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Finally completed my Lynskey with the addition of an Enve Composites stem to match the fork.

Very pleased with it, although given it cost more than my road bikes, it's partly a relief that I like it so much...

That is gorgeous... just swap the wheels for some carbon clinchers... ;)

Hmm, tempting but I think that my push my wife over the edge. As I mentioned a while back, this started out as a cheap commuter project to replace my stolen Pearson Touche...

Wow, lovely, have been toying with a Ti frame myself. Can I ask how much were the customisations ie drilled brake bridge to actually take a brake and the cable guides on the top tube? In addition I find I take a 53 TT but the seat tube for this size is 46! Really small! How's the sizing on the frame?

I cracked and bought the Lynskey seatpost. It looks pretty nice on the bike. I just need to fit my Enve Composites stem, which came today, and everything is done. Have to say, this bike is a joy to ride. It seems to soak up every little bump and is nice and quick too.

Thanks--just ordered a Ritchey torque key.

Thanks. It was about 40 quid. Starting to wish I'd paid more for a better one.

This may be a dumb question, but I can't work out how to use my new torque wrench. The instructions are very brief and I can't work out where the lockring is. Anyone explain how I make it work?

As the pic shows, you twist the handle to the required torque, but then what?

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Picked up the Lynskey. Seems very nice to ride and looks great for real. Weight is 7.3kg, even with a fairly heavy alu 3T seatpost and seat with non-carbon rails...

How much do you weigh? If you're over 20kg, you probably shouldn't go near the Alien. Worst.Clamp.Ever.

I weigh more than 20kg. Indeed, I'm about 78kg so thanks for that tip too.

I'd go for the USE Ti Alien. Nice clamp, decent weight, and just under a ton.
http://www.uk-biking.net/USE-Alien-Titanium-Seatpost

Thanks for the tip. Tempting.

looks nice, im not too sure about the bars either but thats a personal preferance.

i miss my ti commuter :(

Your Burls was a bit of an inspiration for the project. It looked great.

Wow, lovely, have been toying with a Ti frame myself. Can I ask how much were the customisations ie drilled brake bridge to actually take a brake and the cable guides on the top tube? In addition I find I take a 53 TT but the seat tube for this size is 46! Really small! How's the sizing on the frame?

I didn't ride it yet but will let you know after I pick it up on Saturday. I'd need to double check but it was pretty pricey to get the customisation done. I think it was an extra $300.

The toughest thing has been resisting the urge to get a lynskey ti seatpost. I've gone for a 3T one fir now but a few beers and pc access may force a purchase...

Lynskey almost there. Hope to pick it up from my mechanic man on Saturday. Not completely sure about the bars but will see how it goes. My brief was to make myself an unassuming commuter. Not sure if I've quite pulled it off but looking forward to finding out...

nice fork choice... what size frame is that?

Yeah, the fork is lovely and light too. Frame is xl which a 57cm top tube, if I remember correctly. Hope to have it all done by next week.

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Hmmm.

My Lynskey is starting to take shape. Seat and bar stems are temporary until the correct 3T ones arrive...

Got a new Lynskey frame with Edge Composites fork. It looks really nice... This picture doesn't really do it justice. The finish is awesome. Can't wait to get it built up.

(unless they've radically improved the sealing since I've had the system 'on ignore')

i thought they'd fixed it (at least that what i read on the FSA site).

I'm considering some SRAM Omniums or a FSA Carbon Track ISIS for a bike which will be used on the road. Omniums are a bit cheaper, but I notice the bottom bracket on the FSA ISIS is adjustable for chainline reasons. Anyone know if that's a big advantage? My new frame has 130mm spacing at the back and I'm getting some wheels made with Royce hubs. Bit concerned about chainline issues as. this being my first new-build, I'm slightly out of my depth on this issue.

much thanks. sounds like a plan.

Thanks. Yes, it's a fixed bike for road use. I figured I could match a nice road front hub with the same maker's track/fixed one for the rear and save a bit of weight. My last bike got nicked so security is important. Also, out here, if you want take your bike on a train you must remove the front wheel so QR would be handy.

Thinking of getting some wheels made but wondering about hubs. I'm using a track hub for the rear but noticed that if you use road hub for the front you can save 100g plus in wheel weight.

Aside from the aesthetics, are there good reasons not to do this?