I've got the bike for 5€, had some minor changes made to the frame and then had it powdercoated. Then I changed my mind about how to build it like 5 times. In the end I decided not to go full talisman and just use what I have here and ideally not the best parts. The wheelset is relatively new and the derailleur is an M7000 with a Garbaruk cage, otherwise it's all cheap stuff. It rides as smooth as it gets and it's pretty fast rolling too. I'm happy with how it turned out!
Further plans are to re-polish the Crankset and change the saddle and grips to an Aliexpress brown leather combo. Also the pedals may be a bit too "parts bin-ny".
by e36_maho