay on paved roads with this bike, but this being a "friendly" race... 🤷‍♂️

Beautiful bike! I've also got a 2.8 and managed to squeeze in 28mm Michelin Power cups, they actually measure at 29.6mm with OK clearance.

as much as I'd love a sweet Wit Slingers bag

I'm flattered. <3 If I could make rent selling them for half price, I would!

😳 I hope that didn't come across wrong, I definitely didn't mean to imply that you should be charging any less for your work.

Oh no definitely not, no worries! It's just that I'm in the awkward position where I couldn't really afford my own stuff and would much rather be able to charge less.