Yes, another Overbury's at THM Towers. Hardtail or rigid?

[The History Man]

Pioneers

Thanks to Peachy I now have almost completed the ambitious idea that started at mayhem 2019 with the acquisition of a second Pioneer. In gold. I’m waiting to hardtail the yellow one to give me all the options but built it up rigid for now. Hope you enjoy. Not even close to catalogue for any...

www.retrobike.co.uk

 

[The History Man]

 

[Takingabreak]

The brooks (swift?) saddle suits it

 

[The History Man]

The brooks (swift?) saddle suits it

Not sure of the model but titanium railed.

 

[Takingabreak]

I also like just how simple the bike is overall. It's very similar to how I'm planning on building up my Yates expedition tourer frame, except I think I was missing a vital ingredient. Thumbies !!! I need thumbies, the M737 sti's I was going to use are nice, but damn and double damn they are not thumbies.

 

[Peachy!]

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Looks great in the yellow. Top job

 

[The History Man]

This is going hardtail weirdness lash up today. I have a plan to prevent it being too small/low at the front.

purists will, er, ahem.

 

[The History Man]

Now will cantis pull a v satisfactorily. Can never remember which way round it is.

 

[raidan73]

Now will cantis pull a v satisfactorily. Can never remember which way round it is.

Neither way round is great. Canti levers don't pull enough cable for V brakes and V brake levers don't pull the cable with enough force for cantilevers.

 

[The History Man]

It’s like an operating theatre. All vital functions maintained……….

how long do I have before shock kicks in after removal?