DaltonB

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• Specialized Gravel-hopper?

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• 26inch wheels - rim brakes - for retro mtb

  in Wanted Adverts • 1 week, 5 days

  

  Hey did these go to OP or are they still about? Very interested

• Specialized Gravel-hopper?

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  That's getting me excited to get this one back up to spec.

  Parts order on the way....

• Specialized Gravel-hopper?

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  Somerset side!
  This was actually a photo from the herepath loop which had its moments.

  Haven't spent much time off road there tbh, any other areas I should explore when I'm back over Christmas 🎄

  Got to do something to test the legs on this thing

• Specialized Gravel-hopper?

  in Current Projects • 1 week, 5 days

  

  Part timer covers me too!

  Being in London 90% of the time makes me appreciate it even more

• Specialized Gravel-hopper?

  in Current Projects • 1 week, 5 days

  

  That's possibly a much easier way of doing things! Thanks

• Specialized Gravel-hopper?

  in Current Projects • 1 week, 5 days

  

  SS is definitely a possibility- just a bit nervous about that on longer/multiday trips

  I think the first steps are probably going to be a decent strip down and service of what I have

  I suppose the only thing I NEED for now is to find a longer 30.0 Seatpost

• Specialized Gravel-hopper?

  in Current Projects • 1 week, 5 days

  

  Old photo re Seatpost! Good spot

  Brakes could just need a decent clean and fettle, this has pretty much sat without use for 5-6years and my teenage self left much to be desired when it came to maintenance.

  I'm tempted by drops as it's what I know, but I reckon I'll stay flat bar at least initially.

  Variety is the spice of life I suppose.

• Specialized Gravel-hopper?

  in Current Projects • 1 week, 5 days

  

  Late to the Lockdown project game.....

  Let's see if building something gravel/bike-packingesque can satiate me over the coming winter weeks.

  Shell is a ?mid 90's Rockhopper that belonged to my father/took up commuter duties for me in secondary school.

  Fixie had some issues so I've been using it to commute for a few days and I'd forgot just how much fun it was....

  Problem list:
  Missing Spokes.
  Ridiculously bad brakes.
  Gearing all over the place.
  Surface rust in places.
  VERY short Seatpost.

  Pros:
  Fun
  Retro
  Fun

  The vague plan is to source some half-decent 26" wheels and convert to 1x10 (Deore Xt?).
  Maybe some budget paint job come spring/summer (Spray.Bike?)
  Make a frame bag.
  Hash out some adventure plans in the meantime

  Welcoming any suggestions for improvement/things to avoid in this build- I'm a bit clueless when it comes to offroad...