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11-14-19, 08:57 PM
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11-14-19, 09:21 PM
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I'm a huge fan of these 700-series Trek hybrids. I've been looking to pick one up to do a commuter build for a friend of mine.
This has been posted elsewhere, but my '95 Trek 830 is my all-rounder and commuter. Rides like a truck in the best possible way. My '88 Univega Alpina Uno is also pretty versatile. Considering adding some fenders.
This has been posted elsewhere, but my '95 Trek 830 is my all-rounder and commuter. Rides like a truck in the best possible way. My '88 Univega Alpina Uno is also pretty versatile. Considering adding some fenders.
11-16-19, 11:49 PM
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All-rounders...
Hi all. The older I get, the less worried (or rather concerned) I am or what people think. I have a bunch of bikes that can be made into an "all-rounder", without too much trouble. An early 90'sTrek 950, a late 80's Gary Fisher Montare, a mid 80's Miyata 612, late 70's Bianchi Canadian "Squadra", early 90's Rocky (unknown model), an unknown year purple Miyata "alumitech" MTB, an early 90's Kuwahara Cascade, etc., etc. One of these bikes I'll end up creating as an all-rounder. I just have to figure out which one.
BTW, all great bikes here on this thread.
BTW, all great bikes here on this thread.
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01-11-20, 03:20 PM
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I'm a huge fan of these 700-series Trek hybrids. I've been looking to pick one up to do a commuter build for a friend of mine.
This has been posted elsewhere, but my '95 Trek 830 is my all-rounder and commuter. Rides like a truck in the best possible way. My '88 Univega Alpina Uno is also pretty versatile. Considering adding some fenders.
This has been posted elsewhere, but my '95 Trek 830 is my all-rounder and commuter. Rides like a truck in the best possible way. My '88 Univega Alpina Uno is also pretty versatile. Considering adding some fenders.
01-11-20, 05:10 PM
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It's been more than five years since my previous post in this thread, and I just realized that I still don't quite know what "all-round" means. But this bike has been my main companion for the past year or so. For everything ranging from running errands to touring vacations, and from the fast and flat tarmac here in Holland to the hilly and lumpy strade bianche in Tuscany.
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01-11-20, 05:50 PM
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It's been more than five years since my previous post in this thread, and I just realized that I still don't quite know what "all-round" means. But this bike has been my main companion for the past year or so. For everything ranging from running errands to touring vacations, and from the fast and flat tarmac here in Holland to the hilly and lumpy strade bianche in Tuscany.
Edit: is that a shimergo resto-mod!?
01-11-20, 06:07 PM
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Scanned through the entire thread and noticed several Hardrocks as folks “all rounder” . So I thought I’d add mine . I own several bikes , but this is my go to all rounder .
I’ve switched out the front cantilever brake for a V-brake and like it so much , I’ve ordered what I need to convert the rear . Easier to pull and stops a lot better than the cantis .
I’ve switched out the front cantilever brake for a V-brake and like it so much , I’ve ordered what I need to convert the rear . Easier to pull and stops a lot better than the cantis .
01-12-20, 04:16 AM
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Thank you. Me too. 
And yes, although no real modding was needed for this particular, erm, 'sidegrade'. I replaced the SunTour RD with a Shimano SIS item, and the barcons and non-aero brake levers with the Ergos. Set limit screw to prevent shifting into the spokes. Done.
And yes, although no real modding was needed for this particular, erm, 'sidegrade'. I replaced the SunTour RD with a Shimano SIS item, and the barcons and non-aero brake levers with the Ergos. Set limit screw to prevent shifting into the spokes. Done.
01-12-20, 07:36 AM
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I have a few all-rounders, My Cambodia bikes,
my 2012 Fuji Stratos
My 81 Centurion Pro-Tour
My Bridgestone Klunker
My USA Bikes
A Centurion Pro-Tour 83
My 73 Raleigh Super Course Dingle Speed
my 2012 Fuji Stratos
My 81 Centurion Pro-Tour
My Bridgestone Klunker
My USA Bikes
A Centurion Pro-Tour 83
My 73 Raleigh Super Course Dingle Speed
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01-12-20, 10:25 AM
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Raleigh Pro Mk.1 frame, 2x10 drivetrain, 35mm Rene Herse tires. 50 years old, eats all roads.
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01-12-20, 12:06 PM
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I'm not sure what an all rounder is, but my Riv can go a lot of different places on and off the road, then again so can my Masi.
01-12-20, 03:49 PM
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I have a few in the stable that could be my all rounder but I have had an itch for the past few months to find a steel early 90s hybrid, preferably lugged, so far I am only finding bikes that are too small a rare too large and or too expensive for my budget. Biding my time and focusing on the projects I already have
01-12-20, 04:26 PM
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01-12-20, 05:59 PM
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01-12-20, 07:27 PM
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I guessed Acorn or Waxwing. Nice stuff. The compact is secure without a decaleur? I have a large frame but I don't need a tall bag so I'm looking for that kind of setup.
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01-12-20, 08:18 PM
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01-12-20, 09:21 PM
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Hi, thought I'd drop by...
... and have a look. There is inspiration in all the bikes posted in this thread.
So although not a post about any of my bikes (I have a few), I guess I'm thinking that anything that could be used a s a gravel bike could be considered as an all-rounder. I don't tour or do long rides, but want to. I do need to finish my Miyata 610 and get some miles on it. In the middle of snow and cold temps here (-23C, with windchill feels like -34 currently) so I have the time. Finally my proposed build: 610 with old road bars, bar-cons; 38C (700C) tires and wheels; Tektro brake levers; old Blackburn rack (for use with panniers); cotton handlebar tape (I hate what all the cork or fake cork tape does to my hands); and whatever saddle I feel at the time (have an old Brooks but unsure if I want to get it fitting me).
Any thoughts?
So although not a post about any of my bikes (I have a few), I guess I'm thinking that anything that could be used a s a gravel bike could be considered as an all-rounder. I don't tour or do long rides, but want to. I do need to finish my Miyata 610 and get some miles on it. In the middle of snow and cold temps here (-23C, with windchill feels like -34 currently) so I have the time. Finally my proposed build: 610 with old road bars, bar-cons; 38C (700C) tires and wheels; Tektro brake levers; old Blackburn rack (for use with panniers); cotton handlebar tape (I hate what all the cork or fake cork tape does to my hands); and whatever saddle I feel at the time (have an old Brooks but unsure if I want to get it fitting me).
Any thoughts?
01-13-20, 08:38 AM
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My all rounder is a traditional looking modern steel frame with a mix of older modern and vintage components.
Its a monstercross gravel frame from Black Mountain Cycles that used to be a gravel frame for me, but I have since turned it into a commuter/touring/family ride bike.
The .9/.6/.9 OS tubing frame has horizontal dropouts, 72deg STA and 72.5deg HTA, 67mm of trail, front and rear mounts for fenders and racks, brazed dropouts and lugged fork, and room for 50mm tires. All this combines to give a traditional look that is stable and performs well in a lot of settings.
I have it set up with fast 38mm tires, fenders, SunTour XCD cantilever brakes, Sakae triple from the mid-80s, and a 9sp drivetrain with bar end shifting.
Its lighter than my old '90 Fuji made touring bike and doesnt feel noodly or anything negative like that.
Perfect bike for paved trail rides with my family, rides to get ice cream or playgrounds, and commuting. I just need to attach the front rack and it is ready to go for some weekend camping.
Its a monstercross gravel frame from Black Mountain Cycles that used to be a gravel frame for me, but I have since turned it into a commuter/touring/family ride bike.
The .9/.6/.9 OS tubing frame has horizontal dropouts, 72deg STA and 72.5deg HTA, 67mm of trail, front and rear mounts for fenders and racks, brazed dropouts and lugged fork, and room for 50mm tires. All this combines to give a traditional look that is stable and performs well in a lot of settings.
I have it set up with fast 38mm tires, fenders, SunTour XCD cantilever brakes, Sakae triple from the mid-80s, and a 9sp drivetrain with bar end shifting.
Its lighter than my old '90 Fuji made touring bike and doesnt feel noodly or anything negative like that.
Perfect bike for paved trail rides with my family, rides to get ice cream or playgrounds, and commuting. I just need to attach the front rack and it is ready to go for some weekend camping.
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Grant Peterson's Bridgestone XO series were smart all rounders in the early 90s. Some of the XO series (the 1 and usually the 2 and at least one of the 3s) were designed with road geometry and fat 26 inch tires (they can take 26 x 1.9 or a bit smaller with fenders). 26 inch wheels were a logical choice in the 90s since 29ers and 650b were not yet a thing but mountain bikes with 26 inch wheels were. It's still a smart design choice. My XO 2 is a great riding bike.
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01-13-20, 04:05 PM
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I have two that qualify. First, there's the Psychedelic Iguana (aka Hippy Bike)
and then there's the much-better handling Gugified Competitizione
and then there's the much-better handling Gugified Competitizione
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