Ritchey P-29er v2 (don't call it a P-650b)

Back at the end of last summer, after a couple of years of procrastinating over whether to build a drop-bar gravel bike, a hardtail frame that I'd long admired came up for sale locally and I realised it was what I really wanted to build. I decided I wanted to run it as a 27.5x2.6 initially. Parts shopping began in earnest, as much as it could anyway. Took a while but I managed to get it built up just in time for winter. Compromises were made, parts substituted, too much spent, but I was stoked.

I knew snow was on the way, and was glad when it came.

What with NYC roads being about as smooth as the surface of the moon, I threw on some commute luggage. This led my neighbours to start asking me about my new e-bike.

Snow kept falling, and this bike kept being ace.

After a few months I decided it was time to refinish this bike and put my mark on it. Metal parts have been away for powder coating, and now they're back;

The frame has also been refinished in a new colour, but I have some graphics work to do.
These carbon parts have been finished with Plasti-Dip, a non-destructive liquid rubber coating applied by aerosol.

Hopefully I can get the graphics buttoned up soon and finish the rebuild.

I very much like where this is heading.

Colours look amazing, they remind me of my Tevas.

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All the colours!

sub'd... liking the colours so far!

Cool plan!
Will this plastidip on the cranks not wear off really quick? And what if you slide the seatpost in the frame?

Cranks (Deore XT M8100) are alloy, and have been powder-coated - that's not going anywhere. Plasti-Dip on seatpost will be trimmed to known saddle height. I don't expect it to be indestructible, and have prior experience with it.

Okay:)

These carbon parts have been finished with Plasti-Dip, a non-destructive liquid rubber coating applied by aerosol.

Never heard of it but now I have silly ideas for the Shiv's retirement...

Looks exciting!

Subbed, purely on account of the stem and bar combo!
If I was cool I'd put some fire-based emojis here, but as I'm bald and rapidly approaching middle age I'll refrain. You're welcome.

Frame awaiting graphics.

The colour is 'Low Overcast' by Prismatic Powders. It's very low-gloss, and has a fine grain to it.

wow! excited to see this all muddy :~)

Looking excellent - subbed.

Yes! I heartily approve of all of this

Such a good looking bike — well before :-p

Loving the look of this! Can't wait to see it build up!

Subbed. Much excite.

Forgot to mention - the part photos are stunning!

this is going to be great!

Don’t go…

This is such a great build. Nothin but kudos, top level fun!