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Old 07-26-11 | 07:04 AM
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Wescoe
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Originally Posted by dbrown417
I can't get over how classy this bike looks. Excellent build! What bars are those? Are my eyes playing tricks on me, or is the rear wheel larger than the front? I'd love to see a side profile shot.
Thanks! The bars are Salsa Woodchipper bars but with the barcons on there, there is less than 1in total clearance between either side and its a real pain to get in and out of doors. Thinking I might end up going with standard road drops simply because of that issue. Your eyes are playing tricks on you, they're both 700c Mavic A719 wheels laced three cross to Shimano 36H hubs. I have Panaracer Pasela TG tires mounted F&R as well. They aren't the best handling tires I've ever ridden but they ride well and seem to be pretty puncture resistant. I've got a side profile shot at home I'll post this evening.

Originally Posted by rsacilotto
Beautiful! Is that leather wrap on the bars? Looks quite nice!
Thanks. It is leather. Its the same Brooks honey color as the saddle. The saddle is used and the bar tape is new. I've treated it with Brooks proofride but I suspect it is going to need to be subjected to significant use before it becomes the same color as the saddle. Decided to splurge on the bar tape and don't regret it a bit.
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