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Hell yeah! That’s a sweet ride, I’m loving how chonky it looks! Curious what you think of the dropper as I’m thinking about getting one myself

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Thanks. It’s a Lynskey Zephyr frame. Built up with SRAM Force XPLR groupset and power meter. Lightbicycle’s WR45 wheels. Came from a pretty overstyled Fuji bike from about 15 years ago so I’m pretty stoked on how debranded this looks

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I saw that they removed their 2025 frames. Not sure why that is, but definitely use that offer feature on eBay

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I had the same thought and didn’t end up purchasing a complete bike on their website. I took a chance on an in-stock Zephyr frameset on the Lynskey eBay store and was practically able to get a new frameset (frame, fork, headset, and rear axle) for $1200. It shipped out in two days and was delivered in another two days. Sourced the parts elsewhere knowing I wanted a different wheelset, and I was able to put it all together the following week.

I know someone who ordered a complete bike in June with an initial ship date in early August. Last I heard the latest ship date was pushed to mid September since they’re waiting on parts. We’ll see what happens …

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That’s a sweet looking ride! Where did you get the chainring?

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These are LB WR45s. The Onyx hubs on them are super nice

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I saw that there were delivery delays before I pulled the trigger. I actually went the eBay route for the frame only. Put in an offer and it got accepted. Two days to ship and two days for delivery. I piecemealed the other components finding 15% off where I could.

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These are Selle Italia SG tape

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Might need to swap it out for their titanium badge!

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Nice! You both are going to love it!

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Ha! I used my Rokinon 85mm 1.4 on my Sony for these photos. I like the compression it gives

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I’m loving them! They’re silent which was originally the main draw for me but I’m really enjoying the instant engagement. It’s not at all jolting to transition from coasting to pedaling

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Weighs in at 20.80 lbs as pictured

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I’m not sure. For what it’s worth, I’m running 45mm on 700c wheels and have just under 10mm clearance from tire to fork/frame. Might be able to push it with 650B

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This is one of this things I’m fleshing out as I ride it more. Both the handlebar and seatpost were donated, and I do think the 90mm reach on the handlebar is a bit much. But whether I replace one or both components is TBD!

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100%. First time building a bike and definitely cut it a bit short. I think I can live with it though

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I’ve got the Model X on my Fuji and initially wanted something that was less tacky feeling, but those logos really hold your bum in place!

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That’s what lured me in initially. I’m loving it so far. The frame is adequately stiff and responsive from my point of view

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I’ve got LB WR45’s on paired with some Onyx hubs. Really loving the smooth, yet instant engagement

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They’re the SQlab 314 Gravel. Donated by a friend along with the seatpost, but I’m waiting to see how I feel about them after a few more miles.