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@huge16
Although I am hugely distracted by the Tweed Run today (but far too late to get involved) I thought it would be a good idea to post my experiences and thoughts for those still uuming and aaring.
Up bright and early for a quick shakedown roll round Regent's Park after building and tweaking since Wed (changed the tyres added fixed cog and tried my dammnest to sort out the brakes).
Fantastic ride, why hadn't I done this before? The bike was, quiet, quick and felt reassuringly positive on the road - no mucking about with gers etc, downside are the brakes - they are frankly shocking and grip like cheese. The ol'chicken lever have got to go and I am thinking of ditching the back brake as well.
After a quick stop to adjust the seat post and the bars it was off for a few extra laps round the Park when disaster - an effin puncture. No problem I had a massive adjustable spanner to do the biz on the back wheel but in my excitement to get out there I'd left the PRK at home. so if you happened to be out this am in the Park and saw a fat freak trudging back to NW Londinium with a tricross that was me that was.
Reflections - for the money a bloody good frame and lots of potential for upgrading.
Just getiing my sh*t together to go fixed!
Pip pip!