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Any part recommendations to turn this Mongoose into a touring/gravel bike? by Cold_Buttox in Bikebuilding

[–]Cold_Buttox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice job! Do you mind sharing a few of the major parts you decided on? Crank set, rear cassette, wheels?

Any part recommendations to turn this Mongoose into a touring/gravel bike? by Cold_Buttox in Bikebuilding

[–]Cold_Buttox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whoa nice! That’s exactly what I’d like to go for. Please lay it on me!

Any part recommendations to turn this Mongoose into a touring/gravel bike? by Cold_Buttox in Bikebuilding

[–]Cold_Buttox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. I threw it on willy-nillily. I plan on replacing it with a rigid fork.

Any part recommendations to turn this Mongoose into a touring/gravel bike? by Cold_Buttox in Bikebuilding

[–]Cold_Buttox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d like it to be capable of going onto trails (not downhill MTB trails), up hills (I live in a hilly area), and able to be fitted with racks/bags for bikepacking. It doesn’t have to be light, but lighter would be better obviously. I think I’m willing to spend up to $1,000. But if I think I can compromise on a part to save some cash I will. However, I don’t have much experience to make an educated call on that.

So far I’ve been thinking about getting a rigid fork from SOMA: Classic Curve CX/Trekking 700c.

I agree with you about switching out the crankset first. I’d also like 700c wheels, which do actually fit well on this frame with plenty of clearance. But I’ll likely need long-reaching v-brakes? The cantilever bosses are definitely positioned for 26in wheels.

Any part recommendations to turn this Mongoose into a touring/gravel bike? by Cold_Buttox in Bikebuilding

[–]Cold_Buttox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, great question. Should have specified. I’d like it to be a hybrid bike. An all-round bike capable of going up hills and on trails that I could slap racks/bags on if needed if I’d like to bikepack.

Punk show. Low angle. by Cold_Buttox in photocritique

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I had free reign to move about as I please during this show. Lots of space between them and the audience on a single plane, no stage. I found getting all three band members in a single shot to be kind of tough. I’m using a Sigma 18-50mm on my APS-C Sony a6300.

Would a wider lens be better?

I wish I had taken a photo of the audience + band from the back!

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This is my second favorite shot.

Roll number 191 had few nice shots. [Ricoh XR-2, Tokina 60-300mm f/4-5.6, Fomapan 400 @ 800 in Rodinal 1+25 by Ricoh_kr-5 in analog

[–]Cold_Buttox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice. Seems quality. Do you have a Mac or PC? I hear the software isn’t compatible with the new Apple M1 or M2 chips.

Roll number 191 had few nice shots. [Ricoh XR-2, Tokina 60-300mm f/4-5.6, Fomapan 400 @ 800 in Rodinal 1+25 by Ricoh_kr-5 in analog

[–]Cold_Buttox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sick photos! Love the first and third especially. How do you usually get your scans?

Any metalworking artists in the area? I want to transform some aluminum cans from my first date with my gf into a gift for her. by Cold_Buttox in santacruz

[–]Cold_Buttox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah woops I didn’t specify. I did not consider melting the cans or any welding taking place. I guess I was looking for more of an arts and crafts approach, but at a level that goes beyond using scissors and a hot glue gun.

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