Originally Posted by
RidingMatthew
i like the bike @
TheDavid
what is the size of the tires? not much clearance with the fenders? do they ever clog. It looks sweet though.
Thanks @
RidingMatthew, I like the bike so far. The tires are Clement Xplor MSO 700x40. They are pretty big. There is still some room to spare even with the fenders on. I haven't taken it out in the snow or mud although I suspect they will clog up. The bike is still very new and hasn't had a proper shake down yet.
Originally Posted by
noglider
I want to know everything about this. Please tell.
@
noglider, the bike is a
MEC Provincial Road 222. After selling the Jake the Snake and Nature Boy I have been wanting to get a steel cross/gravel bike with discs. When I saw it I couldn't resist. I changed the saddle, seatpost, stem, handlebars, tires, chain, cassette, rear derailleur and added full fenders. I will use this bike for commuting, and on occasions pulling a cargo trailer or my child trailer.
Frame is Reynolds 520 with carbon 15mm Thru-axle front fork
Sram Rival 22 Hydro w/ Sram GX 10 speed long cage rear derailleur, 11-36 11 speed cassette
FSA Gossamer 386 50-34 compact crankset
A-Class CXD4 24 spoke 11 speed wheels with Clement XPlor MSO 700x40 tires setup tubeless
Thomson layback seatpost, Thomson Elite X4 stem, random lightweight alloy compact handlebar from parts bin, Charge Spoon Saddle
Planet Bike Cascadia fenders
King Cages
Its a sweet build. I'm looking forward to commuting and playing on this one in the spring, summer and fall.
Originally Posted by
PatrickGSR94
It looks really small. How tall are you @
TheDavid?
@
PatrickGSR94, I am 5'7" with a super short inseam. The massive tires and deep rims also make the frame look tiny.