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    I saw this piece the other day and couldn't resist: Tiso and blue. I think it would go really well with the head set. Unfortunately, I...
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    Obi-Juan replied to the thread A new Element.
    Thank you very much. I really like how it turned out, and honestly, the most incredible thing about the bike is its fantastic weight...
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    Thanks for the comment. Well, I've always liked "hard" saddles. In the '80s, I had an Iscaselle Giro d'Italia, and that was a real...
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    Thank you very much. The brake levers are absolutely beautiful. From what I've been able to test these days while adjusting the rear...
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    Obi-Juan replied to the thread A new Element.
    Ah, the weight! Gained without breaking a sweat. Less than 9.5 kg
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    Obi-Juan replied to the thread A new Element.
    And the seat post is certainly a luxury on this bike, I like how it looks and that nostalgic "touch": the 90s are no longer here, now...
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    Obi-Juan replied to the thread A new Element.
    Thank you very much. I think the black wheels are even better; they match the cranks.
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    At the beginning of the build, I realized that the ergal bolt on the Tiso derailleur could be a source of future problems, so I decided...
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    Well, the brakes. The Machine Tech Zero Flex brake levers have always driven me crazy. This time they're paired with the rest of the...
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    When I started building the bike, I took the measurements correctly, and the titanium stem doesn't fit; it's just over 10 mm short...
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    I'm continuing with the bike a little longer. While I'm receiving or looking for some parts, I've started another project, and in the...
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    Obi-Juan replied to the thread Castle siege! Kastle XC-F 900.
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    Obi-Juan replied to the thread Castle siege! Kastle XC-F 900.
    I've made a little more progress this weekend, but I'm afraid I'll have to stop for a while, as I need wheels and I'm going on vacation...
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    Obi-Juan replied to the thread A new Element.
    To start making it I will use the old wheels, making new ones always makes me a bit lazy
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    Obi-Juan replied to the thread A new Element.
    It's certainly not very light, but it's beautiful, and it's hard to find a better project than this one. The saddle is a Saevid, the...
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