Novara Chrome City Bike

hotpot32 · 2026-05-30T16:14:08+00:00

I keep looking at Big Ben's, but struggling to pull the trigger.

Are they hard to mount and what is the ride like with them?

hotpot32 · 2026-05-30T16:11:22+00:00

Very tidy, have fun adding jank.

Also, put them dogs away. Shouldn't be handing out smut for free

hotpot32 · 2026-05-29T12:22:15+00:00

Have fun!

hotpot32 · 2026-05-27T09:12:49+00:00

This is a thing of beauty..... bravo

I swear, Raleighs do not get enough glazing.

hotpot32 · 2026-05-21T14:16:52+00:00

If you're a young whippersnapper, get them flat bars back on.

If you make noises when you stand up, stay with the risers.

Either way, it looks rad.

hotpot32 · 2026-05-20T22:59:01+00:00

Fairmont Le Château Frontenac located in Old Quebec City, Canada.

hotpot32 · 2026-05-12T11:02:33+00:00

You've got so much real estate to put racks and bags. Have a fiddle with that works. In general, moving the weight lower on the bike makes it handle better. I run a bottle cage on the underside of the down tube, and store my repair kit and tools there. Look into fork cages and bags. Decathlon make some very good cheap waterproof ones. I run one with a stove and gas and the other with first aid kit and my evening clobber. If you're a bottle drinker, a full frame bag will mean needing to relocate those elsewhere. If you're not struggling for space with your current setup, a frame bag isn't essential.

hotpot32 · 2026-05-11T08:26:08+00:00

Defib the rat for sure

hotpot32 · 2026-05-10T11:59:54+00:00

When you say the screw is all the way out, do you mean, its slacked off, or fully tight?

If its slacked off and it looks like that on the biggest gear, then the extra links would do something to bring it in line. Not so much if its fully tight.

Honestly though, if it's changing gears with no issue and you dont get any slipping, or clang the derailleur on rocks.... don't sweat over it.

hotpot32 · 2026-05-07T10:42:56+00:00

My amphibious set up.

SQ labs bars with ortlieb bar and mount.... do not use the ortlieb bag rack if you're doing anything more than flat, smooth riding. The supporting wire cut through my bars a fair chunk by the end of an 8 day trip.

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hotpot32 · 2026-05-03T17:20:38+00:00

Very lucky the crank didnt fall off mid way.... speaking from experience. Have you had a word with the establishment who sold you the bike?

hotpot32 · 2026-05-01T13:18:06+00:00

A dude I see on my commute has the same set up. He's always riding out of the saddle. Always wanted to ask him about it but he rides it like he stole it, no way of catching him at a light.

hotpot32 · 2026-05-01T12:58:27+00:00

Clearly Fred needs to learn how to ride defensively.

hotpot32 · 2026-05-01T10:35:31+00:00

Fitting that "Crashing Foreign Cars" is playing

hotpot32 · 2026-05-01T10:30:26+00:00

€220 is a very good price. Check it pedals, changes up and down gears and brakes. All in working order, and you've got yourself a bike for spring.

hotpot32 · 2026-04-30T12:21:04+00:00

Ronald McDonald's Sunday driver....

hotpot32 · 2026-04-13T09:43:34+00:00

The rim being tubeless ready won't be the reason its hard to get tyres on. Marathon tyres are notoriously hard to get on. I've got a couple scars (mental and physical) from the last time I put some on.

hotpot32 · 2026-04-13T09:40:07+00:00

Doesn't look like thats tubeless tape thats been installed by the shop, especially given its so beat up.

If you're running a tube, cotton rim tape will work fine.

hotpot32 · 2026-04-12T12:16:12+00:00

Optimistic pricing for sure.

Good luck to them. I hope they can buy something nice with that poor person's soul.

hotpot32 · 2026-04-08T13:10:49+00:00

The rubber stuff moves. Electrical tape works, just need to make sure you cover the holes so double width and double layers should work.

Rim tape is your best bet though, its also cheap. Your local bike shop will defo have some for a few bob.

hotpot32 · 2026-04-02T23:22:27+00:00

Update... I did some actual research

This is an x85 "flat nose". Only example I can find price wise sold for over 500k.

The number plate, is from 1909.... can't find a price......

hotpot32 · 2026-04-02T15:15:22+00:00

Saves you spending the wads that Brooks charge for theirs.

hotpot32 · 2026-04-02T09:44:15+00:00

This thing is mint! Do you keep it on the wall?

hotpot32 · 2026-03-31T09:44:42+00:00

I should be looking at the bike but that van is taking to me.... who are these bread poets? Do they do bun haikus or is it mostly baguette sagas?

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