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cat is helping me, just making sure I have got everything out of the fork box :
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pics of mudguard fittings
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the Mudguards are M part (from Maddison) 45mm, and fitted well, I have also fitted 35mm to my ATR with 28cc road and again fitted well, Just had to put a small bend in the stay on the front left to fit better around the brake calliper, also just had to drill a hole to to fit to the seatstay bridge.
On a side note, I had to get some SKS mudguards to fit to the Kinesis 4s with 28mm as the M part "bridge support" (fitted to the seatstay bridge, where brake fits) was to thick it rubbed, so SKS bridge support uses thin metal and works well.
So, for anyone who has a frame on pre-order like me, and is waiting for it to arrive.
I rang upgrade on Friday for a chat, and they confirmed that the frames are coming into upgrade towards the end of November. cx disc wheelsets are not in that shipment, and are around Christmas. they've got 100 sets being built.
Fatbirds seemed to be the only place left with a single 54 on the shelf.
I was slightly alarmed to read folks on here who have cancelled orders with shinybikes. I've got mine on order with them, sitting on a £500 deposit, and was a bit nervous about waiting another couple of months. but stocks seemed to have dried up everywhere. Shiny bikes are under the impression that they are getting them sooner, but if the importer aren't getting them til late November, it's going to be a long wait.
just thought I'd share this update with everyone.
Not sure if this picture will spur on those of you in the midst of epic cat-assisted builds, or wind up those of you waiting on frames to arrive (it'll be worth it, I promise) but today's early doors ride took in a chunk of climbing, mainly on quiet lanes and one section of gravel that I've climbed previously on the mountain bike but wanted to try on the Tripster. Not quite sure how (other than having the right tool for the job) but that turned out to be a surprise top 10 Strava segment when I uploaded the ride...
So saying, I came undone slightly yesterday. An impromptu hard and fast flat 40 miles with three others on their carbon Sunday (Saturday) best bikes. I'm sure my legs and lungs had more to do with it, but it's hard work running 37mm tyres trying too keep up with someone on Zipp 303s... My excuse anyway. Still - it was good fun, but I was sorely tempted to jump down a couple of the cobbled lanes and loose climbs to mix it up a bit. I do feel it alters the way you look at routes now. Happy days.
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Following on from gonetothehills post. Took my newly acquired Tripster on a club road run of 50miles yesterday. Tyres are Vittoria 32mm randoneurs.I kept up with everyone's carbon bikes & averaged 17mph. The only thing I noticed speedwise is it's not quite as quick to respond to an out of the saddle acceleration as my carbon synapse, BUT , the further I rode the better the ride got, just so smooth, & it just makes you smile - can't explain it better than that! Also, jumped straight back on my carbon synapse(which is renowned for it's comfy ride qualities) for a 10 mile spin to compare & it felt like I was being shook to pieces. It's looking like the Synapse is going to be surplus to requirements, I just can't see myself climbing over the Tripster to get to the Synapse anytime soon! 🙂
Overthehill - yep, similar average speed for me, but whilst me legs knew about it today, like you're suggesting, the comfort with which you make rapid progress is a real bonus. My 16lb carbon bike went within a few months of the Tripster arriving... 🙂 Really glad you're enjoying your Tripster so much.
Gonetothehills
Is that the Cloud in the background ? If so, where was the picture taken from, Gun Hill area ? Nice Tripster:)
It is! Good spot. I did a loop from Macc up above Sutton, then down into Wincle and at Swythamley Hall, took the left hand turn up past the farm, rather than staying on the road heading towards the back of Gun Hill. The road becomes a bit of a track then at the gate by the houses at Clough Head, it's stone, grass and gravel - perfectly rideable - up to Roach End, where the pic was taken. Went round the back of the Roaches, up to Flash, over Axe Edge and down the Cat. I could have come up with quieter roads for the return, but the views were great this morning. We're spoilt round here...
I've been in the same area this afternoon but stayed on the road. Lots of quiet lanes and stunning scenery. We are lucky to have the Staffordshire Moorlands/Peak District on our doorstep.
Anyone else had issues with weird tide marks appearing on frame after being cleaned??
Tried everything to make them go away (including degreasing with white spirit) but to no avail.
Anyway, after this mornings prep for next weeks hard training plan I tried using windowleen on the frame and now shiny and gorgeous with no streaky tide marks!!! Yey!!
I swapped the stock tyres for some 28mm gator skins as soon as I got mine but felt a bit meh!
Fitted some 37mm slicks on this morn and went for a 30 mile mix of bridleways/road/singletrack and apart from falling off and gashing my finger on a thorny bush it was like a different bike. It felt like I was riding a nice comfy armchair and could have rode all day!
Shiny bikes are under the impression that they are getting them sooner, but if the importer aren't getting them til late November, it's going to be a long wait.
Let's hope they come up with the goods. Don't mind sticking it out a few weeks more, but end of November might send me in the direction of the LBS with the cheap Croix in the window. But I really want the Tripster now, so I guess I'll just have to hold off.
I noticed at lunchtime that Maplin sell silver/grey cable ties...
Scandalous..
My frame's covered in odd 'buffs' and marks from frame bags rubbing... All adds to the character!
DrP
I've finished the dynamo wheel for my tripster:
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ooo the grail..........
#First impressions?
Dr. Please funnily enough was going to bring up the issue of funny marks from velcro straps... Wasn't sure whether to try and polish them out?
brillo pad is good on a raw aluminum frame...
Stupid predictive text. Was thinking of some autoglym super resin Polish or maybe some autosol
@MTB Rob - I'll tell you thursday, it's built, but not on yet as I haven't got time to fiddle with the wires till then
Brillo pad and baby oil shines up my Ti456 nicely.
But does get some comments from Mrs B as I head out to the man cave with them :-O
Lemon juice and brillo work great on ti
hummerlicious, no worrys, how was the rim finish/feel/join area and did it build up well?
Looking for some grails myself, where fae and how much ?
Don't need them for a couple of weeks as were on a road camp in Majorca for 3 weeks 🙂
Paligap, so your LBS should be able to get some, RRP £75
If you have any trouble getting them let me know & I see what I can do.
Slight thread hijack...... anyone fancy a slightly more road oriented version to compliment their tripster? I ordered a 60cm Kinesis Grand Fondo Ti a month or so ago and a change in circumstances means it hasn't even been taken out of its packaging and now needs to go. 😥
Freeborn are doing these for £1593, you could have this one for £1493 and save yourself £100.....
Email in profile.
I'm in the trade, so I got them from Paligap.
They've built up nicely, difficult to get totally true, it took a bit of patience, but I'm happy with the results now.
Where can you buy small quantities of spokes to build wheels at reasonable cost?
I've always fancied lacing my own, but never really found the time.
easyrider - i generally use Rose bikes for spokes, DT Swiss Comps are at a pretty good price, just remember to add £5 ish for shipping. Because of the postage costs i try and buly out my order with other bits and bobs i need.
I've got my frame, yay.
it turned up today whilst I was in work, along with my spyres. I would like to say that I'm waiting until my wheels arrive on Tuesday, before I build it. but that would be a lie. I'm taking pics of the progress, and once it's all together i'll put some up here. first impressions, are that she is beautiful, and we will have a long and happy relationship.
A frame from ShinyBikes !
Maybe I shouldn't have cancelled - but I admit I had lost faith in them in case I needed warranty assistance.
For instance I cancelled my order last week but haven't had a refund yet - fast enough to charge but not to refund.
I phoned to check it and have also emailed their support as well some days ago.
One more call tomorrow and then chargeback time...
I also cancelled with SB earlier today, having ordered from WS instead 🙂 Cheaper than SB too...
Where can you buy small quantities of spokes to build wheels at reasonable cost?
I've always fancied lacing my own, but never really found the time.
I've picked them up off eBay...
DrP
I've got my frame, yay.
From ShinyBikes?!
<is suddenly pant wettingly excited>
<checks Merlin shopping basket that has been in an open browser window for a month>
For instance I cancelled my order last week but haven't had a refund yet - fast enough to charge but not to refund.I phoned to check it and have also emailed their support as well some days ago.
One more call tomorrow and then chargeback time...
Now thats a worry. I haven't and wasn't planning to cancel just yet, but they really don't like answering emails, and phonecalls seem like you're imposing somehow. Some positive news would be a bonus.
I also cancelled with SB earlier today, having ordered from WS instead Cheaper than SB too...
WS? Cheaper than 1090?
My SB tripster was £1155, the WS somewhat cheaper. Just had email to say it's being shipped! Next I have to wait for RS685 to hit the shops
Sorry but who are WS? I must have missed that bit.
I'm guessing WS may be Winstanleys? Their site shows 51 and 54cm frames in stock at £1124
I keep reading this thread despite the fact there is no way I can justify a new bike, but god I wish I had one - it looks like my perfect bike...
doh, forgot to check Winstanleys - and they were cheaper than fatbirds!
I think that must be a recent price drop, surely.
never mind, it's only money...
yup WS == Winstanleys. Royal Mail have txtd me with a tracking number! Yee Gods.
Went the cycles show yesterday and had a great chat with Rory from upgrade bikes/kinesis, who gave me some great ideas for my build but also gave me more to thing about!!!
sorry folks forgot to state.... cancelled it with SB, and went with winstanleys. it's built, just waiting for my wheels to arrive tomorrow. it sure looks pretty.
Just got cables to connect up and steerer to cut on mine, after swapping bits from my Croix de fer and also taking the 32 cassette and medium cage rd from my equilibrium.
Just spoke to ShinyBikes, they are estimating end of next week/beginning week after - waiting on forks at present.
I'm happy to wait as it'll only distract me from the painting I should be doing 😉
Back to wheel planning and groupset... Has anyone built with SRAM? The Apex with a 30 cassette looks quite tempting for a change from the 105 standard.
Apex has a 32 cassette, which is what I have just put on.
Ultegra do a 30 cassette, which is what I had before, and which works with the short cage mech, the 32 requires a medium cage mech.