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Canyon is nicer.

^ +1

New build. I used it for my commute for the first time yesterday and have since flipped the stem - it felt almost sit up and beg. Needs Airwings and a longer stem, but it feels so much more responsive and faster the my old frame. It's much more comfortable with alu forks compared to carbon as well.

Canyon is nicer.

the R5 is my dream bike :(

^Haha that can never be described as "sit up and beg"!

But I know what you mean, it feels that way relative to the previous position

Where did Miro_O post a link to a US CX bike - I thought it was in here and cant find it...

New build. I used it for my commute for the first time yesterday and have since flipped the stem - it felt almost sit up and beg. Needs Airwings and a longer stem, but it feels so much more responsive and faster the my old frame. It's much more comfortable with alu forks compared to carbon as well.

good to see my front wheel is back on a Fort!!!

^like moths to a flame

I remembered some had concerns about the stock fork from my build thread

don't use that sanko fork. its crap. everybody who rode it, hooked it (icluding me :-) ).

Fork upgrade is on the cards. I have some shit Kenesis K2's, but they are both ugly with an alu crown and steerer, and uncomfortable. I'm on the hunt for some bladed alu forks.

Alu more comfortable than carbon - does not compute

Lucky for you that is a steel fork....

Alu forks are harsh as fook.

Alu more comfortable than carbon - does not compute

Lucky for you that is a steel fork....

That makes more sense then. I stripped the frame and forks and didn't even clock that.

Fork upgrade is on the cards. I have some shit Kenesis K2's, but they are both ugly with an alu crown and steerer, and uncomfortable. I'm on the hunt for some bladed alu forks.

K2's? are they aka Carbon 2's - if so they're not ugly; they can be super elegant on the right bike.

^Those are the buggers. They didn't look elegant at all on my old beater though, they looked shit.

For sales soon.

Where did Miro_O post a link to a US CX bike - I thought it was in here and cant find it...

plz?

plz?

this?

Citation >>>

Hello.

The Civillian something. Hang on...

http://www.ridecvln.com/bike-types/cyclocross/

^ SS and geared versions on sale, in the US. Competitive Cyclist sell them.

That's the one.

FANX

Road bike plans have taken a step forward...

In other news, I'm borrowing this for a couple of CX Races.

Photo credit - http://www.blipfoto.com/entry/2401116

Prototype titanium On One Pompetamine, Prototype On One carbon 29'' mtb wheels... Blinglespeed.

Messing around with the set-up, still a way to go. Canti brakes, bar end shifters, bar tape and repair to the seat-tube crack.....maybe mudguards.......My girlfriend and i took it on a short maiden voyage today, it is a very nice ride.

Argos cycles can 'silver solder' the damaged steerer thread and re-thread it for 25 quid, thank god for that!

Road bike plans have taken a step forward...

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/58712_4312301039307_1240957768_n.jpg

In other news, I'm borrowing this for a couple of CX Races.

So has mine :)

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Campagnolo-Record-Carbon-Ergopower-levers-and-Mechs-Derailleurs-9-speed-/00/s/NDgwWDY0MA==/$(KGrHqF,!g8F!U3M0JruBQcfN-B4e!~~60_12.JPG

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