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Old 05-22-23 | 12:02 PM
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Looks like a good price. That said, I like you am having trouble figuring out what is a good deal and what is not these days.

I am not impressed by the front rack. The best front racks have a hoop between the two sides so that the rack can't bend in a crash, or in a crash the hoop type rack would put less stress on the two rack bolts on each side. The second best type of front rack (that lacks the hoop) would be something like a Tubus Duo that attaches to both sides of each fork blade for better stiffness. I would suggest minimal weight in any front panniers.

I am guessing that you could put 45mm fenders on it if you wanted to.

Marathon tires are sensible.

Seatpost with two bolts is nice for infinite angle adjustment.

Front fork lacks the mounts for an anything cage if you wanted that instead.

I can't tell from the photo if the handlebars are wider at the shifters or not. Some people like that type of bar, I prefer the conventional drop bar.

I am not a fan of thru axles, hydraulic brakes, etc., but that is where the world is going. And some people prefer those newer features.
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