Unboxing my new toy
02-20-13, 12:15 PM
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Awesome bike, Fangowolf. But then again I'm partial to black 26" Truckers 
Yup, they're suprisingly fast. I did a couple of centuries last summer on mine - super comfortable ride. Enjoy!
Yup, they're suprisingly fast. I did a couple of centuries last summer on mine - super comfortable ride. Enjoy!
02-22-13, 08:58 AM
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Okay rounding out what to put on the new baby.
1) Targus Cargo Rear rack
2) SKS P55 black fenders
3) Axiom Seymour LX pannier set
4) Saddle the 5 inch WTB torture device has been removed
(I am not considering a brooks right now, this bike will get caught in the elements and be transported in the back of a pickup frequently) I'm worried a leather saddle won't hold up well in the weather down here (100 plus degrees, 95% humidty, alot of wind). My hybrid has a huge 9" saddle with some sort of gel. I have made a 4 hour ride on it, so I'm leaning towards around a 175mm wide, long railed saddle, with perhaps some gasp, gel.
1) Targus Cargo Rear rack
2) SKS P55 black fenders
3) Axiom Seymour LX pannier set
4) Saddle the 5 inch WTB torture device has been removed
(I am not considering a brooks right now, this bike will get caught in the elements and be transported in the back of a pickup frequently) I'm worried a leather saddle won't hold up well in the weather down here (100 plus degrees, 95% humidty, alot of wind). My hybrid has a huge 9" saddle with some sort of gel. I have made a 4 hour ride on it, so I'm leaning towards around a 175mm wide, long railed saddle, with perhaps some gasp, gel.
02-22-13, 10:49 AM
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(I am not considering a brooks right now, this bike will get caught in the elements and be transported in the back of a pickup frequently) I'm worried a leather saddle won't hold up well in the weather down here (100 plus degrees, 95% humidty, alot of wind). My hybrid has a huge 9" saddle with some sort of gel. I have made a 4 hour ride on it, so I'm leaning towards around a 175mm wide, long railed saddle, with perhaps some gasp, gel.
02-22-13, 01:58 PM
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Okay iforgot, I couldn't find a black unsprung saddle, but the velo orange site had one, so I will be trying that out
02-23-13, 10:04 AM
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Two more additions on the way. Paul Thumbies and inline brake levers. I'm going to do this to the drops:
02-23-13, 10:07 AM
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As of this year I'll have had my LHT for 5 years, and probably 40,000+ miles. I can say without a doubt that I love the damn thing, and have problems figuring out what my next bike will be just because it does so much so well.
May yours bring you as much joy
May yours bring you as much joy
03-18-13, 02:56 AM
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Some post mod pics
