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El Sid is riding nice, sorta. Not over keen on the bullhorns. It's a little too stretched for my T-rex affliction so I might try out the Bontrager SSR compact drops mentioned a page or so back. Also, the bar tape is ghastly shiny fake leather, and the glue had gone a bit funny whilst in storage, so the bars are currently sticky with glue that's gone astray. Fizik faux suede methinks.
Also, the Suntour Superbe pedals are not very comfortable for my choice of footwear, as they seem intent on digging into the soles of my feat. Something a bit flatter might be needed, GR9s have been suggested so may give them a go.
I may also swap out the tyres for some 23c's. The 25s work fine, but there is very little clearance between the chain stays and the tyre; a couple of mm at most. I've not noticed any rubbing, but I suspect when I'm more confident on the bike and start mashing it hard I'll get a little contact in those areas.
All in all, I'm a happy bunny though :)