Reinventing a 1988 Trek 520
04-04-24, 09:46 AM
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My thinking is that the Jones H-Bar (no rise) will give me a generally more upright riding position while still giving me an aero option. I found this Threadless Stem Adapter from Velo Orange that should make it a little easier to experiment with bar/stem height and reach.
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04-04-24, 09:59 AM
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Nicest feeling clinchers (IMO) are Rene Herse. Not cheap, but with aging joints and the rough roads I ride on they're worth the $. In my experience they seem to run a little narrower than stated width, though that's likely as much to do with the rims/rim width as the tires themselves. Only way to know what's going to fit IRL is to take careful measurements with some calipers..... or just try it and see...
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04-04-24, 05:22 PM
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Thank you for the correction on the 700c vs 27" size issue. I've been thinking incorrectly on that. Re: brakes, my LBS guy set me up with a pair of Shimano BR-CT91 cantis he claims will be sufficiently adjustable to address the 27" to 700c rim issue. If they don't, Paul makes a set that will work but are substantially more cash.
With respect to tires, I'm sure you're covered here. Paselas for the affordable end (yet plenty good), Soma Supple Vitesse EX on sale as next rung up, Grand Bois for those that know and run them, and then Rene Herse at the top. Interestingly, Soma, GB, and Rene Hearse (standard casing) tires are all very similarly priced. Soma tires are on sale right now, so that's the best bang for the buck, but if you want to spend ~$70 a tire, it's really hard to beat a $74 Rene Herse offering.
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