TomvanHalen's tourer - Raleigh 853 (sick flames ITT)

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Heldring

This is really lovely! Why put 650b on a bike that already takes fat 26" tyres? Also bend the part of the rear mudguard that's the furthest of the tyre a little bit like this to get a cleaner line

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TvH in reply to @Heldring

Unfortunately that pulls the whole curve in so it fouls the tyre at the rear. I need the 60mm guards to replace these.

I like the fat tyres a lot, but I think the happy medium for me between light weight and zippy ride and cushy goodness is 38-42mm. With discs I'll always have the choice

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edscoble in reply to @TvH

48mm Switchback Hill would be good.

I find them just perfect for loaded touring.

New fork is longer? If so, this mean your saddle can be moved forward and stem longer.

BTW Noodle have massive reach, need 80 or 70mm stem, look at the Ritchey Neoclassic, short reach but classic shape.

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