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Paulo_C
Took me GT touring to Holland last year and really enjoyed riding it, we were just taking it steady and although in many ways inferior to my croix de Fer it was a lot of fun. There were a few issues, wheels weren't up to it and I broke several spokes in the rear wheel and gears were 1x8 mishmash and although worked fine, cassette had some jumps (especially between 1-2) and chain dropped a few times. Also the forks were for 27" and affected the geo significantly.
I'm off to Belgium in a couple of weeks and wanted to take the GT so have given it a bit of an overhaul. Managed to get hold of an SLX 10 speed clutch mech and shifter for beers, bought some more appropriate wheels and some forks kindly donated by @Miitch - and IT LIVES.
Couple of other things sorted - the rear rack was a bit crap and while trying to improve it 2 bits cracked so replaces with a cheap tortec. Treated myself to some ergons with little bar end bits for another hand position.
Couple of issues to work out (needs long drop front brake and a stem with less rise) and saddle to be swapped for either a B or C17 from another bike, but definitely better prepared this time round. Could also do with a 40 or 42 tooth 130bcd narrow wide but funds running low.
If anyone has a suitable brake of chainring pls let me know.
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