I Got a New AWOL!
04-16-16, 08:03 AM
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I Got a New AWOL!
I Got a New AWOL!
Had the shop build it for me, as I wanted mtb gearing and the albatross/oxford bar 'cockpit'. This will serve me for everything from road to light mtbing. Most of my riding is on gravel roads.
Looks like I need to wait unti tues to ride it, as I dont like riding while its snowing. Darn it!
Had the shop build it for me, as I wanted mtb gearing and the albatross/oxford bar 'cockpit'. This will serve me for everything from road to light mtbing. Most of my riding is on gravel roads.
Looks like I need to wait unti tues to ride it, as I dont like riding while its snowing. Darn it!
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04-17-16, 09:27 PM
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First ride report (I had to wait for it to stop snowing)....... Its great! Very happy. Its touring-bike heavy, of course. But a lovely combination of stable/agile. The 47c tires are going to be just right, I think.
04-18-16, 03:57 AM
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I Got a New AWOL!
Had the shop build it for me, as I wanted mtb gearing and the albatross/oxford bar 'cockpit'. This will serve me for everything from road to light mtbing. Most of my riding is on gravel roads.
Looks like I need to wait unti tues to ride it, as I dont like riding while its snowing. Darn it!
Had the shop build it for me, as I wanted mtb gearing and the albatross/oxford bar 'cockpit'. This will serve me for everything from road to light mtbing. Most of my riding is on gravel roads.
Looks like I need to wait unti tues to ride it, as I dont like riding while its snowing. Darn it!
04-18-16, 08:38 AM
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04-18-16, 09:02 AM
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Yes, touring bikes are heavy. I just got some 700x28 Vittoria Rubino G+ tires to liven up the ride of the Piolet. Not a touring tire but I use my bike mostly for commuting. The Rubinos really do make a difference. They are fast which means that it takes less effort, and the surprise is they have a very good ride.
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04-21-16, 10:48 PM
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First big ride.
65 miles on the gravel roads west of here.
65 miles on the gravel roads west of here.
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04-21-16, 11:16 PM
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What 47c tires are you using?
I love my AWOL. I'm running Salsa Cowbell bars and a 50/34 - 11-32, 5800 105 drivetrain. Kenda Kozmik 29x2.0 tubeless on Velocity/Hope wheelset.
I love my AWOL. I'm running Salsa Cowbell bars and a 50/34 - 11-32, 5800 105 drivetrain. Kenda Kozmik 29x2.0 tubeless on Velocity/Hope wheelset.
04-22-16, 06:54 AM
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Specialized Trigger Sport 47c. I did tons of online research and seems there's lots of fine tires out there, but these suit the kind of riding I do most, I think.
04-22-16, 09:06 AM
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Bet it is awesome, but your pisc are still not showing up.
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