John the Monkey
Frivolous Cyclist
- Location
- Crewe
These;
Plus this;
Equals "The Sarge" (named by my daughter because of its Olive drab colouring);
First test ride this morning - really liking it so far, very surefooted bike, and handles the nasty bits of the local bridleway easily. Wheels (self built) have stood up ok too, so far. (Touches wood).
Some detail;
Tektro CR-720 cantilevers - a bit of a faff to get them just right, but quite impressive so far. Tyres are Vredestein "Perfect" 700x32c, £2 from a local jumble sale.
The spoke carrying braze ons;
A nifty idea, but the spokes rattle like Marley's ghost - I may well end up taping them to a rack strut instead.
Plus this;
Equals "The Sarge" (named by my daughter because of its Olive drab colouring);
First test ride this morning - really liking it so far, very surefooted bike, and handles the nasty bits of the local bridleway easily. Wheels (self built) have stood up ok too, so far. (Touches wood).
Some detail;
Tektro CR-720 cantilevers - a bit of a faff to get them just right, but quite impressive so far. Tyres are Vredestein "Perfect" 700x32c, £2 from a local jumble sale.
The spoke carrying braze ons;
A nifty idea, but the spokes rattle like Marley's ghost - I may well end up taping them to a rack strut instead.