Luigi’s Dream Build
Nice to receive the first of the ‘Dream Build’ submissions I’ve been hoping would start rolling in. Luigi is planning this, rather than already having built it – this is what he had to share: “I’m planning to get a Parlee Z3 nude with etched logo. These are the parts I’m planning to build it … Read more
Lugs to Lightweights – Episode 18: Crank Choice Woes (help!)
I’ve run into chainset issues folks – it’s time to stop being so secretive about the components I’m using because I want to know what you lot think. So the detail is below, what would you do? My first choice SRM is a Tune SmartFoot. The cranks aren’t yet on the market and the availability … Read more
Lugs to Lightweights – Episode 10: Component Gathering
And so as Thursday rolls around it is now officially less than four weeks until I visit Baum for my measure-up and discussion about how my Corretto will look and be finished. Excited? Maybe a little… ok, yes – a lot. But for the moment what this really means is that it’s time to start … Read more
Lugs to Lightweights – Episode 9: Typical…
Things are starting to come together, I’m starting to finalise my colour palette and formulate my finished bike design in my head… Then Baum go and post this on their flickr page: Oh Jesus. I never used to like their ‘GTR’ paint scheme, and don’t get me wrong – it’s not the colours here that … Read more
Lugs to Lightweights – Episode 7: What Ifs & Yeah Buts
Frame builder chosen? Check. Deposit paid? Check. Colour palette chosen? Check. No really, I have! And no, I’m not telling. Now to spec up the kit… I thought this bit would be easy, but as time ticks by I’m wondering how many potential new developments will surface in time for me to make informed decisions, … Read more
Insane – 6.5kg MTB…
Incredible. 1.5kg less than my road bike, but with 27 gears, hydraulic shifting and 100mm of suspension travel. I dread to think what it cost…!! Now, if only someone could get him to re-take the pic with it in the big ring… *shakes head in disgust*
