Stevovo Posted July 3, 2019 Posted July 3, 2019 (edited) Brilliant!!Did you go for the medium or small?‘’tis truly a creature of beauty.Got the Medium. It wont be in that box for one extra second when mine arrives???? Edited July 3, 2019 by Stevovo gogo@ and Farrnus 2
Stevovo Posted July 3, 2019 Posted July 3, 2019 (edited) Did some unpacking IMG_7684.JPGIMG_7676.JPGIMG_7687.JPGIMG_7688.JPGIMG_7690.JPGIMG_7689.jpgOh my word! Thats good looking!! I took the orange. Have I mentioned before that I can not wait anymore... and now that you have posted these even less... Gonne ride the groads around potch to powder dust ???? Edited July 3, 2019 by Stevovo gogo@ 1
gogo@ Posted July 3, 2019 Posted July 3, 2019 Got the Medium. It wont be in that box for one extra second when mine arrivesNot sure whether to hang mine on the wall, or put it back in the box for safekeeping until I have everything together to build it Which way you going with yours? I'd love to hear build specifics/ideas from anyone. Am truly confused as I'd LOVE to have it both ways... and then also with a Jones bar!Today, I'm thinking compact (34/50) and a streeeetch on a 105 derailleur to get an 11-40(2?) cassette to work on the back.Tomorrow??? Farrnus 1
Stevovo Posted July 3, 2019 Posted July 3, 2019 Not sure whether to hang mine on the wall, or put it back in the box for safekeeping until I have everything together to build it Which way you going with yours? I'd love to hear build specifics/ideas from anyone. Am truly confused as I'd LOVE to have it both ways... and then also with a Jones bar!Today, I'm thinking compact (34/50) and a streeeetch on a 105 derailleur to get an 11-40(2?) cassette to work on the back.Tomorrow???On the wall! You dont put a Van Gogh in a box.???? I have a "throw together of parts gravel" bike that I will build over. One of the reasons I decided to take her was that almost all the parts will be compatable. Just the quick release rear hub pose a problem. Got 10 speed 105 shifters with cable disc callipers and a 9speed slx rd. Will go 1x for the flat world I live in. You have to check me on this but I think Shimano 9speed rear derallieurs are compatable with their road shifters 9, 10 and possibly even 11 speed if you want to try that. Normal road bars on mine. Just have to make a plan with the rear wheel as its a mavic aksium disc wheel with a quick release hub. I will ride it like this for a while but you know mos how it goes...I am a hubber and will be inspired by bargains and pictures on here to make her even better. Will have lots of time for many upgrades in future as her steel body will do million miles. But show your progress on here. Start with the pic on the wall???? gogo@ 1
gogo@ Posted July 3, 2019 Posted July 3, 2019 On the wall! You dont put a Van Gogh in a box. I have a "throw together of parts gravel" bike that I will build over. One of the reasons I decided to take her was that almost all the parts will be compatable. Just the quick release rear hub pose a problem. Got 10 speed 105 shifters with cable disc callipers and a 9speed slx rd. Will go 1x for the flat world I live in. You have to check me on this but I think Shimano 9speed rear derallieurs are compatable with their road shifters 9, 10 and possibly even 11 speed if you want to try that. Normal road bars on mine. Just have to make a plan with the rear wheel as its a mavic aksium disc wheel with a quick release hub. I will ride it like this for a while but you know mos how it goes...I am a hubber and will be inspired by bargains and pictures on here to make her even better. Will have lots of time for many upgrades in future as her steel body will do million miles. But show your progress on here. Start with the pic on the wallProgress right now looks like a troop of monkeys finger-painting! Plan was to take time... problem is, I HAVE to ride it ASAP!Coming from a "vintage" background, lots to learn.Today I found SRAM does a Force 22 chainring that is 46/36. Yesterday it was FSA but there the bb (spindle is not the same as Shimano/SRAM) is useless. So I'll look at a SRAM groupset based around something like that, but still like the idea of the Shimano 105 GS (7000 what-what) derailleur that apparently handles the larger 11-42 cassette without issues. Gear ratios are basically my starting point as I do need to be able to use the bike for some touring.I thought of Avid BB7 mechanical disks as an option to go with a non-hydraulic road groupset. Which do you use and how do you find them??PS - if you ordered yesterday, start looking for the courier about now PPS - that frame is LIGHT!! nonky and Farrnus 2
NotSoBigBen Posted July 3, 2019 Posted July 3, 2019 One being built at my son's shop at the moment, will post pics if @Peds says it's ok ???? Farrnus, gogo@ and Pikey 3
Stevovo Posted July 3, 2019 Posted July 3, 2019 (edited) Progress right now looks like a troop of monkeys finger-painting! Plan was to take time... problem is, I HAVE to ride it ASAP!Coming from a "vintage" background, lots to learn.Today I found SRAM does a Force 22 chainring that is 46/36. Yesterday it was FSA but there the bb (spindle is not the same as Shimano/SRAM) is useless. So I'll look at a SRAM groupset based around something like that, but still like the idea of the Shimano 105 GS (7000 what-what) derailleur that apparently handles the larger 11-42 cassette without issues. Gear ratios are basically my starting point as I do need to be able to use the bike for some touring.I thought of Avid BB7 mechanical disks as an option to go with a non-hydraulic road groupset. Which do you use and how do you find them??PS - if you ordered yesterday, start looking for the courier about now PPS - that frame is LIGHT!!???? It will come as you go. I figure stuff out as I go but cant spend too much atm. I have the 2008 shimano br m545 deore mechanical disc brakes. Not the best but I could set them up acceptably for gravel riding. I'm happy with them. I did read that the avids are good so you will be happy with them. I ordered on monday so hope to get it tomorrow. Didt expect it to be too light but thats great news. Is there a seatpost clamp included? Edited July 3, 2019 by Stevovo
Stevovo Posted July 3, 2019 Posted July 3, 2019 One being built at my son's shop at the moment, will post pics if @Peds says it's ok ???? Ah so he decided to build it up himself. Pics would be great!
BSG Posted July 3, 2019 Posted July 3, 2019 Did some unpacking IMG_7684.JPG IMG_7676.JPG IMG_7687.JPG IMG_7688.JPG IMG_7690.JPG IMG_7689.jpgBloody nice color on that frame. gogo@ and Farrnus 2
gogo@ Posted July 4, 2019 Posted July 4, 2019 ???? It will come as you go. I figure stuff out as I go but cant spend too much atm. I have the 2008 shimano br m545 deore mechanical disc brakes. Not the best but I could set them up acceptably for gravel riding. I'm happy with them. I did read that the avids are good so you will be happy with them. I ordered on monday so hope to get it tomorrow. Didt expect it to be too light but thats great news. Is there a seatpost clamp included?Yes it does come with seatpost clamp - it’s attached underneath the protective cap on the seatpost.Frame is lighter than I expected though I’m not comparing it to anything in particular ???? and mine is small ???? Farrnus 1
gogo@ Posted July 4, 2019 Posted July 4, 2019 Bloody nice color on that frame.I can’t stop looking at it... looks like drool marks on the floor already! I’m going to take a bit of time over building it to do it justice I think.Although it’s screaming for a long outing already!
Pure Savage Posted July 4, 2019 Posted July 4, 2019 Did some unpacking IMG_7684.JPGIMG_7676.JPGIMG_7687.JPGIMG_7688.JPGIMG_7690.JPGIMG_7689.jpgLooks good!
Farrnus Posted July 4, 2019 Author Posted July 4, 2019 ok - we ready for some photos of COMPLETE BIKES now gogo@ 1
Stevovo Posted July 4, 2019 Posted July 4, 2019 It's here! I'ts here!Was delivered this morning. Thanks Farrnus! This is quality, beauty and passion all in one! I'm in love. I'm really glad I got one. Joh its a very good looking frame and with everything I want on a bike. Look, I love carbon - it's featherlight and has it's own beauty. But joh this steel frame provokes another feeling that carbon does not. I have a feeling it's gonna change my bike life????. Hey gogo@ so you got the small. How tall are you? I'm allways unsure if I should get S or M bikes. I fall in that bracket between the two sizes and some brands even overlap the two right at my length. So it's going over to what I prever - bit small or bit big????. I'm telling myself the medium has a tad more damping in her longer curves. Also want to drool over mine all the time. PS. Will post pics later. Farrnus 1
Stevovo Posted July 4, 2019 Posted July 4, 2019 (edited) ok - we ready for some photos of COMPLETE BIKES now Would try to get the (I'm gonna call it) preliminary build done ASAP. Want to feel it on the road real bad. Hope I can quickly get a through axle rear wheel. Everything else is ready. But yes! I'd like to see other builds too.???? Edited July 4, 2019 by Stevovo Farrnus 1
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