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Got the bike! Sweeeeeeet. Although...
The wheels are made of overcooked spaghetti. Need some serious spoke tension put on them. As it is I'm considering putting my old cheap wheels on. The bonus is that then I don't have to swap the randonuers over.
Also slightly worried the 56 is a tad too large. Everything's comfortable but it just feels so different. Guess thats the higher bb and shorter wheelbase? Possibly need to cut down the steerer by 10-15mm and get rid of the spacers.
Anyway, first time riding fixed too. Now thats a weird experience! Took about 2 miles before I remembered to keep the legs moving while going over bumps and dodging holes. I think after a few weeks when I'm building up the skills I'll really start to enjoy it.
Sick of looking at a computer now. Got new bike to play with and some cold beers.