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The Planet x looks awesome! I purchased a frame too paid 199 but with the old decals in the same colour, i was lucky enough to get my size, do you use it for commuting? how is it on the tarmac? hows the toe overlap? i purchased a full carbon tt fork from eBay that looks like the planet x track fork but it has a 43mm rake to combat the overlap.

Thanks.
I've only been on it for about 100 miles so I wouldn't give a full review as yet. Yes, I use it in and around town. If it rained, I'd leave it at home and ride a different bike though. It's stiff and you can feel the road. As TM says, the Columbus Tusk Aero would have been a good choice. I'm only a novice with a dozen (poor) builds under my belt but as a very general sweeping statement I'd recommend you swerved buying cheap parts on eBay to rush your build. Your frame was a bargain at £199 but it's not a shit frame and can become a good build if you don't cut corners.

EDIT: That fork looks decent. Not out of place on the build and the bonus of a brake drilling if that's your plan.

^ toe overlap is not a problem, get the fork which fits the geometry

^this.

I always take mine to a shop in Paddington. I think they send it to Germany on a Wednesday so you get it back about a week later. The shop sells telescopes but I can't remember the name... I'd get it done if I were you but that's because even if it came out a bit shit, I'd still have a use for it.

Cheers PP. What are you building up?

I love the Paul hubs! Looking to build these on grey TB14's should be pretty bombproof! Good to hear you've had good experience with them, seem a bit different to Phils

Yeah, I'm into the Paul hub. Strong and serviceable. Their cranks however, can do one.

As for my build, I don't know to be honest. I'm just buying parts in my downtime in hotel rooms... I haven't even got a frame. I think I'm just gonna order something from NJS Export when it catches my eye. I think I'll be lacing my Dura Ace hubs to TB14s as well. I'd start a solo thread for it but it would be boring and slow cause all it'd have on it now would be a picture of some hubs and cranks...

Looking forward to seeing yours finished!

Dibs ZEN

Yes Patrick.
Yes.

I'm not the kind of guy to do equations and such like but I'm fairly certain if you were to fill in some of the information you DO know about the geometry, someone can figure it out using maths.

How long's a piece of string?

Twice the length from one end to the middle.

10/10 would ride.

True

A njs frame not build up fully njs. I love it already:)

I've just started buying parts for what I planned to be an NJS build but looking at what other people have done to make their bikes more practical I think I'm gonna end up with non NJS cockpit/saddle/rims/sprocket/tyres. I'd rather ride my bike than look at it. Good work Fahrgestell. I have those hubs laced to an archetype (front) and an eero (rear) on my Fuji at the minute. Done many miles in all weathers and they still feel strong as hell.

do it

Seconded

this is awesome, I need to go see them.

I want to do a full Ballard ride one day, complete with readings from Crash and Supercannes, Suburbs dreaming of violence etc...

There was a literature ride right?
Can we do a hipster book ride where we read Bukowski/Ballard/HST etc

...but I wanted to have a go on the planet x. Life is cruel.

Enjoy yourself.

I live round the corner from you bro. Pop round to my yard and borrow it if you want man. For real.

Also, Indra, those Carrera shades are at my gaff too so if you want 'em you can grab em from SEs maybe, Emily can drop em to you.

Lucy/Lewis, did Bruce leave some shoes with you?

#boredinthevan

Out for the next month's worth of rides 'cause I get back on tour tomorrow. I'mma miss you bastards.

Fuji track or feather?

Giant bowery?

Specialized langster?

I'd probably go for the langster.

Langster
Buy a second hand bike
Build one

http://youtu.be/MA8rhf2KVzs

I wanted a go on the new bike thats all. haha!

LOL!
You shoulda said!

That's us. Was an awsome ride. Privatepatterson disappered after a few minutes though...

HAHAHA!
Sorry... got the call... Had to collect some passports for Visa interviews... which are tomorrow at 7am... YAWN!

.

Burn it with fire

What the fuck is it supposed to be?

The beer free guys?

Yup.

Oh, what time you rolling in?

Nine...

Anyone from spfg going to cycleps this evening?

I'mma pop in.

I think it's a brand new build so maybe not completely dialed in.

He put it together yesterday morn so maybe it was rushed

Yup.
It's flatter now and a little further back.

Gutted I had to bounce.
Fuck visas.

I got a 51t black Zen i'm letting go for £68 + postage if you're keen.

Cheers lad. I've got some stuff ending on eBay tonight so once I've paid my fees I might just come to you.

I see you're a fan of bright colours, privatepatterson.

HA!
That picture is brilliant but I love ALL the colours!!!
This is about as "Goff" as I'm likely to get...