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Is exactly what I was aiming for... was a replacement for an old heap of a 531 bike I had years ago. Wanted lighting, relaxed geometery, and comfortable... when the Audax came up for a very low price. Tyres were free, saddle and post was under £30.
So under £200 for a hand built 725 frame with relaxed lines and a brooks saddle.... still to re-tape bars but will compare the bars to other ones I have for width and weight once I get used to bike and do the finishing off then. Also want to be able to take odd gravel/smoother foest track so may opt for the 32 tour ride over 28’s I have now. Not gonna buy mudgaurds till i settle on tyre width.
Next job is fitting a bar to tow wee lass
Jamiedyer":vj8nsz8h said:That is really nice Mr Mac.
Looks a good comfortable mile muncher
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Is exactly what I was aiming for... was a replacement for an old heap of a 531 bike I had years ago. Wanted lighting, relaxed geometery, and comfortable... when the Audax came up for a very low price. Tyres were free, saddle and post was under £30.
So under £200 for a hand built 725 frame with relaxed lines and a brooks saddle.... still to re-tape bars but will compare the bars to other ones I have for width and weight once I get used to bike and do the finishing off then. Also want to be able to take odd gravel/smoother foest track so may opt for the 32 tour ride over 28’s I have now. Not gonna buy mudgaurds till i settle on tyre width.
Next job is fitting a bar to tow wee lass
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Lovely build Mr Mac, and a bargain too.
Definitely recommend 32c if they will fit. Tend to be a bit more robust and will handle main tracks round Tentsmuir well. Can always go back to 28 If you have a longer road ride you want to do.
Go with the widest mudguards that will fit. Always better to have extra clearance you don’t need.
Lovely build Mr Mac, and a bargain too.
Definitely recommend 32c if they will fit. Tend to be a bit more robust and will handle main tracks round Tentsmuir well. Can always go back to 28 If you have a longer road ride you want to do.
Go with the widest mudguards that will fit. Always better to have extra clearance you don’t need.
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May make up another set of wheels. Have a couple of hope titanium road hubs here so may make up a set for 32 and have the 28 and some slick 25 conti’s that came with bike so as you say could have a set for if plan longer ride
Think 32’s will be best as wanted a hack I could use for everything, grab and go for road but main tracks in tentsmuir or similar too and cope with some of the crap potholed rubbish cycle paths as well. But the 28’s were brand new, unused and free so a good starter to see how I get on.
clubby":3g7jc8s4 said:
May make up another set of wheels. Have a couple of hope titanium road hubs here so may make up a set for 32 and have the 28 and some slick 25 conti’s that came with bike so as you say could have a set for if plan longer ride
Think 32’s will be best as wanted a hack I could use for everything, grab and go for road but main tracks in tentsmuir or similar too and cope with some of the crap potholed rubbish cycle paths as well. But the 28’s were brand new, unused and free so a good starter to see how I get on.
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Do modern tyres need pressured up to snap the rim to the bead? Was so hard to get these tour ride tyres mounted it was rediculous and not convinced front particularly is sitting as well as it should..... just wondered if due to modern tubeless if it needed snapped into place with pressure like a car tyre or anything.
Do modern tyres need pressured up to snap the rim to the bead? Was so hard to get these tour ride tyres mounted it was rediculous and not convinced front particularly is sitting as well as it should..... just wondered if due to modern tubeless if it needed snapped into place with pressure like a car tyre or anything.
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Got a decent pump coming so will let air out and give tyre a good manipulation on rim to make sure sitting on rim properly then give em as good pump up to high pressure and then let the down go where I think pressure should be (probs bear their max cos I ain’t no lightweight.
Got a decent pump coming so will let air out and give tyre a good manipulation on rim to make sure sitting on rim properly then give em as good pump up to high pressure and then let the down go where I think pressure should be (probs bear their max cos I ain’t no lightweight.
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