OK - so here's a run down of some of the highlights and initial impressions:
1) 1st off, the website is incorrect on the seatpost size: This frame takes a 27.2 mm post, not 31.6. I'm actually glad, since I can use my existing post and take advantage of the added flexibility of the smaller post.
2) The frame feels very light and looks pretty good overall. The seat stays and top tube have a very distinctive flat shape that is pretty cool looking.
3) There were a few imperfections on the inside of the BB shell, but a little very light sandpaper seems to have taken care of it. I'll report any issues with BB installation.
4) The cable routing is pretty neat:
a) Rear brake - You can see the orange liner for the rear brake hose that runs on the left side of the frame.
b) FD - There are interchangeable inserts for the front derailleur - it came installed with cable stop inserts and process aid for running bare cable internal. These can be swapped with another set of inserts that has a larger opening for running full-length housing, or plugs if running 1X.
c) RD - There is also a cable guide for the rear derailleur cable. At first I didn't see it until I pulled out the cable stop insert near the head tube. The cable guide is actually molded into the carbon fiber/resin - I took another shot at the inside of the BB where you can see the cable bulge running under the gray surface.
These seem a like a pretty slick system - we'll see how well it all works as I build it up. I'll be taking the frame to work tomorrow to get a weight, before I start hanging parts on it.
Ted
