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I think I've found it, the perfect low maintenance touring commuting expedition bike.
Cro-Moly lugless steel frame.
700c with up to 2.2 width fork and rear stays so could also fit 26 inch wheels if so desired.
All the bosses for racks front and rear.
Disc brakes with rear caliper inside rear triangle. Avid BB7s or Shimano SLX hydraulics or what ever takes your fancy.
Horizontal rear drop outs with easy ability to change back to vertical.
Hub geared with Alfine 8 but upgradeable to 11 or Rohloff 14 spd hub. No more cleaning and re-lubing 3 times a week of an open chain or deraillieur transmission. Yeah!
Gates belt drive with carbon front chain ring. Yeah!
Flat bar or drop bars so Versa STI or Alfine shifters as per MTB.
Price £1,500.
Cro-Moly lugless steel frame.
700c with up to 2.2 width fork and rear stays so could also fit 26 inch wheels if so desired.
All the bosses for racks front and rear.
Disc brakes with rear caliper inside rear triangle. Avid BB7s or Shimano SLX hydraulics or what ever takes your fancy.
Horizontal rear drop outs with easy ability to change back to vertical.
Hub geared with Alfine 8 but upgradeable to 11 or Rohloff 14 spd hub. No more cleaning and re-lubing 3 times a week of an open chain or deraillieur transmission. Yeah!
Gates belt drive with carbon front chain ring. Yeah!
Flat bar or drop bars so Versa STI or Alfine shifters as per MTB.
Price £1,500.