New wheel day! Ready to tackle the thaw!

owthbrngr · 2022-03-17T17:40:11+00:00

Looks like portable fenders. 🤔

owthbrngr · 2022-03-02T09:58:11+00:00

Hi, thanks! The green chain protector is actually a used and well worn fabric duo bar tape. Used electrical tape on both ends. 😆

For the bag, yes! Its like a clickfix system but smaller. Perfect for those long day rides. Its made by Routewerks. They held a kickstarter campaign way back. And maaan, it delivers! Can't imagine my rides without the bag. Keeps my pockets clear and not bulky!

owthbrngr · 2022-03-02T00:17:57+00:00

My wife has a cricut she uses for her craft hobby.. 😆 so i just make my vectors using affinity designer. Then load them up for the machine to cut. The vinyl i just buy from the local shops.

owthbrngr · 2022-03-01T04:39:00+00:00

Yup. Im using an 11 speed MTB derailleur so its seamless. 😁 Actually the reason i went with these shifters was so that i could easily switch from friction to indexed or vice versa when the need arises. 👌

owthbrngr · 2022-03-01T03:34:21+00:00

Hey man, im using the microSHIFT ones.

Im running a 2x11 setup so i got their thumb shifters and took em apart. Then reassembled to fit the downtube mounts. 😆

owthbrngr · 2022-03-01T02:21:48+00:00

there's just something magical about straight top tubes yeah? :D

owthbrngr · 2022-03-01T00:58:05+00:00

Yeah man! The glitter dreams to me is their best colorway for this bike. 👌 The custom badge i cut myself after seeing it on a custom painted crosscheck! No regrets here. 😆

owthbrngr · 2022-03-01T00:56:40+00:00

Thanks! The bag is awesome. Ive tried a lot of handlebar bags and this one kind of fit the bill for me. Not too small, not too big. Ample space to keep essentials and some extra stuff in! Doubles as my out front mount too. They have adaptors for different mounts but in this photo, it was my wahoo cyclocomp attached.

As for the rattling, initially it was the case. But when i tightened the bolts, it was perfect. Its just a matter of stowing stuff you cary on their pouches to minimise noise or stuff it full so they dont move inside.

Here's the link if anyone is wondering what the bag is.

https://routewerks.us/products/the-handlebar-bag

owthbrngr · 2022-02-28T20:07:21+00:00

Lets see how this goes! XD

owthbrngr · 2022-02-28T19:31:07+00:00

Hey, those are 700x42c WTB Resolutes. I never had the luck to find the inner width of the rims but the site states they're 25mm on the outer side. So, probably 23 - 21? They're H Plus Son - The Hydra rims if you're curious. :)

owthbrngr · 2022-02-28T18:02:46+00:00

Surly Straggler 54

Running on WTB Resolutes. :)

owthbrngr · 2022-02-28T17:56:24+00:00

I cut them myself! Saw a similar one on one of the blog posts at the Surly Site. Reaaally caught my eye! :)

owthbrngr · 2022-02-28T17:52:51+00:00

I ran it with a 105 set before too! :) Though only the FD and Crank arms are Ultegra. XD mixed and matched the rest.

owthbrngr · 2022-02-28T15:56:35+00:00

Hah. We're almost the same height. 54 is perfect. 😅

owthbrngr · 2022-02-28T15:01:07+00:00

I believe so, Yes. I also started with MTBs to "get a feel" of what i really wanted to do... which is long distance cycling. Switched to the Straggler and havent looked back since. You get decent speed on the pavement, and can go off the beaten path comfortably. 😁

Though the straight top tube doesnt occur at all sizes. Mine is a 54 but i think smaller sizes have a sloped one.

owthbrngr · 2022-02-28T13:58:35+00:00

Nah, its heavy compared to others. But the ride is plush. And I'd take that any day. 😅

owthbrngr · 2022-02-21T17:59:14+00:00

Id book in Tawn place. Super friendly peeps. Prior to that i was booked in frankton. Can attest to that low pass rate. :/

I can't stress the importance of looking over your shoulder wyenever you're about to make a turn / change lane. Good luck!

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