The bike in a nutshell - An all weather commuter/trainer, with disc brakes, dynamo and Di2.
The wheelset pictured is a test fit set.












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Postby neild » Wed May 08, 2013 12:13 pm
Postby Crawf » Thu May 09, 2013 2:03 pm
Postby neild » Thu May 09, 2013 5:20 pm
Postby biker jk » Thu May 09, 2013 5:58 pm
Postby Crawf » Thu May 09, 2013 6:35 pm
Postby Crawf » Fri May 10, 2013 8:35 am
biker jk wrote:Is it the angle or is there very little clearance between the seat tube and rear tyre/mudguard?
Postby barefoot » Fri May 10, 2013 9:34 am
Postby Crawf » Fri May 10, 2013 10:03 am
barefoot wrote:Your photo host is blocked by the protectors of taste and decency that rule over my work network, but I'll be watching this thread with great interest
tim
Postby barefoot » Fri May 10, 2013 11:14 am
Crawf wrote:Try this.
Should be finished tonight and out for its maiden ride tomorrow! Along with some day time pics...
Postby Crawf » Fri May 10, 2013 12:12 pm
Postby Crawf » Tue May 14, 2013 8:29 am
Postby biker jk » Tue May 14, 2013 3:42 pm
Postby barefoot » Tue May 14, 2013 3:51 pm
biker jk wrote:How's the braking in the wet on those carbon rims?
Postby Peterjvh » Wed May 15, 2013 12:53 am
Postby biker jk » Wed May 15, 2013 10:42 am
barefoot wrote:biker jk wrote:How's the braking in the wet on those carbon rims?
Pretty much the same as in the dry, I should imagine!
*cough*discbrakes*cough*![]()
tim
Postby barefoot » Wed May 15, 2013 4:52 pm
Peterjvh wrote:Great project Crawf! In fact I've been seriously contemplating a XACD Ti frame to build a light touring/commuting bike, then I ran across your topic! Your's is my dream bike!
I'm very much a novice so haven't got the nerve to pull the trigger and order from them. Do you have some words of wisdom for me? What do I need to be aware of with XACD? Anything else?
Many thanks.
Peter
Postby Peterjvh » Fri May 17, 2013 2:00 am
Postby barefoot » Fri May 17, 2013 6:53 am
Peterjvh wrote:Looking at my message above, I guess I know why Porter isn't very responsive, but then again I want to try one of their frames. If he instilled an little more confidence in me I'd go for it.
Thanks again.
Peter (the novice)
Postby im_no_pro » Fri May 17, 2013 7:29 am
Peterjvh wrote: I understand the Chinese sales mentality (have loved in Asia for 23 years), no problem.
master6 wrote: Moderators are like Club Handicappers; I often think they are wrong, but I dont want the job.
Postby Crawf » Fri May 17, 2013 8:01 am
Postby barefoot » Fri May 17, 2013 10:07 am
Crawf wrote:I have also found a new player in the Ti market, you may want to Google 'Walty'
Postby Peterjvh » Fri May 17, 2013 11:36 am
Peterjvh wrote: I understand the Chinese sales mentality (have loved in Asia for 23 years), no problem.
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