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Thanks for the kind words. Visually the only thing that ircs me is the black seatpost/fender. I purchased a 2 bolt post before the trip but plan to cut down a few inches to keep things minimal;) Disgustingly pleased with how it handles

Preview of drops, albeit using a 1 to 1/8 adapter. I had my doubts but can't say I hate it. Im gonna need some saddle time to form an opinion...

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Drops felt a little cramped with the length of stem soooo
.. with intentions of validating the purchase to my significant other, I took the Bomber out on its maiden voyage to pick up take out... Further proving to her that a front rack would be useful(rather than carrying on my back). The ride feel/position, reminded me of my 90' s mtb fixed conversation.

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Nice build !

Out riding the piss out of it... Before it starts to rain buckets

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Great looking build! That geo is far out

Thanks for the compliment but it doesn't feel too far forward... Maybe with the stack above the top tube in combination with long stem it appears that way.. To remedy the awkward look I've changed the stem/bars to a shorter level stem and my uncut Easton monkey bars. I'd like to ride the setup a while longer to dial in the angles/fit before posting more pics. Just to compare to steeper njs frames, check out this poor bastards Makino. He even says his arms and shoulders start to hurt after 30 miles of riding LoL... Hope it doesn't belong to anyone on the board.

https://www.pedalroom.com/bike/makino-njs-33986

Looks great! Very un-skrtluv.. 🤔 (;))

Thanks bruv, Out photo bombing walls while running some bank errands... Compact drops baybeehhh

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Enjoy

This is great - fork crown is stunning - my favourite skrtluv build so far - love it

Appreciate the positive feedback.

3 hours at Ikea felt like being a caged animal. I couldn't wait to get home and go for a spinnn. I passed by one of my favorite spots to photo bomb a wall. Ironically its on the side of a ramen shop. It feels pretty comfy with the level quill stem/monkey bar combination. Its fair to say that the Vigorelli feels faster running the compact drops... Unsure about the townie bar setup for fear of the compromised non aero position.

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Looks good like this

Thanks bud, I plan to rotate between the wide risers and chopped bars... Freezing out this morning..

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... Acquired a Nitto s83 seatpost from dinner at my sons last night. I would like to think he has been taught well. His girlfriend has been the recipient of 2 frames (Gt butterball/6ku track) due to my insatiable need to upgrade.

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Got the stripped flight on to dumb it down a bit for some peace of mind locking up outside... I start to get anxiety when it's not in plain view of where I'm at. Also ordered a quill stem with a face plate to accommodate 31.8 bars
... On a gearing note, I'm looking at fitting a 46t to run with the 19 cog to squeeze a 31-33c tire with a block 8 style tread.

Fun for now.

https://www.amazon.ca/SENQI-Handlebar-Gooseneck-Aluminium-31-8mm%C3%9722-2mm%C3%97150mm%C3%9780mm/dp/B07C7HKX94/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?crid=1XGOCRTVLWGBW&keywords=quill+stem+31.8&qid=1699147258&sprefix=quill+stem+31+8%2Caps%2C187&sr=8-5

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Making the most of sun after a few days of wet roads...

I can definitely feel the difference between the s-cubic chainring and the narrow wide ring currently on the Se Ripper

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Pulled the Vigorelli off the wall to compare the geo of the frames side by side... I'm hoping to see a difference how compact drops feel on either frame

... Being a flite saddle user over the past 10 years, I am pleasantly surprised how niice the fabric seat feels

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Got some outside pics from a quick scoot around town this morning. Happy to follow through on a promise to ride through the wet

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Have you tried tt bars yet? I think the geo would fit that and you would appreciate the aeros

I had given some mini tt extensions a go on my Norco diabolique time trial conversion many years ago... Had recently passed on to some bicycle buddies now being used as the shop run around now... I heard and saw pictures of it used in a sscx race a couple weeks ago. I'm quite pleased with the Bomber in current form but always looking to improve fitness and comfort whenever possible.

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This is the one that gets me to work

Post edit pic: the rack is a toite fit

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Had a few days on the Njs frame vs the Vigorelli... The bomber feels steep and deep while the Cinelli feels more planted to the ground. They are both comfortable to pedal but offer subtle ride characteristics that affect my decision what to take out.. Case and point, I would have to wait until afternoon to burn off the frost before setting out. I think I chose correctly

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This thing is so cool man

I would love to keep it but sadly have posted on fb marketplace to make room for other things.

I'm sure I will regret it

Heading out to test the theory that a 27.2 post would be more compliant(used with a shim) than a 31.6 mm standard... I have felt a difference in comfort regressing back to a 1inch threaded front end compared to the 1 1/8th unthreaded system.

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