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@edscoble
Now that my custom audax bicycle is nearing completion, I no longer have the need for my excellent CdF.
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh167/edscoble/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20Edward%20Scobles%20MacBook%20Pro/GenesisCdFFS_zpscb5b85b1.jpg
(I will tweak the bar angle, it's like that because I like to rest my wrist on the flat part of the drop).
It's the lower end version of the popular Croix de Fer with 520 tubing instead of 725, the geometry is identical, it's been upgraded as an all-round Audax/commuting bicycle with generous mudguard coverage that not only keep the drivetrain clean but also your feet dry without requiring overshoes due to the additional flap on the bottom bracket and front mudguard, had I not got a custom, I would be keeping this bike indefinitely;
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh167/edscoble/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20Edward%20Scobles%20MacBook%20Pro/GenesisCdFcrankset_zpsba10d7f8.jpg
Realistically the top tube is roughly 55cm (54.5cm according to Genesis), but have a reasonable headtube length for the size.
It have a 3T finishing kit, the Rotundo handlebar in 44cm, -17 ARX Team stem in 100mm and a Palladio Pro seatpost, I will included a Salsa Cowbell 2 handlebar as well for a different shape with less drop and reach.
The drivetrain is 2x9, XT cassette with Deore derailleur that have been changed to a 12-32t paired with a 50x34t crankset, they're extremely reliable and only just had the chain and chainring replaced after a busy winter.
It come with XT MTB pedals if requested.
Bar-end shifter have both indexed and friction mode.
The wheelset are Hope Pro 2 with straight pull spokes (a better design than standard spokes) laced to ZTR Crest rims that's very light and wide, it currently have a 28c Gatorskins (max size 32c w/guard), there's no need to push the pressure up as it'll happily take a very low pressure and still be comfortable without pinch flat.
25c will definitely fit as well allowing a better shape, but that's the smallest you can go.
The brakes are extremely powerful, far more powerful than my Ultegra set-up with koolstop, it got compressionless housing as well with a very precise feel, I can comfortably descent the worse road and still able to come to a standstill more than any rims operated road brakes out there;
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh167/edscoble/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20Edward%20Scobles%20MacBook%20Pro/GenesisCdFcockpit_zpsfdd55848.jpg
I'm afraid it's squealing because I only just adjusted them recently and haven't got round to fixing it.
£500 pick up either Wimbledon or Waterloo
PS: Ignored the Category - Velocio nergged me which drop it dramatically.