dimrub
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Back when I was riding in Poland, I had plenty of time on my hands, and no better way to fill time while on a bike than dreaming up the next bike.
I started from what I want the bike for. Moderate duration trips - Europe - mix of roads and gravel, plus commute back home (30k of 2/3 road and 1/3 gravel). I found out I prefer credit card touring over camping, but wouldn't want to rule out camping altogether, so a flexible setup in terms of amount of gear. I wanted something light yet durable. A modern setup, but one I'll feel comfortable tinkering with (so no Rohloff and such). Gradually, a list of features began crystallising.
I'm putting on dual purpose pedals I'm taking from an MTB my son is riding (he only uses flats anyway). The rear rack and bag are on their way to me, and so is the rear dry bag. I've got my new Wahoo Roam - haven't tested it though yet. The mudguards are on their way too. Once everything is assembled, the only thing missing is the radar - I'm looking at the Wahoo Trackr, but it's pretty expensive where I live, so maybe I'll wait with it for a bit. I mean, I'm at a place where my main remaining concern is how to attach the duck.
I started from what I want the bike for. Moderate duration trips - Europe - mix of roads and gravel, plus commute back home (30k of 2/3 road and 1/3 gravel). I found out I prefer credit card touring over camping, but wouldn't want to rule out camping altogether, so a flexible setup in terms of amount of gear. I wanted something light yet durable. A modern setup, but one I'll feel comfortable tinkering with (so no Rohloff and such). Gradually, a list of features began crystallising.
- Gravel Titanium frame
- Dropbar
- 1x gravel transmission
- Hydraulic brakes
- Carbon wheels with 45mm tyres (tubeless).
- Brooks B17 FTW
- Light rear rack with rack-top drybag (Tailfin or similar)
- Partial frame bag, 2 bottle cages, lock attached under the downtube, top tube bag
- Handlebar bag, double mount with GPS + front light, and a rear radar completes the picture.
- Light partial mudguards - the rear mainly to protect the drivetrain, the front to protect ma face.
- Optional pair of drybags on the cages installed on fork mounts.
I'm putting on dual purpose pedals I'm taking from an MTB my son is riding (he only uses flats anyway). The rear rack and bag are on their way to me, and so is the rear dry bag. I've got my new Wahoo Roam - haven't tested it though yet. The mudguards are on their way too. Once everything is assembled, the only thing missing is the radar - I'm looking at the Wahoo Trackr, but it's pretty expensive where I live, so maybe I'll wait with it for a bit. I mean, I'm at a place where my main remaining concern is how to attach the duck.
