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Schwalbe CX pros come in 30c so could fit a bit better, tread patters probably better for mud too. If you get anywhere muddy those clearances will be the bane of you. You will be fine on gravel tracks, summer trails and stuff, as long as its not a mire (even though that's the fun stuff).

This is going to so fricking awesome.

I think people who say they don't want di2 because of "what happens when it runs out of charge on a ride" or "what if it gets wet" are seriously misguided. The sad thing is, most of the people are talk to say that stuff and that's why they don't get it.

At the end of the day it all comes down to personal preference

I think that's about it really.

Why is there 27 pages when all there is to be said is "SRAM Force" or "SRAM red"?

Did you test ride it?

If your referring to test riding the Bike, I got to ride a friends who is the same size so I was lucky.

If your referring to test riding Di2 I have ridden with it (not just the ones they had in shops). It's incredible, I get that, nothing really matches it. But it's just too much to be arsed with. SRAM force moves my chain about very well indeed, looks badass whilst doing it and is pretty light so I am happy with that.

1. High end alu is superior to anything made out of carbon costing less than £1500 f+f
   
   

I think High end alu bikes (stock) at £1500 you get so much more than a carbon bike for £1500.
But I agree, cf frame sets that cost £1500 are going to be better than any Alu out there. But I couldn't justify spending that much on a frame when I could spend £600 on an ultimate Al frame that isn't going to be too much slower. (Could then spend the money on some badass wheels)
Personally, I think people should only really look at getting a carbon machine ISPs their budget for the full bike exceeds £1500. Non of this Planet X shit.

But a good bike helps

Also; Y U NO spend £300 more for Di2?

When I got the sram force I considered this. But:

-sram is cooler and lighter
-shimano is fugly and heavy
-I would rather/have spent £300 on new shoes, comfy kit etc.
-I didn't like the "oooo you have di2 you must be fast as fuck" or "your a rich twat" pressure

I just don't think di2 is worth it (yet).

Pros: - good weight

     - aero

Cons: - bearings need care

      - have heard they are not the stiffest hoops

But, upgrade from cxp22 to ea50s for £80 is an awesome deal. Go for it, will make a big difference. Keep you cxp22 for wet cruddy winter miles and use the EA50s when the weather is a bit nicer. Note tyres make a BIG difference, get some pro 3s for them and you will notice a huge improvement

I have the Ultimate Al 9.0 sl. Mostly stock with sram force and ksyrium elites. Changed bar tape and saddle and that's about it. Best bike I have ever ridden. Blows carbon machines twice the price out of the water and all the bollocks about a harsh ride is indeed bollocks. Awesome Alumiumium > average carbon. If I was a millionaire I would still have the Al (just blinged with pointless ww parts of course). I don't get why you don't see everyone with a canyon, every other bike on the market is just overpiced/tat compared to canyons offerings. Buy one already.

Note, rose versand also sell super value super Alu bikes at the same prices rates and specs. My bro got one of their xeons and they are pretty baller.

Lovely. However this needs 27" wheels!

You can get alfine di2 shifters

Not sure it will be in your budget though. The idea of keep brake levers seperate is a good idea for reasons mentioned by smallfurry.
You should be fine just running alfine 11 with friction bar end shifters.

That looks very nice, keeping the frame plain or putting some decals on?

If this^^^^^^^ happens I will loose all faith in humanity.

Just buy what you want not waste money on something that will never be what you want.

Don't know if this is the right place but had to let you guys know.

http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/LIPHSOFL/phaart_strap_on_led_light

Great lights for 50p a shot has got to be a deal to anyone, after all who doesn't need lights?

Bad weather bike with no mudguard mounts?
Oh, and get some alfine Di2 11 speed.

Just steer clear of peugeots. Raleighs are great, same with falcon, elswick, Dawes.... Anything else really that's British (just give it a google). You can find good frames on the classifieds here..

This is incredible. So glad this has come bad. Friggin awesome.

This build is sooo nice, perfect!

If you looking for stuff on a budget, look at the classified section here. It's better to get good used stuff rather than new crap stuff.

44/17 is right though, just use the cranks you have! Biopace rings will work, mate had them on his ss hack so really you just need new chainrings bolts. http://sheldonbrown.com/biopace.html. Sheldon talks about how they are suitable here, the tension difference isn't too bad.

Compact bars would look a bit odd me thinks, only really work well with hoods in my opinion. Deda pistas would be rad though. Why not go for Cinelli Pista for bar+stem combo goodieness?

The sturmey archer archer S2C is a two speed kick shift with a coaster brake. Rear spacing on those are 116mm so you could just space up.

Nice, but wtf is going on with the bar tape? Also saddle angle...

Cinelli integralter?

You would probabally be best going with black tape, saddle and tyres. Then the colors of the frame will really show. Too much colour and it can be a bit yuck.