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02-19-20, 08:57 PM
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I have the shifters and rear derailleur still, everything else was moved to other projects throughout the years. The paint was perfect condition but the top tube cable guides were dented up with bad rust and paint chipping. I removed the cable guides and downtube shifter mounts with the intention of replacing them with cable stops but but like most of my projects it went to the back burner. Eventually I will finish it and replace the dropouts with horizontal ones that also have the derailleur hanger. I will say that even though it has contemporary components the best upgrade I did to it was to replace the stock 4130 unicrown fork with a sloping crown Reynolds 531 from an old Trek I had.
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02-19-20, 09:56 PM
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02-21-20, 08:14 PM
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Here's my current daily driver. I think tomorrow's actually gonna be my last ride on it before the wheelset and bars get pulled to go on my Leader. Peep the super tarck heavy alloy 3 spoke, which will hopefully be going away as soon as I decide on a new wheelset. I thought about using the other Miche but I really would prefer having a brake track on the front since I commute. What's Bikeforums' opinion on brakeless fixed gears?
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02-21-20, 08:43 PM
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We've beaten this to death countless times as you might image. It's a bit of a contentious issue, but I'm happy to report that we've actually unanimously decided to ride with brakes!!!
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02-21-20, 08:44 PM
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02-21-20, 08:49 PM
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Fixed on the plains.
02-21-20, 09:04 PM
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Yeah skidding has helped w that IME haha
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02-23-20, 04:25 PM
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I get the award for the Worst Photographer In Human History. You can't tell but it's a Wabi. Taken this morning. Got it on Christmas eve and it now has 871 miles on it.
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02-26-20, 03:07 PM
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02-27-20, 08:49 PM
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Just got my Kilo WT back from powdercoat. Made some minor tweaks: Soma seatpost, Stronglight chainguard, H Plus Sons wheelset, 43c gravelkings.
Riding tomorrow for sure!
Riding tomorrow for sure!
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02-28-20, 07:12 AM
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I love that color, nice choice. I have a green road bike and love it. I put a green Brooks saddle on mine, the B-17 that has the big copper rivets and rails. It goes very nicely.
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02-28-20, 10:32 AM
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02-28-20, 10:54 AM
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