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Re: Velo Build R-099 Build Straight seatpost finally showed up. Looks pretty good! Haven't gone on any rides with it yet, first one tomorrow. They also forgot to send me the new compression ring, at least my micro-spacer solution has been holding up fine. August 26, 2022, 07:34:20 PM	1
Re: Ornan Bike gravel frame build Quick update on the Ornan gravel build! So far, so good. The frame itself is holding up great and rides very well. A bit of toe overlap with the shorter rake of the Whisky fork, but it's not a big deal and I've since learned to work around it. Truth be told, this has mainly been for fun rides, brewery/weed spot runs, spare bike for my friends to ride with me, etc. Hasn't seen too much gravel and been ridden mainly with flat pedals so far. I plan on getting the Time pedals on and back out to some gravel this weekend. I've replaced the TRP RRL brake levers and fake Klampers with the TRP Hylex setup and braking performance is now on par with any other hydraulic brakes I've used. No fault of the old setup, just not a good match for this frame. I've also gone for a shorter stem, from 100mm to 90mm for a comfier ride. Next upgrade will be a Garbaruk cage Also waiting on a 44t Stone chainring and 35mm Gravelking slicks for "road mode". The current 40t is just too small for fast road rides. Also still searching for carbon wheels, but I'll be making my mind up and ordering a pair soon. Any suggestions? The current DT Swiss alloy do the job just fine, but riding with my road wheels it just comes alive and rides so much better. I'm sure a decent carbon gravel wheelset will have the same effect and make this bike that much more fun to ride. I'm also looking to replace the Elita One saddle. It's alright, actually very good build quality, my butt just doesn't love it. Time to look for something different. Overall, I'm very happy with this frame. This is a perfect do-it-all bike if you can only have one but also ride gravel frequently, especially so with the Whisky fork. Highly recommend if you can get over the PF30 BB. June 27, 2023, 02:01:06 AM	1

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Re: Velo Build R-099 Build Straight seatpost finally showed up. Looks pretty good! Haven't gone on any rides with it yet, first one tomorrow. They also forgot to send me the new compression ring, at least my micro-spacer solution has been holding up fine.

August 26, 2022, 07:34:20 PM

Re: Ornan Bike gravel frame build Quick update on the Ornan gravel build!

So far, so good. The frame itself is holding up great and rides very well. A bit of toe overlap with the shorter rake of the Whisky fork, but it's not a big deal and I've since learned to work around it.
Truth be told, this has mainly been for fun rides, brewery/weed spot runs, spare bike for my friends to ride with me, etc. Hasn't seen too much gravel and been ridden mainly with flat pedals so far. I plan on getting the Time pedals on and back out to some gravel this weekend.

I've replaced the TRP RRL brake levers and fake Klampers with the TRP Hylex setup and braking performance is now on par with any other hydraulic brakes I've used. No fault of the old setup, just not a good match for this frame. I've also gone for a shorter stem, from 100mm to 90mm for a comfier ride.

Next upgrade will be a Garbaruk cage Also waiting on a 44t Stone chainring and 35mm Gravelking slicks for "road mode". The current 40t is just too small for fast road rides. Also still searching for carbon wheels, but I'll be making my mind up and ordering a pair soon. Any suggestions?

The current DT Swiss alloy do the job just fine, but riding with my road wheels it just comes alive and rides so much better. I'm sure a decent carbon gravel wheelset will have the same effect and make this bike that much more fun to ride. I'm also looking to replace the Elita One saddle. It's alright, actually very good build quality, my butt just doesn't love it. Time to look for something different.

Overall, I'm very happy with this frame. This is a perfect do-it-all bike if you can only have one but also ride gravel frequently, especially so with the Whisky fork. Highly recommend if you can get over the PF30 BB.
June 27, 2023, 02:01:06 AM

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