What am I looking to achieve with the “Montebello Project” Part 2

9451 If you are interested in a Ritchey Montebello, please contact me directly at [email protected]  Video Description & Timestamps In this episode, George compares his 9-year-old carbon disc brake "donor bike" to the new Ritchey Montebello frame. He breaks down the specific mechanical and comfort issues he's looking to solve—from proprietary seat posts that slip to the over-stiff nature of modern carbon forks. This video is a must-watch for anyone considering a move back to high-quality steel for long-distance riding. Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro: Creating the Montebello Project Playlist. 0:45 – The Donor Bike: 9 years and 10,500 miles on carbon disc. 1:30 – Why I still prefer rim brakes (and why I'm building this anyway). 1:45 – Fork Stiffness: Why carbon forks are "3x stiffer than they need to be." 3:00 – The Headset Debate: 1-1/8" vs. Oversized bearings for a rando rider. 4:30 – Brevet Fork Features: Internal Dynamo routing and accessory mounts. 5:25 – The proprietary parts trap: D-shaped seat posts vs. 27.2mm standard. 6:40 – Dealing with seat post slip and "jerry-rigged" carbon wedges. 7:08 – Tire Clearance: Comparing 28c limits to the Montebello's 40c capacity. 8:45 – Business Logic: Why it’s getting harder to build rim brake bikes for customers. 9:25 – Bottom Bracket Standards: Threaded 68mm vs. BB-86. 10:05 – Drivetrain Specs: 54/40 chainrings and Montebello recommendations. 10:45 – Di2 Compatibility: Wiring a steel frame for modern electronics (SD300). 11:50 – Removable Hangers & Flat Mount Brakes. 13:00 – Component Trivia: Can you spot the difference between Dura-Ace and 105? 14:05 – The Internal Cable Dilemma: Solving shifting issues with full-length housing. 15:40 – Wrap up: Like and Subscribe for the build process! Suggested Hashtags #MontebelloProject #RitcheyMontebello #SteelBikeBuild #CyclingTech #EnduranceCycling #BikeGeometry #RitcheyLogic #RoadBikeFit #BikeMaintenance #LongDistanceCycling