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11-26-17, 08:44 AM

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Nice job. Thanks for sharing.

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Originally Posted by alias5000

...Total cost of the bike is more than initially expected...

Same thing always happens to me.

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Thanks for reading. I'm curious what you are thinking about going about a year-round winter-proofed commuter in this way. Any suggestions are also very welcome!

Since the frame is too small you should get the tallest stem riser you can find to get the bars up, maybe even a different stem and some riser bars. Also get some studded tires. I like schwalbe marathon winters. And some pogies.

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