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@yoshy
I picked up a Surly Cross-Check frameset in black on here a few months back and recently sent it to get powder-coated in a very on-trend-functional bright orange.
It's to be built up into a tourer for a trip in North America this summer: Calgary - Vancouver - San Diego, over the course of around 8 weeks or so.
Build list so far:
Wheels:
Mavic A319/deore rear
Mavic A319/dynamo front
Group:
Shimano 105 chainset (46/36)
Wide-range mtb cassette
V-brakes
Bar-end shifters
Bars:
Salsa Cowbell
Tyres:
Something big, comfortable and tan-walled (likely paselas) that will also accommodate for 'guards
Luggage:
Not a clue!
Thinking of a pretty conventional two pannier rear/barbag front setup but am a complete novice at this touring lark so any advice would be massively appreciated.
If anyone has any tips on my build list they're more than welcome, especially on the stuff that I haven't specified exact models.
I'll add some pics when there's more than just a frameset and components to take pictures of!