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Did a little rustified RaT-ification to some of the shiny bits the past couple of days. Trying to tie it all together. New, untouched...

There's one quarter of the down tube glued up. I have to build that tube in quadrants. This is the one area of the bike where i'm going...

Man, I hope you are feeling better. I love this pic so much, the way its composed and the lighting. Made it my wallpaper!

I would love to have one of their bikes, they are one of the few companies that build their steelframes here in Germany. https://sour.bike/

I put quick release axles on a lot of my builds in case the bike needs to go in a trunk. Then I only need to remove a pedal to get it...

This is a very fast way to spread a fork. Coarse threads on the furniture clamp move the jaws apart fast. Lots of leverage if you put a...

Update with changes. I went back to the 20" fork, lighter wheelset and tires, and foldable handlebar stem. It will get a flat handlebar...

I made a few changes. Still with a 27.5 fork, but I'm using the heavy wheels and handlebars from the other 20" folder. This needs a few...

Well I survived the robotic hernia mesh repair today. Went pretty smooth just a little bit uncomfortable in the repair area and raspy...

So there’s been some progress made. Ideale saddle, Takagi cranks, DiaCompe levers, grips (thanks @Dizzle Problems), Shimano pedals, and...

This one? I'm not sure, I just liked the color scheme. Cool frame though for sure.

Mhhh that sour 🤩 it's a purple haze frame, right?

Thanks for all the great ideas! I now have a 'general direction' in regards to paint and colouring. I think about painting the frame...

"WTS" . (What They Said) :thumbsup:

:heart: I love those paintjobs, I saw those a lot in the mountainbike museum in Arnhem last december. Even though I wholeheartedly...