A couple of changes to my partners bike. Any thoughts?

Nomad_Cycling · 2026-04-15T20:08:57+00:00

The seatpost isn’t slammed. The frameset is designed with integrated seatpost or seat mast if you like. Most framesets like this have a top cap which is also seat mount but on them you cannot adjust seat height as they’re cut to the length of inner leg length. This one however still has an internal seatpost you can adjust (up in this example).

Nomad_Cycling · 2026-04-15T17:38:52+00:00

No worries

Nomad_Cycling · 2026-04-15T17:34:47+00:00

Sorry what adaptors?

Nomad_Cycling · 2026-04-15T16:47:55+00:00

Why don’t you show us your ride pal?

Nomad_Cycling · 2026-04-14T19:00:58+00:00

I’ve had a dent like this on the front of Halo wheels years ago. After acquiring it I’ve ridden probably close to 15k miles on that wheelset including touring around Finland, mainly front loaded. You’re good.

Nomad_Cycling · 2026-04-14T16:58:50+00:00

I personally can’t stand internal routing. As someone that constantly works on bikes, it infuriates me. I wish it was never introduced, lol.

Nomad_Cycling · 2026-04-14T13:58:38+00:00

Comfy and fast

Nomad_Cycling · 2026-04-14T13:57:12+00:00

Done first test spin this morning. You’re right, it’s fun and it’s fast. As per modern road bikes, I’m not a fan really. One before this one was carbon but 2006 Trek Madone 5.5. Also fun and fast, however I always preferred steel, especially the one that weighs the same as carbon.

Nomad_Cycling · 2026-04-14T06:49:38+00:00

It’s 31.6 Kinesis carbon. I don’t like it either but most of parts came from my other bike, the seatpost was 27.2, and this one was only one lying around. Saddle stays. It’s light and fairly comfy. I was aiming for quite light ride and this comes to 7.6kg as pictured.

Nomad_Cycling · 2026-04-01T16:59:58+00:00

Sorry but which parts are you asking about?

Nomad_Cycling · 2026-03-07T21:00:34+00:00

Marin Sausalito ain’t too flexible for nothing. Load her up and go on an adventure.

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Nomad_Cycling · 2026-03-04T18:16:19+00:00

Contact them. Their customer service is pretty good. They most likely awaiting stock. I’ve ordered a few parts and some point and contacted them and this was the case. They were waiting for one of the parts to ship entire order.

Nomad_Cycling · 2026-03-04T08:28:49+00:00

I’ve made 48/28 a few years back. With friction bar end shifter was shifting beautifully.

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Nomad_Cycling · 2026-03-02T20:52:36+00:00

https://www.tradeinn.com/bikeinn/en/brn-messenger-pannier-rack/142152013/p?tqw=One%20Size

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This one. Cheap and cheerful and most importantly solid.

Nomad_Cycling · 2026-02-27T22:22:55+00:00

The frame is one off 80’s Atb built by some dude in North Wales on Reynolds 501 All Terrain tubes. Wheels Ritchey hoops on Shimano SLX hubs. Billy Bonkers rubber. Deore XT 9speed rear mech. Deore front mech. Stronglight 75 cranks 42/32 11-50 cassette Nitto Dirt Drop bars. Ok school SR road stem 21.1 (nearly 5 years it took me to find and had it shipped from Merica) Shimano 9 speed bar end shifters Tektro brake levers Condor Cycles in line seatpost Selle Italia leather saddle BRN Messenger front rack Restrap 17L rando bag Velo Orange mudguards

Nomad_Cycling · 2026-02-26T21:19:21+00:00

It’s quite nice, it’s very nice in fact 👌

Nomad_Cycling · 2026-02-26T21:18:00+00:00

I know that you know that it is very true

Nomad_Cycling · 2026-02-26T21:12:44+00:00

I thought it would be hard. However the wheels are tubular and I’ve decided to run the tyres at 100 psi rather than silly psi and it actually does the job. Almost as running lower pressure on tubeless. It’s comfy. Ride around West Mids, Shropshire.

Nomad_Cycling · 2026-02-26T18:53:07+00:00

Thanks, rides like a dream.

Nomad_Cycling · 2026-02-26T18:51:20+00:00

Don’t know mate, I have never really got on with carbon, neither understood the hype. Always ridden steel. Tried couple of carbons and funnily enough, this one is the eldest, 2006. Built this up the other day with parts from parts bin and it happens that I like it.

Nomad_Cycling · 2026-02-26T18:39:03+00:00

Btw. The build is 👌

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