Old 09-07-11 | 05:35 AM
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Mithrandir
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From: Buffalo, NY

Bikes: 2012 Surly LHT, 1995 GT Outpost Trail

1995 GT Outpost Trail MTB, converted to hybrid with the following changes:

* Deore crankset, FD and RD
* 9 speed Deore shifters
* Ultegra 9 speed 21-27 cassette
* Alivio V-Brakes
* Brooks Champion Flyer
* Rear rack
* Bar ends for switching hand positions
* Mirror
* Bell
* Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 26x2.0 tires


Next year I wanted to get a new commuter bike as well as a new road bike, and convert the GT back to mountain duty. One big problem with it is that I can't find fenders that fit without messing with the brakes, so rain commuting kind of sucks.

Sadly I will not be able to commute as of the end of the year anymore, because my company decided to close my office and make it virtual, so we'll be working from home now, and thus I do not need to commute anymore. I think when that happens I'll buy some bigger panniers and go grocery shopping with the GT, but I won't be buying a dedicated commuter anymore.
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