A modicum of progress this weekend.
The replacement BB axle for the 70mm shell turned up after a long delay in the post. It did the job of allowing the lock ring to fit on to the adjustable BB cup. It's a cheap Oxford branded one and doesn't feel that smooth fitted. Not sure if use will fix that. Never mind, it allows the build to progress and can be replaced later if needed.
A lock ring, locking
I fitted some wheels that I'd previously built using a 7 speed XT rear hub and a front dynamo hub courtesy of @Tootyred. It's a DT Swiss S'light with the smoothest bearings ever. A dynamo seems appropriate for an all-road, long distance 26" wheel tourer. The rims are heavy duty Exal ML21s from Spa Cycles with Sapim spokes.
DT Swiss dynamo hub: a tribologist's dream
Along with the wheels and BB, the front and rear mechs, chainset and brakes are on. Current bars and stem are one option. I'll test out drops as well but need to get a 26.8mm seatpost before trying best stem options for fit.
This weekend's work took place in the kitchen because it was cold!
Definitely needs a seatpost!
The replacement BB axle for the 70mm shell turned up after a long delay in the post. It did the job of allowing the lock ring to fit on to the adjustable BB cup. It's a cheap Oxford branded one and doesn't feel that smooth fitted. Not sure if use will fix that. Never mind, it allows the build to progress and can be replaced later if needed.
A lock ring, locking
I fitted some wheels that I'd previously built using a 7 speed XT rear hub and a front dynamo hub courtesy of @Tootyred. It's a DT Swiss S'light with the smoothest bearings ever. A dynamo seems appropriate for an all-road, long distance 26" wheel tourer. The rims are heavy duty Exal ML21s from Spa Cycles with Sapim spokes.
DT Swiss dynamo hub: a tribologist's dream
Along with the wheels and BB, the front and rear mechs, chainset and brakes are on. Current bars and stem are one option. I'll test out drops as well but need to get a 26.8mm seatpost before trying best stem options for fit.
This weekend's work took place in the kitchen because it was cold!
Definitely needs a seatpost!