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Dibs Thomson, PM'd.

As stated. Looking for some black Thomson finishing kit (who isn't?).

Stem X2 or X4 don't mind. Any condition considered. Seat post inline preferred, doesn't have to be massively long.

Thanks for any help.

Long shot but looking for a cross check fork. Not too fussed about condition.

1 1/8" threadless.
At least 200mm steerer.

Will consider alternatives. Thanks.

+1 for the Vittoria Hypers. I run the 35mm on my cross check and they're comfy, pretty light, roll as fast as you could expect 35s on a surly, and confidence inspiringly grippy, even in wet.

Not the sexiest tyre in the world but for the price they seem like a really good all rounder to me.

Thanks. Have you used it for proper touring? My worry is that dual purpose racks don't give such a good position for mounting heavy panniers as they're a bit high off the wheel.

But have never actually tried one.

Last chance - no one want to try a different stem length?

Nice one cheers mate. GLWS for the rest of it.

Do you still need the Thomson stem? If you could be persuaded to part with it what length/angle/version is it?

Thanks.

Yeah I'm not sure about front rack - looking for one that has a platform for about town but also low rider position for panniers when touring. Anyone have any suggestions?

The pizza rack looks good - has quite a few fans on this thread. Also looking at surly racks, their front rack looks like it might be better for touring but I don't like the look of it so much.

Are you sure? Keep it if you'd rather. Or if it's too short for you we could still swap so you have a spare that's a better fit.

Anyway let's give it a bit longer - anyone want to swap?

Ah fair enough. You keeping your other one for spares?

If anyone does want to swap a 80mm or 90mm 10 degree for my mint 100mm 10 degree let me know.

I have a 100mm 10° in nice condition and up for swapping for 90mm 10°.

@Hulsroy could you PM me pic of any marks on yours?

Fiiiiiiinally an update.

So I've spent the past 4 weeks tumbling through the Kafkaesque world of Halfords click and collect. Most annoyingly it was for the smallest part on the whole bike while all the other parts just sat looking at me.

Well finally yesterday I got the call and this morning I went to pick up my prize.

I had a free Saturday so spent the rest of the day building and finally got it rolling early evening. I've built it up fixed for now as I'm only mashing around London and hate cleaning my bike in the winter, but in a few months will stick gears on it for touring.

The two drivetrains thing totally works - using the big ring I can get a decent chainline and gearing fixed, and the brifters feel just fine running only a brake for now.

What can I say? I'm in love. It is the comfiest thing I've ever ridden and just chews up the road and spits it out the back. I'll try to take some better pics soon as these rushed badly lit ones just don't do it justice, it looks wicked honest.

I've been lusting over a cross check for years now and it's amazing to finally have one I can ride.

The only thing I can think that I want to change about it is the seatpost for a black Thomson inline (anyone have one of these in their parts bin?), and maybe get a front rack at some point.

You're going for it - nice! Subbed.

Mine is going incredibly slowly but will finally have an update or two over the next few days. Totally in love with the frame.

I'd always rather have the range than closer spacing but each to their own. I've toured on 50/34 12-28 and although could have done with about 3 extra gears at the bottom I used all the gears at the top multiple times. But then I can't help myself on a descent whatever type of riding I'm doing.

48/32 with 11-36 sounds like a great option, or yeah a triple with lowest granny ring you can find as others have said.

So - got a bit too excited and ordered lots of bits for this last week. Now most of them have arrived and I'm almost ready to crack on with it when I can find some spare hours.

Full cost for build now looking like it will come in at 700, which looking at the spec of off-the-peg cross checks which RRP for almost double that I think is a pretty good job. Mine is going to be way sicker (and have two drivetrains).

Will update first post with full spec in case anyone is interested.

So excited to start putting this together.

Sorry - got this mixed up with another thread - you're going hub gears aren't you.

First point still stands but ignore the rest.

If you're going to have a 34t small ring then I reckon you're better off going with a standard 50/34 compact than 46/34. Will give you a better range, which could mean putting on a bigger cassette for lower gears without a triple.

But yeah - they don't have many fans at the moment (including me) but if in doubt maybe stick a triple on. Means you could have a more standard cassette which will be able to be replaced much easier when you're far away from London bike shops and Wiggle delivery locations.

Just some thoughts though - interested to hear what others think.

Because fixed is fun and washing my bike in the winter makes me sad.

After loads of back and forth and many hours spent staring at gear calculators, I finally pushed the button on drivetrain bits.

I've gone for a SRAM mix - apex and rival 10 speed. Apex shifters and rear mech, and Rival crankset and front mech. It's awesome how cross-compatible SRAM stuff is. Starting with 50/34 and 11-34 cassette, but will be able to easily switch a 10sp mtb rear derailleur in at a later date if I want even more spinny.

Also ordered a front wheel, cables and bar tape. So I'm basically ready to go when everything arrives.

Really busy over next little while but hopefully will find bits of time here and there. Will update with any progress and hopefully some pictures when I have more than just a frame.

I'm not taking it so it's all yours @danstuff

Cheers for your help amey, PM-ing you a few questions on the x9

While we're on SRAM - I've got 3 things I'm trying to work out:

1. Is it true that the WiFli road derailleurs (apex/rival/force) can manage a 12-36t cassette? They're only marketed as max 32t but I see varying reports.

2. Does anyone have any preference between rival 2x10 speed derailleurs and apex 2x10 speed derailleurs - both selling new for about the same price now, but assume the rival ones are an old version before they went 11 speed.

3. What's the best SRAM MTB rear derailleur at a reasonable price point (2x10)? Would the shifting be noticeably worse for road use than an apex/rival RD? (mostly want for the gearing not off-roading)

Yeah good point - I'll just re-wrap the bars every 6 months.

I'm not a massive fan of downtube shifters, but that would work. My preference would probably be mounting flatbar levers on the tops of the drop handlebars though, or just going for a flat bar. Either way you could then just remove the whole shifters, cables and derailleurs in one go.