Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Lake Geneva, WI
Bikes: Ridley Helium SLX, Canyon Endurance SL, De Rosa Professional, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Schwinn Paramount (1 painted, 1 chrome), Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2
I'll be using a Shimano Deore 590 with 48, 36 & 22 chainrings. The 22 is a change-out, a 26t is standard:
http://www.google.com/products/catal...d=0CG8Q8wIwAQ#
This is a 9 speed crankset, the newer 10-speeds have 44, 32 & 22 chainrings and I wanted a touring set-up. I'll use Tiagra 9 speed brifters for triple and a Tiagra front derailleur. On the rear, I'll use a Deore SGS derailleur. Planet Bike 29er fenders will look great on the bike.
I'll use Salsa Woodchipper handle bars and a 40 spoke Velocity Dyad wheelset. I'll use 700x37 Schwalbe Marathon Cross tires for mixed riding and get some 29X1.75" MTB tires for off-road.
It will be a gravel road bike that might see some touring duty too.
It might be overkill for urban commuting, but that's half the fun of a bike like this.
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
Last edited by Barrettscv; 12-08-11 at 12:10 PM.