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Or this stem -
http://www.velosolo.co.uk/zenithgc.html
?

If I were to get this stem
http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/STCI1AQRS/cinelli-1a-quill-road-stem
What headset do I need or could I use the same CC S2 headset?

Thanks - the current CC S2 headset that I have on there will be the same size as the CC 100, just without the logos.

What about Stem suggestions? should I be looking for something with a positive or negative rise? anything similar to the Velo Orange? I quite like this one http://store.velo-orange.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/530x530/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/g/r/grand_cru_quill_stem_17_1.jpg or this one http://store.velo-orange.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/530x530/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/e/n/ene_quill.jpg

Thanks Hugo - so I can find a CK or CC headset no problem... (will the CC 100 for example be slimmer looking?)

Still not sure what stem I should be looking for however, is it a quill stem I keep seeing? All of them are silver - can't seem to find an elegant looking stem, like a Velo Orange stem, in black...!

Either a chris king or a Cane Creek 100 have a classic round profile. Also there's a random sort of off-brand components that use Ritchie or Cane Creek parts I think its called VP and they have a classic round shape.

As for stems, just have a look. If its 1" and you need a 110mm, I have a Kelly TIG'd stem. 26.0mm bars will also keep it classic looking.

Thanks - where can I find a "Kelly TIG'd stem" ?
Which is better, Chris King or Cane Creek in terms of quality?

I believe it's a 1". On the bike right now is a Cane Creek S2 1" Threadless Headset. I bought it at an LBS in haste when I was putting the bike together last weekend, however it's just too chunky. I'm going to replace the stem as well, right now it's got a shim to fit the headset.

No hang on - needs more spacers and a shorter stem.

That's why I'm asking for stem/headset recommendations. I"m not sure what's out there or where to look at more traditional stems

Hi all

I've got a Bob Jackson World Tour bike I'm building up. Many of the parts are coming from other bikes so the current cockpit setup is really chunky. (nevermind the spacers as I haven't cut the fork down all the way or the cabling haven't set that up yet as I don't have a front mech/chain installed)

I'm looking for suggestions on what stem/headset combo I should be looking into? Ideally I'd like something slim, timeless, and logo-less.

I looked into getting a Velo Orange stem however, they don't have it in Black colour. Not keen on silver as I want to keep the components all Black to match everything else.

Any suggestions is appreciated!

yes, i'll be using Shimano 105 Triple STI's 5700.

Aren't the BR-R463's more Tiagra grade?
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/shimano/tiagra-grade-r463-2013-road-flat-bar-v-brakes-ec041351

would also say that if you haven't bought it already, bob jackson are a fucking nightmare, they sprayed my frame the wrong colour and the fork ends are different lengths. woop

sorry to hear that, I've got the BJ frame already and building it up - should be finished this weekend!

hey, i have a world tour and i use the tubus logo ti i use it with carradice also. condor have them all in store, can be a little pricy but very nicely made.

Thanks was in Condor over the wknd and decided to forgo the rack... going to use Carradice Super C with a saddle rack instead. more traditional look and don't need to haul that much cargo.

Wowza didn't know that! Sorry for the confusion anyone

Ok, anyone want these at £5?

These aren't 105 and you can get them new for what you are asking....

what are they then? i got them off my Specialized Secteur Elite 2010 which had a 105 group set on

Not sure if anyone has seen this, saw this in my rss feed today: http://www.bikeshelfie.com/

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Price drop to £20 - need to sell

Price drop to £115

Sold on eBay

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/271111718604?limghlpsr=true&hlpv=2&ops=true&viphx=1&hlpht=true&lpid=108&device=c&adtype=pla&crdt=0&ff3=1&ff11=ICEP3.0.0&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=108&ff19=0

FYI for anyone out there who is looking... contacted the seller of this auction and the brakes aren't black in colour (but the photo is!)

Here's his response:

hi
thanks for your email, The color is deep gray, You will get it about 15 ~20 days , the buyer can pay extra for EMS $15, THE ARRIVAL DAYS ABOUT 7 DAYS , we have it in stock,
THANK YOU
REGARDS

Well I ended up getting these:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/tektro-926al-mini-v-brake/rp-prod34580

At least for the time being so I can finish the build... but I'm concerned they're cheapie brakes given the price point.

What's everyone's thoughts? are there any other alternatives other than the CX9's? Those are too expensive

Hm.. i'm now a bit confused about canti brakes (sorry for all the questions, it's my first bike with canti).

Do they get in the way of rack panniers? I intend to use rack panniers for longer trips with a set of Ortielb 40L panniers hanging off the sides.

Secondly, could I setup my STI 105 shifters with v-brakes or is this not possible? Thinking of something like this - (i know not black) http://www.wiggle.com/shimano-lx-t670-v-brakes/

Thanks Sirbikealot, the mini v's are really cheap - I'm wondering if they're almost too cheap - I'm trying to put decent quality components that will last, be light, and look good on this tourer build I'm doing.... any other recommendations?

Thanks!

I've got this Shimano 105 Brake Set if interested?
http://www.lfgss.com/thread127330.html

Thanks guys - trying to keep the cost of the build low, wondering how well these Tektro canti brakes compare?
http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/BCTKCR710/tektro-cr710-low-profile-cantilever-brakes

In terms of Shimano, are they at the 105 level or more Sora? I'm guessing at this price point it wouldn't be Ultegra level!

thanks, didn't realise there was a thread like this.