Over the weekend I finished building up my custom 7/4/7 Ox Platinum lugged 650b frameset, gravel, all-rounder, randonneur, what-have-you... I've only been on short shakedown rides so far, but it really begs to be ridden fast. The chainstays are a relatively short 420mm for the 41mm actual Pari-Moto's, the handling is definitely sporty and quick. The frame is incredibly lively, I can flex it easily but at no point has the handling suffered, though I haven't hammered too much or taken any hairpin turns yet. I was initially nervous because the frame was sitting for a couple months before paint and little doubts start to creep in, but I'm loving the ride so far, it's just plush, light and quick.

The build turned into chasing light weight, but nothing on it is stupid, I feel, except for the titanium skewers. There are a couple hidden titanium bits but nothing is chopped, filed or drilled. The frame and fork together are 5.1lb. The wheelset, with DT Revolution spokes and alloy nipples is 1450g. The bike without pedals is 17.9lb.









Photos of the framebuilding process: https://photos.app.goo.gl/JqBt3mNUAWYpAw9m6







Aesthetic notes: The olive tape was not bicycle specific, it's actually a tighter weave than Newbaum's or Tressostar, making it harder to wrap without creases or folds. I should have gone with tan wall Pari-Moto's but got too good a deal on the black pair to pass up. I need some modest decal suggestions, but I'm so enamored with the bike as is I may forget about it altogether.

-Devin