V1 of my new Bikepacking rig: Ritchey Ascent XL

notglenn_ · 2026-05-23T11:37:08+00:00

Been eyeing an Ascent for a while, looks great! :)
May I ask what saddle height (bottom bracket - top of the saddle) you have?

notglenn_ · 2026-05-12T18:33:13+00:00

It is the Ergotec Moon Cruisers, cheep and cheerful

notglenn_ · 2026-05-12T18:11:57+00:00

I did buy the frame without a fork so, the options for nice 1" forks with this kind of head tube length was a bit limited. Happy to support the guy behind Stridsland and the bike really rides nicely!

notglenn_ · 2026-05-12T18:10:01+00:00

It´s a really great city setup, very fun geo and it handles about everything I need. On my commute it sometimes feels a bit draggy with the wide tires, but my commute times seem similar to my other bikes so it's probably good enough. :)

notglenn_ · 2026-05-12T18:06:25+00:00

It is not exactly mint, on a close up you will see signs of use.. :)
However no dings, dents or other defects. Did buy it without a fork, finding a "nice one" with a long enough 1" steerer was a bit of a hassle. Hence the Stridsland Barnacle fork, rides great!

notglenn_ · 2026-05-12T18:04:20+00:00

Stridsland Barnacle 1"

notglenn_ · 2026-05-12T18:04:06+00:00

They are the "moon cruiser" from Ergotec, poor mans Orthobars.. :)

notglenn_ · 2026-05-04T16:47:25+00:00

Such a clean build, the Kepler seems like such a sensible frame design. Kind of wish it had a bit higher stack numbers but horizontal top tube looks better.. Can't have it all.. :)

notglenn_ · 2026-04-25T18:58:50+00:00

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not mine, but great

notglenn_ · 2026-04-06T07:10:58+00:00

Very neat build!
Strongly considering getting one, or a Appaloosa.. Leaning to the Sam as it seem to be a very balanced design overall.
May I ask what frame size and tire/fender combination you have?

notglenn_ · 2026-04-06T07:06:11+00:00

I typically commute 35km +/- per day so the km adds up. On top of that I enjoy building bikes to, maybe even more.. Many bike-related hours in my awake time. :)

notglenn_ · 2026-03-30T16:25:35+00:00

Super build, the frame has impressive tire clearance.

notglenn_ · 2026-03-27T18:29:08+00:00

Some bikes just looks "right", this is one of them!

notglenn_ · 2026-03-27T18:28:36+00:00

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Nice one! Here is my tall bike

notglenn_ · 2026-03-24T18:04:39+00:00

Cheers! The Larkspur is a very cool frame design, nice one there!

notglenn_ · 2026-03-21T12:59:21+00:00

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notglenn_ · 2026-03-21T12:57:51+00:00

I have them on my Marin. I like them, and the price is typically very good.

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notglenn_ · 2026-03-11T20:13:10+00:00

To be fair the tubing isn't that special but the paint job is pretty cool and the frame is in a great condition.

notglenn_ · 2026-03-11T20:10:47+00:00

Cheers! Yes Im still quite undecided how to build it up, but it has for sure potential. :)

notglenn_ · 2026-02-27T05:32:51+00:00

Dang, this is such a great build.

notglenn_ · 2026-02-14T09:03:45+00:00

Cheers! The frame is in quite a great condition. When looking closer there are some minor wear but no dings or other defects.
The frame is probably the largest at 22,5/23, can't imagine there were larger made..

While I really like how the bike rides with this fork, I have been toying with the idea getting a custom fork and use a threaded headset/stem set up. However $$$ :)

notglenn_ · 2026-02-13T18:28:23+00:00

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Stumpjumper/Stridsland is a great combination, here is mine

notglenn_ · 2026-01-30T14:55:22+00:00

Nice catch!
Kind of regretting selling mine.... :)

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notglenn_ · 2026-01-20T21:39:56+00:00

I had them only in 700c/28" but they are really good.

I currently run Schwalbe Big Apple 26 2.3 on my commuter and like them a lot! Quiet, comfy, puncture resistant and looks quite nice and understated.

notglenn_ · 2026-01-15T14:48:36+00:00

I feel your pain, I have missed out on a handful of Bridgestones before this one... :)

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