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Very impressed with the brakes so far. Easy to set up (provided you have three arms, a third hand or some cable ties) and excellent stopping power. To say nothing of having coincidentally been delivered with Kool Stop pads that match the frame.
Front brake sorted this morning. Ummed and aahhhed about bar tape and lights, but concluded I didn't have the time, so instead settled for pedals and saddle and a very short spin down the road.
Looking forward to getting it finished and out for a spin. Any minor concerns I had about sizing have, thankfully, been allayed.
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This is excellent knowledge. Glad I didn't either fork out or actually end up needing them.
Also, pleasantly easy Paul rear brake setup this evening. Bodged together a third hand with some cable ties, and loving the Forager Cycles cable cherries to finish it off.
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I can see I'm going to have to continue to update this thread once I start riding it. Not that I'm complaining...
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I have a horrible feeling you're right. Well, of all parts to have to reorder I can live with a chain.
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Hm not sure. I've got it to shift all the way up to the biggest cog at the back. Haven't tried too much with the big cog at the front yet though.
Will keep an eye on it though. Ta.
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Silver bits are the best.
Happy to do a full parts breakdown if there's anything you want to know.
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Cheers both. Really enjoying building it. Can't wait to go for a spin.
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Hm. Sounds like a bit of a faff. Might consider it in the future.
I've got the mudguards and flaps fitted now, so more reason not to remove bits for now.
I guess they really should be.
Also, @Josh absolutely right on the chain. Swapped it for one 4 links longer and it's much happier. Still need to try and properly index the rear derailleur, which is about as fun as pulling teeth.