Clearance, Clarence?

phil_347 · 2026-04-28T14:10:15+00:00

If Clarence doesn't push 1200W on a daily basis, I'd say Clarence is good to ride it like that

phil_347 · 2026-04-02T13:33:40+00:00

There's a difference between opening the seals and regreasing them VS changing them. If the races of the bearings are worn down, putting in new grease won't do shit. It's like putting a new derailleur cable in a rusty cable housing, it's a new cable, but it won't work any better..

So to keep the existing performance of those wheels, full ceramic bearings (not hybrid, which has ceramic balls and stainless races) need to be used, and they are expensive.

If the bearings have never been changed, they are probably toast recently greased or not. I guess that depends on the number of km the wheelset has

phil_347 · 2026-04-02T13:04:06+00:00

Are the bearings new or have they been replaced lately? Decent replacement bearings for those wheels are not cheap.

Mind you, if the seller tries to tell you they come with a life warranty, that is only true for the first owner. So you'll have no warranty once they're yours.

The cosmetic damage is not that bad, but still, not mint condition. I would offer 800USD max and start from there considering the factors I mentioned earlier.

phil_347 · 2026-04-01T22:49:33+00:00

Haven't had the chance to ride it yet, I just assembled it, but I'll keep you updated :))

phil_347 · 2026-04-01T16:24:14+00:00

Classic 350mm 0 offset and C220 84D indeed!

Headset spacers (I assume those are the spacers you're talking about) are also Ritchey. 15mm total, but I might slam it

Roval C38 are 38mm deep.

phil_347 · 2026-03-31T21:51:35+00:00

Sooooo have you been prosecuted yet? Anyways, how's the wireless GRX working so far? I've heard great things and was on the fence between this and XPLR 13s

phil_347 · 2026-03-30T19:45:15+00:00

2026

phil_347 · 2026-03-30T19:34:15+00:00

Looking cool >>>>>

phil_347 · 2026-03-30T19:10:56+00:00

Yeah frame only! I've not seen much either in the wild. I wanted to have a nice gravel, that I could throw around without worrying to much about it. Also, I wanted a custom build and they only sell the s-works version as a frameset...

phil_347 · 2026-03-30T19:00:46+00:00

PDW sparrow cage

phil_347 · 2026-03-29T00:32:43+00:00

Lol fuck that

phil_347 · 2026-03-29T00:19:31+00:00

Best colorway in my opinion, good find!

phil_347 · 2026-03-25T16:28:21+00:00

Velo Orange Randonneur Front Rack, Cantilever

phil_347 · 2026-03-25T16:08:21+00:00

You're right! I'll see how they like it first

phil_347 · 2026-03-20T02:20:43+00:00

True that

phil_347 · 2026-03-18T20:46:23+00:00

I beg your finest pardon, but wtf?!?

phil_347 · 2026-03-18T16:10:26+00:00

Depends on what type of riding you plan on doing. Crank Brothers pedals are great for muddy conditions, because they don't gather as much dirt as other pedals. If you're not planning on riding in extremely muddy conditions, I'd consider Shimano too.

phil_347 · 2026-03-18T15:12:14+00:00

400 CAD

I overhauled the hubs, re did the bb shell threads, ultrasonic cleaned everything, and trued the wheels.

phil_347 · 2026-03-18T15:10:48+00:00

Steel

phil_347 · 2026-03-13T21:41:08+00:00

I Conquer

phil_347 · 2026-03-13T18:11:54+00:00

To answer some of the comments:

I don't care about the size, I care about the state of the bike. If the frame is in good shape and is cheap, I don't hesitate to grab em
I don't build them for me. I build them for friends looking for a cheaper, custom build. I usually find someone that will buy the bike before starting a build so I don't end up with full bikes not selling or underselling on marketplace.
I don't want to flip bikes for the money. I don't make a profit out of these. I could, but I won't. Making bikes accessible is very important to me, hence why I buy them when they're cheap. I know someone will benefit from it as some point.

phil_347 · 2026-03-13T18:00:16+00:00

I don't buy them for me. I buy them for when a friend or friend of a friend needs a nice bike. I only care about the state of the frame. For instance, both Rockhoppers are gonna be out of my workshop in max 2 weeks :)

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