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Definitely - one of the many brands I have been looking for. Aeroad a bit too much and struggling to find an ultimate in rim/machanical/right size.
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Putting together a build for my boss who lives somewhere very very flat and wants to go a bit faster. In fairness, he's training pretty hard so I guess he deserves something fancier than his ancient CAAD.
Been looking on eBay for the following aero/aero-ish frames but without much luck:
- Merida Reacto
- Giant Propel
- Ribble 883
- Orbea Orca
- Tifosi Auriga
- Scott Foil
Open to other suggestions: not really bothered about brand or weight really. Nothing too fancy as have a budget to stick to, happy to take something a few years old.
Thanks!
- Merida Reacto
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Yep - totally agree. The clamp is very very lightly gripping (just enough to hold it for the pictures). Usually go for seatpost.
Have previously learnt the hard way that tubes aren't designed for that kind of stress!
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Think I would end up with a Retrobike lynch mob at my door if I did that!
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Some pictures of the very limited progress...
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Sorry for lack of update, and thanks for the offer, however the original owner kindly sent the Ringle stem and the Controltech post that were on the original listing. Both pretty good condition, very pleased.
In other news, I managed to buy some rigid forks NOS for £11 from eBay. Especially pleased, as they are way fatter than some others I managed to find (prefer the look).
I made a bit of a decision that I don't want to spend a fortune on this build (whilst keeping it reasonably nice). This means a lot of eBay searching. Turns out retro MTB is pricey!
Keeping it a little frugal, I have ordered some new Avid Single Digit 3 V-Brakes with levers for £28. This is less than I paid for a Ringle QR seatpost thingy...
Decided to go for SS using a conversion kit for now (allows me to add gears later if I wish), however I am at a bit of a loss for wheels and cranks.
I need square taper, so looking for old Raceface ones. Annoyed as I missed some nice plain black Tune ones. Any other ideas? Black is a must I think.
As for rims, I have really struggled to find decent condition 26" non-disk rims/wheels. The ceramic ones I have found cost a fortune. I want the rims to be black ideally. I have found these Ritchey Rims/Hubs that seem very cheap. False economy?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rim-Bicycle-Wheel-26-inch-Richey-Comp-Offcentre-Rimbrake-reinforced-eyelets/323492553587
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ritchey-TR3-Comp-MTB-bicycle-freehubs-32-32-8-9-speed-NOS/254389644356?hash=item3b3acdec44:g:jEQAAOSwmwtaKC2bAs for tyres, I am stuck between Panaracer Dart/Smoke and Schwalbe Tabletops. Thoughts anybody?
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Super tidy Principia with Athena 11sp and American classic wheelset for £400/best offer. Collection only from Newcastle though...I would pull the trigger if they offered delivery.
Love/hate
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PRINCIPIA-TRI-Peak-Triathlonrad-26-650c-Triathlon-Kult-Zeitfahren-TT-Raritat/174228782239