Recent content by Mulemad

Hello from Portugal...plan on doing some touring on this bike which I regularly use as an all rounder. All parts are original, but I am finding the STI integrated shifter/brake levers, especially the front 3x (28-38-48) a pain to operate up from 38 to 48 ( I have small hands and shortish thumbs)...

Great thread. I am now going to stop browsing the internet for new bikes be they gravel, road or hybrid...or god forbid electric. I already have the best bike for me, since 1990; the 26" wheels are perfect for me at 160cm tall. Living out in the sticks means a lot of my riding has to be off road...

Many thanks all for your comments/ suggestions. Will check these out.

My DB which I've owned for 30.5 years needs new brake pads. It's still on its second set which date from god knows when...20 years ago? They are cantilever of course, Shimano model BR M351. I have found some originals online at sjscycles uk (or someting but as I live in Portugal Brexit has made...

I'm a newbie here, joined as I am enthusiastic again about my old DiamondBack Ascent 1990. Am resurrecting it as my new main mode of transport. I live out in the sticks of rural Portugal so it ideal as is. Still going well despite almost non use during the last 15 years. I' like to put a new...