Originally Posted by
FiftySix
I've been eyeing the Raleigh Preston for some time. I like the bar change you made. I didn't realize how wide the frame was at the rear axle. Due to the disc brake, I assume?
Yeah, probably easiest to find 135mm disc hubs at that price point. Nice thing about the wheels is that the rims are easy to set up tubeless.
The original bars are pretty good, just a tad narrow for my taste, so I put on the Surly Open bars I already owned.
Pretty fun bike on flat land but it's pretty heavy, so a bit of a bummer on the hill climbs. I just couldn't say no to getting it on sale for $240.
The eccentric BB was a little tricky at first, but I finally got it figured out.