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looks fun!

2nd dibs on quill stem and 27.2 seatpost, also dibs one of the freewheels.

I guess the cog arrived safe and sound?

3rd dibs just in case

Bike rides sensationally

Hmmmm

I'm building a fixed commuter with a front disc.

Already have rear hub so just going 32 spokes there but for the front I want to use a hope pro4 hub and a kinlin XR26. I'm going to use a front rack, not to carry super heavy loads just clothes, shoes, lunch etc. I weigh around 70kg.

Is 32 hole on the front overkill, should I go 28? Is 28 going to be super strong in that format anyway? Should also add I'm going to use a asymmetric front rim.

No, build a whole new bike. That is always the answer.

Na but for real, you said you want something faster.

I think the list of decent old steel touring brands to recommend is too long but something made out of 531 would probably be a decent start. There's so many on ebay.

Oh jeez, that last pic. Well done for finishing on 32s!

Wasn't aware it was happening, might have considered it. Pretty grim day for it though.

Are you?

dropped

go on then!

Very cool, details on the top one?

Bought all three sizes in mad rush to make sure one fitted and now I have the large and the small spare.

Both brand new, still in cellophane. I used the medium on a 6-day tour, it only rained once for like an hour constantly and nothing inside got wet but I can’t vouch for it’s waterproofness anymore than that. Zips didn’t break or anything like that.

https://www.passportcycles.co.uk/category/bags/bikepacking/

£20 for the small, £25 for the large.

Located in N16, not posting. Please don’t ask because you may frame it as me doing you a huge favour or really helping you out and then I’ll agree and then you’ll be waiting for ages while I forget/put it off/can’t be bothered.

Nice! I love the repurposing of that pink fork, goes well.

“mind it you fucking idiot, I couldn’t hear you coming due to the compliance of your overall set up eliminating audible road buzz!!!!”

Laughed out loud.

The bike looks really nice though.

I'm sure they would if you paid them. It looks like a full strip down and reassemble is £145, then the cost of the paint on top. Send them an email.

But I agree with @Biggles567 spend the money on some tools and do it yourself. If you're interested in bikes enough to want to get one painted, it's a skill worth having.

Hmm that doesn't sound right.

Clever Mike took the frame to him and I think it was around £120 including a clear lacquer. I don't know if they took a cut for taking it down there, I doubt they did but even if so it must have been small.

Can you dismantle and build the back bike up yourself?

That's cool. Is that 700c in an old 27 inch wheel frame?

Edit: Yes obviously, didn't see the 70s bit.

Or Clever Mike if they're closer to you, but yes.

Why do they keep bringing Sweden into it?

I guess most Swedish news doesn't tend to be big news so maybe it's easy to make fake news about it and spread it to English speaking countries?

is pedal strike not going to be an issue with tyres that size if fixed?

Yep, N16

What is the daily? Is it omnium mini? Or something else?

is that the lower part of epping forest, near the golf course?

I have a large and a small passport frame bag, both brand new in the plastic. Bought the large, it was too big and was in a rushed panic so ordered medium and small to see which fit. Medium fit so I have the large and small.

25 for the small, 30 for the large.

https://www.passportcycles.co.uk/shop/bags/bags-baskets/bikepacking-bicycle-frame-bags-2/

EDIT: I'm not posting