CC Romanceür
I had wanted a 55cm Canti (Pistachio) for the longest time, but I could never bring myself to spend the money on a frame that I've never seen in person nor would ever get to test ride. So, I always played the game of watching the inventory and figured that seeing the dreaded "Only 1 item left in stock!" caption would push me over the edge. I played the game too long, though, and eventually my opportunity to buy the frame was gone. I was slightly relieved that I wouldn't be able to purchase the bike. However, I still had to put my name on the notification restock list... and lo and behold, a month or two later I get the e-mail that a 55cm frame is available and I could no longer resist the temptation. So, I pulled out the credit card and bought the dang thing. The good thing, too, is that it's finally paid off. Another thing... I always struggle being comfortable on drop bars (maybe they just don't jive with my body very well), so it's taken me a while to get to the iteration of the bike shown in the photos. After multiple stems and handlebars, I feel like the bike is about 85-90% of where I'd like it to be comfort-wise. Otherwise, I love the bike.

Frame:

Romanceür

Details:

Headset: Shimano Dura Ace 1" Threaded Headset HP-7410
Stem: Nitto 90-190 Quill Stem w/ Removable Faceplate, 85mm, 31.8 Clamp
Handlebar: Salsa Cowchipper, 480mm, 31.8 (Deluxe Silver)
Tape: Blue Lug Acrylic Cloth (Gray)
Grips: Our Single Compound (Brown)
Brake Levers: Origin8 Classique Sport Road Levers (Brown Hoods/Silver Levers)
Brakes: Paul Components Touring Cantilever (Silver)
Pedals: MKS Pretzel (Silver)
Saddle: Brooks Team Pro Special (Brown)
Seat Post: SimWorks Froggy Stealth 300mm / 23mm offset (Stealth Grey)
Crankset: Velo Orange Grand Cru 50.4 BCD, 170mm
Chainring: T.A. Pro 5 Vis Cyclotouriste 50.4mm / 80mm (40t Outer / 26t Inner)
Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-UN300 Square Taper JIS 68x118mm BSA (English)
Shifters: Rivendell Silver Thumbie & Silver Downtube
Front Derailleur: Suntour Superbe Pro, 27.8mm Clamp
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XTR M951, RapidRise
Cassette: Shimano CS-HG41 8sp 11-32t
Rims: Velo Orange Voyager 650b x 32h (Silver)
Hubs: Shimano 105 FH-5500 (Freehub), HB-5500 (Front), 32h (Silver)
Front Tire: Ultradynamico Rosé JFF 650b x 48 (Tan)
Rear Tire: Ultradynamico Cava JFF 650b x 48 (Tan)

Builder:

Dash Bicycle (Providence, RI)

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