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Standard MTB style, not bashed up?

Which tyres? And how is the handling?

Yes I have some and I know where they are! (No longer on the bike tho.)

Ah nice, thank you! I don't do Insta so didn't see.

I'm feeling miffed that I'm now stuck behind the curve on V2.5. The mods to the rear triangle seem mostly aimed to fit bigger 700c tyres — looks like 650b is over. The tweaks to the geometry generally make fit more consistent through the size range, a shortcoming pointed out by (ahem) The Radavist in their very extended review (of a V2.0, I think).

It is a pity if 650b is obsolescent. The argument made by Gerard Vroomen for the 3T Exploro — must be 10 years ago now — that the diameter of a fat gravel tyre on 650b was the same as that of a road tyre on 700c, still holds good. There's no way a bike is going to perform the same on 32mm and 55mm tyres on the same wheels.

Thanks! That is what I was looking for, but did not see. The changes are numerous, the most significant to the rear triangle, and generally to fit dimensions. It's a very well thought-out frame!

Screwfix Site brand trousers, worn with braces. Always hang at the right height, do not fall off your arse. Very robust and cheap, £20-ish.

I had one of these, a Cadenza, and it was pretty nice. Sold on eBay — the chap who arrived at my door to collect it was Condor's very own Neil!

the Secan 3.0 is coming soon

Please share what you have learned of this upgrade?

Swapped in the 650b wheels for winter. Delighted to be able to report that the SKS Chromoplastic 50 guards, fitted exactly for the 700c wheels (32-622 tyres), fit the 650b wheels (47-584 tyres) without modification.

As a result I have a new and unused front and rear Raceguard surplus to need, £20 posted anyone?

The post wd complete the look on the Condor Super Acciaio, which has an identical no-name China post, new £35. Is the Deda brand name worth the price? Maybe!

Sold?

That is a really outstanding bike

Top work! Those old Campag brakes require a fair heave tho

That's... very original!

Ignore single, is double. If you can hack square-taper bb, that is..
https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/chainsets/140-origin8-alloy-single-chainset-silver/

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I have some old Tektro levers work just fine

Alignment has never been a problem

Agree, and once set the brake stays in position, no problem. It's only a nuisance if you change the rear cog by a couple of teeth

I have just bought a OnePlus Tablet. The plan is to use it for Zwift. It comes with a 'free gift' stand and a watch, for £299. I have pair of their phones that have served well for two years with pretty heavy usage, so it seems like a decent deal. Link is here

You are right-handed I imagine? I too. My accident was literally a fortnight before we were due to move home, so of course there was a ton of stuff to do. I was able to ride a bit on flat bars after about three months. But I didn't get to ride either of the Campag Ergopower bikes until a couple of months ago. Btw I like the bike you picture above, that's a proper practical machine!

No riding for me as I broke my thumb three weeks ago

I feel your pain. My right thumb got proper smashed up in a bike accident September last year. Plaster on for 6 weeks, then at least another 6 weeks with a splint and physiotherapy. It has healed but is far from being what it was before. The most grievous persisting problem is the destruction of my handwriting, once a very pleasing italic style. Also, wiring plugs or anything with small screws. Happily, bike riding is OK other than using the Campag Ergopower thumbshifter when it's cold.

Yes to 72" fixed, 68" single free. But 3x8 here on the 1991 Yates Condor, first-gen Campag Ergos still going strong

Komoot on a cheap OnePlus phone, QuadLock mount — is what I use

Nice

Tidy!