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It quickly became pretty clear that I wouldn't have the CNC Gravel bike ready in time for the ride, as I was still missing brakes, mounting hardware, last di2 wires and a charger. As it happens, a guy nearby is selling pretty nice cycling stuff, fancy Wolverine build, a Salsa 29er etc. Late on one evening he also listed a Marin Muirwoods Monstercross build, with Microsfhit AdventX, Rockshox fork, Cane Creek Thudbuster and so on, for really not a lot of money. After a short discussion, he delivered the bike to me the next day.
I have since done some small changes, I wasn't comfortable with the rear tyre clearance, so downgraded from 2,2" to 2,0", also, I prefer seatposts with two bolt clamp, so out went the Cane Creek for a Thomson Elite. In addition I've of course replaced the pedals, stem and the seat.
The build is exceptional I think, sadly I really can't take the credit for that. On the rather technical gravel ride last weekend, the bike felt fast enough on easier sections for keeping up with the fancy gravel bikes, and on the soft bits and rocky paths, it was comfortable and extremely confidence inspiring. Cranks are still a bit short for my liking at 170 mm, but that's an easy fix. I did plan to replace the AdventX with a Shimano 5800/RX810 set I happen to have, but let's see.
CNC is still on the repair stand, I've been planning the wiring which is quite straightforward, but does require a bit of power tools. I'll get around to it any week now.