I wasnt planning another bike, but this had all the braze ons, a great spec that I really like, the right size, it was an on line bargain and the money just happened to be in the bank at christmas, well I deserved an extra present :-)
Frame:
Reynolds 520 cromoly steel
Fork/Headset:
cromoly steel
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Shimano Tiagra
Pedals:
Shimano M520 SPD (changed from standard)
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Shimano Tiagra 20 speed
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Shimano Tiagra
Saddle/Seatpost:
Brooks B17 black / polished alloy
Brakes:
Tektro Quartz
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Shimano Tiagra on Weinmann rims
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Shimano Tiagra on Weinmann rims
Accessories:
full colour matched mudguards
More Info:
the original Brooks Swift saddle I found hard and narrow, so ebay straight away and replaced with the wider, cheaper and more comfortable B17, black tape to match, a rear carrier added and spd pedals to go with my shoes and one fantastic all round light tourer, commuter, audax, training and do almost anything bike.
Road tests have made criticism of the brakes, the longer drop on the frame for the mudguard clearance means they could not stay with Tiagra, however the brakes wear in nicely so I better blocks in next time.
Added by alanf1968. Last updated over 11 years ago.
As of over 11 years ago, alanf1968 has indicated that they no longer own this bike.
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alanf1968 says:
On some on the pictures you can see the layer of ice that formed on the front of the bike after riding home from work in freezing fog!
Posted almost 12 years ago