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@Merak
Not much to report save for the arrival of a carbon mech clamp. Its alot lighter than the alloy one I was going to use. A set of 3t Rotundo bars showed up too. A bit of a departure for me as over the last few years I've used only 'ergo ' bars on my bikes. I love the shape of these new ones though just need to see if they suit me.
I've removed the decals from the stem and now the bars too, I am aiming for something really nondescript. I was going to leave the white in the middle but upon reflection its a bit pony.
The reason for this new build is I was tired of my old summer bike. It was loud, you know? Like a big advertising board and it was playing havoc with my riding wardrobe, murder avoiding colour clashes. :)
Old bike, see what I mean?
Anyway, on with project in hand. Subtle and classy is what Im after.
The wheels were off another bike. Hope hubs on DRC rims not the blingiest but light and business like. I would have preferred black or that nice gunsmoke colour for the hubs but Im running out of folding.....
Eventually Id love some more de-stickered deep sections with a set of gumwalls. That would be ideal but its a bit far off the now.
I've ordered the groupset too. I uumed and aahd for a few days but eventually went for Ultegra. It was that or Rival. I just cannot justify Red or Dura Ace. Ive never been a Campag man. Ive opted for the glossy dark grey, not everyones cup of tea but I like it.
Also, dont know whether to use a conical spacer or the circular ones. Head tube is 145mm, ideally for me it'd be 150mm so I need a stack just trying to work out which is most pleasing to the eye.
Next time it should be ready to go. :)