glpinxit":2inlo3l3 said:
Kinesis Racelight- there is a very good reason why it has a reputation among many cyclists as the basis for an excellent winter bike. I have one and so does Mrs Glpinxit- both with carbon forks and Shimano 105.
Your post left a mark.
I really like this frame and I am now seriously considering building a bike around it.
Tonight I finally got around putting together a list of the components I need. I found a frame that comes with a BB with square tapered spindle, so I based my choice of groupset around that. It doesn't entirely make sense, but it's a start.
For some reason I like MTB-style single chainsets, which have the advantage of not needing a front derailleur.
So far my list, with a mix of new and second hand items, sits at £600.
This using SRAM components for cassette (10 speeds), rear derailleur and chain.
A third party chainset.
Shimano Ultegra calipers
Mavic Wheels.
And various bits and pieces.
I'm not too bothered by making it a head turner, so I will choose components with an eye to economy, obviously keeping in mind that sometimes it's more economical to spend more than less, so to speak.
But I will definitely go for basic stem, handlebar, spacers, seatpost.
Part of the reason that pushes me to do this is to actually learn to work on a modern bike. So, any input is more than welcome.
Feel free to tell me I'm better off buying a complete bike. I know you are probably right.
Also because with my speed, I guess it would take at least 2-3 months to put a bike together.