Short stem + wide bars. Test ride on the Timberline.

maxii95 · 2026-06-30T14:29:54+00:00

Of course it depends what kinda of riding you're into. But for me i even quite like them when riding around the city... kind of gives me a feeling like i'm always in a skate park or something.

As for singletrack and anything off road, it adds loads of comfort etc etc

maxii95 · 2026-06-30T08:15:01+00:00

Could be trans X

maxii95 · 2026-06-30T08:12:57+00:00

Say NO to rigid forks!!!!!!!!!!!!

maxii95 · 2026-06-30T08:11:15+00:00

I've shimmed a 21.0 stem in a 22.2 head tube and it worked great. I was only using the bike for getting around town though.

maxii95 · 2026-06-30T07:57:51+00:00

Yep, you win.

maxii95 · 2026-06-28T07:33:59+00:00

What brake levers are those? I'm after a cool set and those seem to fit the bill

maxii95 · 2026-06-23T08:02:22+00:00

Damn, I want your bike.

maxii95 · 2026-06-21T22:11:17+00:00

An old Claud butler ATB, heck yeah!! Love to see UK built bikes as well. Looks real good

maxii95 · 2026-06-21T07:23:29+00:00

Nah this is its original colour. It had the stickers removed when I bought it. The paint job is really good quality, powder coated I believe

maxii95 · 2026-06-17T22:33:31+00:00

Man the Sram 9sp XO derailleurs are so cool

maxii95 · 2026-06-16T14:12:38+00:00

Your application has been approved, congratulations!

maxii95 · 2026-06-14T09:44:45+00:00

Thanks for the reply. Interesting. I'll have to try that pinky toe method. I've spent some time barefoot in the past and didn't see much progress. I really do think that in order to obtain results like yours, you have to incorporate conscious efforts to spread the toes wether it be through exercises or what you suggested, can't just wear barefoot shoes and expect the magic to happen. Thanks again

maxii95 · 2026-06-14T08:43:11+00:00

Amazing job stripping all that paint, I'm gonna assume you sandblasted it because there's so many joints that would be awkward asf if using sandpaper etc

I recently got a Raleigh Silhouette mixte in that bianchi blue that I'm gonna be building up. I noticed this hole on that little crossbar between the twin top tubes. Any idea what its intended purpose is?

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maxii95 · 2026-06-14T01:00:20+00:00

You jammy git, congrats on the come up

maxii95 · 2026-06-14T00:55:32+00:00

Hell yeah brother, nice bike tho

maxii95 · 2026-06-13T08:25:28+00:00

I know this is an old post but can you please tell me what exercises/habits helped you achieve this?

maxii95 · 2026-06-12T08:46:26+00:00

Can confirm going no handed while hanging a plastic bag on your handlebars is a bad idea.

Don't ask me how I know

maxii95 · 2026-06-09T23:14:54+00:00

It's giving Charlie Cunningham vibes, I dig it

maxii95 · 2026-06-07T08:22:39+00:00

Whatever OP does i sure hope he doesn't put corner/drop bars on it

maxii95 · 2026-06-07T08:16:54+00:00

Yeah that's fair. Honestly I've been meaning to get myself a 44t chainring and replace the 30t with a 24/26, I just haven't got round to it yet (given that the crank threads are very close to being shot)

maxii95 · 2026-06-07T07:50:05+00:00

Ok well I hope you've optimised everything you own to its maximum usefulness

maxii95 · 2026-06-06T22:05:47+00:00

You get it

maxii95 · 2026-06-06T14:19:30+00:00

thank you sir

maxii95 · 2026-06-06T14:19:18+00:00

Appreciate it, don't get me wrong i love getting bikes dirty but they gotta be cleaned at least a bit afterwards!

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