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Snagged a deal on the shifters, so now the group for next year’s bike is complete. And the wheel build dealings were completed at bespoked and they should arrive before the end of the year. Pro 5 in the back, SON in the front, 28 silver spokes, 26mm internal Fratelli rims (400g!) to get a nice and aero tyre profile.
There’s still a decent amount of stuff that needs buying. Finishing kit the biggest question at this point, carbon seat post is alluring for weight and comfort. Syntace P6 the most interesting, but it’s pricey and the red decal is challenging.
The temptation of a nice steel stem is there, but I think I prefer the euro honesty of an alu Ritchey WCS. Although it might be a bit chunky against a straight 1 1/8” head tube.
I’d really like one of those mega light and sweepy SQlabs carbon drop bars, but they might too be a bit chunky looking and I wouldn’t get one if I’d have to pay for it.
I’d be happy if it stays under 11kg, this suggests I could easily go under 10 without the lights and racks and the no-dynamo front wheel from the ATB. Not sure if I’ll ever care enough about the 800g to bother though.
The frame weight is a very rough guess engineered to have the fuzz factor for cables and tubeless sealant and other misc stuff.
I picked a 100x15mm SON hub so I can also run it in the ATB, that might be a nice feature this winter.
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