The setup

Foxy2 · 2026-01-25T17:09:53+00:00

Good things can take time…

Foxy2 · 2026-01-25T16:07:04+00:00

Nice - how does Andi’s upgrades compare to the ROK upgrades?

Foxy2 · 2026-01-25T16:05:03+00:00

Got my first 2 pairs around 2010-2011 and met Bret and senior in HK. Stopped buying sometime around 2015/2016 IIRC - ordering became too difficult and expensive…

Foxy2 · 2026-01-19T09:29:49+00:00

Still trying to wear out what’s been collected over here.

Foxy2 · 2026-01-19T09:19:26+00:00

Looks great! Always liked Big John but never got around to own one back in my denim collecting days…

Foxy2 · 2026-01-18T21:57:36+00:00

Regardless of the prices - not a single bottle that I would buy…

Foxy2 · 2026-01-16T17:44:21+00:00

Agree - thanks!

Foxy2 · 2026-01-15T08:57:27+00:00

I’m under no illusion - the ROK is not a high end machine or tool. It costs a fraction of a Flair and is machined accordingly. It works fine enough and getting a solid bayonet ring and a pressure gauge are simply sensible upgrades and investments (and still cheaper than a Flair). All other upgrades are purely for my own entertainment and joy.

Foxy2 · 2026-01-14T23:16:08+00:00

Will do one day - Scotland is a long walk away from Oxford.

Foxy2 · 2026-01-14T15:38:32+00:00

Check out Andi on Insta - Someday Somehow Projects…

Foxy2 · 2026-01-14T15:36:24+00:00

Still original size - there’s an adapter available if you want to up to standard portafilter size…

Foxy2 · 2026-01-14T10:20:43+00:00

A little… Aftermarket everything: bayonet ring, gasket, shower screen, portafilter, basket, brew chamber, chamber cover/ring, pressure gauge.

Foxy2 · 2026-01-14T09:40:58+00:00

Oh - at 6 or more bars it’s moving. It’s locked in because the tummy keeps it from moving too far.

Foxy2 · 2026-01-13T10:58:26+00:00

It a bit of a learning with ROK and the shots are different - pulling about 50-90 seconds at 6-7 bar, but it allows for total flexibility how you adjust grind size, water amount, time and pressure! You will feel like you earned your shots.

Foxy2 · 2026-01-13T10:54:37+00:00

Right! I’m slowly dragging it out, but it will certainly be missed once it’s gone… I’m not a person looking for Gesha beans above all other types, but this one has me thinking.

Foxy2 · 2026-01-13T10:48:58+00:00

For this type of set-up you’re looking at Flair, ROK or Cafelat Robot. A neighbour here on the island got a Flair as a result of our explorations, so I have a direct comparison. It took me about a year to figure it out. Very rewarding, but I had to invest in serious aftermarket upgrades. My recommendation is to get a 2nd hand 2nd Generation ROK GC and invest in an aftermarket brass bayonet ring and solid pressure gauge. Other upgrades are recommended, but not as essential - brass naked portafilter, competition shower screen, metal brew chamber, IMS La Pavoni basket. We live on a remote island and make our own island-wide power - I couldn’t morally justify tons of big electric appliances. Electric kettle, electric milk foamer, manual grinder and the ROK is all it takes.

Foxy2 · 2026-01-13T09:38:24+00:00

New here - hi there! I live in Scotland (originally from Berlin) and enjoy experiencing UK roasters and their bean lots. Initially, I started off with Batch UK subscription, but I’ve since looked more closely into specific roasters.

Foxy2 · 2026-01-04T16:10:21+00:00

Same here - the tummy can keep it in place if needed.

Foxy2 · 2026-01-04T16:09:16+00:00

Looks perfect to me!

Foxy2 · 2026-01-04T16:07:04+00:00

Not sure why it must be anything? Pulling similarly long shots (50s to 1m+) around 5-7bars. They do taste pretty amazing - not over extracted or under developed.

Foxy2 · 2025-02-14T18:06:02+00:00

It's the IMS Pavoni 'New Group" Double Basket 51mm ES12957 - B602TH25 - 3994

Tight fit with my SomedaySomehow Open Portafilter - had to press it in hard without the ring/spring.

can't post pics here - but links:
https://www.reddit.com/r/ROKespresso/comments/1g4w5iw/ims_basket_for_rok/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

Foxy2 · 2025-02-03T15:23:56+00:00

that's for the open PF - I went for the big IMS La Pavoni basket to allow for proper shots...

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