Bikes we like
01-17-14 | 09:22 AM
#327
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I almost like that Elektrokatze, but not with a headtube top way below the top of the seattube.
The Wren is pretty and understated, a bit plain, but nearly a perfect urban bike for a lot of people. £590.00 is slightly steep for a non-folder, but not compared to a Moulton/Pashley.
The Wren is pretty and understated, a bit plain, but nearly a perfect urban bike for a lot of people. £590.00 is slightly steep for a non-folder, but not compared to a Moulton/Pashley.
01-20-14 | 12:16 PM
#333
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I love it too... and as much as I'm infatuated with Aerospoke wheels, there's a number of lighter-weight wheel combinations available these days with traditional rims/spokes.
If I had the spare cash though, I would still probably get a set of Aerospokes, simply because I love the look! (ALSO... consider never having to check spoke tension before and after long rides!)
If I had the spare cash though, I would still probably get a set of Aerospokes, simply because I love the look! (ALSO... consider never having to check spoke tension before and after long rides!)
01-20-14 | 04:40 PM
#334
Wot's that then? For chain tension or handling the chain when folded?
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01-23-14 | 12:23 AM
#337
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Bruno makes a few steel bikes for touring or just general awesomeness.
https://www.racingforcebikes.com/bant...id=145&lang=en
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01-23-14 | 08:45 AM
#338
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Bikes: 1962 Rudge Sports, 1971 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Raleigh Pro Track, 1974 Raleigh International, 1975 Viscount Fixie, 1982 McLean, 1996 Lemond (Ti), 2002 Burley Zydeco tandem
Bruno makes a few steel bikes for touring or just general awesomeness.
https://www.racingforcebikes.com/bant...id=145&lang=en
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01-23-14 | 02:06 PM
#339
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01-25-14 | 01:00 PM
#342
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Bikes: Xootr swift, Moulton Speed, Moulton Major.
Been talking to a guy on the forums abroad and apparently the UK and Europe maybe getting these bikes in soon, lovely looking bikes! - https://mybikeshopsg.com/2010/06/06/t...r-1-mini-bike/
01-26-14 | 12:36 PM
#343
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Been talking to a guy on the forums abroad and apparently the UK and Europe maybe getting these bikes in soon, lovely looking bikes! - https://mybikeshopsg.com/2010/06/06/t...r-1-mini-bike/
01-26-14 | 12:50 PM
#344
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01-27-14 | 12:22 AM
#345
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I'll have that above the Swift any day. I am putting enquiries for that out.
01-27-14 | 09:31 AM
#346
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01-27-14 | 10:54 PM
#349
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Cannot see any advantage of the kink in the top of that seatpost over a zero setback, straight one ,
given the way the rail clamp is made so much longer.. and you still have to get to the front Bolt.
given the way the rail clamp is made so much longer.. and you still have to get to the front Bolt.
01-28-14 | 10:29 AM
#350
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You must be referring to this layback detail on the ControlTech seatpost (pictured below and in my previous post)?
I do agree, it does seem unnecessary; however, if you imagine the post was completely straight with a 0 offset, you wouldn't be able to slide the seat back as far as you can with this slight setback. It's a minimal difference though, maybe a difference of 10mm? ...15mm?
I do agree, it does seem unnecessary; however, if you imagine the post was completely straight with a 0 offset, you wouldn't be able to slide the seat back as far as you can with this slight setback. It's a minimal difference though, maybe a difference of 10mm? ...15mm?