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06-08-20, 06:57 AM

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SuperLJ

"part timer"

Join Date: Oct 2008

Location: Tidewater VA

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Bikes: 1975 Raleigh Gran Sport, 1978 Bertin C35, 1982 Trek 614, 1983 Trek 620, 1984 Nishiki Seral, 1995 Mercian Ko’M, 1998 Fisher HKEK, 2000 Rivendell RS, 2001 Heron Touring, 2016 Nobilette Custom

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Originally Posted by Saguaro

Thanks for the compliment!

The Dyads were not my first choice. My first choice were Mavic A719’s in silver. I wanted a box shaped, silver, 40 h rim with eyelets, but they were only available in black at the time. Still, no regrets with the Dyads. They are one of the lighter touring rim options along with the CR-18’s.

Changing from the original 27” wheels to 700c opens up lots of tire options as I’m sure you’re well aware. Currently running 32c Compass Stampede Pass Extralights on the Cresta and couldn’t be happier.

Really nice looking bike you got there! I’d go brown saddle and bar tape, maybe Brooks B17 with matching tape.

Probably just be easier to try to find a nice NOS 36h SunTour rear hub and go from there.

A B17 with matching tape would definitely look nice on there, but the price for those two items would come close to what I paid for the bike. I think I’ll just see how my son gets along with the saddle that’s on there for now.

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