Project Gravel, Part II

A couple of days ago I introduced Project Gravel. Surprisingly I was able to get a few things done on the project during the weekend. Here is the progress so far.

Wheels are specialized front hub with DT Swiss 470 rims and DT Swiss RWS 9mm front skewer, Avid Rotors. Rear hub is Shimano M525 with DT Swiss 470 rims, Avid Rotor and Sram 11-28 cassette. Both tires are Ritchey Speedmax 700x40.

Headset was installed along with the fork. When installing the starnut in the steer tube of the fork I bent the left dropout. You can see it in this photo. I think it will be ok?

The wheels were then mounted.

The Shimano Ultegra 9 speed rear derailleur was installed.

Front and Rear Avid BB5 road brakes were installed.

I put the bottom bracket on this evening and will try to do a little more in the morning. The stem is a Giant 100mm and my bars should be in tomorrow. Will try to get out a midweek update.

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