Finished wrapping the handlebars, installed the headset, BB cups and crankset this morning.

This is a first for me, tan handlebar wrap as all my other bikes have either black or white. Going for a classic look on this build and the Leh (I cannot recommend them enough.) leather wrap in Acorn was the closest match to my saddle. Another first for me is the black 3TTT stem and handlebar set that I’ve had for almost 20 years waiting for the right build.





This build will be a combination of 11-speed Athena and Super Record.


Spent the rest of the day with my wife and dad and plan to finish the build tomorrow morning. I think I’ll go ahead and get the wheels ready tonight, Campy hub set, H Plus Sons Archetype polished rims, and 25mm Continental 5000 tires.

I forgot to mention, I installed paint protection film on the down-tube, headtube, and double layers on the chainstay.