I think I've finally finished my bike…..maybe!

I’ve been through a few bikes over the years and, last year, got to buy a frame I’ve wanted for ages. Made a few upgrades lately and I finally think I’m done (apart from, maybe, a new rear shock).
Just added the last upgrade in the form of a KS Lev…
What do you reckon?

Neaten up the flower borders and treat the fence and shed, then post the pictures and ask opinions

Basic FAIL

😉

Nice bike. How bloody tall are you though?

I’m with WCA – the shed’s a disgrace. 😉

Nice bike. Can you bear to get it dirty, though? That bad boy’s gleaming.

The shed is on the ‘to do’ list…honest!

@iolo: 5’11 but not got the seat right yet. Might be a tad high..

@camo: Off to North Wales this weekend to do Beyws/Coed/Antur so it’ll probably get ruined. It’s amazing the difference a bit of Autoglym does to the finish 😉

Wheels look a but small 😉

Very nice too, what chainring is that? I want to 1*10 with my XT crank set but wasn’t sure what ring to use without a device?

Wouldn’t be my choice of pedal on a bike like that, but otherwise ace!

In addition to all the above the saddle doesn’t match and your chain stay protector is a bit squiffy!

Spuds fine on any bike if you are a competent rider.

@timbo: it’s a RaceFace Narrow/wide 30T and is brilliant.

@Captain: I’ve ridden spd’s ever since they came out and don’t feel safe on anything else..

@shortcut: yeah, saddle doesn’t match but is very comfy. Was thinking about changing it but…I like it 😉
Hadn’t noticed the chainstay protector, will sort that..

Carex pendula in the top pic? Hateful grass, needs nukeing.

Why white cables rather than red (or black)?

The grass does need a hack. White cable as it’s a Gore ride-on and was a bargain..

@the purist: Grass now gone..needed an axe to cut it out!! Looks much better without it there and there must’ve been 40 or 50 seedlings.. 👿

Lovely! apart from the dropper and the white cables, very nice indeed.

Gone & bought a race face narrow wide – thanks for the tip!

There is only 1 white cable..the brake hoses are braided ones 😉

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Dress it up however you like, they still look daft. :p

Cheap kickstand lets it down.

Nothing wrong with those SPD’s.

Grass now gone..needed an axe to cut it out!! Looks much better without it there and there must’ve been 40 or 50 seedlings..

Good work – but I’ll bet you 5 English pounds that you’ll still be pulling seedlings out long after you’ve changed your new bike for something even redder and shinier (and without white cables 😉 )

^ no doubt..

I guess the white cable is a no-no then..jees, you lot are a bit pinickety 😉