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Updates on the Nakamura:
-Ultegra STI's
-M772 rear mech
-Compact bars
-shorter stem
-Ali holo bartapes
-38T Hope NW chainring
-11-40 cassette in trainsitStill waiting for new tires so I can fit fenders.
Also toying with the idea of Sram 10, but this was going to be a cheap build (and already clocking around 250 EUR). More over, there is a listing for a wheelset with dt 240 rear hub... Would be another 100 EUR. -
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Yeah well on the brand's website there is the Force 1 build for 1700 GBP (roughly 1900 EUR).
It is equipped with:
-Gipiemme 'Rocky's Hand-built' Roccia Equipe wheelset (2380g, shimano spline, QR front & rear)
-Alloy Selcof finishing kit (not much info can be found)
-1130 cassette (538g)
-PC1130 chain
-San Marco Monza saddle
-no pedalSo I think there are quite a few upgrades compared to the stock bike, and while it is certainly not new, still I do not think the price is unreasonable.
But the demand will decide if I am wrong.
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Selling my beloved Pickenflick due to storing issues.
About a year old, used almost every day, some scuffs are visible, but no mechanical problems or whatsoever.Currently a bit above 8kg, plenty of life remaining in the drivetrain (clocking around 2k kms).
Kept it inside and serviced regularly, tho there is not much that could rust.Key features:
-54cm frame (176cm fit on the pictures)
-Force 1 HRD groupset with FSA megatooth chainring, and XG1199 cassette
-Xpedo Ti pedals
-Lightweight finishing kit
-Iron cross X Novatec wheelsetDetailed bikecheck and numerous pictures can be found here:
https://www.pedalroom.com/bike/on-one-pickenflick-38022And build log here:
https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/280658/?offset=125#comment14925307Asking 1900 EUR plus shipping
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Bought recently these:
3K Carbon Seatpost
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32828211078.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dscKMKcOG-EVKIN HB-010 Carbon Handlebar
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32796229765.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dLuxdGxSo far all seems good. The drop bars are nice and compact, could not really find any big brand with similar measurements. They do flex a bit, but nothing worrying (yet, just installed a few days ago).
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Got some up(down?)grades in the meantime:
-Changed the Lauf to a straight carbon fork. I just don't ride enough gravel to justify the +400g
-Also swapped the van nicholas seat post to carbon. I needed something with 0 offset, and saved another 60g
-And finally installed more compact carbon handlebars - shorter reach and shallower drop, and yet another 60g of weight saving-8 kg-
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Its 42T. With the the 2.25 tires it feels alright, usually using the middle section of the cassette on flat.