Trek 520 Customized
12-23-22, 12:00 PM
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Ha, I think everyone wants the look of a Brooks but most won't put the time in to break it in. There are loads of near new Brooks being sold on the secondary market around here. I bought the one in the pictures for $50 or $60 used. I shot the bike with this saddle but she bought a shorter one for herself. I expect her to give it to me once she decides it is uncomfortable! Maybe not...
12-23-22, 12:09 PM
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Nice bike. I like the secondary brake levers and single friction shifter. The whole look is great!
For my bike I bought a Pelago front rack, the only larger platform (three different size options!), quality front rack I could find that's connected to the eyelets and also offers a really solid low-rider option (via a different set of rack legs). I wish I'd found it a couple of front racks ago.
For my bike I bought a Pelago front rack, the only larger platform (three different size options!), quality front rack I could find that's connected to the eyelets and also offers a really solid low-rider option (via a different set of rack legs). I wish I'd found it a couple of front racks ago.
12-23-22, 12:11 PM
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Btw both my sister's ride sprung brooks saddles.
12-23-22, 12:42 PM
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My Zero Bike has P-clips. The paint job on chrome and pinstriping were just too nice for me to take a torch to it.
Photo courtesy of @djkashuba - note also the generator headlight wiring wrapped around the rack stay, another opportunity for customization
My winter commuter is a Raleigh Gran(d) Sport(s) with a 5 speed IGH hub. I've been planning on stripping it down and adding cable guides, rack mounts, etc. The brake bridge is too low and pushes the fender down, making a less than optimal fender line. I'll fix all that someday, but probably only after I retire. Then I won't be commuting to work anymore!
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12-23-22, 06:33 PM
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Wow that thing is nearly perfect, good job! I'm sure she loves it.
I tend to gripe at p-clips being used to attach front racks to forks on what is otherwise such a clean and streamlined build. A rack that attaches to the front brake (for canti or mafac equipped bikes) or to the front eyelets is a much better choice to me. Only mentioning that as you asked for some constructive critique. It's ultimately not a big deal and likely something the new owner will never think about.
I tend to gripe at p-clips being used to attach front racks to forks on what is otherwise such a clean and streamlined build. A rack that attaches to the front brake (for canti or mafac equipped bikes) or to the front eyelets is a much better choice to me. Only mentioning that as you asked for some constructive critique. It's ultimately not a big deal and likely something the new owner will never think about.
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