Current Projects chat and miscellany

Thanks! Yeah, it's a huge pain. When you have to go to smaller airports outside of Tokyo it's hard to get a bike bag or box through security. A couple of times I've had to open the bag up and show them that it's just a bike in there. The large x-ray machines aren't large enough for decent bike luggage in most airports.

Then last year, my flight got cancelled til the next day and half my stuff (including bike) was left at heathrow and sent over when they located it four days later. Got about three rides in during the two week trip and two of them were in heavy rain.

Much better if I can land, have a few beers and a full nights sleep then simply grab the bike and go when I feel like it.

Does seem a shame that the bike will only get used for a very small chunk of time each year though!

soz :P

If your going once a year and have a place to store the bike then it's probably worth it. I'm really keen to go riding there again but we haven't figured out how we might do it without all the hassle yet.

Anywho the bike looks really nice, perfect for some of the roads out there. I said I wouldn't do it again on my old CAAD so sold it last year. After spending too much time on the "buy an Arkose" thread I've decided I'll probably hate an all road bike so I've found another old CAAD and want to take it again!

This is why I bought my genesis as it’s an aggressive geometry like a caad yet has space for big tyres when I want them but it rides well as a fast road bike, it’s just a bit heavier.
I definitely think there’s a gap in the market for big tyre road bikes rather than slack gravel bikes

Yeah I think so to. I would of been all over Mark's Fugio but I literally picked up the CAAD the day before he put it up for sale. Considering a second set of bombproof wheels with tubs if I ever want to go a bit off piste on it.

big tyre road bikes rather than slack gravel bikes

CX bikes

Which Genesis do you have?

No you bought it because it was cheap

You don’t say

It’s the most expensive frameset I’ve ever bought

An 853 Fugio

You won't regret it despite the fact it may only get ridden two weeks a year. Used over enough visits it'll ultimately pay for itself through saved baggage costs, even how it affects you getting to and from the airports, not to mention as you say the hassle of it all.

I keep my Road Logic at my in-laws this way. Just turn up, pump the tyres and go.

Finally got around to hanging some bits off of my Principia. I need to dial the fit, but I'm beyond excited to get out on it

decent saddle-bar drop, 1 Scoble sink

That's gonna be lovely

Thanks! Wondering if I should have got gumwalls. These were pretty cheap though.
Would a mustardy yellow one one of:
Bar tape
Gear cables
Brake cables

be grim or great? I have them all in black but am considering a little more colour.

Also, can anyone advise on what size screw I might need to attach the hanger to the frame?

Gumwalls and yellow bidons, everything else black and you're onto a winner.

Looks awesome so far!

Ship has sailed on gumwalls, will ride these until they die now.
These could be a shout though:
https://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-lifeline-water-bottle-800ml-1/

Ta!

Now looking for Campag Rec 10 first gen
Pedals
Chain
Headset

Bartape ID ? BL SELECT ?

edit: found https://global.bluelug.com/bl-select-btp-bartape-arrow.html

Morning catch at the flea market..

With Super Record derailleurs, BB, headset et calipers

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Serfas do a similar woven bartape which is what I'm currently on.

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Serfas do a similar woven bartape which is what I'm currently on.

I saw the photos, it look identical to the one in Blue Lugs;

Blue Lugs;

Serfas;