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Used thanks. Paying it forward with this one https://prz.io/yPE4arGFp

Judging by the current line up what’s the betting that the next new release will be a fully integrated cable version of the Pfadfinder?

This is wicked, those Garbaruk cranks are so clean looking.

Yeh at the moment I'm only here intermittenly (GF works here, me in Zurich) although as of next summer I will be re-locating full time. Definitely keen to show off the AWOL when it's done!
As for tools I have put in a bid on ebay for a used set of both the extractor and lockring tools but they're in the UK. So not available immediately. Also if anyone has a need to borrow other tools I do have a bunch e.g. cassette removal+chainwhip pliers, T47 BB spanner etc. Just send me a message.

Yesterday I also smuggled my workstand on the train with me.

That looks right! Send me a PM if you find it, Thanks!

Anyone in Berlin got a Cannondale SI lock ring removal tool I could borrow?

Ah good to know, did he have problems with the hydro splitters?

So far the plan is to use Sram Force Hydro shifters with the post mount calipers I had before. However, I was thinking of trying out these hydraulic line couplers: https://zenocycleparts.com/collections/q-connector-bicycle-hydraulic-quick-coupler that don’t require re-bleeding. I believe @Jaap has had some success with them.

Cable discs with splitters wouldn’t work so well as the frame uses full length outers so no easy place to add the splitter.

Thanks! Main thouht was that I've disassembled this bike for travel so many times to the extent that I even made a custom ba for carrying it in BUT it stills ends up being quite large to carry. Removable rear end will make it easier to get away with brinin the bike on trains in the future.

Good call, I had seen these before but unfortunately they don't go down to 70mm but I might away with 80mm.

Not tested fitted yet but i have two different axle widths to try one of which is MTB spec. Direct mount chainring is also meant for MTB chainline.

Ah I probably need a 70-80mm unfortunately.

Ah cool, I’ll have to check how much exposed post I have to know if the 250mm is long enough because I typically buy longer posts for the ‘just in case’ factor. I hadn’t heard of Shogun, thanks!

What length is the Nitto stem?

In the meantime might just find something more like a Ritchey classic in silver.

Yeh headset is fairly easy because it’s a drop in affair so really only the dust cover to choose. Stem wise I would like something slim and not too boxy and modern. Possibly something in steel like Nitto UI-12 threadless but hard to find 2nd hand, let alone in the right length too.

Have been trying to hunt down a 2nd hand alloy/Ti seatpost with set back and this style of clamp, as used by Moots, Van Nicholas etc. before they all moved to the more modern wedge style: But I need to check the fit on a new saddle and my current non-descript black seatpost before commiting

I am currently thinking silver Salsa Cowchippers:

Cranks will be these silver Cannondale SI with a black chanring

It took way longer than anticipated but frame and forks have been powdercoated and I have some first pics. Colour I settled one was 'Dark Bronze II' from Prismatic powders, it normally appears pretty dark with a stain finish but really shines in the light. Excited to get the frame back and get it built up. Still have the black finishing kit from previously but I think a mix of black and silver could be nice.

Good price for the spec! GLWS.

Specialized pizza rack

Price drop, this is packaged up and ready to post.

Great looking setup, more pics of the roll top bag please!

Oops commented was directed at me... but basically my route was:

• Started in Tokyo and rode to Mount Fuji
  
• Fuji to the Irago peninsula (fantastic!)
  
• Took the short ferry ride across to Toba
  
• Toba to Kyoto
  
• Kyoto -> Nara -> Osaka -> Kobe
  
• Shimanami Kaido
  
• Hiroshima
  
• Fukuoka
  
• Back to KitaKyushu and took the Ferry back to Osaka
  
• Lake Biwa
  
• Gifu and back to Mount Fuji
  
• Back to Tokyo
  
  

It was about 3000km riding in about 20 days on the road. Seems like you are already much better prepared than I was. One maybe not so well documented thing I found was that there are large-scale underground bike parking facilities in most major cities that feel safe enough to leave non-valuables with your bike as many people leave the jackets/commuting clothes etc. So I would park up at one of these, unpack my valuables and leave everything including bike bags and go off and explore.

In Tokyo I stayed in Sakura Hotel/Hostel Ikebukoro, which was pleasant and cheap. They also stored my bike travel bag in their luggage room for no cost because I was staying a night at the end of my trip.

I see you have mentioned the free camping map above already, but maybe you didn't see that you can download it as kml and upload to your Etrex too.