And this is how it looks for the moment.
I wanted to wait for new cranks, but I can’t really afford it, so just used the Messengers I had in the garage and were on this previously.
Changes from original build;
Shimano XT V brakes.
Tektro RL520 levers.
SRAM cables.
Easton ergo road bar.
100mm Deda stem.
37mm Continental Touring Plus tyres.
I need to adjust the brakes, not having barrel adjusters sucks. Otherwise it is alright. I’ve got it geared at 42:18 so it is a nice and cruisy.
So those levers pull enough cable ok?
I’ve got some spare mini-V calipers you can have if you need to change.
Yeah, they seem too. I’ve got the pads out away from the rim, and can still rip a mean skid without the lever coming close to touching the bars when pulled in.
Such a scientific answer.
I have lots of barrel adjusters. Hit me up this weekend or next week.
Or, be like the pros and get an adjustable noodle (internet / Abbotsford have them too I think?).
actually, this is probably unbeatable
BI King Jagwire 90 Degree V Brake Noodle With Barrel Adjuster Silver 2pcs SET | eBay
Feel like this build suits rizors more, looks really fun though, is even tempting me to build up an ss again
I didn’t even know they existed! Thanks Blakey.
I needed to try something different, I wasn’t riding this bike the way it was, so we’ll see how it all goes. I’m dedicated to sticking with them for a while though.
wow, i really like this!!! I kinda want an SS now with some bigger tyres for commuting lolz (when I actually start commuting ha)
Like the colour, black parts look good, and this thing is so tall! What’s to complain about! 
Nice work mocs, ss is so back in
SS cross bike with fat tyres is my ideal commuter/do it all bike. Usually rock the kojaks but would swap out for 45mm resist nomads for fun/better gravel capabilities.
This afternoon I criss crossed all over the city on this bike.
I really like its current set up, except I need more cushion in my bar tape, the stuff I’ve got on is too thin.
I’ve even got into used all the different hand positions available.
I’d give the lizard skin dsp stuff a try, I have ti on my nature boy and it’s pretty sweet.
Pro ‘carbon’ tape is pretty good.
can recommend! Had the same issue, current bar tape was too thing for me.
Got the lizardskin dsp stuff and much happier! thick and squishy!
SOLD!
New bike coming in March!
saunch