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Lotus Franken Gravel Winter Bike

Old 12-22-19, 05:10 AM
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Lotus Franken Gravel Winter Bike


I got the Lotus Eclair converted, to a winter/gravel bike, out yesterday. I love riding this bike! This is a two speed kickback SA. I am looking forward to winter now!
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Old 12-22-19, 06:23 AM
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650B?

How are those Panaracers on snow and ice?
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Snow and Ice

Originally Posted by NoControl
650B?

How are those Panaracers on snow and ice?
Snow and slush. Great. Ice. Not so good. I'm not clipping in if there is ice in the roads or bike paths. I made that mistake a number of years ago. Torn MCL. The bike was ok though.
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Old 12-22-19, 08:25 AM
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Nice. Did that come with the Shimano crank with the odd size bolts making clipless hard to do? I ask because I almost bought one of these a few years back but did not because of that.
Love the color.
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Nice bike, need details, build list, lots of pictures.
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jjames1452 That is a big bike... Kudos on a nice build sir.
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I'm pretty sure the frame came from Thrifty Bill.

I getting ready for another ride.

Hopefully on Christmas day as well.
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Originally Posted by SamSpade1941
jjames1452 That is a big bike... Kudos on a nice build sir.
thank you.
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Originally Posted by bwilli88
Nice bike, need details, build list, lots of pictures.
done.
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That might be the first picture of a bike with the latest Open Pro rims posted here.
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Originally Posted by jjames1452
done.
What did you use for spokes, JJ?
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