Tom’s bikes: Brooklyn Gangsta, Mash AC-3, 3Rensho(s), Cannondale Track, SBDU Raleigh track, Edison, Affinity, John Spooner

I want a go-kart bike.

That's quite a parts bin! The lo pro looks like good fun.

yeh i'll just grab the zipp 202 out the parts bin.

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Looks absolutely rad

Parts bin is basically remnants of the Bishop. Admittedly there are too many extravagant bits lying around.. Hopefully proper test ride tomorrow, will see how it goes!
In other news the front PW Pro has arrived so hopefully wheel off for lacing soon... T

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As it stands. Goes like a rocket and proper twitchy. Still dialling in fit and bars. Power Arc is the first flat seat I’ve ever got on with so have to try it on the Moots next..

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Longer stem as per above has definitely made the risers less squashed. Almost debating drops on this to see how long my back could take it.. I could be convinced parting with the f&f for the price I bought it for but it isn't cheap due to imports fees etc.
Either way, other things may be getable to London this weekend so I have a Fuji Feather 56cm, pair of Mavic Cosmos 700c wheels, Ribble/Cinelli SLX f&f, Orange Patriot 66, groupsets and any other bits from my wanted ads if anyone would like something brought up. Cheers. T

Affinity is most excellent. Wish my parts bin has SG75 DD's and Zipp wheels, currently there's a load of punctured inners, a Planet X seat post and some BMX pedals in mine, haha.

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After months of waiting the final front Phil Pro/Zipp 303 front wheel is here. Just needs black decals instead of white to match the rear. The Gangsta is about to be very happy. Or shall it end up on the Affinity 🤔?!

New shoes need new grips..

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Just wondering what happened to the champagne Roberts track?

Wrapped and stored on the loft in Scotland. Too much work, moving house etc and not enough time for all the projects! T

Sorry for the question too, Raleigh SBDU track? Sounds lovely, I'm interested to know more?

Hey, no worries at all mate. Original paint 531c track frame with all SBDU stamps etc. Think it’s about 56 odd squared. Hoping to do a Record Pista component build on it. Will see if I can dig some pics out for u ;) T

That would be great, I have a 58.5 SBDU build in the works. Be nice to see yours!

So I’ve had the Moots for over a year and the ride is amazing but I just cannot get comfortable on it. Pain in lower back and elbows, numb hands. Have tried every combo of stem/spacer/bars/seatpost/saddle and it’s always the same. Measured to within a few mm of the Gangsta (which sits like a glove) and still doesn’t work. The only thing I can’t get is the drop which I have on the V1 and all other track bikes which make them feel comfy. High chance it’s going to go as f&f but won’t be cheap as that cost £6.9k. Anyways, off to sleep on it..

Affinity looks great, is the DC2 yours as well?

Shame the Moots isn't working out for you. It looks incredible.

Shame about the Moots. Have you considered getting fitted on it?
Maybe Scherrit could do some magic. That would be a small investment compared to the investment in the frame/the loss from selling.

Thanks folks. Aye the DC2 is also mine, first (and going to be the last) owner in the Uk since it was imported in 2006 with 30k miles ;)
I think a fit is probably my last option but tbh I've tried every option and angle and took all changes out for rides so not much sure what can be done. The drop can't be increased any more and sadly/funnily enough the Affinity is more comfortable thean the Moots even over 50miles plus.. Will see, just had to vent because it's hugely annoying as you can imagine due to this bike encompassing everything I've wanted in one ....

If you ever change your mind about the DC2 :) 👋🏼

Thanks man shall keep you in mind :)
Gangsta-to-work scheme..

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Coming... 1st edition in the original eggshell white. Had one years ago in medium so now is the time for large. T

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