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Will look into those chains, thanks guys. I think we might have reached a new level of pedantry with the chain fatness, Eingang is right though :)
I'm gonna hold off on new tyres at least until these are worn out, maybe I'll have to do a few extra skids to get rid of the thread.
tommm, thanks for the link! Was getting a bit worried that I wouldn't be able to find one.
Just had a quick test ride and very pleased so far. Drivetrain is silent and feels nice and stiff. Very pleased with the Omniums, the setup and everything is just so much simpler and more hassle-free compared to square taper bottom brackets.
Also 48x18 (70 GI) feels a lot easier to stop/skid/slow down with than 44x16 (72,5 GI) which I usually ride. Didn't expect 2,5 GI to make such a big difference. The cranks are 167,5 on this compared to 165 on the other bike, so wonder if the added leverage has anything to do with it?
I'm not so sure about the bars though. With the hoods in their current position it's a fairly low riding position and if I move the hoods up for a more relaxed riding position, I can't reach the levers from the drops. So I'm wondering if a compact bar would be more appropriate. It might also just be a matter of getting used to it, so I'll have to do some further testing before I decide.