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I've had enough of riding single speed. Riding up Highgate Hill/Archway Road every day has done my knees no favours. I decided I wanted gears, then wondered if I might be able to craft a bike that could do more than just one job and relegate the Carbon bike to racing and fast riding only. Wandered into the Orlowski appreciation thread and decided I might as well go custom at that price.
In the process of finalising the geometry and would appreciate any advisings. Current racer has stack/reach of the race bike is 520/380 w/540mm TT and 20mm of spacers under a 90mm stem. Aiming to make something a little more upright and allow for no/minimal spacers and a 100mm stem.
Any advice for reasonable modifications for a half arsed touring set-up appreciated. Thinking more single night bivvy, multi night B&B rather than any extended outdoor stays. Bikepacking, not true touring so no need for pannier mounts. Currently considering a front dynamo and some form of battery charging deal.
Gearing will be Rival or Force 1x.
The below is with a stack/reach of 545/375 and a tt of 438mm.