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*Somebody on FGF did actually get a quote from UKSI for these:
Sprint Bar £23,247.88

Daaaamn... won't be getting them any time soon then.

Well if they're all much the same, I'll get the EA90 stem that matches the seatpost (which is actually quite a bit cheaper).

This is just my everyday bike, but also my only bike atm, so I don't mind spending a bit on useful parts that are a step up from the original components and will make a noticeable difference to the ride, and therefore the enjoyment I get riding it, but I'm not gonna cover it in (anymore) bling.

But the stem has to go, I was checking it out when going up a hill out of the saddle and it was slightly disconcerting.

Lol!

This is my geared every day bike, although I did look at the PRO Cavendish bars and stem, but then realised I was being silly.

Think it's gonna have to be the Easton stem and Zipp bars, unless someone has some tale of extreme pain and catastrophe because of them?! ;P

There's is something about CX bikes being muddy that makes me think of a muddy Labrador, a happy one at that!

^^ I'm not bothered by that so much as which stem would be stiff enough for someone 18stone in weight and pretty strong to be yanking on it, as that's the whole reason it's being replaced!

^^ It does, but the only bars Easton do that I like the shape of are the EC90 slx bars, and I don't really want carbon, and they're kinda flexible from what I've read.

I was thinking of using the Easton EA90 stem and the Zipp "Beyond black" edition bars with the muted logos.

Was just wondering if there were any significant advantageous in choosing any one stem.

I've replaced the seatpost on my CX for a Easton EC90 seatpost and as I'll be replacing the stem (waaay too flexy) and bars (not so good for v.large hands), the idea was to replace with more Easton, but the shape of the EA90 bars didn't really appeal, and I don't really want carbon bars.

So far the bars I like are the Zipp Service Course SL (not sure on which drop shape yet, SS or TB), or the Ritchey WCS EvoCurve, are looking good.

So now I'm wondering to match the bar and stem(?), and if so would there be a winner between the Easton EA90, the Zipp Service Course SL, or Ritchey WCS C260 stems?

Or is there really nothing in it?

Understated lushness.

Myself and Jambon are thinking of ordering some rims from Farsports - would be interested to see if we could save on shipping/scale.

You've dealt with them before, right?

I've just emailed FarSports for a price on some 50mm clincher, 23mm width, tubeless rims... purely because I want sommoar crabon.

Not sure if I should, but loving that red and black Gebla.

^^ Yeah, I had bought 25mm/28mm, which had been initially for my MASH, but after smashing my elbow, I got myself a Boardman CX instead, and so with no clearance restrictions I got another 28mm for the front.

Now I'm running 60/80 and it's a noticeably better ride.

If anyone wants a 25mm Conti grand prix 4 season PM me.

Currently using them with 28mm Conti Grand Prix 4 Seasons and they feel great so far, very impressed.

480g for that carbon rims, or 380g for the ZTR Crest?

Adding an extra 200g to the rims just for the deep section advantage of shedding mud and the lower spokes count doesn't seemed much of an advantage (ZTR only come in 28h and 32h).

Plus, what if you like to go down the tubeless route? it would be a great way to drop some weight and pressure on the Penguin with the additional advantage that if anything go ho hay, just plop in an inner tube.

I'm currently running ZTR Iron Cross CX disc only rims in 32/32 spokes laced to lite novatec hubs and loving them.
Seem to be holding up so far with my 18stone, including bunny hoping curbs and all sorts of abuse.
They is only 385g each, with DT Super Comp (2.0-1.7-1.8) spokes and 1.8mm nipples reduces total weight even further.
20mm id, and 23mm od.
And more of a V section for mud loss too!

#issnowstealth

Although like others have said, I have no idea how the longer chainstays will affect things.

Surely as long as the rake and head tube position, angle, and stack remains the same, the trail should be the same as well as the handling?

As long as you take into account the larger tyre diameters when working out BB drop so its the same, and keep the other dimensions stay the same, it should work out, no?

Does seem to make sense to use CX fork that's under or about 395mm and take 20-25mm off the head tube length, no?

Gives the same stack height, miles of clearance for 32mm tyres plus mudguards if required, and the tapered steerer should help keep head tube nice and stiff from additional leverage of longer fork quite adequately.

Best advice though would be to take your ideas to frame builder and see what he says, before you get any set ideas stuck in your mind.

Oh and Damnit, dibs on your TRP brakes. :D

Depending on the diameter of the dynamo hub axle, the guys at Oak might well be able to drill it out to 15mm Maxle size, or even directly replace it to suit.

Worth asking them, especially as the work would be pretty minimal.

The Whiskey no.9 road fork would do, no?

Would indeed seem to fit the build.

Too true.

That second one is rather lovely.

Every time I see a set on the ENVE components, especially the compact bars, I think what a great shape they are and how I'd love some, then I remember the price and feel depressed. :(

Makes total sense to me - they look good!

The fork does help sort out the clearances, looks sweet man, all sorts of goodness.

Lolz!

^^ Hmmm, when I first got my CX it came with FSA Wing in 44cm, but I prefer a wider bar as I had been using 46cm Ergonovas.

But they only have a flat(ish) transition on the tops when the drops are pointing at my rear hub, which wasn't a problem on a fixed bike with no levers and no need for flatness, but is taking some time to get used to, as it also provides far more than 125mm drop and 75mm reach with a flat transition. probablydoingitallwrong

But as I have big hands, long fingers, hyper mobility, and can touch my toes with palms flat on the floor, I should have no problems.

My bar tape is not gonna like me much if I keep playing around!