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New addition to the extended family(mother in laws) 12 week old Yorkie terrier/shih tzu/poodle mutt and my 16 year shorty short Jack Russel.

I will definitely get a group pic before embarking on our journey but can't make any promises beyond that... I haven't had much time to dial in the saddle yet as I just did the swap this passed weekend. I imagine that the nose will tip up a bit more if I lower the seatpost to alleviate pressure on my wrists... My son let me borrow an earlier version cambium c17 without the cut out years ago to try out. I remember having to rotate my hips forward to get comfortable when putting pressure on the pedals. The frame I had the initial test rides had a shorter top tube with a 90mm stem. In hindsight I should have tried a longer stem to experience the improvements. Great looking bike.

An opportunity came up for me to trade a fabric scoop saddle for a cambium c17 with cash on my end so I didn't hesitate... As Halloween lands on Thursday this year I booked the day off work to meet up with my longest lasting ride group in the city. Some of you might remember the space helmet I picked up a couple years back so I bought a NASA inspired bomber jacket for my costume...

Great looking bike and backdrop... I'm a sucker for bridges/passing over water on rides

Last time my bottom bracket was unevenly spaced was due to running an unmatched crank arm/spider... Does it make noise or wiggle around while pedalling? I usually have my drivetrain serviced by a shop when encountered with issues.

Dingle speed is totally rad, I'm planning to do the same thing with my allez. I ran a FSA pig headset on my steamroller for the few years it filled in as my wet weather commuter run around which performed perfectly. Build it to your heart's content so if you desire to change the fork, more power to you! The build looks comfy and practical so far

Appropriately priced for Bitcoin holders LoL

My wife and I are definitely planning to return to Jamaica at some point in the future due to fond memories mentioned.

I think an anodized seatpost binder bolt/bar tape and possibly sidewalls in red would create a nice triangular confluence.

Eh Mon, I had my 1st visit to Jamaica and stayed in Montego Bay this February. Beaches there are among the best in the world in my opinion. Having been to Mexico, Azores, Dominican Republic and most recently Hawaii. Can't say I had the opportunity to go to any beaches in Japan October last year but never the less. People in Jamaica totally fit the stereo type of hardworking,proud and by far the most friendly laid back culture I've had the pleasure to experience. I fully support the color combination and suggest a touch of red but not too much. That would set it off nicely. Great bike

I hear you on the tape... I use gel strip under the bars to alleviate pressure on my palms so it stretches the grip tape quite a bit. To keep it from slipping I wrap in segments ie. Tops and drops.

Stationary riding is not so bad especially with the addition of visuals... Wish Zwift was around when I was injured... Would have been able to maintain my fitness as well as avoid weight gain.. Rode a peloton bike while on a recent trip to get my pedaling dose and help control extra vacation calorie intake LoL

I feel you brotha, had a scaphoid fracture requiring surgery followed by 6 weeks in a cast.

In regards to the bike, wouldn't a flip/flop hub with brakes allow you to skid to your hearts content without losing the practicality of a freewheel when the occasion arises?

Wishing you a speedy recovery

Bars look great and much more appropriate for trails or whip skidding... I kinda feel like a try hard doing whips pulling up to stop lights with drop bars fitted... Just be careful when lane splitting through traffic because of the wider grip. Last place you wanna go down is between cars, especially after smashing into someones side view mirror. Consider yourself warned.

I admit never had the chance to sample loco moco's but definitely a fan of breakfast wraps/hamburger meat and anything with gravy. We plan to return to Hawaii next year with family so will definitely search for it next time... 6 days visiting two islands didn't feel long enough.

But in response to your questions, I don't have any experience or know anyone who ride the wheelset link that you posted. In general lighter wheels will feel faster so it's worth the investment. Im not a fan of the spoke configuration or aesthetics but that is subjective to my personal taste. The skin suit looks good for the price but don't know about the durability of the materials and construction. I feel it's overkill for the streets but gives decent marginal gains if you're planning time trial or velodrome/criterium events. Nothing wrong repping your enthusiasm but not required to have fun on the bike.

I dig the mix of silver stem/seatpost/wheels with black crankset/chainrings and saddle... The flat profile on straight blade forks really suit it. Really stands out from boring black frames with tan wall tires movement. Great build

It's a bit loose but acceptable riding cement or asphalt. I run a 1 tooth larger front chainring which allows me to take up some slack on bumpy surfaces. For some weird reason I prefer a taller ratio riding gravel/hard pack dirt. It somehow relieves pressure off my saddle pushing on the pedals because of the added resistance. The pic of the current set up is just for running to the bank/store/picking up take out food in city traffic.

Serious question though, does anybody run taller gears for winter riding? Seems a bit counter productive from what I've read. Most people say to run shorter gear ratios to warm up quicker/make riding through wind easier and last but not least limit top speed when it's wet. I was thinking when it gets colder I will be less likely to overheat and therefore have more stamina then in summer... Just putting it out there, any thoughts?

Aside from the valid points already mentioned regarding agility/ease of transport/taking less space on transit, I feel more secure about leaving my mini Velo locked up when running errands. Most thiefs prefer bikes that are more common as compared to something infrequent for personal use or to liquidate... I also feel more stable when carrying a front load when it's fitted with a rack due to the smaller diameter wheels. Here's mine in its current state

I guess that would explain why you don't see many around... I've only ever seen pictures/videos but never in the flesh. Hope the frame can justify such a hefty price tag.

I'm not educated in mechanical engineering but would hope that whomever designed the fork would have taken impact stress in mind

Are the tubes too thin for the intended use? It looks like it is built pretty robust... That is truly a shame

In the spirit of celebrating thanksgiving weekend, I've pulled the njs bike off the wall and dusted it off for a ride. In that time I was able to reflect on things I'm most grateful for: Family/Health and a partner who inspires me to live each day to the fullest

Perfect for all road riding and I'm a fan of the fork. Looks like it would eat cobblestone like a fat kid on cake. Nice one!

Back at home riding fixed at 50 years old... Lost some pop over the years but can still appreciate a good shoreline break

Thread jack... On my way home from Hawaii

I'm undecided between paselas and gravel king sk's when my Michelin dynamic classics wear out.. maybe do some experimentation with mix matching sizes... I have been running 28c-32c rears/23c-25c fronts for a long while now. It's tough ordering online without a mock up to ensure fitment clearance in the rear chain stays/brake bridge