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@Tomianson and I followed very similar approaches to our respective Torus builds - almost bike twins...

yup, in there already - now I see your signature, the name connects....

What's the FB group - checking if I'm in there...!

Bought some bar ends from Mike. Easy to deal with, posted quickly, great trade.... thanks!

A bit of saddle and tyre tinkering….

Done... will post up with other saddle and wheel options, but this was the intended low cost rebuild....

Re: X Lite bar ends Hi, could i take these please?

:shock: when winning means losing... I must be the Bridesmaid's ugly mate....

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What's the size, please? Cheers

Evening. Are the IRCs still supple? Any chance of a few more pics, please? Thanks

Re: Re: I was very unhappy with the Bob the Builder background...

Re: Re: I think you're right about the tyres...I've got blackwall semislicks that will be on most days, will save the Psychos for the muddy days....

It’s an FS+10 race saddle, quite a quirky shape, bit like Flite Alpes with cutaway sides. *** I meant Bontrager, not sure where WTB came from!*** I hear you on the bike lock... despite spending much less on this build than others, I think it’ll still be a bit colourful to attract the thieves...

Yeah, was surprised by the saddle weight. I’ll swap them around and post a few pics... believe it or not, I’ve got another saddle on the way, nice WTB one with yellow and red detail... I’ve always been a gripshift fan, like you say, it’s a shame that all the shifter and cover grip colours...

Got a few saddle options, mainly based on matching the frame colours. Will save the Flite for best.... The other Selle Italia was a £10 ebay job. Seems to have been a cheaper option back in the day, might even be a BMX saddle, not sure. Surprised to see it come in lighter than the...

Yes, they'd be a nice choice. I was also thinking something more blingy like the Kendas. Full on blue.....

Re: Re: Well spotted... and, thanks. I'm resisting the urge to get blue tyres... (or perhaps i should?!?)

It's a good question... very little info available online for this model and year (can't find a single other image of it). Previous owner says it was purchased in Hong Kong, so my best guess is this is US kit, perhaps assembled in Taiwan...? Who knows... And, yes, the saddle is a good match....

Sorted the stem out, it was too high. Much better now. Postal delays on a few final parts, but have had it out for a gentle test spin, felt good... On the way: New front rim to match the rear Alternative (cheaper) saddle for pub mode Sammy Slick semi-slick tyres for day to day tootling round...