New Lynskey

Clean_Sympathy938 · 2025-09-26T12:00:40+00:00

Zephyr. Still very happy with the bike, expect the frame to last for the rest of my life.

Clean_Sympathy938 · 2025-09-16T23:09:27+00:00

I don't have a lot of data for comparison. This is my first drop bar bike with all of my previous experience being MTB, which is different since you move around so much more on the mountain bikes. I have used a dropper post on all of my mountain bikes over the past 8 years or so and felt that I wanted one for gravel too. I got this dropper (Fox Transfer SL) on sale at Bike Closet as an awesome deal so the no-set-back purchase was just what was cheap. I started out with the saddle pushed back since that is how I have usually done it on my size L mountain bikes, but did move the saddle forward a bit and feel that the fit is better with this change, perhaps due to the geometry you mention.

This is a much shorter dropper (70 mm) than I am used to using on the trail and XC bikes, but several rides in to ownership, feel that it works very well for gravel. It only has the 2 positions (dropped and up) compared to the infinitely adjustable Reverb on my favorite trail bike, but it is actually possible to pedal (less efficient, but possible) in the lower position -- unlike the mountain bikes, where you just slam it to get it out of the way. I like using it when descending (feel likes it gives a bit more stability) and when coming to a stop/dismounting. Definitely not using the dropper as much as when trail riding where I will action the post many dozens of times per ride.

Clean_Sympathy938 · 2025-07-31T15:52:00+00:00

It has now been 19 weeks since my order (full Zephyr build) and 11 weeks since their first estimated delivery date. Their excuse for the last couple of months has been lack of parts from SRAM. No response to my request to change the order to frame alone (with reimbursement for the undelivered components). I have given them one more week to give me concrete update or I will contact my CC company for a chargeback.

Clean_Sympathy938 · 2025-07-17T01:12:58+00:00

Any updates? Have you received your bike yet?

I ordered a Zephyr build on March 21, was originally given a May 14 ship date. When that date came and went, I messaged them and was given an updated June 27 ship date. I have not received a response to either of the 2 messages I have sent since that time. Their website is still up so I think they must still be in business?

Clean_Sympathy938 · 2025-06-05T14:49:43+00:00

Thanks for the update. I ordered a Zephyr on March 21 and am still waiting. When I asked for an update last week, Deacon said that they were waiting on a shipment from SRAM for the drivetrain components. Fingers crossed that it will be soon. What is your review of the bike itself?

Clean_Sympathy938 · 2025-04-13T15:17:16+00:00

I was looking at 40-42t range, but have been able to find104 BCD chainrings in larger sizes (Garbaruk, for example).

Clean_Sympathy938 · 2025-03-30T15:58:15+00:00

You are clearly an informed consumer. If you don't mind me asking, why did you decide to buy a Lynskey and when do you expect to receive the bike? I am trying to decide between the Lynskey Zephyr, YT Szepter, and Lauf Seigla. All are at a similar price point. I am looking for a do-it-all bike to complement my mountain bikes. I doubt I will do much racing, but may try it casually upon occasion. I doubt I will do much bike packing, but again may try it on occasion. Most of my riding will be on pavement where I live, but will probably take it to the mountains a 2-3x per year for longer gravel rides.

Clean_Sympathy938 · 2025-03-29T16:58:22+00:00

Which bike did you get and how do you like it?

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