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NOW SOLD Spec list as follows - Frame - Argon 18 E80 Aluminium - Medium Forks - Argon 18 E80 Carbon Seatpost - Argon 2way Carbon Wheels - Bracciano Pro-Lite A42 Dark logo Rear mech - Sram Force 22 11spd Rear shifter - Sram bar end 11spd Crankset & chainring – Sram Force 1 Cassette - Sram...

Re: Definitely staying as is! I've got a pair of smooth rolling but tatty Powell hubs I'm tempted to build up to replace the mismatch wheels it's currently rolling on

Re: Thanks. The parts ended up being rejects from another bike that aren't shiny enough... good outcome!

Here's my CB built Saxon, got the frameset recently as a side-project and built up with bits I had in the stores. Only major bit of work was a rear wheel rebuild. Front brake drop (or lack of) is a slight issue, I've some other brakes on the way to experiment with. Here it is -

Hi All, Built up last year to get some road miles in when recovering from mtb induced injuries. I've now been offered something else for road use. In typical one in one out fashion I'm offering this up for sale having not seen any recent use and to help fund the next cycle. The parts not...

Re: Yes, all good on that front.

Nothing major other than refining the choice of components a tad... I've got a NOS Campag gran sport seat post going on with a Cyclo saddle support, Accles & Pollock stem and a CLB front brake- currently modin' some magura brake pads to fit. Modern rims = modern pads! Also picked up some earlier...

Very tasty!

Re: I like ideas, especially bike related ones :D please share when it's ready!

Re: Re: As long as the distance between the centre of the BB and the rear axle stays the same through it's travel it's all good!... if you're not running a chain tensioner. I have seen SS dh bikes running a sprung loaded chain tensioner in lieu of a rear mech to cope with adverse effects on...

Lovely, nicely done Sir! Always had a soft spot for a Rotrax

I have a 52/42 Stronglight chainring combo if you go down the 50.4 bcd crank route.

Nice project Charlie, the wheels look ace on this! Glad they've gone on something rad. Hope cranks would be pretty snazz if you go down that route!

Re: How have I only just found this thread... Here's my Bolt L when it served as my SS trail bike!

This looks like fun, great build!