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It takes a bit to get used to I'll admit. It's nice having a longer more conventional saddle to travel back and forth on as well. I've been a fan of flite saddles for a while and have no plans off selling any of them in my collection. I too am trying to get used to a saddle I bought on impulse earlier this year but haven't found the right angle/set back for comfort.

That would be the most sensible thing to do. I'm truly enjoying the feel of the nature boy fork along with the security of having a plan b brake. I was just impressed with the v-brake and blinded by the enve badge on the listed fork. I'm just gonna have to live without when switching back to the Caad fork next spring/summer... appreciate your voice of reason

I don't own a true power saddle but an ec90 knock off as well as a San Marco short fit. I generally ride them level but end up nose up due to slippage and the constant need to cinch down the seatpost bolts. I notice the metal rails to be less rigid then the carbon rails on the San Marco as well. They both have cut outs so my nuts feel well coupled but notice more fatigue from the carbon shell compared to the plastic shell with metal rails... Both work good

I'm guessing the enve fork that is listed is older then the disc brake alternatives... Do you think it's fake? I have not yet reached out to the seller for details as I'm trying to bargain for a cheaper price.. there is also a wound up fork for a little more money but I prefer the smooth head tube transition with the enve.
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The wound up is slightly more money then the enve fork and will have more of a resemblance to the nature boy fork I have currently on my Vig. Weight is not really an issue worth considering so it is really down to looks. I like the smooth transition of the head tube connection of your build with the enve. I have the same sentiment as the above post... All that's left to do is do it!

Having had a few days with a front brake has me interested in adding some bling with an enve fork... The mash build thread in current projects has sold me on the look/shape. I'm gonna wait till I get back from my trip to make an offer hoping that the seller will be more negotiable with price
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Too much matchy gives off a try hard vibe in my opinion... Looks pretty dialed for what it's worth. The envy fork looks good and has tempted me to consider buying an older version with canti stud mounts from my local fb marketplace even though there is a wound up available as well.

Modified a sticker plastered to the seat tube for times I'm slicing through traffic....

Sounds like you are due for an njs frame build up. You are not obligated to velodrome specifications so replacing the fork with a drilled road option would make it more suitable for road use and will help mitigate toe overlap. Only down fall would be tire size restrictions but won't be an issue if you stay on road. Keep the Bridge club for utilities and take the track bike for fast spicy laps around town. It doesn't take a long time to get a good workout riding fixed...

Got the chain taken in with the new chain ring... Loving the gear ratio for gravel/cycle path riding. Perfect for light to light accelerations and makes track standing a breeze.

I had early iterations of Kojak slicks in 700x32c that if I remember correctly lasted as long as thick slicks. Came on a bike that I bought new

My wife has been running her 27.5x2.0 Race king without puncture for a couple of years. I'm impressed by the comfort on top of the durability it has proven to be. Especially because it had replaced a 2.3 specialized nimbus slick due to a rear puncture from the road. Weight vs durability and comfort

Went about riding to the shop to have the chain taken in once the 44t chainring is mounted... The trick is to have it long enough to tuck the wheel running it fixed with a 19t cog and short enough to keep tension running an 18t freewheel. Sadly the gent who I trust most has taken a few days to do a race... Patience has not been a quality I posses so I guess it's gonna have to whoever can get me in and out the door quickest this weekend. Anywho the mini back from a soggy pedal... Still taking style ques off the interwebz

The Allez getting it done in the rain. Rather than doing the fully geared route, I'm considering a dingle speed setup... Using the rear derailleurs limit screws and barrel adjuster to change gears when stopped. I figure a 2 teeth jump between gears should suffice.

Scene'ster hipster to practical commuter conversion almost complete... Front brake installed and 44t chainring arrived in the post

Post edit: cable routing on the front brake is to clear the rack

Having had a few days on the Vig since the front fork change has me interested in experiencing faster road descents. Because of the gearing I'm limited to how fast my legs can spin up in fixed brakeless mode. Days of taking feet out on the downhill are over so I made plans to mount a front v-brake. It's just in time for my 50th birthday next month where it will be spent in Hawaii. I'm sure everyone at ride groups will be shocked to see me riding with brakes. I also plan to make use of a flip flop hub that has been stripped on the fixed side with a freewheel.

In coordination, you could try lowering front tire pressure to help absorb impact of riding rougher surfaces in comparison to the road bike. Are you running different bars on the road bike? That will have an effect on where your hands sit on the hoods if they are wider... Hope this helps

I agree with your methods completely. My suggestion is in response to an inability to do drivetrain maintenance at home. Guerilla stylez

In lieu of the upcoming seasonal changes, I finally got around to getting my main wet weather grocery/ bank errand lock up bike dusted off. Couldn't help my self from scoring rear derailleur from a shop blow out sale... This should make it speedier going from 1 to 9 speeds.. gonna keep it 1 by to keep things simple

On rainy days pack an old toothbrush, spray bottle and simple green. Find a quiet place without peering eyes and Bob's your uncle...

Looks on point, down hill all the time

I can see the distortion from the lense... Nice setup by the way

To answer your question, I don't believe it's possible to exceed the current limits... I can run a 32c gatorskin with paper thin clearance at max. It has truly softened up the front end without sacrificing speed/direct input from the back. There is definitely more float and added confidence rolling over big puddles without too much drag. It does however feel like the front wants to correct itself under sharp turns because of the lower tire pressure/side treads on the tire. There were moments when it felt like the front tire wanted to roll off the rim at higher cornering speeds but that was expected due to lower tire pressure. I plan to ride some gravel paths tomorrow to experience how much quicker it will be then the mini'lo

Went out to test the 650b in some wet road conditions... Came home with a fender. Had to move it from underneath the crown bridge to the down tube because of tire rub. Now I can run 700c front tire as well

I was considering that after a weight test, they started to stretch out. I will add an old inner tube for support to stabilize it better. Thanks for the suggestion