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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Adapt bikes AT-B01
« on: December 30, 2023, 01:01:31 AM »
I tried to buy one of these a few months ago and was pointed to their US distributor who doesnt offer the frame on their website. How did you manage to buy one direct?

They also have a 2024 new frame coming out. I really like the lines of their frames and will probably get the Tavelo version if it’s offered, but dont really need the support.

Regarding the bearings, I think you could either just take them with you (mark or keep them in separate bags if there is a specific top vs. bottom) or you could ask. Sometimes they are marked either on the rubber seals or on the outer race with a number you can look up.

I'm in Canada so I guess there's no company with an exclusive distributorship here. Would also like to note that I started the email inquiry in early Oct.

No markings on the bearings so I'm out of luck there. I did however confirm it's a 36°/45°. As for dims, I will have access to a caliper in the new year when I get back to work and will measure it up properly. So far I have a couple candidate part numbers from the FSA website and I just need to narrow it down.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Adapt bikes AT-B01
« on: December 23, 2023, 01:26:26 PM »
I just got an Adapt AT-B01 in my hands a few days ago.

Buying experience: Going back and forth by email was a bit slow (mainly due to time zone differences). All in it cost me just under US$1100 for the frame/fork/bars/accessories and shipping.

Plan for the new year is to move over whatever components I can from my 2015 Jake the Snake over to the new bike. I don't really care for all of the new terms that the bike industry has come up with to split hairs on categories of bikes but goal is a solid "all road" commuter/endurance/fondue bike. Basically I use the bike for commuting, weekend social/fitness rides, fondues, and very light "racing" ($2 races)

At this time I'm looking for suggestions on some components.

Crankset: On my JTS I have an FSA PF30 crankset. I know that "technically" I can get something like a Wheels MFG/Enduro conversion kit but I still feel it's sketchy as hell and may not exactly work since you need to consider spindle length. Anyone have any recommendations for a 24mm/HollowtechII compatible crank? Should I just go for the tried and true 105 crankset?

Chainrings: See above. I currently have 5x110 36/46 Cyclocross rings. Should I go for a compact 34/50 that's all the rage these days? (Currently have an 11-32 cassette on the Jake bike but thinking I should go a bit tighter with 11-30 if I'm going to switch from the 36/46 to a 34/50)

Wheels: Currently have QR wheels on the Jake and that just won't do monsignor. I'll need some thru axle wheels. I managed to snag a pair of Easton (Raceface) ARC 25 Offset rims (28h) from a prize draw. Instead of scalping them off I originally had a plan to build them up and put them on my Jake but that never happened. Anyone have recommendations for a pair of hubs? I can get Sapim Race or DT Competition spokes locally so that's no big deal.

Front Derailleur: Had a seat tube mounted derailleur on the Jake but switched it over to 1x11 a while back. I'm guessing the seat tube mounted one won't work since these bikes are now braze on mounted. What specific Front Derailleur do I need? Is it this one? https://bike.shimano.com/en-US/product/component/shimano105-r7000/FD-R7000-F.html

One last thing... The headset bearings that came with the bike seem kind of sketchy TBH, anyone know how I need to measure it up to make sure that I can get the right bearings? Don't have calipers on hand at the moment but I roughly measured it to 51mm OD, 39-40mm ID, and 7mm tall. I guess I need to figure out the angles of the races and get in contact with a local bearing supply store or something.

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