What bike related thing is in the post to you right now ...

You can always replace the top plate so don't worry about it.

Give an update if the OSB works/fails so the there is a frame of reference for another diy'er

Hope the build was fun. It's very satisfying when you're up and riding and think I built this.

Not in the post as such but ordered. I doubt they're as good as similar from Oakley/Rudy Project etc. but they're a lot cheaper and I got them "free" with the Specsavers 2 for 1. Will report how they go.

https://www.specsavers.ie/glasses/sprinter-sun-rx?sku=32861181

38cm carbon handle bars from amazon. Gonna throw them on the gravel bike, which currently has 42cm and i've felt has always been a bit wide and the drops measuring 46cm. Already have 40cm Specialized short reach bars on the road bike.

How do they fit? As in, size up or down?

I did find I had to size up by 1 (45 - 46) - partially down to my feet being wide, though there's not a huge amount of spare room in the toe-box. They're slightly wide fitting, but not super wide, and I wouldn't mind another couple of mm in width, but they're such a nice pair of shoes, I'm sticking with them.

Just to note, I've got the Rebel 3 which is exactly the same shoe but with SPD fittings and cleats. I had the Revolution before and while happy with the fit, just couldn't get on with road pedals. I still use them on the turbo though

SMP dynamic saddle

Galibier AQUA Chrono Aero overshoes just arrived, thanks to @Seth Brundle for the discount code.

Most thru axles seem to be made of cheese.

You should get yourself a good set of hex keys, tight tolerances can help reduce damage to the fastener.

Drop into the New Tool Tuesday thread, some good recommendations there 😁

Just took delivery of a Shimano C60 ultegra wheelset, very excited. 1000e from mantel. Looking forward to whooshing about the place for the summer. Also got myself a Wahoo Roam v2. Didn't realize how much bigger it is compared to my old bolt.

Miche 54/40 12 speed chainrings for a Giant Propel.

There will be other bits to build up a new frame but it will take time sadly..

Cant afford a fairlight frame and wanted to move on from the Nuroad frame, so ive ordered a Seaboard CX07. €320 after discounts on ali.

Plan is to move the old 11 speed groupset onto it. But would like to try the new shimano 1x in the near future. Its a bit pricey though...

My little project for the new year.

The chain stay issue is a bit mad, otherwise some minor issues with your mans build.

With my road bike I've also had to use a washer to get my wheeltop rear mech to clear the frame, so im not to fussed with the likes.

Sure we'll see how it goes. People seem to rate the steel frames well enough on reddit and your man trace velos build pushed us to trying out the gravel specific one.

Got a Temu bike hair / bike dryer compressed air thingy coming for the laugh. See if it's any use!

Could you post a product review when it arrives please as i've been hunting for something to dry off the bike quickly after washing.