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Old 02-22-23 | 06:55 PM
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Actually a kind of cool build, IMO. It's good to see the rise of Microshift as a viable alternative to Shimano and SRAM, but with a spec like that, why did they fall back on BB5s for the flatbar version? You'd think they could rustle up some decent OEM hydraulic disc brakes from somewhere. Still, I think it looks like a really decent little commuter, the kind of bike that everyone riding a BSO to the office should actually be on. Easily repairable, good frame and all round decent value. Nothing too exciting, but this isn't that; it's a good soild commuter/urban/getabout that would do just fine on gravel and rail trails. The specs leaked in that preliminary document were nicer, though, it must be said.
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