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PostPosted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 3:36 pm 
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For fork, have Firefly paint over the ENVE logos, they are too distracting, here is a pic of my Moots on which I think the fork is too "LOOK AT ME"
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If money is an issue at all I would look for a used Reynolds Ouzo Pro fork, which I think looks better than the Enve with a subtle curve and feels better on the road (less stiff but not at all soft).
Make sure to talk to Firefly to see what axle to crown measurement they spec for your design. Reynolds Ouzo would be 372mm, while Enve forks are 267mm. If your frame is designed for 372 an d you want to use Enve fork, you need to use a Chris King 5mm baseplate, which goes under the bottom headset cup and extends the axle to crown of your fork to bring the geometry in line.

ENVE stem and seatpost have HUGE logos, people will think you are on an ENVE bike, if you want subtle how about a 3T stem (de-logo'd with acetone) or a Thomson X2 stem (pictured). There really is no reason for a carbon stem and it is a waste of money.
For seatpost, how about Fizik Cyrano carbon (pictured). It looks straight, but offers almost 25mm setback, or a Thomson Elite setback to match the Thomson stem if you go that way.
Black CK headset, sotto voce.


I think to highlight a Ti frame you should have black stem, seatpost, and fork. Some other people like Ti stem, Ti Seatpost and painted fork.
I dont care for Shimano 9000, but if you want it go ahead.[/quote]


I agree and heres a photo for comparison purpose. I sanded the easton logos away and just added some clearcoat myself. Looked pretty good and still does 2 years down the line. No logo fork make the bike look less busy imo.

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PostPosted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 3:40 pm 
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Id also ad that i think the new standard of 11/8 to 1.5 headtube kinda ruin the look abit imo. Id go with a regular 11/8 headtube and fork but thats me.

Will be an awesome bike either way!


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PostPosted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 5:18 am 
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TuscanySwe wrote:
Id also ad that i think the new standard of 11/8 to 1.5 headtube kinda ruin the look abit imo. Id go with a regular 11/8 headtube and fork but thats me.

Will be an awesome bike either way!


FWIW I agree 100% with this.
Titanium does not require a 44mm headtube or a BB30 to be stiff, and these IMO are style cues taken from carbon bikes that are completely silly in Ti.
No tapered fork either, trust me no one is that much of a beast on their road bike.


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So it is starting to take shape after a long wait...
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