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Wiggle won't protect shit when they cease to exist.

that vitus is a carbonda

That's the joke.jpg

https://www.wiggle.com/p/vitus-substance­-carbon-frameset?color=silver&sizeStanda­rd=XL

£600 on Wiggle now, if you're an XS or XL only though.

If you're getting into Vitus territory, then you DEFINITELY should get a Carbonda lol

Maybe I should just strip the Tripster and put its group on a Carbonda :)

We're getting there, slowly but surely :)

https://www.balfesbikes.co.uk/bikes/gravel-adventure-bikes/scott-addict-gravel-30-gravel-road-bike-2023-in-green__43600

Scott Addict gravel? 930g frame. Has GRX. Is £2,190.00 and available in 56. Inoffensive colour.

(might be rubbish)

BikeInn have the regular Crux frameset in a few sizes and colours for around two grand. Never ordered from them but assume they're legit.

I'm (mostly) just messing around. I have done, and will continue to, fall for a nice marketing campaign and brand values.

Weight weenie-ism and gravel don't seem like a good marriage to me, however. 700 grams for a frameset is nuts.

I honestly thought you'd posted a picture of a Carbonda 696 for a moment.

Just get a Carbonda and spend the rest switching everything to SRAM IMHO

You can buy a brand new car for less. Admittedly, it's a niche EV with low range, but it's probably far more comfortable to commute in.

There appears to be so much greed in the cycling industry now it's big business. Needs a reset.

Never understand the Silca fuss.

Once saw a track pump of theirs advertised for over two thousand pounds.

The longer my wife rides one, the more I wish I'd just bought a Carbonda than a horribly expensive 'brand' that seems to do the same job and is actually slightly lighter.

Especially for a gravel bike, where there's a high probability of me killing it.

This doesn't seem too bad for £2200. Looks pretty much new with Reynolds carbon wheelset etc.

What made you change the crankset?

Does Ekar work? Group on sale for £750. Looks prettier than GRX and lightweight (every gram counts for bike transportation).

I haven't used Campagnolo for years, but recently started riding my bike with 10sp Record and it's lovely, despite the age.

Argon 18 CX frameset with some Avid Shortys, shifters and some other bits. £90 with 8 hours left. A little ratty but could be kinda cool I guess: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166405055794

Are there any UK retailers that don't have issues right now? Fire sales everywhere.

Lots of cheap stuff at Evans seemingly. Small Diverge with 50% off seems reasonable, although I don't love the colourway: https://www.evanscycles.com/brand/specialized/diverge-comp-carbon-2022-gravel-bike-716221#colcode=71622115

I have some brand new, pretty nice carbon tubulars I've never used, so decided I would use them on my weenie Klein.

I've come to tape some 25c Vittoria Rally and the base tape (ribbon?) is too wide for the rim. Apart from looking like shit, is it a daft idea to ride like this? I'm thinking more chance for dirt etc to get between the rim and the tyre.

I assume a 23c tub would have a narrower ribbon? I've never had this issue before.

Guess you've gotta eat on an Ironman. Why not have some nice sourdough with Marmite.

I know tri bikes are low hanging fruit, but the motivational text alone makes it anti.

That's great and a good price for what you get.

Red 10sp + Principia = all my favourite things

3T bars delivered already, much faster than usual. No proper 3T packaging/box, but seem fine.

Colour scheme really.

I kind of like it, but imagine it could be a bit divisive.

The Kinesis GX Race also looks interesting, though more expensive I don't know why.

Probikekit had this for quite cheap for a while. I like it in purple and it ticked a lot of boxes for me. Currently 749 at Sigma: https://www.sigmasports.com/item/Kinesis/GX-Race-Gravel-Frameset-2023/SSCW