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Today was exciting. First because I ordered the remaining bits of finishing kit for delivery in the coming week so by next weekend the bike should be assembled and ready to ride! I should also thank @BareNecessities for the stem he sent me, though haven't taken a pic of that yet.

Second, because I went to pick up my new hoops for it after @Borek built them today. He has done a bloody fine job too - really even tension and straight as a frickin' arrow. As I mentioned before, the hubs are pretty damn impressive. I'll hold off on the final judgement until I've had a chance to ride them around for a bit, but they spin as freely as any dura ace/other high end hubs I've had my grubby mits on. Also got my 19t EAI cog in the post so I slapped that on too with the lockring to follow. So the final build is:

Black H+Son Archetype rims, 36H
S.E. Slayer hubs, black, 36H front and rear, double fixed on the rear
Sapim silver race spokes
Gatorskin 28c on the back
GP4000 25c on the front (got it for free from a mate and promptly bought him a beer!)

I've popped some photos in so people can have a look. Gone with bigger tyres to help soak up the crappy roads in SW England, and for a little bit of longevity as well. Was going to have a hardshell in the back (ooh err), but the shop only had a regular gator in either 25c or 28c, so went for this one. Both fit the Vigorelli without any trouble at all.

Dibs pm coming

Pretty sure you could make a case for the red valve extenders...

That Colnago... ffs

I have changed my mind ultimately! Still sticking with black rims, but going for silver sapim race spokes - aesthetic choice but also a financial one! I've ordered the wheels so will post some pictures once they are done.

Stem received in good order - cheers buddy, have a bump!

RO is the system you'll find in the majority of places in London that sell anything above commodity grade. Not a perfect system re: constitution of minerals for brewing, but extremely effective at lowering overall conductivity to a useable level in hard water supplies. Unfortunately it is also way beyond the reasonable means of a home user for a complete system!

Dibs deda zero 1, pm coming

Those mavic cranks are a thing of beauty. A friend of mine has some road equivalents on their roadie and I'm a wee bit envious. Nice build!

Stem would be a custom righ? Refuse to believe that a manufacturer would make one, but I'm kind of hoping one has...

Tight doesn't even begin to cover that!

Always pleasing to have post day. Brand new Time pedals for the Vigorosa

Was it similar to eating a tablespoon of cigarette ash by any chance?

I know this is pushing the boat out a little, but perhaps there is a chance you might want to use a small piece of metal tubing that would enable you to place the mech on a smaller diameter seat tube. I'm sure it has a proper name....sh...sh...shank...?

There is a heck of a lot of wrong there. The closer you look the worse it gets

Quick update. The wheel spec has changed a little. Hope to have them built up early Feb assuming I've got the doh so plenty of time to revise it again. Will post up photos when ive got them. Any personal experience that is relevant or can help would be appreciated as always

-hubs being changed to SE bikes slayer hubs in black (what other colour) as I can get hold of a pair for cheaps. Can't find much info about these hubs anywhere, but holding them in my hands, they are well finished and machined, the cartridge bearings are super super light running, female axles, lighter in weight and unlike the formula/BLB/whatever the bearings are seated behind a cover which from an aesthetic point of view I much prefer
-Moving from 32 spokes to 36 F+R - this is unfortunately the only pair I can get my hands on without substantial cost and hassle. Seemed a bit overkill at first, but any small extra weight offset by lighter hubs, and a stronger more durable wheel to boot. Spokes will be black
-sticking with archtypes, but will move to black 'uns for all black 'erythang

Yeah I'm also a big fan, use them on my road bike but for fixed gear there will be some skidding from time to time, and I'm not willing to burn 40 quid that often - might consider something high end for the front though.

And the photo didn't upload! Trying again now...

Update!

A mate was selling these for a reasonable price, so early Christmas present to myself. Bit of light scuffing but otherwise in good knick

+1 @zaurbek - had briefly heard Bishop mentioned but never saw the prices. The builds on the site look stunning - looking forward to seeing pictures of yours!

Bars sold. Thread updated

cycling's answer to "what would this look like if we made it for Kim Kashardian?"

No one asked the question, but it still got answered...

I've found them to be grippy enough myself (not a high end performance tyre by any stretch but the durability is pretty appealing). Interested to know what other tyres would you suggest instead?

Seatpost sold, updated

Dibs placed on seatpost - being held