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Thanks, yeah 54cm model but the measurements are closer to a 56cm.

@harv4130 might be interested in the Uno, I think it was only the retail price putting them off getting one.

Made the most of the good weather and went on a little 50km loop around Epping with @elswick and @MrBaklava today. Slight snafu when my chain got jammed between the two rings, turns out the inner chainring bolts had come loose. A 2 man job to get it unstuck and I had to ride the last km’s in the big ring but no major drama.

Is there anything better than riding bikes through the woods on a sunny day with your friends?

I would be after 30-40 degrees so maybe my plan won't work

Thanks, I’ve been thinking about some ti bars for my Stooge. Won’t be happening anytime soon but good to have a recommended supplier in my bookmarks.

Do you have a link/name for the reputable Ti seller?

https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/396116/

First ride was a great success, feels familiar but also so much more capable on the rough stuff. Grip for days but also nice acceleration and quite fast rolling on tarmac.

Thanks all, I’m pretty pleased with how it’s come together. Still some fettling to do and a few details to sort but I’m excited to get out and ride it.

Unfortunately there are no travel plans at the moment @kjlem. I’m hoping to get an overnighter in soon but the weather has gone to shit and I hardly have any free weekends in the next month.

@harv4130 yep, microshift 10 speed mtb shifters in friction mode, I took them off my Straggler. I’m not super clued up on SRAM stuff but if it’s a super wide range derailleur/cassette I’m not sure they will work. From my understanding the Uno has loads of cable pull which means you can use it with pretty much any derailleur and cassette combo.

I decided the chain/tyre clearance was too tight with the 2.6 on the rear so swapped it out to 2.35. That also meant the nicer looking front derailleur cleared the tyre. I tried it earlier but it had to be positioned very high to clear the chain in big/big gear.

Maybe I’ll try and find something nicer looking that the one on there at the moment but for now it lives!

Going to try a longer stem and maybe some bars with less back sweep in the coming weeks.

Yodel came though and the shim arrived just in time to get the last of the evening light.

you probably aren't, but yes you should

Estimated delivery date on the front derailleur shim is Monday (despite Yodel having it in their system since Sunday). Looks like the inaugural ride will have to be postponed another week.

Maybe I could do a temporary bodge with some inner tube? Or I have some 0.9mm aluminium sheet that I could layer up to make a shim.

I could be interested in this if the OP doesn’t take it.

The front mech I was hoping to use (left) doesn’t clear the rear tyre but luckily I have a different one with a smaller cage (right). The downside is that it’s very ugly but maybe I can find a more aesthetic alternative in the future.

It also needs a shim as the clamp diameter is 34.9mm and the seat tube is only 30mm. I’ve ordered one but don’t know when it will be delivered - fingers crossed for Friday.

I also picked up a 2.35” Mezcal for the rear, the 2.6” does fit but chainstay and chain clearance isn’t very mud friendly. The mega chonk 2.6” might have to be spring/summer only.

Woke up to a small puddle of water on the window sill - it’s going to be fun working out if it’s the slightly unhealthy looking seals or the slightly crumbling surround between the frame and the brick.

What a treat…

Nice! Where about are you now?

I’d love to go back to Baja and do the divide route.

What a great looking bike

Is the extra dilution for ease of installation or for better sealing?

Today’s progress, I think next Friday will be my next opportunity to get things finished.

Thanks, I think I’ll get some more conventional valves and replace these at some point (when I can be bothered to take the tyres off).

I can’t really see the advantage of the Fillmores over a valve with a removable core, I should have kept it simple.

Have any OKO sealant users had success injecting it through the valve? It instantly clogged my syringe / AliExpress Fillmore combo.

I started with a 1:1 dilution with water then tried again with a little extra water added but had no luck with either.

Just picked the frame up from Lewisham Cyclery who fitted the cranks and headset. I’m looking forward to realising I’ve forgotten to buy some tiny adapter which means I can’t finish building the bike.

It doesn’t have the black electro plating that Surly / Soma etc have but I’m not too worried. I think it would likely have been ok untreated but also why not give it a go while the frame isn’t built up.

Unlucky, if you emailed Bedrock they might be able to give you measurements for the size difference between the 11 and 12.

Or it’s a good excuse to go for a weekend ride in the New Forest once The Woods get a resupply.