These are our utility hybrid bikes. They're both Reids. An Australian brand manufactured in Taiwan. Did some upgrades to both.
Top:
Changed saddle to a Brooks B17. Replaced the triple w/a 44t single. Rebuilt wheelset w/generic stainless spokes. Upgraded tires to SMP 32mm w/a Mr. Tuffy tire liner in rr. Wellgo dual-sided clipless. Black Basil bell, Cygolite 450 hl, Niterider 150 tl.
Bottom:
Replaced stock 44t crankset w/38t. Changed 7 sp 14-28 fw to 8 sp 13-34. Changed stock Shimano 7 sp thumb to Sunrace 8 sp twistgrip. Sliced the grip to make room for the shifter. Upgraded saddle to a Brooks WSD. Added a Basil bell, Basil single side pannier, Raliegh style pump, Zefal leather trim wb cage. Catseye hl and tl. Added Mr Tuffy tire liner to rr tire. Changed out pedals from plastic to stainless steel hi-grip. She's real happy w/t pedal and drivetrain upgrades as the low gear ratio allows her to pull hills much easier. 38x34 is a big difference from 44x28. 6 gear inches? Plus she likes the twist grip because she doesn't have to find the shifter w/her thumb.
Last edited by GhenghisKahn; 11-26-21 at 07:31 AM.