FS - Fairlight Strael 2 - 54R - Deep Grey - Full bike - 105 11s Groupset - PDW mudguards.

Reluctantly selling my Fairlight Strael as I'm just not using it since I got a gravel bike and became a dad. Bought around 4 years ago and loved it. But I bought a gravel frame and switched everything over to do Badlands.

Around 2022 I had it checked over by Fairlight as I thought the paint was bubbling in once spot, but rather embarrassingly they worked out that it was a solidified lump of Gel and the paint was fine. They gave the frame a rub down and also gave it an internal coat of rust protector Dynax S50 to prevent surface rust in the frame. This model didn't always have it done as standard and I think surface rust in the seat tube was occasionally an issue.

About a year ago I rebuilt it with a brand new 105 R7020 11s groupset. New stem, seatpost and the pdw mudgauards that I had on it before. Sadly I'm just not riding it enough to justify keeping it. I'll be keeping the saddle as it's my saddle of choice that isn't manufactured any more.

• Strael 2 - 54 R - Geo here
  
• 105 R7020 Hydro disk groupset. 170mm cranks, 50/34 chainset and 11-30 casette
  
• PDW black alloy mudguards
  
• Hope headset and Seat clamp - orange
  
• 3T stem - 120mm -17 - new at time of rebuild
  
• DT Swiss R23DB wheels - fine but not super new.
  
• Michelin Pro4 Endurance 28mm tyres
  
• Bontrager Elite Aero VR-CF handlebars
  
• Prime Kanza Gravel Seatpost Black 27.2mm x 350mm - new at time of rebuild
  
• No saddle (or I can find something, but not the one in the pics).
  
  

Condition of the frame is used but good, a few scuffs and dull areas from saddle bag etc, but generally in good condition. I would like the buyer to see it in person to make sure they are happy as condition is very subjective. There is some paint bubbling on the rear brake caliper and the chain has slight surface rust as I didn't let it dry before putting it away on my last ride.

Looking for £1650 but let me know (nicely) if I'm way off. Collection and viewings in person in E10, just off Lea Bridge Road.

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Nice bike! 54 or 56?

Oops, corrected. It's a 54
I'm 179cm tall and it's set up for me there. The 120 stem makes it quite long but works for me. Could prob find a shorter stem to make it a bit more normal in terms of reach.

Sad to see it go

What sort of tyre clearance you getting on this?

If it helps I've got a 56T Strael 2, the fork can fit a 40mm tyre but the chainstays will only allow a 35mm tyre as measured. Any more and there wouldn't be any paint left on the chainstays with even the slightest bit of crud around!

If you want clearance on a budget Pinnacle Arkose my had 45mm with space for more.

As @SRAMbo said. Will take 40/35 but I ran 35/33 for off road adventure rides. It’s a very capable all road/fire road bike but not a full on gravel bike.

Is it an optical illusion/photo artifact or is the top tube actually slightly curved (down)?

I can double check, but pretty sure it’s an optical illusion!