FM166 Progress - Bones from the Giant

The grand parts shift has been ongoing this week, the big loser is the Giant aka Worlds Coolest Rainbike. The Campy bits went to the Big Red Pinarello, but the carbon chunks are now decorating the FM166.

I was very careful to make the sizing identical to the Focus, the one bike in the fleet untouched by the grand parts shift. ( that said, I replaced yet another spoke in the Focus Fulcrum 3's, thank goodness for the kit of spares!)

With the sizing correct, the flat carbon bars and familiar saddle/seatpost, the FM166 is really coming together. 

After pondering a hack to get the DT Swiss 370 hubs to 11 speed (a FILE/Dremel), I decided to just go 10 speed until we get new wheels. This means the Giant FSA Carbon Compact crank will be heading to FM166.

A secondary parts shift will occur with the long cage Ultegra on the Xtracycle (was original on Focus) will go to the FM166, the Scott 29er's banged up XT Rear Derailluer will go to the Xtracycle, AND a new XT Rear D will go to the 29er...Arg!

I ordered 10 speed Ultegra Cassette, Chain and Dura Ace Bar Ends from Chain Reaction Cycles in the UK - prices seemed too good, so I added DHL shipping. Lets see how that goes.

Oh, I should shut up and ride a bit now.