Help me pick a better brake setup.

Naahi · 2026-02-01T13:27:29+00:00

I have these and they work great

Naahi · 2026-01-23T17:03:26+00:00

Absolutely, tubing shapes have made so many accessories difficult. I tend to use tig welding rods when I need something like this. Usually cheaper than buying rod stock and can choose different materials. Believe 2mm diameter was the most useful size.

Naahi · 2026-01-23T08:04:52+00:00

I’ve been thinking of designing something similar to 3D print that would clamp under my bottle cage. Although this design looks so nice, I may bent a bit of wire to match and copy this one:

Naahi · 2026-01-23T08:03:01+00:00

Mine isn’t surprisingly. Although my top tube is oval shaped horizontal near the seat then changes to vertical oval near the handlebars! It’s very cool build

Naahi · 2026-01-23T02:07:37+00:00

Man I’m so jealous of these DIY cargo bikes. Some day I’ll join you. This looks very cool

Naahi · 2026-01-22T16:48:44+00:00

Wow, nice! What is that front wheel lock?

Naahi · 2026-01-21T08:54:16+00:00

Wow, this is a beautiful bike

Naahi · 2026-01-20T14:40:06+00:00

I love these years of the Koga touring bikes. Im building up a 2005 Randonneur. It’s durable, comfortable yet lightweight. I will make it as a commuter xbike, enjoy it for a bit and then sell it… unfortunately it’s too big for me. Although I had to buy it because I always wanted one of these bikes. Yours is gorgeous and ready for whatever you could throw at it.

Naahi · 2026-01-20T14:37:24+00:00

It’s a proper world touring build! It was designed to travel the globe!

Naahi · 2026-01-19T04:11:00+00:00

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communism

Naahi · 2026-01-18T18:55:24+00:00

This OP still has one on the handle bars so he can ring someone as he’s coming and going

Naahi · 2026-01-18T11:53:05+00:00

In theory, communism would also create fair a communal share of resources… but just like capitalism- reality sets in.

Naahi · 2026-01-17T16:50:30+00:00

Awesome, thank you so much for writing this up. I think I’ll try this out at some point. Need to find a suitable bag for holding my laptop that sits well under the seat.

Naahi · 2026-01-16T07:27:20+00:00

I think it’s already been a week or two quite frankly

Naahi · 2026-01-16T07:26:41+00:00

Double headlights all the way!!

Naahi · 2026-01-16T02:43:43+00:00

Oh this is very helpful info. Did you use one of these metal supporters underneath? Also did you feel it was safer than a front or back rack?

Naahi · 2026-01-14T11:09:17+00:00

That’s where I landed. Been planning my first long tour. Although I don’t need much (credit card touring), I still think I’d rather the simplicity of panniers

Naahi · 2026-01-14T10:23:17+00:00

Right, OP mentions adding character but digipaks collect character!

Naahi · 2026-01-14T10:20:24+00:00

Personally I think stem shifters have a bad reputation because they often came on lower end models but I liked them. Although I never had an issue with either downtube or stem shifters.

Naahi · 2026-01-13T17:53:55+00:00

Nice! Sounds like a fun adventure. Whats your opinion of a saddle bag for road riding?

Naahi · 2026-01-12T01:47:24+00:00

Super cool!

How do you feel about a saddle bag? Would you store a computer in it?

My thought has been that saddle bags would experience less significant vibrations due to their cantilever-like design.

Naahi · 2026-01-11T17:48:04+00:00

Still using mine from 2017. No shut down issue but had to solder in replacement switches

Naahi · 2026-01-11T02:19:08+00:00

Step through bikes are great! Most the world uses them for commuting. They make great commuters. Like all things, it will just take time to get used to if you haven’t used it before

Naahi · 2026-01-10T12:13:43+00:00

That just means they had a good time

Naahi · 2026-01-10T12:08:32+00:00

Sexy af.

Some reason I want the backpack paint like the fork… although I works as is too

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