1998 Kona Lava Dome - The (ex) shopping trolley...
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Small update, fitted some 26x1.1 Michelin slicks to some Ritchey Vantage Expert rims on XT hubs to try slicks out for my commute to work soon, been out for a few rides on the slicks and the phrase "effortless" comes to mind, compared to the more usual knobbly mtb tyres.
Luckily both the original wheels and the Ritchey rimmed wheels are the same width rim, so swapping wheels over between slick/knobbly is a two minute job at most, no need to adjust the brakes or anything !
I have some mudguards to fit at some point, along with some Schwalbe Marathon tyres for winter duties. I'll see how the commute works out, I may end up fitting a rear rack and pannier(s) at some point .
I do like a steel frame :mrgreen:
Small update, fitted some 26x1.1 Michelin slicks to some Ritchey Vantage Expert rims on XT hubs to try slicks out for my commute to work soon, been out for a few rides on the slicks and the phrase "effortless" comes to mind, compared to the more usual knobbly mtb tyres.
Luckily both the original wheels and the Ritchey rimmed wheels are the same width rim, so swapping wheels over between slick/knobbly is a two minute job at most, no need to adjust the brakes or anything !
I have some mudguards to fit at some point, along with some Schwalbe Marathon tyres for winter duties. I'll see how the commute works out, I may end up fitting a rear rack and pannier(s) at some point .
I do like a steel frame :mrgreen:
