Keep an OPEN Min.D -- XL

[Clean39T]

Originally Posted by geordanh

Oh man I'm stoked for you on this one!! I can't wait to hear the ride report. I'm extremely curious for your impressions. Have you ridden an Aethos? Would be a very interesting comparison, especially wrt to BB stiffness, which is the only area IMO the Aethos really lacks.

This is going to be a sweet build.

The geo is really interesting on this bike. Lots of similarities to some old cervelo designs no surprise - the ST intercepts in front of the BB center, presumably to help cram a big tire into the very short stays. I'll be super interested in your fit and how you get it setup.

The HT is a bit too tall for me and I would have thought you too, but that -12 will definitely help things. The AER is pretty low stack too so that should definitely help.

I'm going to bet this one lasts much longer than everyone else is betting. =D

I'm both expecting good things and trying to keep from having too many expectations - which leads to confirmation bias in the first few rides.. My biggest unknown is how the reach is going to play out on it and whether I can get my setback where I like it and be balanced fore/aft. Beyond, that, I don't have any concerns. If Jan H. liked it... well, who knows. Maybe I will too.

[geordanh]

Originally Posted by Clean39T

The frame/mast w the rear TA and der hanger was 995g.. That's pretty dang light for a bike this size, fully painted.

I got inspired and started assembling last night before remembering I wanted to do one of those fastidious weight-weenie, measure everything type builds. Oh well.

damn that's an awesome weight.

[4151zero]

I hope you keep this one long enough to see both you and Pritchet7Four on the same brand, if not the same model.

[Bici-Sonora]

Color me very interested in this new Opening. The M.ind had me with those skinny seatstays--and, I don't care how impractical ISPs are, they are pretty--especially this version. There was a M.ind XL frameset on the Phoenix CL that was tempting me recently--but it was 1x only--so I resisted.

So I'm now building a poor man's Open M.ind: a 2021 Cannondale Synapse Hi-Mod--they share very similar fit numbers. Your 900ish gram weight is astounding though. My 58cm Synapse hi-mod F/F/HS and axles is ~1600g. With your M.ind, you won't even need particularly light parts to make it really light.

Synapse Stack & Reach: 610, 393
Open M.ind Stack & Reach: 610, 397

[Bici-Sonora]

1195g for Synapse Hi Mod frame and rear thru axle--and, I still gotta add a seatpost!

By my calculations, once I add a light 200ish gram seatpost, your M.ind frame module is over 400g lighter.

[v531xc]

Very cool. Looking forward to this build to live vicariously :-)

[Clean39T]

Originally Posted by Bici-Sonora

1195g for Synapse Hi Mod frame and rear thru axle--and, I still gotta add a seatpost!

By my calculations, once I add a light 200ish gram seatpost, your M.ind frame module is over 400g lighter.

Jus to be clear that's the frame and TA and bits only - no fork/headset. So decently in line with an Aethos I think, or my Canyon CFR. The ISP is actually quite thick carbon - which I guess makes sense given the small diameter.

Anyway, I got the brake bolts today so with any luck I can keep building tonight.

[lavi]

I have a sram bleed kit if you need one.

[Clean39T]

Originally Posted by lavi

I have a sram bleed kit if you need one.

I have the kit - but if you want to bleed them for me...... I got all the you can handle

Seriously. I sliced open my index finger last night so now I have four thumbs and stick to work with on a delicate operation.

[KJMUNC]

This is why I HATE dealing with disc brakes. Simplicity of mechanical rim brake is my happy place. Even tearing down my Factor last night drove me insane....and yes, I hear people say that wrenching on disc brakes aren't THAT bad, but I have yet to see the light.....

[robt57]

Originally Posted by Clean39T

I sliced open my index finger last night so now I have four thumbs and stick to work with on a delicate operation.

A pic or it didn't happen, as we say here on PL.

#Stiches? Hope not..

[Clean39T]

Originally Posted by robt57

A pic or it didn't happen, as we say here on PL.

#Stiches? Hope not..

Chipped piece of ceramic gave me a deep clean cut accidentally picking it up off the floor - it's tender but holding so far. You don't want a pic.

I'm not the most dextrous chap on a good day without all that.

[Clean39T]

Originally Posted by KJMUNC

This is why I HATE dealing with disc brakes. Simplicity of mechanical rim brake is my happy place. Even tearing down my Factor last night drove me insane....and yes, I hear people say that wrenching on disc brakes aren't THAT bad, but I have yet to see the light.....

I don't love dealing with them either. But I do like stopping and not thinking about it. And fatter tires.

[jpritchet74]

Originally Posted by 4151zero

I hope you keep this one long enough to see both you and Pritchet7Four on the same brand, if not the same model.

Same!

[Steve in SLO]

Originally Posted by lavi

Looking forward to it.

Also, your DeSalvo is mean mugging your new build. Such a bully.

While the Soma has just given up and hung itself.

Beautiful frame, BTW.