the nerd Posted May 4, 2016 Posted May 4, 2016 hmmmm so good... Only 1 thing I would change, Chris King headset. It needs it.
Yusran Posted May 4, 2016 Posted May 4, 2016 hmmmm so good... Only 1 thing I would change, Chris King headset. It needs it. The cost though! Makes my heart cry...
FrequentFaller Posted May 4, 2016 Author Posted May 4, 2016 Thanks for the comments, much appreciated! ...How/when did you choose your color scheme in the process? Sadly, right at the end after the build. I've been thinking about the colour combinations for the a long time though. Just another fun part of the process ...Only 1 thing I would change, Chris King headset. It needs it. LOL, yeah...I just ordered a CK for my Lynskey and could not quite get myself to x2 that expense. Might well upgrade later if necessary. Considering the parts mix (and at the risk of sounding like the bike snob I am), the running gear isn't exactly top drawer (what with Veloce and Xenon derailleurs...GASP!). I'm reminding myself constantly that this is a TOURING bike too.
the nerd Posted May 4, 2016 Posted May 4, 2016 Thanks for the comments, much appreciated! Sadly, right at the end after the build. I've been thinking about the colour combinations for the a long time though. Just another fun part of the process LOL, yeah...I just ordered a CK for my Lynskey and could not quite get myself to x2 that expense. Might well upgrade later if necessary. Considering the parts mix (and at the risk of sounding like the bike snob I am), the running gear isn't exactly top drawer (what with Veloce and Xenon derailleurs...GASP!). I'm reminding myself constantly that this is a TOURING bike too.Touring bikes need Chris king too [emoji57]
Jewbacca Posted May 4, 2016 Posted May 4, 2016 So rad to see Dave getting all the love he deserves. I have been on one of his frames for quite a while now (I was number 12 or 14 I think)... Dropped my baby off for A fresh look today as well. Nothing fancy like that... There is something special about riding a bike crafted and made especially for you by The Apeman... The frames all have character and charm as well as being more than functional! Enjoy!
BenReaper Posted May 4, 2016 Posted May 4, 2016 Saw the pics on twitter aswell. The bike looks awesome! Congrats and please do post more pics as soon as you receive the frame and start building. #lovingit Sent from my S40 using Tapatalk
FrequentFaller Posted May 7, 2016 Author Posted May 7, 2016 There's always the chance that the parcel is not here..
eddy Posted May 7, 2016 Posted May 7, 2016 I had a girlfriend like you once. Promises, promises but never actually came up with the goods....
DJR Posted May 7, 2016 Posted May 7, 2016 I had a girlfriend like you once. Promises, promises but never actually came up with the goods....I think it's called foreplay but I never expected to find it on The Bikehub!
FrequentFaller Posted May 7, 2016 Author Posted May 7, 2016 So it's done What is a build project without a grinder and a hacksaw... All's well that ends in a ride to following day, right?
FrequentFaller Posted May 8, 2016 Author Posted May 8, 2016 With abated breath I await confirmation that the frame has been picked up from David's in Cape Town. I'm holding thumbs it'll hit Johannesburg on Saturday morning so I can collect from the courier depot. Confirmed, en route! Like a kid before Christmas, I battle falling asleep on Friday night. I wake at 03:15am on Saturday. Bike Build Day. After some minor errands in the morning, we rush off to the courier depot. With great expectations, I pitch at the counter. The chaps behind have no idea how much excitement I'm containing. Giving the waybill number is met with blank stares. Hmmmm. If the waybill is not there, the parcel is not there. Logical, if ever so slightly unacceptable, sir. WOULD YOU MIND NOT FIRING AT THE THERMO-NUCLEAR WEAPONS. A man trudges off the find the waybill (or even better, a huge box). After an eternity, he strolls back, past the counter. And back the other way IN A FORKLIFT. Looks like business, siree. http://mudcakedface.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/CourierSuspense-769x1024.jpg Finally the box appears. Today is the the day.
Dubbin Posted May 8, 2016 Posted May 8, 2016 With abated breath I await confirmation that the frame has been picked up from David's in Cape Town. I'm holding thumbs it'll hit Johannesburg on Saturday morning so I can collect from the courier depot. Confirmed, en route! Like a kid before Christmas, I battle falling asleep on Friday night. I wake at 03:15am on Saturday. Bike Build Day. After some minor errands in the morning, we rush off to the courier depot. With great expectations, I pitch at the counter. The chaps behind have no idea how much excitement I'm containing. Giving the waybill number is met with blank stares. Hmmmm. If the waybill is not there, the parcel is not there. Logical, if ever so slightly unacceptable, sir. WOULD YOU MIND NOT FIRING AT THE THERMO-NUCLEAR WEAPONS. A man trudges off the find the waybill (or even better, a huge box). After an eternity, he strolls back, past the counter. And back the other way IN A FORKLIFT. Looks like business, siree.http://mudcakedface.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/CourierSuspense-769x1024.jpg Finally the box appears. Today is the the day. Jeez dude, suspense is killing us here
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