You've got an nice mix of components there, is there any chance of a rundown of parts and frame size? It's always interesting to see what other peoples choices are.
Regards,
Neil.
Hi Neil
The parts are mostly donated from my old Ribble winter bike and are in most cases second hand "deals" purchased through forums and eBay. ..that said, I am particular about what I buy, but on this bike I have not targeted all high end components. I went for silver finishing kit but in modern over sized fit, so the bars and stem are deda. Thompson lay back seat pin. Campag veloce f and r mech and centaur compact double crank. Shimano ultegra brakes (I don't like campag brakes). My favourite brooks ti swift saddle, but unfortunately not brooks bar tape (yet as I cant afford it). Conti four seasons (23s). Cheap wheels that will be replaced at some point in the future. I'd really like I Son dynamo.
The frame is a small. Crank arms are 170 so not too much toe overlap on front wheel. I have gone back to spd pedals but not yet tried the xt tour double sided ones - bought so I can pootle around with the kids and pop to town without the need for specific shoes.
The frame was listed on the forum I believe, although I bought it through cyclechat. At one time Leftpool had it - I have purchased some (Brompton) items from him in the past.
The bike will mostly be used for winter training where I plan to bike to the coast, change into running shoes and run on beach, then return home on bike. I will use panniers mostly to store my helmet and shoes when running and bike lock and trainers when biking.....thats the plan anyway. I've always loved the look of steel although really I have it the wrong way round, because my best bike is titanium - other than the components this would be much better suited to winter conditions!
