Long Haul Trucker parts ordered!
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Long Haul Trucker parts ordered!
I went to the bike shop earlier today to get fitted and pay a deposit on the parts. They've put in the order, and should be getting them in about 2 weeks!
Here's a list of all the parts I've specced out:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...TRQVEtRSXdaQ2c
Some of the details, like rims, etc, I let the bike shop pick out based on what they thought would be best, so the spreadsheet doesn't reflect that yet. Oh man I can't wait.
They seemed excited too, they said that it's rare that someone comes in and orders such a customized bike, they're actually looking forward to putting it together. He said it's going to be fun because it's so unique (the shop almost entirely builds racing bikes for Freds ).
Gah, I'm excited. My first real bike as an adult. Can't believe it's taken me this long to finally go through with it!
Here's a list of all the parts I've specced out:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...TRQVEtRSXdaQ2c
Some of the details, like rims, etc, I let the bike shop pick out based on what they thought would be best, so the spreadsheet doesn't reflect that yet. Oh man I can't wait.
They seemed excited too, they said that it's rare that someone comes in and orders such a customized bike, they're actually looking forward to putting it together. He said it's going to be fun because it's so unique (the shop almost entirely builds racing bikes for Freds ).
Gah, I'm excited. My first real bike as an adult. Can't believe it's taken me this long to finally go through with it!
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Nice build Mith! You are still going to speak to us once join the LHT gang aren't you You are going to need a tablet with a wireless access plan because you are going to be spending more time cycling. I can envision Mith sitting by a campfire eating dinner after riding a double-century. I think perhaps you are another randonneur in training!
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They seemed excited too, they said that it's rare that someone comes in and orders such a customized bike, they're actually looking forward to putting it together. He said it's going to be fun because it's so unique (the shop almost entirely builds racing bikes for Freds ).
As for the Fred comment, didn't you get highly offended at another poster for judging you when in fact all he did was merely suggest you should ride more hills to get better at hills? Yet now you judge people you call "freds" because they have more disposable money to build a better bike than most people?
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As for the Fred comment, didn't you get highly offended at another poster for judging you when in fact all he did was merely suggest you should ride more hills to get better at hills? Yet now you judge people you call "freds" because they have more disposable money to build a better bike than most people?
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gotcha. I agree that we're all freds at heart and it's somewhat disheartening how judgemental this sport has become. I stand corrected if your comment was tongue in cheek.
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Gearing like that on a LHT? Nice; looks like you're building it up for actual touring or something.
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looks nice, don't know what you ended up with for bars but I've been pretty happy with my Soma highway one bars. They are shorter and shallow making them somewhat milder as far as drop bars go. They're also pretty cheep at $40 MSRP.
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The low gearing is due to me having issues on steep hills. I basically want to spend next year exploring the hills to the south of me, now that I've pretty much gone everywhere to the north, and I don't want to get stuck anywhere.
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yes definitely make sure the rear der is compatible with 10 speed - when using a 32 or 34 tooth cassette.. 2 things to add to your order would be a velo-orange cru seatpost, it is clyde friendly and has a lot of setback which is almost a necessity for brooks b17 riders.. The rails on the b17 are very short and it can be frustrating getting the correct position..
https://store.velo-orange.com/index.p...g-setback.html
The other item since you are consider a lower 20t / 22t rings would be a chain watcher: https://www.cyclocrossworld.com/third-eye-chain-watcher
This keeps your chain from dropping off when going to the lowest ring, it is cheap and they work.
https://store.velo-orange.com/index.p...g-setback.html
The other item since you are consider a lower 20t / 22t rings would be a chain watcher: https://www.cyclocrossworld.com/third-eye-chain-watcher
This keeps your chain from dropping off when going to the lowest ring, it is cheap and they work.
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Oh yeah and that VO seatpost is nice I've got one and it's great.
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he can stick with a medium cage ultegra der if he uses a 12-27 or 12-28 cassette.. If he goes to a 20t / 22t granny gear this should be enough for anything on the road..
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