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I was expecting kind of a bike with disc wheels, drop bars, ultra aero geometry and all that shit.

I really like it, but once you started welding and changing the geo of the frame I would have tried to raise the BB. Looks as it´s too low.

Shit, that´s heavy and slow traffic. Seems that the bus in 3.30 was traying to block your way.

I bet you need a 107mm BB. People I´ve seen running this cranks (same model, different logo) normally use this measure. Anyway, check the chainline with the chain fitted. You may need an even shorter BB.

How long is the BB spindle?

I don´t know how is it called in english, but this is the best way to repair chrome parts whilst the rust hasn´t affected too badly.

Tubus Fly, 340 grams.

Thanks! Nice to hear it.

Is in the UK the cycle helmet optional in open roads as well as in cities?

Some pictures of Orduña, my favourite local mountain pass.

Don´t think so. I reckon it will work as Sram XX1 group chainrings: no ramps and bigger teeths to avoid chain falls.

Not sure if HHSMTB or just anti.

Want that seat so much.

Some Cannondale HHSRBs.

Nice ratty build. The Salsa stem is rad.

Which rear hub?

Christ! That´s the biggest bargain you´ll ever get. Interesting project.

You'll soon learn to amend your route as you gain confidence and local knowledge, being on your bike is the best way to get to know a new city.

When I first moved to London I rode a Raleigh Chopper for the first year or so, negotiating Vauxhall gyratory every day, the fact that you're trying to find things out beforehand tells me you'll be fine.

Yes, I agree with you. In part that´s why I want to take the bike with me. By public transport or by walk you don´t get to know even half of the city, but by bike it´s much easier and much fun, of course!

The A3 is pretty grim, but you will be going against the main traffic flow. THe one way system round Wandsworth gets very snarled up, but again you are going the opposite way to the peak traffic so it is doable.

I'd suggest you need to be a pretty confident rider to go the direct route. Cars fly down the A3 at 40-50mph on the part next to Richmond Park and you will need to cross 3 lanes at the roundabout at the bottom to turn up into Kingston. If you are not used to this I would follow some/all of the first route you posted.

It should take you between 45 mins to an hour.

It reassures me the fact that I´ll be riding the opposite way to the traffic.

I´ll try to do the shortest route, I reckon I won´t have any problems as I´ve been commuting through quite heavy traffic in the last years and I´m pretty used to it. Anyway the other route seems quite fun as it crosses a nice big park. It might be a good alternative for sunny days in summer. :)

Thanks a lot all of you who have posted here, it´s being really helpful your experience.

^^ Rep'd for lush photos

Thanks!

nice noodle-based solution

Yeah, it works really well.

Route

Why are you going the long way around? Just follow the road? Or am I missing something?

Don't know, it´s the route Google suggested. Anyway the road (A3) in your route seems to have some heavy traffic. Is it safe to ride it? I reckon that I will be doing it with no sun light in winter and spring.

Ride it bro I do it from kingston to near queensntown road occasionally and it's not too bad + bits of kingston are pretty nice to cycle in if you route it well

I´m convinced to do it unless someones tell me that it´s no advisable for whatever reason. :) How long does it take you to do this route?

Plus do you know where or who it is in kingston your working for ?

Yes indeed, although if you want more info I prefer to tell you by private message.

Thanks a lot!

Stage 1 of my road/randonneur/commuter bike finished at last. :)

Rest of the pictures.

A couple of new doubts now that I have more information.

Ok, my work placemente is in Kingston Upon Thames (Zone 6) which I believe it´s absolutely far away from what it can be called London. I still don´t know whre I´ll be renting a room, but let´s say that somewhere in Zone 2 e.g. Queenstown Road (I haven't got the faintest idea of how is this area, just an example). According to Google Maps there are 10 miles (16km) from one place to the other and this is the route: http://goo.gl/maps/xJ6hl

Do you think it´s plausible to do it daily or should I get a transport card and fuck the bike? Any places, roads or areas to avoid? How many time will I need to cover the distance (10 miles)? I mean, on open road it shouldn´t take more than 40 minutes but I don´t know how is the traffic there.

Thank you in advance guys!

So lovely... What size is the biggest cog?

More pictures please!