texbazII

Clichy,
What I'm about to say is just my opinion.
The bike build as a whole is very nice. Ti tubes for the R300 are very nice with how they shaped them. The integration of a CNC machines interface to attach the the right side chain stay is just ok, As far as looks and aesthetics it is what I referred to as "industrial look" comment in the post prior.

The bike is a bit twitchy when fast descending, I think that is part of the head tube angle you get use to it. The Bottom bracket area too me now, seems to flex a bit If I intentionally stand on the pedal with the crank arm at 6 o'clock and I lay my weight into it. My 2001 litespeed does not. (I weigh 204lbs) so I'm not a light weight. (started at 285lbs in june 21, trying to get too 175lbs by aug 22)

The Di2 is pretty interesting if you are coming from traditional shifting. Personality I enjoy it, but for some reason it has some quirks, I need to figure out if it is me or it's just the way it is. shifting is very crisp going up and down the cassette. Going from, small chain ring (34) to the Big ring (50)is super smooth, The chain does seem to stay in contact with the front derailleur longer than I'm use too but Di2 auto trims. Might have to play with the shift speed in Shimano's e-tube project.

The HED Ardennes Performance RA wheelset has been solid, been down some trashy Texas FM's with really broke up chip seal and they have stayed true. Tires, Kenda Valkyre Pro 28mm have been very good also. First time on 28mm, I've been use to riding 23mm for my road bikes back in the day, actually the 28mm have a much nicer road feel not to harsh they are only filled to 70psi ver 100 psi on my 23mm.

The Bike has about 800 Miles on it and it's doing fine, I kinda wish I could have looked and rode it before I purchased, because litespeed was a consideration at the time and I just like Litespeed's traditional frame tubing, stays, downtube etc. But, Lynskey offered such a huge savings I just couldn't pass it up had to try it out.

It's a very nice bike. If you like metal framed bikes which I do, its a totally different feel from the carbon frames. Also and this is a biggie, MADE IN AMERICA,

The in house titanium components stem,seatpost from lynskey are very nice. The saddle clamp gets a little getting use too, just have to make sure you torque the bolt to the correct value. And don't be afraid to take it to the max value. Once you learn how its done its no problem. The Saddle Lynskey sends is nothing special, wish they would have asked what sit bone width I prefer but they just put on some ultra narrow width, probably around 135-140mm. Currently using a specialized Power expert 155mm, not bad probably going to try a power arc later.

I see a lot of b*t*hing about the thru axle tension and release mechanics, its just some people are not willing to learn a new method even if the front and rear are slightly different its no big deal. They work just fine, stay secure and look good. Maybe if your racing a bike like this which I doubt, in your moment of panic trying to get rolling again after you had a flat it might, might be an issue but not really.
Oh yeah, ride quality is Excellent, very quiet, compliant for my body weight. Been chasing a creak last few hundred miles, finally found it, the small chain ring bolts needed to be re-torqued. Only found after, pulling seat post, clamp, stem,handlebars,chain, pedals,looked at head set,dug out old socket to check cassette for play, even ordered a new BBR60 bottom bracket and tool. Oh well, got a spare now.

This bike is a Medium, I'm 5'8 always thought I was 5'10 actually I was 5'10 glad I had the wife triple check my height prior too ordering. Can't say how many places I had to put my height down and never was challenged even during health screenings weird. With that said even though lynskey recommended the Medium, I would recommend the small. I'm 67 feeling good, can't wait for the big group rides this spring,summer. I'm definitely trying to be ready.

Also, when doing your calculations double,triple check, mine were pretty darn close to exactly what I expected, with all the spacers under the stem once I remove them,the fit will be perfect.
If you have any specific questions don't hesitate to ask
Mike